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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  • Subjects = Special events
Title Date Created Description Subject 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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