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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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
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 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 Costen and Others, circa 1995 1992/1998 James Costen stands with other unidentified people in front of an unidentified building. Presidents, Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
East View of Dorm, circa 1995 1992/1998 The East view of the dormitory. Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries James H. Costen Collection
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 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 Costen and Mance Jackson, circa 1994 1991/1997 James Costen and Mance Jackson stand with an unidentified woman. Written on verso: Costen, Mance Jackson. Presidents, Portraits and people 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
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