Hugh M. Gloster, President of Morehouse College (1967-1987), was professionally active as administrator, teacher, writer, speaker, USO wartime executive, and American representative in educational and technical programs in foreign countries.This collection consists of photographs that document Dr. Hugh Gloster's time at Morehouse College such as: commencements, Convocation, Founders' Day, banquets, and school events. 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

Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection

Hugh M. Gloster, President of Morehouse College (1967-1987), was professionally active as administrator, teacher, writer, speaker, USO wartime executive, and American representative in educational and technical programs in foreign countries.This collection consists of photographs that document Dr. Hugh Gloster's time at Morehouse College such as: commencements, Convocation, Founders' Day, banquets, and school events.

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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Hugh M. Gloster, Louis W. Sullivan, Eve W. Sullivan, March 10, 1989 1989-03-10 President Hugh Gloster with Eve W. Sullivan, and Dr. Louis W. Sullivan. Written on recto: To Hugh - with best wishes Lou and Ginger, March 10, 1989. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster, Spike Lee, Sidney Poitier, November 6, 1986 1986-11-06 President Hugh Gloster with Spike Lee, Sidney Poitier, and unidentified person. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, May 18, 1986 1986-05-18 Written on the verso: Commencement Exercises Morehouse College May 18, 1986 L to R: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Judge Damon Keith, Dr. Wildon Jackson, Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John Carter, Dr. Earl Graves. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
White House visit including President George W. Bush, Barbara Bush, and Hugh Gloster, circa 1989 1985/1993 President Hugh Gloster with U.S.A. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush at the White House. Written on recto: To Dr. Hugh Gloster with best wishes, George Bush Barbara Bush. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, May 19, 1985 1985-05-19 Written on verso: Brunch at home of the President Gloster on Commencement Day, May 19, 1985: L. to R.: Mayor Coleman Young, President Gloster, Mr. Lawrence Small, Dr. Thomas Kilgore Jr, Mrs. Kilgore, Mr. Walter Wriston, and Mr. Sidney Poitier. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, May 17, 1985 1985-05-17 President Hugh Gloster. Written on verso: First Commencement - Morehouse School of Medicine - May 17, 1985 - MLK Jr. International Memorial Chapel - 2:00 PM. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Honorary Degree Ceremony, April 5, 1985 1985-04-05 Written on verso: Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop (Left) receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, conferred upon him by Dr. Hugh M. Gloster (Right), President of Morehouse College, during the King Memorial Convocation held April 5, 1985 at 11 A.M. in the great name of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College Campus. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 16, 1985 1985-02-16 President Hugh Gloster with unidentified persons. Written on verso: Founder's Day Banquet Saturday, Feb. 16, 1985. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Campus life Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse School of Medicine First Commencement, 1985 1985 The Morehouse School of Medicine was founded in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College by then-president, Dr. Hugh M. Gloster. The school was independently chartered in 1981 and the school held its first commencement in 1985 with 20 graduates receiving medical doctorates. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse School of Medicine First Commencement, 1985 1985 The Morehouse School of Medicine was founded in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College by then-president, Dr. Hugh M. Gloster. The school was independently chartered in 1981 and the school held its first commencement in 1985 with 20 graduates receiving medical doctorates. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Martin Luther King Ceremony, May 20, 1984 1984-05-20 President Hugh Gloster with Coretta Scott King and unidentified persons standing in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Martin Luther King Ceremony, May 20, 1984 1984-05-20 Coretta Scott King with unidentified persons in front of Dr. MLK statue. African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse Bulletin Board, May 19, 1984 1984-05-19 Exterior view of Baccalaureate and Commencement announcements. Written on recto Baccalaureate May 19 1984, 3pm Speaker Rev. Charles G. Adams. Commencement May 20 1984 3pm Speaker Rev. Jesse Jackson. Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Gregory, Dick with Bluford Guion, 1984-01-13 1984-01-13 Written on verso: (l-r) President Gloster, Astronaut Guion Bluford, and Dr. Lawrence E. Carter, Dean of King Chapel -- January 13, 1984. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, African American scientists Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Dick Gregory with Bluford Guion, 1984-01-13 1984-01-13 Dick Gregory with Guion Bluford seated in front of unidentified persons. Written on verso: Dick Gregory and Lt. Guion Bluford at Youth Motivational Rally in King Chapel -- January 13, 1984. Portraits and people, African American scientists Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Coronation, circa 1986 1983/1988 President Hugh Gloster, Vanessa Williams, Spike Lee, and unidentified persons. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Honor's Day, November 3, 1983 1983-11-23 Written on verso: Honor's Day - November 3, 1983 (l-r) Vice-President for Academic Affairs Dr. Willis J. Hubert, Dr. Lawrence E. Carter, Dean of King Chapel, Dr. Noah Langdale, President of Georgia State University, Dr. Hugh Gloster President of Morehouse College, and Mr. Phillip Cusic, '84. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Campus life Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Honor's Day, November 3, 1983 1983-11-23 Written on verso: Dr. Hugh M. Gloster (l) President of Morehouse College and Dr. Noah Langdale, President of Georgia State University - Honor's day- November 3, 1983. Dr. Langdale was Honors Day speaker. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Dedication of B.T. Harvey Stadium, September 24, 1983 1983-09-24 President Hugh Gloster with Ethel Towns Harvey. Written on verso: Dr. Hugh M. Gloster and Mrs. B.T. Harvey at podium during dedicatory exercises for B.T. Harvey Stadium, September 24, 1983. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, African American athletes, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Dedication of B.T. Harvey Stadium, September 24, 1983 1983-09-24 President Hugh Gloster speaking at podium. Written on verso: President Gloster at dedication program for B.T. Harvey Stadium - September 24, 1983. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, African American athletes, Buildings and grounds, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection