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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Unidentified people sit along a long table to eat. Written on verso: 1988 internal campaign.
James H. Costen Collection
Banquet at an Internal Campaign, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Unidentified people sit along a long table to eat. Written on verso: 1988 internal campaign.
Subject
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The Westside entrance to the Bennet Hall building. Written on recto: West elevation of Bennet Hall.
James H. Costen Collection
Bennet Hall, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The Westside entrance to the Bennet Hall building. Written on recto: West elevation of Bennet Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Bobby Bean eating at a banquet during an internal campaign. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Kim Yarber, Bobby Bean.
James H. Costen Collection
Bobby Bean, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Bobby Bean eating at a banquet during an internal campaign. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Kim Yarber, Bobby Bean.
Subject
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The brush area west of the parking lot.
James H. Costen Collection
Brush Area, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The brush area west of the parking lot.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
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 H. Costen Collection
Cut Fence, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
A hole cut into the fence on I.T.C.'s campus. Written on recto: Fence students continue to cut for access.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two trash bins are turned upside down. The concrete is eroded where the brick meets the concrete and the railing along the stairs is rusted. Written on recto: Dining hall loading dock.
James H. Costen Collection
The Dining Hall Loading Dock, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
Two trash bins are turned upside down. The concrete is eroded where the brick meets the concrete and the railing along the stairs is rusted. Written on recto: Dining hall loading dock.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The east view of a classroom building on I.T.C. campus.
James H. Costen Collection
East View of Classroom Building, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The east view of a classroom building on I.T.C. campus.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The East view of the dormitory.
James H. Costen Collection
East View of Dorm, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The East view of the dormitory.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two Windows on the east side of the dining hall. Written on recto: East view of dining hall.
James H. Costen Collection
East View of the Dining Hall, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
Two Windows on the east side of the dining hall. Written on recto: East view of dining hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building.
James H. Costen Collection
Gammon Residence: King Building, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The faade of Gammon Residence: King Building.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
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 H. Costen Collection
Hattie Loving, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Hattie Loving holds out a pen and paper while she stands by a banquet table. Written on verso: 1988 Internal campaign Hattie Loving.
Subject
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen, Jane Jeeles at an internal campaign. Written on verso: Terence Gray Internal Campaign - Costen, Jane Jeeles.
James H. Costen Collection
James Costen and Jane Jeeles at an Internal Campaign, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
James Costen, Jane Jeeles at an internal campaign. Written on verso: Terence Gray Internal Campaign - Costen, Jane Jeeles.
Subject
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
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].
James H. Costen Collection
James Sanders, Portia Vavett, and Barbara Arrington, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
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].
Subject
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
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.
James H. Costen Collection
Kim Yorky, Loyd Meesuff, S.L Williams, Lawrence Wills, and Lloyd McGriff, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
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.
Subject
Portraits and people, Theological seminaries, Special events
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A packed parking lot where the north elevation of classrooms and a chapel are located.
James H. Costen Collection
North Elevation of Classroom/Chapel, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
A packed parking lot where the north elevation of classrooms and a chapel are located.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The parking lot and the north facing of the Turner building. Written on recto: North elevation of Turner.
James H. Costen Collection
Northside Turner Building, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The parking lot and the north facing of the Turner building. Written on recto: North elevation of Turner.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A crack in the wall of the northwest corner of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
James H. Costen Collection
Northwest Corner of Gammon, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
A crack in the wall of the northwest corner of the Gammon Theological Seminary building.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The south entrance of the Phillips School of Theology. Written on recto: South elevation of Phillips.
James H. Costen Collection
Phillips School of Theology, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The south entrance of the Phillips School of Theology. Written on recto: South elevation of Phillips.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
East side of the physical plant.
James H. Costen Collection
Physical Plant, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
East side of the physical plant.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection
The roof of a classroom building.
James H. Costen Collection
Roof of Classroom Building, circa 1995
Date Created
1992/1998
Description
The roof of a classroom building.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Theological seminaries
Collection
James H. Costen Collection