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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Bennie Mitchell & Angelin Simmons stand shoulder to shoulder at an ITC Grand Reunion. Written on verso: ITC Grand Reunion 1994. Bennie Mitchell, Angelin Simmons.
James H. Costen Collection
Bennie Mitchell & Angelin Simmons at an ITC Grand Reunion, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
Bennie Mitchell & Angelin Simmons stand shoulder to shoulder at an ITC Grand Reunion. Written on verso: ITC Grand Reunion 1994. Bennie Mitchell, Angelin Simmons.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A group attends an I.T.C. grand reunion. Written on verso: Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Angelin Simmons. ITC Grand Reunion 1994.
James H. Costen Collection
Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Angelin Simmons, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
A group attends an I.T.C. grand reunion. Written on verso: Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Angelin Simmons. ITC Grand Reunion 1994.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Katie Cannon sitting against a brick wall. Written on verso: Katie Cannon 1994.
James H. Costen Collection
Katie Cannon, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
Katie Cannon sitting against a brick wall. Written on verso: Katie Cannon 1994.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges
Collection
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.
James H. Costen Collection
Angelin Simmons, Mr. & Mrs. Littleton Price, Spencer Gibbs, Karen Callier, Cleo & Portia Lacy., 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
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.
James H. Costen Collection
Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, & Katie Cannon, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Minnie and Gloria Tate at a grand reunion. Written on verso: Minnie & Gloria Tate. Grand Reunion 1994 - ITC.
James H. Costen Collection
Minnie and Gloria Tate, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
Minnie and Gloria Tate at a grand reunion. Written on verso: Minnie & Gloria Tate. Grand Reunion 1994 - ITC.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
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
Northside Turner Building, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The parking lot and the north facing of the Turner building. Written on recto: North elevation of Turner.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
East side of the physical plant.
James H. Costen Collection
Physical Plant, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
East side of the physical plant.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building.
James H. Costen Collection
Gammon Residence: King Building, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The Westside entrance to the Bennet Hall building. Written on recto: West elevation of Bennet Hall.
James H. Costen Collection
Bennet Hall, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The Westside entrance to the Bennet Hall building. Written on recto: West elevation of Bennet Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection