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: 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 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
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: After the Glee Club Concert in Addis Abba, Ethiopia, Dr. Hugh Gloster presents to Emperor Haile Selassie a scrapbook of the Emperor's visit to Morehouse College.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Hugh Gloster Visits Halle Selassie, circa 1972
Date Created
1969/1976
Description
Written on verso: After the Glee Club Concert in Addis Abba, Ethiopia, Dr. Hugh Gloster presents to Emperor Haile Selassie a scrapbook of the Emperor's visit to Morehouse College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster on stage with unidentified persons and Edwin Moses as he holds a plaque.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Presentation with Edwin Moses and Hugh M. Gloster, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1974
Description
President Hugh Gloster on stage with unidentified persons and Edwin Moses as he holds a plaque.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with William Tolbert at podium.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
William Tolbert, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
President Hugh Gloster with William Tolbert at podium.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with Coretta Scott King and a unidentified person standing in front of the Dr. MLK statue at Morehouse College.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Meeting with Coretta Scott King, Hugh M. Gloster, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
President Hugh Gloster with Coretta Scott King and a unidentified person standing in front of the Dr. MLK statue at Morehouse College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster with William Tolbert.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Commencement including Hugh Gloster and William Tolbert, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
President Hugh Gloster with William Tolbert.
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 Rev. Jesse Jackson on stage.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, 1979
Date Created
1905-06-01
Description
President Hugh Gloster presenting Honorary degree to Rev. Jesse Jackson on stage.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Dr. & Mrs. Gloster cut Founder's day cake, 1979.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, 1979
Date Created
1905-06-01
Description
Written on verso: Dr. & Mrs. Gloster cut Founder's day cake, 1979.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
President Hugh Gloster shaking hands with Malcolm Corrin. Written on verso: Malcolm Corrin receives Honorary Degree Founder's Day, 1979.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Founder's Day, 1979
Date Created
1905-06-01
Description
President Hugh Gloster shaking hands with Malcolm Corrin. Written on verso: Malcolm Corrin receives Honorary Degree Founder's Day, 1979.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Written on verso: Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda 1978---Honorary Degree Recipient with Dr. Gloster at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection
Honorary Degree Ceremony, 1978
Date Created
1905-05-31
Description
Written on verso: Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda 1978---Honorary Degree Recipient with Dr. Gloster at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Hugh M. Gloster Photograph Collection