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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Commencement, September 29, 1979
1979-09-29
President Hugh Gloster speaking at podium. Written on verso: Sept. 29, 1979 [?][?] receives Honorary Degree.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster speaking at podium. Written on verso: Sept. 29, 1979 [?][?] receives Honorary Degree.
Commencement, May 1979
1979-05
Written on verso: Joshua Nkomo chats informally with Dr. Gloster before his commencement address. May, 1979.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Joshua Nkomo chats informally with Dr. Gloster before his commencement address. May, 1979.
Arthur Ashe with Hugh Gloster, December 1978
1978-12-01
President Hugh Gloster standing with Arthur Ashe in front of a building.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster standing with Arthur Ashe in front of a building.
Arther Ashe and Hugh M. Gloster Discussion Forum, December 1978
1978-12
President Hugh Gloster with Arthur Ashe on stage. Written on verso: Arther Ashe and Dr. Gloster Decemeber 1978.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with Arthur Ashe on stage. Written on verso: Arther Ashe and Dr. Gloster Decemeber 1978.
King Chapel Dedication, February 1978
1978-02
Written on verso: King family members listen as Dr. Thomas Kilgore (at podium) dedicates King Chapel February, 1978.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: King family members listen as Dr. Thomas Kilgore (at podium) dedicates King Chapel February, 1978.
10th Anniversary Party, February 1977
1977-02
President Hugh Gloster with wife Dr. Beulah Gloster and Thomas Kilgore cutting a 10th Anniversary cake. Written on verso: 10th Anniversary Party L-R Rev. Thomas Kilgore, Beulan Gloster, Dr. Gloster Feb. 1977.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with wife Dr. Beulah Gloster and Thomas Kilgore cutting a 10th Anniversary cake. Written on verso: 10th Anniversary Party L-R Rev. Thomas Kilgore, Beulan Gloster, Dr. Gloster Feb. 1977.
Beulah H. Gloster, 1976-06-21
1976-06-21
Written on verso: Beulah Harold Gloster taken June 21, 1976 during reception at home of Mr. and Mrs. William McGee, 20115 Cantebury Road, Detroit, Michigan.
Portraits and people, Presidents
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Beulah Harold Gloster taken June 21, 1976 during reception at home of Mr. and Mrs. William McGee, 20115 Cantebury Road, Detroit, Michigan.
Morehouse Honors President of Senegal, May 1975
1975-05-01
President Hugh Gloster with President of Senegal Leopold Senghor and unidentified persons. Written on verso: May 1975- Morehouse bestows honorary degree upon Senegalese President Leopold Senghor.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Commencement ceremonies
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with President of Senegal Leopold Senghor and unidentified persons. Written on verso: May 1975- Morehouse bestows honorary degree upon Senegalese President Leopold Senghor.
Commencement, May 1975
1975-05
President Hugh Gloster on stage with Jimmy Carter, Dr. Willis Hubert and Dr. Abraham Davis. Written on verso: Jimmy Carter receives Morehouse Honorary Degree from Dr. Gloster, Dr. Willis Hubert, + Dr. Abraham Davis May, 1975.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster on stage with Jimmy Carter, Dr. Willis Hubert and Dr. Abraham Davis. Written on verso: Jimmy Carter receives Morehouse Honorary Degree from Dr. Gloster, Dr. Willis Hubert, + Dr. Abraham Davis May, 1975.
Muhammad Ali and Dr. Hugh Gloster, January 1975
1975-01
Muhammad Ali and President Hugh Gloster stand at podium. Written on verso: Dr. Gloster Presents Plaque to Muhammad Ali January 1975.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Muhammad Ali and President Hugh Gloster stand at podium. Written on verso: Dr. Gloster Presents Plaque to Muhammad Ali January 1975.
Group including Dr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Gloster, circa 1976
1974/1979
President Hugh Gloster with wife, Dr. Beulah Gloster, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and other unidentified persons.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with wife, Dr. Beulah Gloster, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and other unidentified persons.
Presentation including Mrs. Agnes Watson, Mrs. Gloster, Hugh Gloster, circa 1977
1974/1979
Written on recto: Mrs. Agnes Watson (c) makes presentation on behalf of faculty to President and Mrs. Gloster.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on recto: Mrs. Agnes Watson (c) makes presentation on behalf of faculty to President and Mrs. Gloster.
