In 1982, graduates of Clark College created a lecture series to honor Dr. C. Eric Lincoln, a professor of religion and sociology who taught at Clark College. Lincoln, who began his academic endeavors at Clark in 1954, mentored his students, encouraging scholarly debates and discussions that often extended well beyond class time and office hours. The lecture series is now hosted by Clark Atlanta University's Department of Religion and Philosophy and features speakers who are prominent in the fields of religion and sociology. The annual event is held in October at Clark Atlanta University. This DigitalCommons gallery consists of audio and video recordings from this lecture series and contain many prominent scholars such as John Hope Franklin, Asa Hilliard, and C. Eric Lincoln.

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 18, 2019

C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection

In 1982, graduates of Clark College created a lecture series to honor Dr. C. Eric Lincoln, a professor of religion and sociology who taught at Clark College. Lincoln, who began his academic endeavors at Clark in 1954, mentored his students, encouraging scholarly debates and discussions that often extended well beyond class time and office hours. The lecture series is now hosted by Clark Atlanta University's Department of Religion and Philosophy and features speakers who are prominent in the fields of religion and sociology. The annual event is held in October at Clark Atlanta University. This DigitalCommons gallery consists of audio and video recordings from this lecture series and contain many prominent scholars such as John Hope Franklin, Asa Hilliard, and C. Eric Lincoln.

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

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Inaugural C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Ceremony, 1983 1983 African American scholars, African AmericansEducation, Lectures and lecturing, Speeches C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Inaugural C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Ceremony, 1983 1983 African American scholars, African Americans?Education, Lectures and lecturing, Speeches C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Unidentified Lecturer, circa 1985 1983/1987 A unidentified man stands and lectures at a podium. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1985 1983/1987 Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Holy Bible Display, circa 1985 1983/1987 A wall display on the Holy Bible. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Buddhism Display, circa 1985 1983/1987 A wall display on Buddhism's contribution to civilization. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1985 1983/1987 Portrait of C. Eric Lincoln. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Lecture Series Coordinating Committee, 1984 1984 Lecture series coordinating committee talk over coffee at a conference table. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Lecture Series Opening Reception, 1984 1984 Student reception of the Center for Faculty Development during the Second Annual C. Eric Lincoln Lecture series. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
National Touring Company, 1984 1984 The National Touring Company of The Northside School of Performing Arts in a performance of "Atlanta on Stage", as a part of the Lectureship Series Celebration. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
National Touring Company, 1984 1984 The National Touring Company of The Northside School of Performing Arts in a performance of "Atlanta on Stage", as a part of the Lectureship Series Celebration, wearing Coca-Cola t-shirts. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Lecture Series Presenters, 1984 1984 Four Lecture series presenters stand on stage. Left to right: President of Clark College Elias Blake, Jr.; John McCabe, Chairman and Chief Executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and the Second Annual Lincoln Lecturer in Social Ethics; William G. Anderson, D.O. Executive Vice President and Medical Director, Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center; Dr. C Eric Lincoln, Professor, Religion and Philosophy, Duke University. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Samuel Proctor Lecturing, 1984 1984 Dr. Samuel Proctor, Distinguished Professor of Education at Rutgers University, lecturing at the faculty forum as Dr. Elias Blake Jr. and others look on. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
John McCabe Receives Award, 1984 1984 John McCabe, Chairman and Chief Executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and the Second Annual Lincoln Lecturer in Social Ethics accepts a token of appreciation from President Elias Blake, Jr. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Charles B. Copher, circa 1988 1985/1989 Portrait of Charles B. Copher. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Dr. Henry Whelchel Presenting at the Banquet Dinner, circa 1988 1985/1989 Dr. Henry Whelchel presents a speech at a banquette dinner. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
4th C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series, 1986 1986 African American scholars, African AmericansEducation, Lectures and lecturing, Speeches C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Dr. Elias Blake Jr., 1986 1986 Portrait of Dr. Elias Blake Jr., President of Clark College. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
4th C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series, October 26, 1986 1986-10-26 African American scholars, African Americans?Education, Lectures and lecturing, Speeches C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection
Dr. L. Henry Whelchel with Others, 1987 1987 Dr. L. Henry Whelchel sits at a table with others at a banquet dinner. African American scholars, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection