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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People attending a football game. Written on verso: Phillip's football scene.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1988
Date Created
1984/1991
Description
People attending a football game. Written on verso: Phillip's football scene.
Subject
Phillips Academy, Events and programs
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Church on campus. Written on verso: Beth's Husband a Theologian from B.U. served a college chaplain. Beth's daughter always took me to worship here when I visited.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1986
Date Created
1982/1989
Description
Church on campus. Written on verso: Beth's Husband a Theologian from B.U. served a college chaplain. Beth's daughter always took me to worship here when I visited.
Subject
Phillips Academy, Church buildings
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Living room with fire place and instrument. Written on verso: Beth 1st piped organ after marriage was in this apt. E.C. She later imitated a new one in the [?] home. Warren's Apt. Scene Phillips.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1987
Date Created
1982/1989
Description
Living room with fire place and instrument. Written on verso: Beth 1st piped organ after marriage was in this apt. E.C. She later imitated a new one in the [?] home. Warren's Apt. Scene Phillips.
Subject
Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Pet dog in front of a bicycle. Written on verso: Fricque in the [?]spring of the registered French Gigi a gift from Ted + Beth to her parents when they returned from Honeymoon in [?] to begin home making in the Massachusetts area. Fricque & Beth Angela pet is still alive in 1980 + recognized me when I visit.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1985
Date Created
1981/1988
Description
Pet dog in front of a bicycle. Written on verso: Fricque in the [?]spring of the registered French Gigi a gift from Ted + Beth to her parents when they returned from Honeymoon in [?] to begin home making in the Massachusetts area. Fricque & Beth Angela pet is still alive in 1980 + recognized me when I visit.
Subject
Pets
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
School campus with front view of a building in the distance. Written on verso: Where James Chandler was campus gardener in faculty homes (pre-segregation) days. Phillip's Campus.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1982
Date Created
1979/1986
Description
School campus with front view of a building in the distance. Written on verso: Where James Chandler was campus gardener in faculty homes (pre-segregation) days. Phillip's Campus.
Subject
Phillips Academy
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Front view of a building on campus. Written on verso: Front view of [?] S. Main St. which divides [Abbott's?] and Phillip's Campus. Warren's Apt. Phillip's.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1983
Date Created
1979/1986
Description
Front view of a building on campus. Written on verso: Front view of [?] S. Main St. which divides [Abbott's?] and Phillip's Campus. Warren's Apt. Phillip's.
Subject
Phillips Academy
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Student standing in front of a campus building. Written on verso: A Black Atlantan a student from Archer High- left to be accepted from negro schools. Phillip's Campus Scene Black Student (Cougar) an Atlantan.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1984
Date Created
1979/1986
Description
Student standing in front of a campus building. Written on verso: A Black Atlantan a student from Archer High- left to be accepted from negro schools. Phillip's Campus Scene Black Student (Cougar) an Atlantan.
Subject
Phillips Academy, African American men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Sixth grade picture of Beth Angela Warren. Written on verso: Hi Grandma! This is my 1978 6th grade picture. My hair is not like this anymore. It's wavy. I was thinking of you and decided to send you my picture. I love you! Love, Bethie.
Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
Sixth grade picture of Beth Angela Warren. Written on verso: Hi Grandma! This is my 1978 6th grade picture. My hair is not like this anymore. It's wavy. I was thinking of you and decided to send you my picture. I love you! Love, Bethie.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Eride Chandler, Beth I. Chandler, and Beth A. Chandler posing on stairs outside.
Chandler Family Papers
Erdie Chandler, Beth I. Chandler, Beth A. Chandler, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
Eride Chandler, Beth I. Chandler, and Beth A. Chandler posing on stairs outside.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Beth A. Warren.
Chandler Family Papers
Vacation including Beth A. Chandler and Beth I. Chandler, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
Beth A. Warren.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Beth I. Chandler Warren.
Chandler Family Papers
Vacation including Beth A. Chandler and Beth I. Chandler, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
Beth I. Chandler Warren.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols at 14.
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Edward Nichols at 14.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Margaret Nichols in 1976.
Chandler Family Papers
Margaret Nichols, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Margaret Nichols in 1976.
Subject
Portraits and people, Women
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
School campus. Written on verso: Private School- "Warren' = Mrs. Chandler's dau(ghter). + son-in-law. Phillip's Campus.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1983
Description
School campus. Written on verso: Private School- "Warren' = Mrs. Chandler's dau(ghter). + son-in-law. Phillip's Campus.
Subject
Phillips Academy
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
School campus. Written on verso: Abbot where Beth Chandler graduated as first black student had ever been known. Where Beth's grandfather was gardener and stopped by Phillip's [Fund?] (the guest eating place) to take home many [?] to the family at [?] street. Phillip's Campus.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1981
Date Created
1975/1983
Description
School campus. Written on verso: Abbot where Beth Chandler graduated as first black student had ever been known. Where Beth's grandfather was gardener and stopped by Phillip's [Fund?] (the guest eating place) to take home many [?] to the family at [?] street. Phillip's Campus.
