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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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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse School of Medicine First Commencement, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse School of Medicine First Commencement, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Word of achievements of Morehouse College transcended national borders with the debut of A Candle in the Dark, the college�s first written history authored by Dr. Edward A. Jones, Morehouse College French Professor from 1927 to 1977 and Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages from 1930-1977 and 1926 alumnus, in 1967. The �Candle in the Dark� slogan was adapted as the name for the College�s annual awards ceremony and fundraising gala with the progress of the college living up to its motto �et facta est lux� which means �and there is light�.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Candle in the Dark Book Sleeve, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
Word of achievements of Morehouse College transcended national borders with the debut of A Candle in the Dark, the college�s first written history authored by Dr. Edward A. Jones, Morehouse College French Professor from 1927 to 1977 and Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages from 1930-1977 and 1926 alumnus, in 1967. The �Candle in the Dark� slogan was adapted as the name for the College�s annual awards ceremony and fundraising gala with the progress of the college living up to its motto �et facta est lux� which means �and there is light�.
Subject
African American authors
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Dr. Edward A. Jones holds his book. Word of achievements of Morehouse College transcended national borders with the debut of A Candle in the Dark, the college�s first written history authored by Dr. Edward A. Jones, Morehouse College French Professor from 1927 to 1977 and Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages from 1930-1977 and 1926 alumnus, in 1967. The �Candle in the Dark� slogan was adapted as the name for the College�s annual awards ceremony and fundraising gala with the progress of the college living up to its motto �et facta est lux� which means �and there is light�.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Dr. Edward A. Jones with Book, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
Dr. Edward A. Jones holds his book. Word of achievements of Morehouse College transcended national borders with the debut of A Candle in the Dark, the college�s first written history authored by Dr. Edward A. Jones, Morehouse College French Professor from 1927 to 1977 and Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages from 1930-1977 and 1926 alumnus, in 1967. The �Candle in the Dark� slogan was adapted as the name for the College�s annual awards ceremony and fundraising gala with the progress of the college living up to its motto �et facta est lux� which means �and there is light�.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, African American authors
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster sits at his desk.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
Hugh M. Gloster sits at his desk.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Portrait of Hugh M. Gloster in a suit.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Portrait of Hugh M. Gloster in a suit.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection