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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  • Subjects = African American scholars
  • Subjects = African American men
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor portrait of man and woman with bouquet of roses.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of man and two women. Written on verso: left to right: J. Herbert Touchstone, Bennie Ruth Touchstone Mullens, Dovie Mae Touchstone Patrick.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Group portrait of two men, Tony and James Patrick.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of man; written on verso: James H. Touchstone, 1928.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor view of James H. Touchstone with infant James A Patrick.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of an unidentified man wearing graduation cap and gown.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone in graduation regalia.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of an unidentified man wearing graduation cap and gown.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection