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

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Bennie Mitchell & Angelin Simmons at an ITC Grand Reunion, 1994 1994 Bennie Mitchell & Angelin Simmons stand shoulder to shoulder at an ITC Grand Reunion. Written on verso: ITC Grand Reunion 1994. Bennie Mitchell, Angelin Simmons. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Angelin Simmons, 1994 1994 A group attends an I.T.C. grand reunion. Written on verso: Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Angelin Simmons. ITC Grand Reunion 1994. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Katie Cannon, 1994 1994 Katie Cannon sitting against a brick wall. Written on verso: Katie Cannon 1994. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Angelin Simmons, Mr. & Mrs. Littleton Price, Spencer Gibbs, Karen Callier, Cleo & Portia Lacy., 1994 1994 A group attends a grand reunion. Written on verso: Angelin, Mr. & Mrs. Littleton Price, Spencer Gibbs, Karen Callier, Cleo & Portia Lacy. Grand reunion 1994 - ITC. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, & Katie Cannon, 1994 1994 A group stands with their arms around each other at the I.T.C. Grand Reunion. Written on verso: Gloria Tate, Mr. Simmons, Minnie, Katie Cannon. ITC Grand Reunion 1994. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Minnie and Gloria Tate, 1994 1994 Minnie and Gloria Tate at a grand reunion. Written on verso: Minnie & Gloria Tate. Grand Reunion 1994 - ITC. African American women, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people James H. Costen Collection
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
Physical Plant, circa 1995 1992/1998 East side of the physical plant. Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries James H. Costen Collection
Gammon Residence: King Building, circa 1995 1992/1998 The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building. Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries James H. Costen Collection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Roof of Classroom Building, circa 1995 1992/1998 The roof of a classroom building. Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries James H. Costen Collection
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
Brush Area, circa 1995 1992/1998 The brush area west of the parking lot. Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries James H. Costen Collection
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