James Herbert Touchstone (1889-1975), an educator, scholar, and scientist, Touchstone worked as a Professor of Chemistry, Greek, and Latin at Clark University. In addition to his teaching career at Clark University, he was a Professor of Chemistry and football coach at Rust College, Samuel Houston College, and Philander Smith College, where he also served as Academic Dean and Director of Summer School. Beyond his work as an educator, Touchstone was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served as a teacher, Trustee, Steward, Superintendent of Church School, and as Church Lay Leader. The images in this collection range from 1915-1979.

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 20, 2019

James Herbert Touchstone Collection

James Herbert Touchstone (1889-1975), an educator, scholar, and scientist, Touchstone worked as a Professor of Chemistry, Greek, and Latin at Clark University. In addition to his teaching career at Clark University, he was a Professor of Chemistry and football coach at Rust College, Samuel Houston College, and Philander Smith College, where he also served as Academic Dean and Director of Summer School. Beyond his work as an educator, Touchstone was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served as a teacher, Trustee, Steward, Superintendent of Church School, and as Church Lay Leader. The images in this collection range from 1915-1979.

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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  • Decade = 1920-1929
1929
Outdoor group portrait of four women; written on verso: Left: Betha Mae Touchstone, Holly Springs, Miss. 1929.
Portraits and people, African American women
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of four women; written on verso: Left: Betha Mae Touchstone, Holly Springs, Miss. 1929.
1928
Outdoor portrait of man; written on verso: James H. Touchstone, 1928.
Portraits and people, African American men, Buildings and grounds, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of man; written on verso: James H. Touchstone, 1928.
1923
Outdoor group portrait of young men wearing athletic wear, one man holding a basketball.
African American athletes, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of young men wearing athletic wear, one man holding a basketball.
1921
Indoor portrait of infant James A. Patrick in washtub; written on recto: 12 months old, taking a bath.
Portraits and people, African American families, Children
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor portrait of infant James A. Patrick in washtub; written on recto: 12 months old, taking a bath.
1921
Outdoor group portrait of men and women with sign reading "Geometry 2-1".
Portraits and people, African American women, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of men and women with sign reading "Geometry 2-1".
1920
Portraits of students from Clark University. Written on recto: Clark University, classes of 1920, Normal College (left to right) Annie K. Flournoy, Ga. Historian, Arrie M. Alexander, Ga., Mamie E. Beavans, Ga., Wilbie E. Kight, Ga. Vice President, Rubie M. Ford, Ga., Perry L. Walker, Fla. Secretary, Mary S. Johnson, Ga., Maye Finley, Ga., Ruth B. Hall, Ga., Myra F. Thornton, Ga., Lois G. Finley, Ga., Edith A. Todd, Ga., Lillie M. Rosette, Ga., Annie A. Reid, Ark. Irene K. Jones, Ga., Jerry C. Anderson, SC., Arthur B. Keeling, Fla., President, Erma E. Coleman, critic.
Portraits and people, African American scholars, Class collages, African American universities and colleges
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portraits of students from Clark University. Written on recto: Clark University, classes of 1920, Normal College (left to right) Annie K. Flournoy, Ga. Historian, Arrie M. Alexander, Ga., Mamie E. Beavans, Ga., Wilbie E. Kight, Ga. Vice President, Rubie M. Ford, Ga., Perry L. Walker, Fla. Secretary, Mary S. Johnson, Ga., Maye Finley, Ga., Ruth B. Hall, Ga., Myra F. Thornton, Ga., Lois G. Finley, Ga., Edith A. Todd, Ga., Lillie M. Rosette, Ga., Annie A. Reid, Ark. Irene K. Jones, Ga., Jerry C. Anderson, SC., Arthur B. Keeling, Fla., President, Erma E. Coleman, critic.
1920
Outdoor group portrait of men and women.
Portraits and people, Groups and organizations, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of men and women.
1920
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
Portraits and people, African American men, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
1920
Outdoor portrait of infant James A. Patrick in a carriage; written on recto: 12 months old, I am so fat until I can't sit up.
Portraits and people, Children
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of infant James A. Patrick in a carriage; written on recto: 12 months old, I am so fat until I can't sit up.
1920
Outdoor view of James H. Touchstone with infant James A Patrick.
Portraits and people, African American men, African American scholars, Children
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor view of James H. Touchstone with infant James A Patrick.
1920
Outdoor group portrait of men and women. Written on verso: Clark College Faculty, ca. 1920, left to right, second row: 2. James H. Touchstone, 4. William Grogman.
Portraits and people, Groups and organizations, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of men and women. Written on verso: Clark College Faculty, ca. 1920, left to right, second row: 2. James H. Touchstone, 4. William Grogman.