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

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Founder's Day, February 18, 1982 1982-02-18 Written on verso: Founder's Day -- February 18, 1982 (l-r) Mr. Tom Dortch, Aide to Senator Sam Nunn, Dr. Hugh M. Gloster, Honorable Sam Nunn, United States Senator from Georgia. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 1982 1982-02-01 President Hugh Gloster with Henry Thompson, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Emerson Harrison, and unidentified persons. Written on verso: (L-R) President Hugh M.Gloster, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Mr. Henry Thompson (with glasses), President of Washington, D.C., Morehouse Club. Behind Mr. Thompson is Emerson Harrison, President of 1982 seniors class. Founder's Day- February, 1982. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Campus life Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 1982 1982-02-01 Written on verso: Founder's Day, 1982 Michael Dotson, '84 presents a plaque of appreciation to President Gloster in behalf of the sophmore class. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Campus life Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 1982 1982-02-01 Written on verso: Platform Party- Founder's Day- February, 1982. (L-R) Dr. Lawrence Carter, Dean of MLK Chapel, Academic Dean Dr. Willis Hubert, Dr. Benjamin Mays, U.S. Senator Sam Nunn (D.-GA), President Hugh M. Gloster, Dr. Calvin Brown, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, and Roderick Edmond, President of Junior class. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs, African Americans--Politics and government Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 1982 1982-02 Written on verso: (l-r) Dr. Benjamin Mays, U.S. Senator Sam Nunn (D.-GA), President Hugh Gloster Founder's Day- February, 1982. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs, African Americans--Politics and government Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Presentation including Andrew J. Young and Hugh M. Gloster, January 21, 1982 1982-01-21 Written on verso: President Gloster presents a plaque to Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young -- Jan. 21, 1982. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Convocation, January 21, 1982 1982-01-21 Hugh Gloster with Andrew Young. Written on verso: President Gloster presents a plaque to Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, following a convocation in the Mayor's honor. January 21, 1982. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, African American mayors Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Martin Luther King Memorial Chapel, circa 1984 1981/1989 Exterior view of Martin Luther King Memorial Chapel. African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds, African American churches Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
M.L.King Chapel Organ, circa 1984 1981/1989 Front view of organ instrument inside of the Morehouse Martin Luther King Chapel. African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds, African American churches Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Brazeal-Williams Lecture, September 8, 1981 1981-09-08 Written on verso: (l-r) Dr. E.B. Williams, Mrs. E.B. Williams, Dr. T. M. Alexander, Sr., Mrs. Earnestine Brazeal, and President Hugh M. Gloster. Dr. Alexander delivered the Brazeal-Williams lecture, September 8, 1981. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 21, 1981 1981-02-21 Written on verso: (L-R) President Hugh M. Gloster, Mrs. Beulah Gloster, Mrs. James Hall, Brig. General James Hall Founder's Day Banquet Feb. 21, 1981. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 19, 1981 1981-02-19 President Hugh Gloster speaking at a podium. Written on verso: President Hugh M. Gloster Founder's Day - Feb. 19, 1981. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 1981 1981-02-01 President Hugh Gloster with Louis Stokes and an unidentified person on stage. Written on verso: Congressman Louis Stokes receives Honorary Doctorate, Founder's Day, February, 1981. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Homecoming, circa 1984 1980/1988 President Hugh Gloster with unidentified persons. Written on verso: Homecoming and dedication of Edwin Moses Track. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs, African American athletes Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Homecoming, circa 1984 1980/1988 President Hugh Gloster with unidentified persons on stage. Written on verso: Homecoming Assembly. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement including Malcolm Corrin, Hugh M. Gloster, Jesse L. Jackson, circa 1982 1980/1985 President Hugh Gloster with Malcolm Corrin and Jesse Jackson. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Chapel Services, circa 1982 1980/1985 Written on verso: (l-r) Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Jayne Kennedy, President Hugh Gloster, Deniece Williams on the stage of King Chapel following the services. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Graves Hall, October 1980 1980-10 Front view of Graves Hall on Morehouse College campus; Written on verso: Oct. 1980. William E. Mims, Jr., 119-33 180 St., St. Albans, N.Y. 11434. African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Dr. Hugh M. Gloster, Richard Arrington, Dr. Ralph Abernathy, February 1980 1980-02 Written on verso: (l-R) Dr. Gloster, Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington, Dr. Ralph Abernathy. Feb., 1980. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, African American mayors Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, January 22, 1980 1980-01-22 President Hugh Gloster with Richard Arrington on stage. Written on verso: Dr. Gloster welcomes Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington January 22, 1980. African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection