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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Written on verso: Seated L to R: Dr. Thomas D. Lauett, Dean Swift, Dr. Albert E. Manley. Standing L to R: Hugh M. Gloster, Dr. Edward Brontley, Dr. Cayer, Dr. L.E. Boyd. Luncheon at Sears Roebuck on Tuesday, November 25.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Board of Trustees, November 25, 1969
Date Created
1969-11-25
Description
Written on verso: Seated L to R: Dr. Thomas D. Lauett, Dean Swift, Dr. Albert E. Manley. Standing L to R: Hugh M. Gloster, Dr. Edward Brontley, Dr. Cayer, Dr. L.E. Boyd. Luncheon at Sears Roebuck on Tuesday, November 25.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Dr. Gloster & John Hope Franklin, Founder's Day speaker, Feb. 1969.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 18, 1969
Date Created
1969-02-18
Description
Written on verso: Dr. Gloster & John Hope Franklin, Founder's Day speaker, Feb. 1969.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster stands with Benjamin Mays and a woman behind a large cake.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, February 18, 1969
Date Created
1969-02-18
Description
President Hugh Gloster stands with Benjamin Mays and a woman behind a large cake.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with Samuel Protor. Written on verso: Atlanta University Center Convocation 2-2-69 Sisters Chapel L- Hugh M. Gloster president Morehouse College R- Samuel D. Proctor Dean for Special Projects University of Wisconsin.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Convocation, February 2, 1969
Date Created
1969-02-02
Description
President Hugh Gloster with Samuel Protor. Written on verso: Atlanta University Center Convocation 2-2-69 Sisters Chapel L- Hugh M. Gloster president Morehouse College R- Samuel D. Proctor Dean for Special Projects University of Wisconsin.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Group photo with President Hugh Gloster and Atlanta University Center Presidents. Written on verso: Atlanta University Center Convocation 2-2-69 Sisters Chapel L to R: Presidents John Middleton, Oswald Bronson, Albert E. Manley, Vivian Henderson, Thomas D. Jarrett, Hugh M. Gloster.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Atlanta University Center Convocation, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Group photo with President Hugh Gloster and Atlanta University Center Presidents. Written on verso: Atlanta University Center Convocation 2-2-69 Sisters Chapel L to R: Presidents John Middleton, Oswald Bronson, Albert E. Manley, Vivian Henderson, Thomas D. Jarrett, Hugh M. Gloster.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Haitian Ambassador presents portrait of Dr. MLK Jr. to Morehouse & conferred honorary degree upon Dr. Gloster & Dr. Whalum Sept. 1968.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Presentation of MLK Jr. Portrait, September 1968
Date Created
1968-09-01
Description
Written on verso: Haitian Ambassador presents portrait of Dr. MLK Jr. to Morehouse & conferred honorary degree upon Dr. Gloster & Dr. Whalum Sept. 1968.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with persons holding the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. portrait dedicated to Morehouse College. Written on verso: September 1968 Haitian Ambassador to the US presents portrait of Dr. King, Jr. to Morehouse and confers Honorary Degrees of Pres. Gloster and Dr. Whalum.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Presentation of MLK Jr. Portrait, September 1968
Date Created
1968-09
Description
President Hugh Gloster with persons holding the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. portrait dedicated to Morehouse College. Written on verso: September 1968 Haitian Ambassador to the US presents portrait of Dr. King, Jr. to Morehouse and confers Honorary Degrees of Pres. Gloster and Dr. Whalum.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Ambassador from Haiti presents portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the College.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Presentation of MLK Jr. Portrait, September 1968
Date Created
1968-09
Description
Written on verso: Ambassador from Haiti presents portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with Govenor William Scranton and Dr. David Henry. Written on verso: Carnegie Commission on the Future of Higher Education, March 1968. (L-R) Gov. Williams W. Scranton of Pennsylvania; Dr. David D. Henry, President University of Illinois; Dr. Hugh Gloster.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Carnegie Commission Event, March 1968
Date Created
1968-03
Description
