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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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 H. Costen Collection
The south view of the dormitory with a view of an abandoned electrical substation.
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 H. Costen Collection
James Costen and an Unidentified man laughing while attending an event featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen stands with other unidentified people in front of an unidentified building.
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
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson on stage preparing for a speech.
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
James H. Costen Collection
The parking lot and the Westside of the Turner building. Written on recto: West elevation of Turner.
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
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. Jesse Jackson stands behind a podium and addresses a crowd.
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
James H. Costen Collection
A packed parking lot where the north elevation of classrooms and a chapel are located.
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
James H. Costen Collection
The south side of the married housing building with physical plant and parking lot.
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
James H. Costen Collection
The southeast corner of the Phillips School of Theology building. Written on recto: Southeast corner of Phillips crack-base to the roof.
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
James H. Costen Collection
The east view of a classroom building on I.T.C. campus.
East View of Dorm, circa 1995
1992/1998
The East view of the dormitory.
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The East view of the dormitory.
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 H. Costen Collection
A hole cut into the fence on I.T.C.'s campus. Written on recto: Fence students continue to cut for access.
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 H. Costen Collection
James Costen and an Unidentified man sit and listen to a speech given by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and Mance Jackson stand with an unidentified woman. Written on verso: Costen, Mance Jackson.
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 H. Costen Collection
Hattie Loving holds out a pen and paper while she stands by a banquet table. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Hattie Loving.
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
James H. Costen Collection
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].
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 H. Costen Collection
Unidentified People eating and carrying on conversation at a banquet during an internal campaign. Written on verso: Internal Campaign 1988.
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
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen, Jane Jeeles at an internal campaign. Written on verso: Terence Gray Internal Campaign - Costen, Jane Jeeles.
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
James H. Costen Collection
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.
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
James H. Costen Collection
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.