Gladstone Lewis Chandler was an English professor at Morehouse College from 1931 until his death in 1965. During his 34 year tenure, he served as the faculty representative for the Maroon Tiger, the student-run newspaper, and taught three generations of Morehouse graduates, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outside of his career as a professor, Chandler was also involved in the Atlanta community as an active civic worker and the leader of campaigns for the YMCA, the Community Chest, and the UNCF. He was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church as active participant in the Vestry and the Men's Club. He also served as president of the neighborhood club Fountain Drive-Morris Brown Drive community club , where he led a successful battle to prevent a highway from being built through the neighborhood. Beyond his civic activity, Chandler was the first African American to conduct a campaign for a mayoral candidate in the city of Atlanta. The photographs in this collection document the personal and professional life of Gladstone Chandler and the Chandler family. 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 4, 2019

Chandler Family Papers

Gladstone Lewis Chandler was an English professor at Morehouse College from 1931 until his death in 1965. During his 34 year tenure, he served as the faculty representative for the Maroon Tiger, the student-run newspaper, and taught three generations of Morehouse graduates, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outside of his career as a professor, Chandler was also involved in the Atlanta community as an active civic worker and the leader of campaigns for the YMCA, the Community Chest, and the UNCF. He was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church as active participant in the Vestry and the Men's Club. He also served as president of the neighborhood club Fountain Drive-Morris Brown Drive community club , where he led a successful battle to prevent a highway from being built through the neighborhood. Beyond his civic activity, Chandler was the first African American to conduct a campaign for a mayoral candidate in the city of Atlanta. The photographs in this collection document the personal and professional life of Gladstone Chandler and the Chandler family.

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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Birth of Beth Angela Warren, 1966 1966 Newborn Beth Angela Warren and mother after bath. Written on recto: Now admiring Mommy. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1964 1964 Edward Nichols as a toddler. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth I. Chandler and Beth A. Chandler, circa 1967 1963/1969 Unidentified woman holding Beth A. Chandler on a patio. c 1967. 9 1/2 m. Portraits and people, African American women, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren and Theodore J. Warren, circa 1966 1963/1969 Theodore J. Warren holding dog Gigi in front of Beth Angela Warren as a child. Written on verso: Age 9 mos. Dad Ted trying to introduce her to Gigi who came to visit with grandma Erdie. Portraits and people, African American children, African American men, Pets Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren, circa 1966 1963/1969 Beth Angela Warren as a child in a crib. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth I. Chandler and Beth A. Chandler, circa 1967 1963/1969 Beth I. Chandler and unidentified woman holding Beth A. Chandler on a patio. Written on verso: Beth Angela poses in the arms of a close family friend (at 9 1/2 mo.). Mother Beth - born with an unbalanced glandular condition - had not yet returned to her normal weight. Written on recto: Beth A. first visit to grandma. Grandmother's back yard in June. Portraits and people, African American women, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren and Theodore J. Warren, circa 1966 1963/1969 Beth Angela Warren, Theodore J. Warren, and dog Gigi. Written on verso: Age 9 mos. Portraits and people, African American children, African American men, Pets Chandler Family Papers
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr. and Beth Angela Warren, circa 1966 1963/1969 Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr. holding Beth Angela Warren as a toddler while both sleep. Written on verso: Mickey who took over Beth Angela as also belonging him (there [?] no other Chandler heir. Portraits and people, African American men, African American children, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Christmas Day, 1966 1963/1969 Christmas Day 1966 with Theodore S. Warren and Beth A. Warren. Written on verso: Christmas Morning, December 25, 1966. Age 3 mos. & 1 wk.. Oh daddy! Let's don't pose!! I want to open all more pretty gifts!! Portraits and people, African American Men, African American children, Interior decoration, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1962 1962 Edward Nichols at 18 months. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Anne Chandler's Nephew, circa 1960 1957/1963 Unidentified nephew of Anne Chandler. Written on verso: Murray grandson. Anne Chandler's nephews. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Anne Chandler's Nephew, circa 1960 1957/1963 Unidentified nephew of Anne Chandler. Written on verso: Murray grandson. Anne Chandler's nephews. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr., 1951 1948/1953 High school photograph of Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr. Written on verso: Mickey - as he graduated from Washington High as an accelerated student - a wartime measure hastening the procedure. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Jeanne Blackshear's Debut, circa 1950 1947/1953 Jeanne Blackshear surrounded by men in suits. Written on verso: Jeanne Blackshear Debut. Incl: Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr. (2nd from L). Portraits and people, African American women, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Benjamin E. Mays and Sadie Gray Mays, 1951 1947/1953 Benjamin & Sadie Mays 25th anniversary celebration in front of cake. Written on verso: For all the things you did to make a good party. Thanks. To the Chandlers. Portraits and people, African American children, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Beth I. Chandler, circa 1946 1943/1950 Beth I. Chandler elementary school photo. Written on recto: School Days 1946-47. Written on verso: Oglethorpe Days. Elementary. Portraits and people, Children, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr., 1946 1943/1949 School portrait of Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr.. Written on recto: School Days 1946-47. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth I. Chandler, circa 1941 1937/1943 Beth I. Chandler as a child posing in front of door. Written on verso: 1138 Fountain Dr. Age 3 1/2. Ready for church school. Central Methodist (first photo at new house). Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr., circa 1940 1937-1943 Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr. standing with unidentified child in the grass. Written on verso: Morehouse campus. Portraits and people, African American children, Buildings and grounds Chandler Family Papers
Beth I. Chandler, circa 1940 1937/1943 Beth I. Chandler standing in street at age 2. Written on verso: Morehouse campus age 2. Bro. Mickey in background. 5 1/2. Portraits and people, African American children, Buildings and grounds Chandler Family Papers