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.

Bobby Bean, 1988

1988

Bobby Bean eating at a banquet during an internal campaign. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Kim Yarber, Bobby Bean.

Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Bobby Bean eating at a banquet during an internal campaign. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Kim Yarber, Bobby Bean.

Banquet at an Internal Campaign, 1988

1988

Unidentified people sit along a long table to eat. Written on verso: 1988 internal campaign.

Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Unidentified people sit along a long table to eat. Written on verso: 1988 internal campaign.

Unidentified Woman Standing on Stage, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified woman speaking on stage in front of a crowd of children. Unidentified adults sit in a line in folding chairs.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified woman speaking on stage in front of a crowd of children. Unidentified adults sit in a line in folding chairs.

Unidentified Girls Singing, circa 1988

1984/1989

A group of unidentified girls sing around a singular microphone on stage. A children's orchestra sits in the orchestra holding their instruments.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

A group of unidentified girls sing around a singular microphone on stage. A children's orchestra sits in the orchestra holding their instruments.

An Unidentified Group Standing on Staircase, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand on a staircase with and pose for pictures with an unidentified young woman in a red cap & gown.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand on a staircase with and pose for pictures with an unidentified young woman in a red cap & gown.

Students Standing Behind Podiums, circa 1988

1984/1989

Unidentified students stand on a stage, behind podiums with academic symbols on them. The students are wearing graduation caps and gowns.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Unidentified students stand on a stage, behind podiums with academic symbols on them. The students are wearing graduation caps and gowns.

Unidentified Older Woman and Young Woman in Cap and Gown, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified young woman wearing a red cap and gown stands next to an unidentified older woman, possibly her Grandmother.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified young woman wearing a red cap and gown stands next to an unidentified older woman, possibly her Grandmother.

Two Unidentified Girls Performing on Stage, circa 1988

1984/1989

Two unidentified girls stand in front an audience of other children. A group of unidentified adults sit in a line of folding chairs behind them.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

Two unidentified girls stand in front an audience of other children. A group of unidentified adults sit in a line of folding chairs behind them.

Unidentified Girl with an Unidentified Man, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified girl stands next to an unidentified man, possibly her father.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified girl stands next to an unidentified man, possibly her father.

Unidentified Young Woman in Cap and Gown Poses with Diploma, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified young woman stands holding her diploma under her arm.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified young woman stands holding her diploma under her arm.

Unidentified Woman on Stage, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified woman stands on stage in front of children. The children sit in rows of wooden chair in front of the stage. Other unidentified adult sit in folding chairs behind the unidentified woman. The unidentified woman is handing an unidentified boy an unidentified object.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified woman stands on stage in front of children. The children sit in rows of wooden chair in front of the stage. Other unidentified adult sit in folding chairs behind the unidentified woman. The unidentified woman is handing an unidentified boy an unidentified object.

Unidentified Older Woman and Young Woman in Cap & Gown, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified young woman in a red cap & gown stands next to an older woman, possibly her grandmother, on a small short staircase.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified young woman in a red cap & gown stands next to an older woman, possibly her grandmother, on a small short staircase.

Young Woman in Cap & Gown Holds Diploma, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified young woman in a cap & gown holds her diploma under her arm.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified young woman in a cap & gown holds her diploma under her arm.

An Unidentified Group Poses for Pictures, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand on a staircase and poses for pictures.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand on a staircase and poses for pictures.

Crowd Standing in a Doorway, circa 1988

1984/1989

A crowd of people stand around a doorway around a young girl in a red cap and gown.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

A crowd of people stand around a doorway around a young girl in a red cap and gown.

Unidentified Couple Stand Together Arm in Arm, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified young woman in a cap & gown and an unidentified man, possibly her father, stand next to each other arm in arm.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified young woman in a cap & gown and an unidentified man, possibly her father, stand next to each other arm in arm.

Unidentified Couple Stand Together Arm in Arm, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified young woman in a cap & gown and an unidentified man, possibly her father, pose for a photo. They are standing next to each other arm in arm.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified young woman in a cap & gown and an unidentified man, possibly her father, pose for a photo. They are standing next to each other arm in arm.

An Unidentified Group Stand on Steps, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand on a staircase with and pose for pictures with an unidentified young woman in a red cap & gown.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand on a staircase with and pose for pictures with an unidentified young woman in a red cap & gown.

Unidentified Girl, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified girl smiling.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified girl smiling.

An Unidentified Group Posing for Pictures, circa 1988

1984/1989

An unidentified group, possibly a family, pose for pictures at young girls high school graduation.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified group, possibly a family, pose for pictures at young girls high school graduation.