Founder's Day Banquet, circa 1976
1973/1979
President Hugh Gloster with wife Dr. Beulah Gloster, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Judge George Crockett, Dr. Gloster, T.M. Alexander Sr., Maynard Jackson, and Dr. Calvin Brown Jr. cutting Founder's Day cake.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with wife Dr. Beulah Gloster, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Judge George Crockett, Dr. Gloster, T.M. Alexander Sr., Maynard Jackson, and Dr. Calvin Brown Jr. cutting Founder's Day cake.
Hugh M. Gloster, Andrew Young, October 23, 1979
1973-10-29
Written on verso: President Gloster and Mr. Young welcome surprise guest Ms. Eartha Kitt Oct. 23, 1979.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, African Americans--Music
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: President Gloster and Mr. Young welcome surprise guest Ms. Eartha Kitt Oct. 23, 1979.
Commencement, May 1973
1973-05
Written on verso: Commencement, May, 1973 Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley talks with Dr. Gloster, President, Morehouse College.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Commencement, May, 1973 Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley talks with Dr. Gloster, President, Morehouse College.
Commencement, May 1973
1973-05
President Hugh Gloster on stage with Michael Manley, Dr. Willis Hubert and Dr. A.L. Davis. Written on verso: Commencement, May, 1973 Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael is presented an honorary degree by Dr. Hugh Gloster, President of Morehouse College; as Dr. Willis Hubert and Dr. A.L. Davis.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster on stage with Michael Manley, Dr. Willis Hubert and Dr. A.L. Davis. Written on verso: Commencement, May, 1973 Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael is presented an honorary degree by Dr. Hugh Gloster, President of Morehouse College; as Dr. Willis Hubert and Dr. A.L. Davis.
Education Award Banquet, March 26, 1973
1973-03-26
President Hugh Gloster with Dr. Benjamin Mays holding award. On award: The President's Award presented to Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. The birthplace of Benjamin E. Mays in a rural area of South Carolina as the son of a sharecropper gave little promise that he would become an educator and humanitarian known throughout the United States and around the world. Moving North for the quality college education which his thirst for knowledge and excellence demanded, he quickly proved his [?], and moved on to earn a PhD at the University of Chicago, serving in a series of influencial positions in several major cities. He came to Atlanta in 1940 as President of Morehouse College, and during the next 27 years shaped the destiny of that institution, and the lives of countless hundreds who came under his influence. Written on verso: APCUG Higher Education Awards Banquet Stouffer's Atlanta Inn 7 p.m. March 26, 1973. V-P Hugh M. Gloster presenting President's Awards to Benjamin E. Mays.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with Dr. Benjamin Mays holding award. On award: The President's Award presented to Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. The birthplace of Benjamin E. Mays in a rural area of South Carolina as the son of a sharecropper gave little promise that he would become an educator and humanitarian known throughout the United States and around the world. Moving North for the quality college education which his thirst for knowledge and excellence demanded, he quickly proved his [?], and moved on to earn a PhD at the University of Chicago, serving in a series of influencial positions in several major cities. He came to Atlanta in 1940 as President of Morehouse College, and during the next 27 years shaped the destiny of that institution, and the lives of countless hundreds who came under his influence. Written on verso: APCUG Higher Education Awards Banquet Stouffer's Atlanta Inn 7 p.m. March 26, 1973. V-P Hugh M. Gloster presenting President's Awards to Benjamin E. Mays.
Honorary Degree Presentation to President of Senegal, circa 1975
1972/1978
President Hugh Gloster presenting Honorary degree to President of Senegal, Leopold Senghor with other unidentified persons. Written on verso: Morehouse Honors President of Senegal.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster presenting Honorary degree to President of Senegal, Leopold Senghor with other unidentified persons. Written on verso: Morehouse Honors President of Senegal.
Education Award Banquet, May 9, 1972
1972-05-09
President Hugh Gloster with Jimmy Carter and unidentified persons. Written on verso: President Hugh Gloster presents Award to Govenor Jimmy Carter at Higher Education Award Banquet: May 9, 1972.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with Jimmy Carter and unidentified persons. Written on verso: President Hugh Gloster presents Award to Govenor Jimmy Carter at Higher Education Award Banquet: May 9, 1972.
Morehouse Commencement, June 1, 1971
1971-06-01
Written on verso: Academic Dean Willis J. Hubert, left, and President Hugh M. Gloster, right after Morehouse College Commencement Exercises on June 1, 1971.
African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Academic Dean Willis J. Hubert, left, and President Hugh M. Gloster, right after Morehouse College Commencement Exercises on June 1, 1971.