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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  • Decade = 1990-1999
  • Subjects = Special events
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and delivers a speech at an unidentified location.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson at Podium, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and delivers a speech at an unidentified location.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events, Lectures and lecturing
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson gives a speech to a crowded auditorium at an unidentified location.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks at an Auditorium, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
Rev. Jesse Jackson gives a speech to a crowded auditorium at an unidentified location.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events, Lectures and lecturing
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and an Unidentified man laughing while attending an event featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson.
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and Unidentified Man in an Auditorium, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
James Costen and an Unidentified man laughing while attending an event featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Subject
Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson on stage preparing for a speech.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
Rev. Jesse Jackson on stage preparing for a speech.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and addresses a crowd.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson Giving a Speech, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and addresses a crowd.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events, Lectures and lecturing
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and an Unidentified man sit and listen to a speech given by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and Unidentified Man Sitting Together, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
James Costen and an Unidentified man sit and listen to a speech given by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Subject
Presidents, Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
James H. Costen Collection