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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Three unidentified women stand in tall grass with their arms outstretched. Two unidentified men stand behind them holding up American flags. Written on verso: Echoes of a Dream, a dramatic bicentennial production of Boggs Academy, Keysville, Georgia, is widely acclaimed program of dance, poetry and song speaking to the question of "should blacks celebrate the bicentennial?" Echoes will be presented on (date), at (place), at (time). It is sponsored by (name of sponsor). The public is invited.
James H. Costen Collection
Boggs Academy's Echoes of a Dream, circa 1976
Date Created
1973/1979
Description
Three unidentified women stand in tall grass with their arms outstretched. Two unidentified men stand behind them holding up American flags. Written on verso: Echoes of a Dream, a dramatic bicentennial production of Boggs Academy, Keysville, Georgia, is widely acclaimed program of dance, poetry and song speaking to the question of "should blacks celebrate the bicentennial?" Echoes will be presented on (date), at (place), at (time). It is sponsored by (name of sponsor). The public is invited.
Subject
African American arts, Theatre and dance
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children play outside on a swing set.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Play on a Swing Set, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children play outside on a swing set.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thorton has picture taken with his wife and son.
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thornton with Family, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Calvin Thorton has picture taken with his wife and son.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
People gather in a gymnasium for a commencement ceremony.
James H. Costen Collection
Commencement, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
People gather in a gymnasium for a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A group of unidentified young women dance on a basketball court.
James H. Costen Collection
Young Women Dance on a Basketball Court, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
A group of unidentified young women dance on a basketball court.
Subject
African American arts, Theatre and dance
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thorton poses for a picture with his family.
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thornton with Family, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Calvin Thorton poses for a picture with his family.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Children playing outside on a jungle gym.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Playing Outside, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified Children playing outside on a jungle gym.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Trees and a winding dirt road lead up to an unidentified building.
James H. Costen Collection
Landscape, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Trees and a winding dirt road lead up to an unidentified building.
Subject
Buildings and grounds
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and an unidentified man sit at a table and read off a sheet of paper.
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and Unidentified Man Reading, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
James Costen and an unidentified man sit at a table and read off a sheet of paper.
Subject
Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified man presides over a commencement ceremony.
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Man Gives a Speech, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
An unidentified man presides over a commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A large group of unidentified children sit on steps outside of a building and smile.
James H. Costen Collection
A Group of Children, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
A large group of unidentified children sit on steps outside of a building and smile.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified people sit around a flatbed trailer to get drinks while attending a cookout.
James H. Costen Collection
People Attending a Cookout, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified people sit around a flatbed trailer to get drinks while attending a cookout.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Recreation
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Children line up to get examined by a nurse.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Visit the Nurse, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Children line up to get examined by a nurse.
Subject
Children, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. and Mrs. Rogers Randall and their daughter pose for a photo amongst the pews in a church. Written on verso: Rev & Mrs. Rogers Randall and daughter. Rogers Randall Chestnut ST. Presbyterian church Wilmington, NC.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. and Mrs. Rogers Randall and Daughter, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Rev. and Mrs. Rogers Randall and their daughter pose for a photo amongst the pews in a church. Written on verso: Rev & Mrs. Rogers Randall and daughter. Rogers Randall Chestnut ST. Presbyterian church Wilmington, NC.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
People watch two men jump for a basketball during a basketball game.
James H. Costen Collection
People Watching a Basketball Game, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
People watch two men jump for a basketball during a basketball game.
Subject
African American athletes, Campus life, Recreation
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
People gather to listen to an unidentified person give a speech.
James H. Costen Collection
People Listen to a Speech, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
People gather to listen to an unidentified person give a speech.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Special events, Lectures and lecturing
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children run and play outside.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Play Outside, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children run and play outside.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two unidentified children and an unidentified woman sit at a table and work on a puzzle together.
James H. Costen Collection
A Woman and Children do a Puzzle, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Two unidentified children and an unidentified woman sit at a table and work on a puzzle together.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children sit around a table praying.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Sit Around a Table at Prayer, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children sit around a table praying.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A large unidentified group of people walk in procession in front of a building.
James H. Costen Collection
People Walking in Procession, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
A large unidentified group of people walk in procession in front of a building.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection