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

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.
1918
Outdoor group portrait of women. Written on verso: Bertha Mae Yarbrough Touchstone, third row, second from right.
Portraits and people, African American women
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of women. Written on verso: Bertha Mae Yarbrough Touchstone, third row, second from right.
1916
Outdoor group portrait of women. Written on verso: 1st row left to right-2nd person, Bertha Mae Yarbrough Touchstone, 1916-17.
Portraits and people, African American women
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of women. Written on verso: 1st row left to right-2nd person, Bertha Mae Yarbrough Touchstone, 1916-17.
1915/1925
Outdoor portrait of man, identified as Mac.
Portraits and people, African American men
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of man, identified as Mac.
1915
Portrait of an unidentified man wearing graduation cap and gown.
Portraits and people, African American men, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of an unidentified man wearing graduation cap and gown.
1915
Portrait of James H. Touchstone in graduation regalia.
Portraits and people, African American men, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone in graduation regalia.
1915
Portrait of an unidentified man wearing graduation cap and gown.
Portraits and people, African American men, African American scholars
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of an unidentified man wearing graduation cap and gown.
1915
Portrait of an unidentified man.
Portraits and people, African American men
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of an unidentified man.
1900
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
Portraits and people, African American women
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
1895/1905
Outdoor portrait of Rosa Touchstone. Written on verso: Hello James, how are you kid. I feel so much better than this photo looks but it's alright. Your sister, Rosa.
Portraits and people, African American women
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of Rosa Touchstone. Written on verso: Hello James, how are you kid. I feel so much better than this photo looks but it's alright. Your sister, Rosa.