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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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 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
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 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
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
Board of Trustees at Stillman College, 1988 1988 Written on verso: Board of Trustees, Stillman College-Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1988. Left to right - First row: George H. Weldon, New York; Sarah L. (Sue) Thompson, Tuscaloosa; Houston H. Harte, San Antonio; Chairperson Cordell Wynn, Tuscaloosa, President. Left to right - Second Row: Alex A. Chambers, Tenn.; Ollie Page, Miami; James H. Costen, Atlanta; Richard A. Thigpen, Tuscaloosa; Mrs. Joseph (Gene) Shannon, Bradenton; Moses C. Jones, Tuscaloosa. Left to right - Third row: E. Granger WIlliams, Little Rock; Wardell Craft, Detroit; Helen Hubbard; Ervin Elligan, Miami; Eugene H. Webb, New York; Samuel Ethredge. Left to right - Fourth row: Eugene L. McCabe, New York; Heywood Strickland, Atlanta; Edward L. Parrish, Birmingham; Carl W. Albright, Tuscaloosa; M.J. Williams, Washington, D.C. Presidents, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Unidentified Young Woman in Cap and Gown Poses with Diploma, circa 1988 1984/1989 An unidentified young woman stands holding her diploma under her arm. Portraits and people, Special events James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Woman on Stage, circa 1988 1984/1989 An unidentified woman stands on stage in front of children. The children sit in rows of wooden chair in front of the stage. Other unidentified adult sit in folding chairs behind the unidentified woman. The unidentified woman is handing an unidentified boy an unidentified object. Portraits and people, Special events James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Older Woman and Young Woman in Cap & Gown, circa 1988 1984/1989 An unidentified young woman in a red cap & gown stands next to an older woman, possibly her grandmother, on a small short staircase. Portraits and people, Special events James H. Costen Collection
Young Woman in Cap & Gown Holds Diploma, circa 1988 1984/1989 An unidentified young woman in a cap & gown holds her diploma under her arm. Portraits and people, Special events James H. Costen Collection
An Unidentified Group Poses for Pictures, circa 1988 1984/1989 An unidentified group, possibly a family, stand on a staircase and poses for pictures. Portraits and people, Special events James H. Costen Collection