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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President Hugh Gloster speaking at podium. Written on verso: Sept. 29, 1979 [?][?] receives Honorary Degree.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, September 29, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-29
Description
President Hugh Gloster speaking at podium. Written on verso: Sept. 29, 1979 [?][?] receives Honorary Degree.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Joshua Nkomo chats informally with Dr. Gloster before his commencement address. May, 1979.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, May 1979
Date Created
1979-05
Description
Written on verso: Joshua Nkomo chats informally with Dr. Gloster before his commencement address. May, 1979.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster standing with Arthur Ashe in front of a building.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Arthur Ashe with Hugh Gloster, December 1978
Date Created
1978-12-01
Description
President Hugh Gloster standing with Arthur Ashe in front of a building.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with Arthur Ashe on stage. Written on verso: Arther Ashe and Dr. Gloster Decemeber 1978.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Arther Ashe and Hugh M. Gloster Discussion Forum, December 1978
Date Created
1978-12
Description
President Hugh Gloster with Arthur Ashe on stage. Written on verso: Arther Ashe and Dr. Gloster Decemeber 1978.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: King family members listen as Dr. Thomas Kilgore (at podium) dedicates King Chapel February, 1978.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
King Chapel Dedication, February 1978
Date Created
1978-02
Description
Written on verso: King family members listen as Dr. Thomas Kilgore (at podium) dedicates King Chapel February, 1978.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
10th Anniversary Party, February 1977
Date Created
1977-02
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Beulah H. Gloster, 1976-06-21
Date Created
1976-06-21
Description
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.
Subject
Portraits and people, Presidents
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse Honors President of Senegal, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05-01
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Commencement ceremonies
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, May 1975
Date Created
1975-05
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Muhammad Ali and Dr. Hugh Gloster, January 1975
Date Created
1975-01
Description
Muhammad Ali and President Hugh Gloster stand at podium. Written on verso: Dr. Gloster Presents Plaque to Muhammad Ali January 1975.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with wife, Dr. Beulah Gloster, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and other unidentified persons.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Group including Dr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Gloster, circa 1976
Date Created
1974/1979
Description
President Hugh Gloster with wife, Dr. Beulah Gloster, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and other unidentified persons.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on recto: Mrs. Agnes Watson (c) makes presentation on behalf of faculty to President and Mrs. Gloster.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Presentation including Mrs. Agnes Watson, Mrs. Gloster, Hugh Gloster, circa 1977
Date Created
1974/1979
Description
Written on recto: Mrs. Agnes Watson (c) makes presentation on behalf of faculty to President and Mrs. Gloster.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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 Photograph Collection
Founder's Day Banquet, circa 1976
Date Created
1973/1979
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: President Gloster and Mr. Young welcome surprise guest Ms. Eartha Kitt Oct. 23, 1979.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh M. Gloster, Andrew Young, October 23, 1979
Date Created
1973-10-29
Description
Written on verso: President Gloster and Mr. Young welcome surprise guest Ms. Eartha Kitt Oct. 23, 1979.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, African Americans--Music
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, May 1973
Date Created
1973-05
Description
Written on verso: Commencement, May, 1973 Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley talks with Dr. Gloster, President, Morehouse College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement, May 1973
Date Created
1973-05
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Education Award Banquet, March 26, 1973
Date Created
1973-03-26
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Honorary Degree Presentation to President of Senegal, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
President Hugh Gloster presenting Honorary degree to President of Senegal, Leopold Senghor with other unidentified persons. Written on verso: Morehouse Honors President of Senegal.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Education Award Banquet, May 9, 1972
Date Created
1972-05-09
Description
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.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Morehouse Commencement, June 1, 1971
Date Created
1971-06-01
Description
Written on verso: Academic Dean Willis J. Hubert, left, and President Hugh M. Gloster, right after Morehouse College Commencement Exercises on June 1, 1971.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection