Dr. James H. Costen was Presbyterian minister and educator, and served as president of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) from 1983 to 1997. In 1969, he became the first Dean of the Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary  the only historically Black theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Costenss records tell the story of an active educator and administrator with the papers providing rich resources in the study of African American religion and education in the South.

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. 
Jun 13, 2019

James H. Costen Collection

Dr. James H. Costen was Presbyterian minister and educator, and served as president of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) from 1983 to 1997. In 1969, he became the first Dean of the Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary the only historically Black theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Costenss records tell the story of an active educator and administrator with the papers providing rich resources in the study of African American religion and education in the South.

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

Bennie Mitchell & Angelin Simmons stand shoulder to shoulder at an ITC Grand Reunion. Written on verso: ITC Grand Reunion 1994. Bennie Mitchell, Angelin Simmons.
A group attends an I.T.C. grand reunion. Written on verso: Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Angelin Simmons. ITC Grand Reunion 1994.
Katie Cannon sitting against a brick wall. Written on verso: Katie Cannon 1994.
James H. Costen Collection
A group attends a grand reunion. Written on verso: Angelin, Mr. & Mrs. Littleton Price, Spencer Gibbs, Karen Callier, Cleo & Portia Lacy. Grand reunion 1994 - ITC.
A group stands with their arms around each other at the I.T.C. Grand Reunion. Written on verso: Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Katie Cannon. ITC Grand Reunion 1994.
Minnie and Gloria Tate at a grand reunion. Written on verso: Minnie & Gloria Tate. Grand Reunion 1994 - ITC.
James H. Costen Collection
The parking lot and the north facing of the Turner building. Written on recto: North elevation of Turner.
James H. Costen Collection
East side of the physical plant.
James H. Costen Collection
The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building.
James H. Costen Collection
The Westside entrance to the Bennet Hall building. Written on recto: West elevation of Bennet Hall.
James H. Costen Collection
Two trash bins are turned upside down. The concrete is eroded where the brick meets the concrete and the railing along the stairs is rusted. Written on recto: Dining hall loading dock.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and delivers a speech at an unidentified location.
James H. Costen Collection
The west view of the married housing building.
James H. Costen Collection
The double door entrance to the south elevation of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
James H. Costen Collection
Two Windows on the east side of the dining hall. Written on recto: East view of dining hall.
James H. Costen Collection
A crack in the wall of the northwest corner of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
James H. Costen Collection
The roof of a classroom building.
James H. Costen Collection
The south entrance of the Phillips School of Theology. Written on recto: South elevation of Phillips.
James H. Costen Collection
The brush area west of the parking lot.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson gives a speech to a crowded auditorium at an unidentified location.