President Hugh Gloster with Govenor William Scranton and Dr. David Henry. Written on verso: Carnegie Commission on the Future of Higher Education, March 1968. (L-R) Gov. Williams W. Scranton of Pennsylvania; Dr. David D. Henry, President University of Illinois; Dr. Hugh Gloster.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster on stage with unidentified persons. Written on verso: Inauguration Feb 1968.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Inauguration, February 1968
Date Created
1968-02
Description
President Hugh Gloster on stage with unidentified persons. Written on verso: Inauguration Feb 1968.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: President and Mrs. Hugh Gloster cut birthday cake for celebration of 101st anniversary of Morehouse College on Founder's Day in February, 1968.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
101 Anniversary of Morehouse College, February 1968
Date Created
1968-02
Description
Written on verso: President and Mrs. Hugh Gloster cut birthday cake for celebration of 101st anniversary of Morehouse College on Founder's Day in February, 1968.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Honorable Percy Sutton, Borough President of Manhattan, shown presenting the Proclamation Declaring November 10 Morehouse College Day in New York. (L. to R.) Malcolm L. Corrin, '50; Dr. Hugh M. Gloster, '31; Borough President Sutton; Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. November 10, 1967.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse College Day including Hugh Gloster, Benjamin Mays and Others, November 10, 1967
Date Created
1967-11-10
Description
Written on verso: Honorable Percy Sutton, Borough President of Manhattan, shown presenting the Proclamation Declaring November 10 Morehouse College Day in New York. (L. to R.) Malcolm L. Corrin, '50; Dr. Hugh M. Gloster, '31; Borough President Sutton; Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. November 10, 1967.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: L-R unidentified Man, Hugh Gloster, unidentified Man & Benjamin E. Mays. Testimonial Banquet Honoring Benjamin E. Mays and Hugh M. Gloster and honored by Morehouse Club of Greater New York Hotel Commodore, New York City, November 10, 1967.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Testimonial Banquet, November 10, 1967
Date Created
1967-11-10
Description
Written on verso: L-R unidentified Man, Hugh Gloster, unidentified Man & Benjamin E. Mays. Testimonial Banquet Honoring Benjamin E. Mays and Hugh M. Gloster and honored by Morehouse Club of Greater New York Hotel Commodore, New York City, November 10, 1967.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Harry King, Ruswell Sutton, President Gloster addresses the Atlanta Morehouse Club. 9-3-67.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Atlanta Morehouse Club, September 3, 1967
Date Created
1967-09-03
Description
Written on verso: Harry King, Ruswell Sutton, President Gloster addresses the Atlanta Morehouse Club. 9-3-67.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster, circa 1960
Date Created
1967-02-17
Description
President Hugh Gloster.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Interior decoration
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: President Elect Gloster speaking during Centennial Banquet of Morehouse College at Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta on February 17, 1967 Dr. Howard Thurman seated at left.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster, 1967-02-17
Date Created
1967-02-17
Description
Written on verso: President Elect Gloster speaking during Centennial Banquet of Morehouse College at Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta on February 17, 1967 Dr. Howard Thurman seated at left.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, 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
Written on verso: L-R Dean S.W. Williams, President H.M. Gloster, Emperor Haile Selassie Atlanta Mayor & Ivan Allen. Platform Party sings national anthem at Summer Convocation honoring Emperor Hallie Selassie: L-R: Dean, S.W. Williams, President, H.M. Gloster, Emperor Hallie Selassie, Atlanta Mayor, Ivan Allen.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Summer Convocation, circa 1969
Date Created
1966/1973
Description
Written on verso: L-R Dean S.W. Williams, President H.M. Gloster, Emperor Haile Selassie Atlanta Mayor & Ivan Allen. Platform Party sings national anthem at Summer Convocation honoring Emperor Hallie Selassie: L-R: Dean, S.W. Williams, President, H.M. Gloster, Emperor Hallie Selassie, Atlanta Mayor, Ivan Allen.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection