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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Northside Turner Building, circa 1995
1992/1998
The parking lot and the north facing of the Turner building. Written on recto: North elevation of Turner.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The parking lot and the north facing of the Turner building. Written on recto: North elevation of Turner.
Physical Plant, circa 1995
1992/1998
East side of the physical plant.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
East side of the physical plant.
Gammon Residence: King Building, circa 1995
1992/1998
The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building.
Bennet Hall, circa 1995
1992/1998
The Westside entrance to the Bennet Hall building. Written on recto: West elevation of Bennet Hall.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The Westside entrance to the Bennet Hall building. Written on recto: West elevation of Bennet Hall.
The Dining Hall Loading Dock, circa 1995
1992/1998
Two trash bins are turned upside down. The concrete is eroded where the brick meets the concrete and the railing along the stairs is rusted. Written on recto: Dining hall loading dock.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two trash bins are turned upside down. The concrete is eroded where the brick meets the concrete and the railing along the stairs is rusted. Written on recto: Dining hall loading dock.
West View of Married Housing, circa 1995
1992/1998
The west view of the married housing building.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The west view of the married housing building.
South Elevation of Gammon, circa 1995
1992/1998
The double door entrance to the south elevation of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The double door entrance to the south elevation of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
East View of the Dining Hall, circa 1995
1992/1998
Two Windows on the east side of the dining hall. Written on recto: East view of dining hall.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two Windows on the east side of the dining hall. Written on recto: East view of dining hall.
Northwest Corner of Gammon, circa 1995
1992/1998
A crack in the wall of the northwest corner of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A crack in the wall of the northwest corner of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
Roof of Classroom Building, circa 1995
1992/1998
The roof of a classroom building.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The roof of a classroom building.
Phillips School of Theology, circa 1995
1992/1998
The south entrance of the Phillips School of Theology. Written on recto: South elevation of Phillips.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The south entrance of the Phillips School of Theology. Written on recto: South elevation of Phillips.
Brush Area, circa 1995
1992/1998
The brush area west of the parking lot.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The brush area west of the parking lot.
South View of the Dormitory, circa 1995
1992/1998
The south view of the dormitory with a view of an abandoned electrical substation.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The south view of the dormitory with a view of an abandoned electrical substation.
Westside Turner Building, circa 1995
1992/1998
The parking lot and the Westside of the Turner building. Written on recto: West elevation of Turner.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The parking lot and the Westside of the Turner building. Written on recto: West elevation of Turner.
North Elevation of Classroom/Chapel, circa 1995
1992/1998
A packed parking lot where the north elevation of classrooms and a chapel are located.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A packed parking lot where the north elevation of classrooms and a chapel are located.
South View of Married Housing, circa 1995
1992/1998
The south side of the married housing building with physical plant and parking lot.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The south side of the married housing building with physical plant and parking lot.
Southeast corner of Phillips School of Theology, circa 1995
1992/1998
The southeast corner of the Phillips School of Theology building. Written on recto: Southeast corner of Phillips crack-base to the roof.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The southeast corner of the Phillips School of Theology building. Written on recto: Southeast corner of Phillips crack-base to the roof.
East View of Classroom Building, circa 1995
1992/1998
The east view of a classroom building on I.T.C. campus.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The east view of a classroom building on I.T.C. campus.
East View of Dorm, circa 1995
1992/1998
The East view of the dormitory.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The East view of the dormitory.
Cut Fence, circa 1995
1992/1998
A hole cut into the fence on I.T.C.'s campus. Written on recto: Fence students continue to cut for access.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A hole cut into the fence on I.T.C.'s campus. Written on recto: Fence students continue to cut for access.