Subject
Phillips Academy
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Pet dog near fireplace. Written on verso: President John Kennedy's son was in women's dormitory for freshmen. Guidance the last year they residents of Mass. Ted accepted a sabbatical leave till they established residence at Portland [?].
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1979
Date Created
1975/1983
Description
Pet dog near fireplace. Written on verso: President John Kennedy's son was in women's dormitory for freshmen. Guidance the last year they residents of Mass. Ted accepted a sabbatical leave till they established residence at Portland [?].
Subject
Interior decoration, Pets
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Chester and Margaret Nichols.
Chandler Family Papers
Chester Nichols and Margaret Nichols, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Chester and Margaret Nichols.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women, Travel
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols in 1975.
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Edward Nichols in 1975.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols in 1974.
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Edward Nichols in 1974.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Football game. Written on verso: Note Beth Angela sitting. Phillip's football [?].
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1978
Date Created
1973/1979
Description
Football game. Written on verso: Note Beth Angela sitting. Phillip's football [?].
Subject
Phillips Academy, Events and programs
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Forest scenery and lake. Written on verso: Beth and I often trolled to share our silence + sometimes our spoken dreams - E.C. Bird Sanctuary Phillip's.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1977
Date Created
1973/1979
Description
Forest scenery and lake. Written on verso: Beth and I often trolled to share our silence + sometimes our spoken dreams - E.C. Bird Sanctuary Phillip's.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Phillips Academy
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Fire place. Written on verso: Warren's Apt. - Phillips.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1976
Date Created
1973/1979
Description
Fire place. Written on verso: Warren's Apt. - Phillips.
Subject
Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Erdie Chandler & Olivia Chandler seating at the table with cups. Written on verso: Sept 25, 1973. Olivia and Erdie sip coffee in Beth's and Ted's dining room. Dinner at Andover Inn later for the whole family.
Chandler Family Papers
Erdie Chandler and Olivia Chandler, September 9, 1973
Date Created
1973-09-25
Description
Erdie Chandler & Olivia Chandler seating at the table with cups. Written on verso: Sept 25, 1973. Olivia and Erdie sip coffee in Beth's and Ted's dining room. Dinner at Andover Inn later for the whole family.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Young Edward Nichols.
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1973
Date Created
1973
Description
Young Edward Nichols.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Young Edward Nichols in South Africa.
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Young Edward Nichols in South Africa.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, Rickshaw men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Chester and Margaret Nichols.
Chandler Family Papers
Chester Nichols and Margaret Nichols, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Chester and Margaret Nichols.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols at nine.
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
Edward Nichols at nine.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Campus scenery. Written on verso: note the deep woods [is] typical of New England areas (Inspired American Poems. Bird Sanctuary Phillips.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1973
Date Created
1970/1978
Description
Campus scenery. Written on verso: note the deep woods [is] typical of New England areas (Inspired American Poems. Bird Sanctuary Phillips.
Subject
Phillips Academy, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Living room or lounge. Written on verso: Warren's Apt. (Mr./Mrs. Chandlers' daughter + son-in-law).
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1978
Description
Living room or lounge. Written on verso: Warren's Apt. (Mr./Mrs. Chandlers' daughter + son-in-law).
Subject
Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Football game. Written on verso: Beth Angela enjoyed the Cheer leader's tumbling with no concern of racial difference. Football scene- Phillip's.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1974
Date Created
1970/1978
Description
Football game. Written on verso: Beth Angela enjoyed the Cheer leader's tumbling with no concern of racial difference. Football scene- Phillip's.
Subject
Phillips Academy; Football--Massachusetts--Andover
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols at age seven.
Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
Edward Nichols at age seven.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Nichols Family Christmas in front of tree. Written on verso: Chester Nichols, Marg[a]ret Nichols, Edward Nichols.
Chandler Family Papers
Nichols Family Christmas, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Nichols Family Christmas in front of tree. Written on verso: Chester Nichols, Marg[a]ret Nichols, Edward Nichols.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Angelia Reid age 11. Written on verso: Richard Reid. This is our daughter Angelia age 11.
Chandler Family Papers
Angelia Reid, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Angelia Reid age 11. Written on verso: Richard Reid. This is our daughter Angelia age 11.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr.
Chandler Family Papers
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr., circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Living room or sitting area. Written on verso: Another view of their living room- dining area showing some of their wedding gifts - everything except the couch.
Chandler Family Papers
Boston Apartment of Theodore & Beth Warren, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Living room or sitting area. Written on verso: Another view of their living room- dining area showing some of their wedding gifts - everything except the couch.
Subject
Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Chandler Family Erdie, Beth, and Jeanne during Christmas gathering. Written on verso: Beth at home for Xmas (Wheaton College days) L to R Erdie Chandler, Beth I. Chandler, Jeanne Chandler.
Chandler Family Papers
Christmas Gathering, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Chandler Family Erdie, Beth, and Jeanne during Christmas gathering. Written on verso: Beth at home for Xmas (Wheaton College days) L to R Erdie Chandler, Beth I. Chandler, Jeanne Chandler.
