The General Photograph collection, includes photographs documenting the African American experience. This collection is organized into two series: individuals and subjects, and consists of photographs of notable figures including, W.E.B. DuBois and his family, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his time as a student at the AUC and more. The collection also includes images of various Atlanta Neighborhood homes and sites. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
May 29, 2020

General Photographs Collection

The General Photograph collection, includes photographs documenting the African American experience. This collection is organized into two series: individuals and subjects, and consists of photographs of notable figures including, W.E.B. DuBois and his family, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his time as a student at the AUC and more. The collection also includes images of various Atlanta Neighborhood homes and sites.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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A portrait of W.E.B. DuBois.
General Photographs Collection
W.E.B. Dubois, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of W.E.B. DuBois.
Subject
African American sociologists, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A portrait of W.E.B. DuBois.
General Photographs Collection
W.E.B. Dubois, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of W.E.B. DuBois.
Subject
African American sociologists, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Wallace Thurman and other.
General Photographs Collection
Wallace Thurman and Other, 1934
Date Created
1934
Description
View of Wallace Thurman and other.
Subject
African American authors, African American men, Harlem Renaissance
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of a man entering a waiting room.
General Photographs Collection
Waiting Room, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
View of a man entering a waiting room.
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of a man with a picket sign.
General Photographs Collection
A Man Protesting, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
View of a man with a picket sign.
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of three women with picket signs.
General Photographs Collection
Three Women Protesting, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
View of three women with picket signs.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Dr. David Burgest, Sr.
General Photographs Collection
Dr. David Burgest, Sr., circa 2000
Date Created
1995/2005
Description
View of Dr. David Burgest, Sr.
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Dr. David Burgest, Sr.
General Photographs Collection
Dr. David Burgest, Sr., circa 2000
Date Created
1995/2005
Description
View of Dr. David Burgest, Sr.
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of W.E.B. DuBois and three others.
General Photographs Collection
W.E.B. Dubois and others, 1936
Date Created
1936
Description
View of W.E.B. DuBois and three others.
Subject
African American sociologists, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A portrait of W.E.B. DuBois.
General Photographs Collection
W.E.B. Dubois, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
A portrait of W.E.B. DuBois.
Subject
African American sociologists, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Yolande DuBois and Countee Cullen at their wedding.
General Photographs Collection
Yolande and Countee Cullen, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
View of Yolande DuBois and Countee Cullen at their wedding.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events, African American poets
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Yolande DuBois at her wedding.
General Photographs Collection
Yolande Du Bois, 1928
Date Created
1928
Description
View of Yolande DuBois at her wedding.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events, African American women
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of James Haskins.
General Photographs Collection
James Haskins, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
View of James Haskins.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American men, African American authors
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at an event. Written on recto: To Kim Dreisbeck with best wishes and warm regards, Martin Luther King, Jr.
General Photographs Collection
Martin Luther King Jr., circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at an event. Written on recto: To Kim Dreisbeck with best wishes and warm regards, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, African American Baptists
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Sterling Brown speaking.
General Photographs Collection
Sterling Brown, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
View of Sterling Brown speaking.
Subject
African American men, Portraits and people
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A portrait of Walter White.
General Photographs Collection
Walter White, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A portrait of Walter White.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A portrait of Walter White.
General Photographs Collection
Walter White, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
A portrait of Walter White.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Forrester B. Washington sits at a desk.
General Photographs Collection
Forrester B. Washington, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
Forrester B. Washington sits at a desk.
Subject
African American sociologists, African American men, African American pioneers, Portraits and people
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A portrait of Forrester B. Washington.
General Photographs Collection
Forrester B. Washington, circa 1940
Date Created
1935/1945
Description
A portrait of Forrester B. Washington.
Subject
African American sociologists, African American men, African American pioneers, Portraits and people
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A group walks down the street in Atlanta.
General Photographs Collection
Segregation Picket, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A group walks down the street in Atlanta.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Whitney Young Jr. and four others.
General Photographs Collection
Whitney Young Jr. and Others, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
View of Whitney Young Jr. and four others.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Civil rights, African American men
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A portrait of Whitney Young Jr.
General Photographs Collection
Whitney Young Jr., circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
A portrait of Whitney Young Jr.
Subject
Portraits and people, African Americans--Civil rights, African American men
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James in the faculty lounge. Written on recto: Ms. Carolyn Dejoie and Dr. Steven James in faculty lounge.
General Photographs Collection
Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James, November 1973
Date Created
1973-11
Description
View of Carolyn Dejoie and Steven James in the faculty lounge. Written on recto: Ms. Carolyn Dejoie and Dr. Steven James in faculty lounge.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown and Dr. Boll.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Hallie and other SLIS students at Evelyn Curry's apartment. Written on recto: Hallie and Other SLIS Students at Evelyn Curry's apt.
General Photographs Collection
Hallie and other SLIS Students, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
View of Hallie and other SLIS students at Evelyn Curry's apartment. Written on recto: Hallie and Other SLIS Students at Evelyn Curry's apt.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brownat the Wisconsin Union, August 1971
Date Created
1971-08
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
UW master's students.
General Photographs Collection
UW Master's Students, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
UW master's students.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Evelyn Curry, Lorene Byron Brown, and other UW Master's students. Written on recto: Evelyn Curry and Lorene Byron Brown and other UW Master's students.
