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. 
17 Objects displayed
AllCollectionsObjects
  1. Browse Repository
  2. Archival Collections
  3. James H. Costen Collection
For:
  • Subjects = Presidents
  • Subjects = Portraits and people
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.
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.
I.T.C. President Dr. Grant Shockley and Minnie Wright, circa 1975
1972/1978
Minnie Wright and Dr. Grant Shockley hold an piece of paper at Dr. Shockley's desk. Written on verso: Pacs. See. Minnie Wright & Dr. Shockley.
Presidents, Portraits and people
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Minnie Wright and Dr. Grant Shockley hold an piece of paper at Dr. Shockley's desk. Written on verso: Pacs. See. Minnie Wright & Dr. Shockley.
Harry V. Richardson, circa 1973
1970/1976
Portrait of Harry V. Richardson.
Presidents, Portraits and people
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Portrait of Harry V. Richardson.
Deotis Roberts, circa 1972
1970/1975
Deotis Roberts speaking.
Presidents, Portraits and people
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Deotis Roberts speaking.
Harry and Selma Richardson Meet with an Unidentified Couple, circa 1971
1968/1974
Harry and Selma Richardson meet with an international couple.
Presidents, Portraits and people
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Harry and Selma Richardson meet with an international couple.
Founding Fathers, circa 1971
1968/1973
B. E. Mays, H.V. Richardson and Bishop B. Julian Smith stand together. Written on verso: L. to R.: Pres. B. E. Mays, Pres. H.V. Richardson and Bishop B. Julian Smith.
Presidents, Portraits and people
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
B. E. Mays, H.V. Richardson and Bishop B. Julian Smith stand together. Written on verso: L. to R.: Pres. B. E. Mays, Pres. H.V. Richardson and Bishop B. Julian Smith.
Dr. Hyla S. Watters with I.T.C. Directors, February 22, 1968
1968-02-22
Dr. Hyla S. Watters stands with Harry V. Richardson and Directors while holding a wrapped gift in her hands. Written on verso: 2/22/68 Dr. Hyla S. Watters visits L.T.C. - seen with HVR & Directors.
Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Dr. Hyla S. Watters stands with Harry V. Richardson and Directors while holding a wrapped gift in her hands. Written on verso: 2/22/68 Dr. Hyla S. Watters visits L.T.C. - seen with HVR & Directors.
ITC President Grant S. Shockley, circa 1964
1961/1967
Portrait of Dr. Grant Shockley.
Presidents, Portraits and people
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Portrait of Dr. Grant Shockley.
Oswald Bronson, circa 1964
1961/1967
Portrait of Oswald Bronson.
Presidents, Portraits and people
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Portrait of Oswald Bronson.
United Negro College Fund Presidents at the United Nations, March 18, 1955
1955-03-08
United Negro College Fund Presidents visit the United Nations. Written on recto: United Negro College Fund Presidents at the United Nations - 3/18/55. Written on verso: "(VIS:USA:55) PRESIDENTS OF THE NEGRO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES VISIT U.N. UN 45439 - UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., 18 March 1955 - The 33 Presidents of the members of the colleges and universities of the United Negro College Fund this afternoon visited United Nations Headquarters, in New York. Some of them are seen here in one of the U.N. conference rooms, as they were listening to a short welcoming address by Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. Their visit was organized by the United States Mission to the U.N. Please credit: UNITED NATIONS AF/pcd.
Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
United Negro College Fund Presidents visit the United Nations. Written on recto: United Negro College Fund Presidents at the United Nations - 3/18/55. Written on verso: "(VIS:USA:55) PRESIDENTS OF THE NEGRO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES VISIT U.N. UN 45439 - UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., 18 March 1955 - The 33 Presidents of the members of the colleges and universities of the United Negro College Fund this afternoon visited United Nations Headquarters, in New York. Some of them are seen here in one of the U.N. conference rooms, as they were listening to a short welcoming address by Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. Their visit was organized by the United States Mission to the U.N. Please credit: UNITED NATIONS AF/pcd.