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.

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James Costen and Unidentified Man in an Auditorium, circa 1995

1992/1998

James Costen and an Unidentified man laughing while attending an event featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

James Costen and an Unidentified man laughing while attending an event featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson.

James Costen and Others, circa 1995

1992/1998

James Costen stands with other unidentified people in front of an unidentified building.

Presidents, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

James Costen stands with other unidentified people in front of an unidentified building.

James Costen and Unidentified Man Sitting Together, circa 1995

1992/1998

James Costen and an Unidentified man sit and listen to a speech given by Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

James Costen and an Unidentified man sit and listen to a speech given by Rev. Jesse Jackson.

James Costen and Mance Jackson, circa 1994

1991/1997

James Costen and Mance Jackson stand with an unidentified woman. Written on verso: Costen, Mance Jackson.

Presidents, Portraits and people

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

James Costen and Mance Jackson stand with an unidentified woman. Written on verso: Costen, Mance Jackson.

Board of Trustees at Stillman College, 1988

1988

Written on verso: Board of Trustees, Stillman College-Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1988. Left to right - First row: George H. Weldon, New York; Sarah L. (Sue) Thompson, Tuscaloosa; Houston H. Harte, San Antonio; Chairperson Cordell Wynn, Tuscaloosa, President. Left to right - Second Row: Alex A. Chambers, Tenn.; Ollie Page, Miami; James H. Costen, Atlanta; Richard A. Thigpen, Tuscaloosa; Mrs. Joseph (Gene) Shannon, Bradenton; Moses C. Jones, Tuscaloosa. Left to right - Third row: E. Granger WIlliams, Little Rock; Wardell Craft, Detroit; Helen Hubbard; Ervin Elligan, Miami; Eugene H. Webb, New York; Samuel Ethredge. Left to right - Fourth row: Eugene L. McCabe, New York; Heywood Strickland, Atlanta; Edward L. Parrish, Birmingham; Carl W. Albright, Tuscaloosa; M.J. Williams, Washington, D.C.

Presidents, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Written on verso: Board of Trustees, Stillman College-Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1988. Left to right - First row: George H. Weldon, New York; Sarah L. (Sue) Thompson, Tuscaloosa; Houston H. Harte, San Antonio; Chairperson Cordell Wynn, Tuscaloosa, President. Left to right - Second Row: Alex A. Chambers, Tenn.; Ollie Page, Miami; James H. Costen, Atlanta; Richard A. Thigpen, Tuscaloosa; Mrs. Joseph (Gene) Shannon, Bradenton; Moses C. Jones, Tuscaloosa. Left to right - Third row: E. Granger WIlliams, Little Rock; Wardell Craft, Detroit; Helen Hubbard; Ervin Elligan, Miami; Eugene H. Webb, New York; Samuel Ethredge. Left to right - Fourth row: Eugene L. McCabe, New York; Heywood Strickland, Atlanta; Edward L. Parrish, Birmingham; Carl W. Albright, Tuscaloosa; M.J. Williams, Washington, D.C.

Platform Participants Sitting on Platform, 1979

1979

Platform Participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Platform Participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address.

Unidentified Faculty Member Gives Speech, 1979

1979

Dr. Grant Shockley stands next to James Costen giving a commencement address to the graduating class.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Dr. Grant Shockley stands next to James Costen giving a commencement address to the graduating class.

Dr. Grant Shockley at the I.T.C. Graduation Ceremony, 1979

1979

Faculty members stand on stage during 1979 graduation ceremony, including Grant Shockley.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Faculty members stand on stage during 1979 graduation ceremony, including Grant Shockley.

Platform Participants, 1979

1979

Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) sit while watching the proceedings of the graduation ceremony.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) sit while watching the proceedings of the graduation ceremony.

Unidentified Man Receives Diploma, 1978

1978

An unidentified man receives his diploma and shakes Dr. Grant Shockley's hand.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified man receives his diploma and shakes Dr. Grant Shockley's hand.

Man Receives a Green Hood, 1978

1978

An unidentified man places a green hood around the neck of the 1978 honorary graduate as President Grant Shockley looks on.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified man places a green hood around the neck of the 1978 honorary graduate as President Grant Shockley looks on.

Graduate Shaking Hands, 1978

1978

An unidentified graduate shakes hands with President Grant Shockley.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified graduate shakes hands with President Grant Shockley.

Unidentified Graduate Shaking Hands with Dr. Grant Shockley, 1978

1978

An unidentified graduate shakes hands with Dr. Grant Shockley after receiving his diploma.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified graduate shakes hands with Dr. Grant Shockley after receiving his diploma.

Honorary Degree 1978, 1978

1978

President Grant Shockley speaks from the podium in front of the 1978 graduation ceremony with Charles Copher standing behind him. Written on recto: Honorary Degrees 1978.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

President Grant Shockley speaks from the podium in front of the 1978 graduation ceremony with Charles Copher standing behind him. Written on recto: Honorary Degrees 1978.

Dr. Grant S. Shockley - President, 1978

1978

Dr. Grant S. Shockley speaks at a graduation ceremony.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Dr. Grant S. Shockley speaks at a graduation ceremony.

Dr. Grant S. Shockley - President, 1978

1978

Dr. Grant S. Shockley speaks. Written on recto: Dr. Grant S. Shockley - President (1976-1979).

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Dr. Grant S. Shockley speaks. Written on recto: Dr. Grant S. Shockley - President (1976-1979).

Graduate Receives Diploma, 1978

1978

Unidentified man receives a diploma from President Grant Shockley.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Unidentified man receives a diploma from President Grant Shockley.

James Costen and Unidentified Man Reading, circa 1976

1974/1978

James Costen and an unidentified man sit at a table and read off a sheet of paper.

Presidents, Portraits and people

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

James Costen and an unidentified man sit at a table and read off a sheet of paper.

Dr. James Costen, circa 1976

1974/1978

Portrait of Dr. James Costen. Written on verso: Page 1 of script with special effects. Dr. James Costen.

Presidents, Portraits and people

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Portrait of Dr. James Costen. Written on verso: Page 1 of script with special effects. Dr. James Costen.

Oswald Bronson, circa 1975

1973/1978

Portrait of Oswald Bronson.

Presidents, Portraits and people

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Portrait of Oswald Bronson.