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