General Photographs Collection
Evelyn Curry, Lorene Byron Brown, and Students, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Evelyn Curry, Lorene Byron Brown, and other UW Master's students. Written on recto: Evelyn Curry and Lorene Byron Brown and other UW Master's students.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, College students
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Dr. Fanette Thomas. Written on recto: Dr. Fanette Thomas (deceased)
General Photographs Collection
Dr. Fanette Thomas, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
View of Dr. Fanette Thomas. Written on recto: Dr. Fanette Thomas (deceased)
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brownat the Wisconsin Union, August 1971
Date Created
1971-08
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown at the Wisconsin Union.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Faculty and staff
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown at a graduation party. Written on recto: Gregory Zuek, Lorene and Byron Brown
General Photographs Collection
Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Gregory Zuek, Lorene, and Byron Brown at a graduation party. Written on recto: Gregory Zuek, Lorene and Byron Brown
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's family at a graduation party. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family.
General Photographs Collection
Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's family at a graduation party. Written on recto: Lorene Byron Brown with Boll's Family.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Mrs. and Dr. Krikelas at a graduation party. Written on recto: Mrs. And Dr. Krikelas
General Photographs Collection
Mrs. And Dr. Krikelas, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Mrs. and Dr. Krikelas at a graduation party. Written on recto: Mrs. And Dr. Krikelas
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Dr. Krikelas, Dr. Boll, and Lorene Byron Brown at a graduation party. Written on recto: Dr. Krikelas, Dr. Boll, and Lorene Byron Brown
General Photographs Collection
Dr. Krikelas, Dr. Boll, and Lorene Byron Brown, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Dr. Krikelas, Dr. Boll, and Lorene Byron Brown at a graduation party. Written on recto: Dr. Krikelas, Dr. Boll, and Lorene Byron Brown
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Dr. Kaplan at a graduation party. Written on recto: Dr. Kaplan
General Photographs Collection
Dr. Kaplan, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Dr. Kaplan at a graduation party. Written on recto: Dr. Kaplan
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Gregory Zuck at a graduation party. Written on recto: Gregory Zuck
General Photographs Collection
Gregory Zuck, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Gregory Zuck at a graduation party. Written on recto: Gregory Zuck
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Velma Clark and Dr. Boll's mother at a graduation party. Written on recto: Velma Clark (in white skirt) and Dr Boll's Mother (seated).
General Photographs Collection
velma Clark and Dr. Boll's Mother, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Velma Clark and Dr. Boll's mother at a graduation party. Written on recto: Velma Clark (in white skirt) and Dr Boll's Mother (seated).
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of Dr. Bunge at a graduation party. Written on recto: Dr. Bunge
General Photographs Collection
Dr. Bunge, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
View of Dr. Bunge at a graduation party. Written on recto: Dr. Bunge
Subject
African Americans--Education, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Historic homes in the Westview neighborhood in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: Westview
General Photographs Collection
Westview, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Historic homes in the Westview neighborhood in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: Westview
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
A home located in West End in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: West End
General Photographs Collection
West End, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
A home located in West End in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: West End
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
View of a historic home in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: This presentation is about Atlanta's historic African-American neighborhoods; why they are so important to our city's history; and why it is important to preserve them. Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, and historic neighborhoods, which are fifty years old or older, lend a special feeling to our city.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Home, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
View of a historic home in Atlanta. Text from slide presentation: This presentation is about Atlanta's historic African-American neighborhoods; why they are so important to our city's history; and why it is important to preserve them. Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, and historic neighborhoods, which are fifty years old or older, lend a special feeling to our city.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Two homes located in Old Forth Ward. Text from slide presentation: Old Fourth Ward
General Photographs Collection
Old Fourth Ward, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Two homes located in Old Forth Ward. Text from slide presentation: Old Fourth Ward
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Historic homes in the Inamn Park. Text from slide presentation: Inman Park
General Photographs Collection
Inman Park, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Historic homes in the Inamn Park. Text from slide presentation: Inman Park
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: Atlanta's African-American neighborhoods have always played a significant role in our city's history, and it is important that ...
General Photographs Collection
Historic Homes, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: Atlanta's African-American neighborhoods have always played a significant role in our city's history, and it is important that ...
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . we protect and preserve those neighborhoods in order to protect and preserve the heritage they represent.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Building, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . we protect and preserve those neighborhoods in order to protect and preserve the heritage they represent.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in Pittsburgh. Text from slide presentation: Pittsburgh -- are only a few of our historic neighborhoods.
General Photographs Collection
Pittsburgh, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in Pittsburgh. Text from slide presentation: Pittsburgh -- are only a few of our historic neighborhoods.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . and we want you to consider preserving your neighborhood so that its story is not lost.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Building, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: . . . and we want you to consider preserving your neighborhood so that its story is not lost.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: In many ways, buildings represent a time capsule of our past.
General Photographs Collection
Historic Building, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: In many ways, buildings represent a time capsule of our past.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: Historic buildings and their relationships to one another can tell us about our history -- the history of Atlanta �. . .
General Photographs Collection
Historic Building, circa 1991
Date Created
1986/1996
Description
Homes located in one of Atlanta's historically African-American neighborhoods. Text from slide presentation: Historic buildings and their relationships to one another can tell us about our history -- the history of Atlanta �. . .
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods
Collection
General Photographs Collection
Men help rebuild railroads after the end of the Civil War. Text from slide presentation: In the closing months of the Civil War, Union troops destroyed most railroads in Georgia
General Photographs Collection
Railroad Workers, circa 1865
Date Created
1860/1870
Description
Men help rebuild railroads after the end of the Civil War. Text from slide presentation: In the closing months of the Civil War, Union troops destroyed most railroads in Georgia
Subject
Labor, Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Railroads
Collection
General Photographs Collection