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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A Woman Reads to Children, 1976
1976
An unidentified woman reads to children in a classroom. Written on verso: Boggs Academy Keysville, GA 30816.
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified woman reads to children in a classroom. Written on verso: Boggs Academy Keysville, GA 30816.
Boggs Academy's Echoes of a Dream, 1976
1976
Three unidentified women stand in front of a brick building and bushes. Their arms stretched out in dance poses. Two unidentified men stand behind them holding up American flags. 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.
African American arts, Theatre and dance
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Three unidentified women stand in front of a brick building and bushes. Their arms stretched out in dance poses. Two unidentified men stand behind them holding up American flags. 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.
Children Playing Outside, circa 1976
1974/1978
Unidentified Children playing outside on a jungle gym.
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Children playing outside on a jungle gym.
Children Sit Around a Table at Prayer, circa 1976
1974/1978
Unidentified children sit around a table praying.
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children sit around a table praying.
Children Play with Toys, circa 1976
1974/1978
Unidentified children play with toys in class.
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children play with toys in class.
Boggs Academy's Echoes of a Dream, circa 1976
1973/1979
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.
African American arts, Theatre and dance
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
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.