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 women
Indoor group portrait of men and women. Written on recto: Laymen's Assn.-Gulfside Assembly-1972.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of Dessie M. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor portrait of man and woman with bouquet of roses.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of a full auditorium. Written on recto: 3rd National Conference of Methodist Men - Purdue University Lafayette, Ind..
Outdoor group portrait of women in front of building "Enter to Learn - Go Out to Serve, Carver Hall".
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of Dessie M. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of women in a living room examining fabrics. Written on recto: WSCS Thimble Circle 1951 St. Mark Church.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of women around a dining table looking at fabrics.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of Dovie M. 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 group portrait in front of a brick building.
Outdoor group portrait of women. Written on verso: Little Rock, Ark. Ca. 1935, back row, left, Bertha Mae Yarbrough Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor portrait of a woman and two young children.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of four women; written on verso: Left: Betha Mae Touchstone, Holly Springs, Miss. 1929.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of men and women with sign reading "Geometry 2-1".
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of women. Written on verso: Bertha Mae Yarbrough Touchstone, third row, second from right.
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.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
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.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection