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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Rev. Jesse Jackson at Podium, circa 1995
1992/1998
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and delivers a speech at an unidentified location.
Portraits and people, Special events, Lectures and lecturing
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and delivers a speech at an unidentified location.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks at an Auditorium, circa 1995
1992/1998
Rev. Jesse Jackson gives a speech to a crowded auditorium at an unidentified location.
Portraits and people, Special events, Lectures and lecturing
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson gives a speech to a crowded auditorium at an unidentified location.
James Costen and Unidentified Man in an Auditorium, circa 1995
1992/1998
James Costen and an Unidentified man laughing while attending an event featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and an Unidentified man laughing while attending an event featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, circa 1995
1992/1998
Rev. Jesse Jackson on stage preparing for a speech.
Portraits and people, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson on stage preparing for a speech.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Giving a Speech, circa 1995
1992/1998
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and addresses a crowd.
Portraits and people, Special events, Lectures and lecturing
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and addresses a crowd.
James Costen and Unidentified Man Sitting Together, circa 1995
1992/1998
James Costen and an Unidentified man sit and listen to a speech given by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and an Unidentified man sit and listen to a speech given by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Hattie Loving, 1988
1988
Hattie Loving holds out a pen and paper while she stands by a banquet table. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Hattie Loving.
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Hattie Loving holds out a pen and paper while she stands by a banquet table. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Hattie Loving.
James Sanders, Portia Vavett, and Barbara Arrington, 1988
1988
James Sanders, Portia Vavett, and Barbara [Arrington] eating at a an [Internal] Campaign. Written on verso: 1988 Internal Campaign James Sanders, Portia Vavett, Barbara [Arrington].
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Sanders, Portia Vavett, and Barbara [Arrington] eating at a an [Internal] Campaign. Written on verso: 1988 Internal Campaign James Sanders, Portia Vavett, Barbara [Arrington].
Unidentified People at a Banquet, 1988
1988
Unidentified People eating and carrying on conversation at a banquet during an internal campaign. Written on verso: Internal Campaign 1988.
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified People eating and carrying on conversation at a banquet during an internal campaign. Written on verso: Internal Campaign 1988.
James Costen and Jane Jeeles at an Internal Campaign, 1988
1988
James Costen, Jane Jeeles at an internal campaign. Written on verso: Terence Gray Internal Campaign - Costen, Jane Jeeles.
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen, Jane Jeeles at an internal campaign. Written on verso: Terence Gray Internal Campaign - Costen, Jane Jeeles.
Kim Yorky, Loyd Meesuff, S.L Williams, Lawrence Wills, and Lloyd McGriff, 1988
1988
Kim Yorky, Loyd Meesuff, S.L Williams, Lawrence Wills, Lloyd McGriff sitting down to banquet at an internal campaign Written on verso: 1988 Internal Campaign Kim Yorky, Loyd Meesuff, S.L Williams, Lawrence Wills, Lloyd McGriff.
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Kim Yorky, Loyd Meesuff, S.L Williams, Lawrence Wills, Lloyd McGriff sitting down to banquet at an internal campaign Written on verso: 1988 Internal Campaign Kim Yorky, Loyd Meesuff, S.L Williams, Lawrence Wills, Lloyd McGriff.
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.