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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Calvin Thorton has picture taken with his wife and son.
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thornton with Family, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Calvin Thorton has picture taken with his wife and son.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thorton poses for a picture with his family.
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thornton with Family, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Calvin Thorton poses for a picture with his family.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. and Mrs. Rogers Randall and their daughter pose for a photo amongst the pews in a church. Written on verso: Rev & Mrs. Rogers Randall and daughter. Rogers Randall Chestnut ST. Presbyterian church Wilmington, NC.
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. and Mrs. Rogers Randall and Daughter, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Rev. and Mrs. Rogers Randall and their daughter pose for a photo amongst the pews in a church. Written on verso: Rev & Mrs. Rogers Randall and daughter. Rogers Randall Chestnut ST. Presbyterian church Wilmington, NC.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thorton poses for a picture with his wife and son.
James H. Costen Collection
Calvin Thornton with Family, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Calvin Thorton poses for a picture with his wife and son.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people
Collection
James H. Costen Collection