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.

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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Unidentified Student Receives Red Hood, 1979

1979

An unidentified faculty member places a red hood on a graduate.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified faculty member places a red hood on a graduate.

Attendees of the I.T.C. Graduation Ceremony, 1979

1979

Professors, graduates, and the general public attend the I.T.C. graduation ceremony.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

Professors, graduates, and the general public attend the I.T.C. graduation ceremony.

Unidentified Faculty Member Congratulates Graduate, 1979

1979

An unidentified faculty member kisses a graduate to congratulate her on graduating.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified faculty member kisses a graduate to congratulate her on graduating.

Platform Participants During Speech, 1979

1979

Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a speech.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a speech.

Senior Breakfast, 1979

1979

A group of women stand in front of a bouquet of flowers on a table. Written on recto: Hostesses (L-R): Valerie Crawford, Jean Wil Kerson, Franis Mitchell, Mrs. Minnie Wright, Pamela Wyatt, and Christy Esau.

Portraits and people, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

A group of women stand in front of a bouquet of flowers on a table. Written on recto: Hostesses (L-R): Valerie Crawford, Jean Wil Kerson, Franis Mitchell, Mrs. Minnie Wright, Pamela Wyatt, and Christy Esau.

Nathaniel Stampley and His Wife, 1979

1979

Nathaniel Stampley and his wife walking through tables at the 1979 senior breakfast.

Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

Platform Participants Sitting on Platform, 1979

1979

Platform Participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address.

Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

Platform Participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address.

Unidentified Graduate on Stage, 1979

1979

An unidentified graduate stands on stage in front of platform participants.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified graduate stands on stage in front of platform participants.

Award Presented by Howard Robinson, 1979

1979

An award is presented to an unidentified man by Howard Robinson at the 1979 senior breakfast.

Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, Special events

James H. Costen Collection

Unidentified Man Gives Commencement Speech, 1979

1979

An unidentified man gives a commencement address.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified man gives a commencement address.

Platform Participants Listening to a Speech, 1979

1979

Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address during I.T.C. graduation ceremony.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address during I.T.C. graduation ceremony.

Unidentified Graduate is Given Red Hood, 1979

1979

An unidentified graduate is given a red hood by a faculty member.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified graduate is given a red hood by a faculty member.

Platform Participants, 1979

1979

Members of the platform participants during the graduation ceremony.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

Members of the platform participants during the graduation ceremony.

Melva Costen, 1979

1979

Melva Costen leads the I.T.C. Center Chorus.

Commencement ceremonies, Gospel music, African Americans--Music

James H. Costen Collection

Melva Costen leads the I.T.C. Center Chorus.

Unidentified Graduate with Unidentified Faculty, 1979

1979

An unidentified graduate crosses the stage in front of a faculty member at a graduation ceremony.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified graduate crosses the stage in front of a faculty member at a graduation ceremony.

Unidentified Man Delivers Speech, 1979

1979

An unidentified faculty member delivers a commencement address to the class of 1979.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

I.T.C. Graduates Standing, 1979

1979

An unidentified I.T.C. graduate stands with her classmates as part of the graduation ceremonies.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

An unidentified I.T.C. graduate stands with her classmates as part of the graduation ceremonies.

James Costen Delivers a Commencement Address, 1979

1979

James Costen delivers a speech, while Dr. Grant Shockley looks on.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection

James Costen delivers a speech, while Dr. Grant Shockley looks on.

I.T.C. Center Chorus Rests During Speech, 1979

1979

The I.T.C. Center Chorus sits during a commencement speech.

Commencement ceremonies, Gospel music, African Americans--Music

James H. Costen Collection

The I.T.C. Center Chorus sits during a commencement speech.

Unidentified Graduate Receives His Red Hood, 1979

1979

An unidentified faculty member places a red hood on a graduate in front of platform participants.

Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges

James H. Costen Collection