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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An unidentified woman reads to children in a classroom. Written on verso: Boggs Academy Keysville, GA 30816.
James H. Costen Collection
A Woman Reads to Children, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
An unidentified woman reads to children in a classroom. Written on verso: Boggs Academy Keysville, GA 30816.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children play outside on a swing set.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Play on a Swing Set, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children play outside on a swing set.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Children playing outside on a jungle gym.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Playing Outside, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified Children playing outside on a jungle gym.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A large group of unidentified children sit on steps outside of a building and smile.
James H. Costen Collection
A Group of Children, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
A large group of unidentified children sit on steps outside of a building and smile.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Children line up to get examined by a nurse.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Visit the Nurse, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Children line up to get examined by a nurse.
Subject
Children, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children run and play outside.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Play Outside, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children run and play outside.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two unidentified children and an unidentified woman sit at a table and work on a puzzle together.
James H. Costen Collection
A Woman and Children do a Puzzle, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Two unidentified children and an unidentified woman sit at a table and work on a puzzle together.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children sit around a table praying.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Sit Around a Table at Prayer, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children sit around a table praying.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children stand outside in the shade under some trees.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Standing in the Shade, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children stand outside in the shade under some trees.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children play with toys in class.
James H. Costen Collection
Children Play with Toys, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children play with toys in class.
Subject
Portraits and people, Children, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified children sit wearing hats. Written on recto: Above: Children at play. Bottom picture with children dressed for May Day performance.
James H. Costen Collection
Children at Play, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1978
Description
Unidentified children sit wearing hats. Written on recto: Above: Children at play. Bottom picture with children dressed for May Day performance.
Subject
Children, Recreation, African Americans--Education
Collection
James H. Costen Collection