Subject
African American women, Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Unidentified couple.
Chandler Family Papers
Unidentified Couple, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Unidentified couple.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women, African American men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Janine Read age 5. Written on verso: Richard Reid. This is our daughter Janine age 5.
Chandler Family Papers
Janine Reid, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Janine Read age 5. Written on verso: Richard Reid. This is our daughter Janine age 5.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Three individual shots of Sarah Murphy Lemon, James Lemon, and an unidentified woman. Written on verso: L to R Sarah Lemon, unidentified, James Lemon. Greetings. A former student of my [?] at "Lab High" on Spelman campus. James Garfield Lemon 3rd (acct death 9-19-72), Ann Josephine (right).
Chandler Family Papers
Sarah Murphy Lemon and James Lemon, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Three individual shots of Sarah Murphy Lemon, James Lemon, and an unidentified woman. Written on verso: L to R Sarah Lemon, unidentified, James Lemon. Greetings. A former student of my [?] at "Lab High" on Spelman campus. James Garfield Lemon 3rd (acct death 9-19-72), Ann Josephine (right).
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
View of home behind trees during the winter. Written on verso: Beth I Chandler View from [?] door Gigi should remember this.
Chandler Family Papers
Boston Apartment of Beth Chandler, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
View of home behind trees during the winter. Written on verso: Beth I Chandler View from [?] door Gigi should remember this.
Subject
Buildings and grounds
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Holiday card with two images of Margaret Nichols and Edward Nichols.
Chandler Family Papers
Nichols Family Holiday Card including Edward and Margaret Nichols, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Holiday card with two images of Margaret Nichols and Edward Nichols.
Subject
Portraits and people
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
"Silent Night" Christmas card with photograph of Christina Hopkins. Written on verso: Silent Night with image of Santa sleeping in bed. Written on recto: Christina 5 years old. Andover Chandler friendship ties (the mother married a Hopkins).
Chandler Family Papers
Christina Hopkins, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
"Silent Night" Christmas card with photograph of Christina Hopkins. Written on verso: Silent Night with image of Santa sleeping in bed. Written on recto: Christina 5 years old. Andover Chandler friendship ties (the mother married a Hopkins).
Subject
Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Room photograph. Written on verso: Ted's library is seen as one part of the long living room so accessible to students who came by for conferences with the family. (Beth kept her own faculty friends when home from her own work) Go just for chats- students and faculty alike (Beth never gave up her own Profession to be another campus wife). Warren's Apt. at Phillip's [AUC].
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Room photograph. Written on verso: Ted's library is seen as one part of the long living room so accessible to students who came by for conferences with the family. (Beth kept her own faculty friends when home from her own work) Go just for chats- students and faculty alike (Beth never gave up her own Profession to be another campus wife). Warren's Apt. at Phillip's [AUC].
Subject
Interior decoration, Phillips Academy
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Wright family holiday photo. Written on recto: Happy Holiday...from Our Home to Your! William, Cynthia, and Kim. Written on verso: William Wright quite a handy fellow in helping to keep our yard groomed during his Morehouse years. William Wright, Cynthia Wright, Kim Wright.
Chandler Family Papers
Wright Family Holiday Card with Photo, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Wright family holiday photo. Written on recto: Happy Holiday...from Our Home to Your! William, Cynthia, and Kim. Written on verso: William Wright quite a handy fellow in helping to keep our yard groomed during his Morehouse years. William Wright, Cynthia Wright, Kim Wright.
Subject
Group Portraits and people, Children, African American women, African American men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
D. Hill standing in yard. Written on verso: Neighbor D. Hill at dogwood season. The driveway separates his stand and the house which is not viewed. Mr. Hill as one of the original neighbors made a most outstanding contributions til age took its toll.
Chandler Family Papers
D. Hill, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
D. Hill standing in yard. Written on verso: Neighbor D. Hill at dogwood season. The driveway separates his stand and the house which is not viewed. Mr. Hill as one of the original neighbors made a most outstanding contributions til age took its toll.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Unidentified person sitting on a campus area. Written on verso: Beth meditating in Bird's Sanctuary at Phillip's (Note the popular New England Branches) Oh! Robert Frost.
Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Unidentified person sitting on a campus area. Written on verso: Beth meditating in Bird's Sanctuary at Phillip's (Note the popular New England Branches) Oh! Robert Frost.
Subject
Phillips Academy
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Room with bookshelf and pet dog. Written on verso: Ted's upper level study + extra couch for relaxation or for extra guest, if needed.
Chandler Family Papers
Boston Apartment of Theodore & Beth Warren, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Room with bookshelf and pet dog. Written on verso: Ted's upper level study + extra couch for relaxation or for extra guest, if needed.
Subject
Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Home bedroom. Written on verso: Beth I Chandler Boston Apartment Burlington Home upper level - Bedroom of Ted's study Beth Angela nursery school stage bedroom- housing all her inside play things etc. Outdoor playhouse and exercise equipment to share with her all white neighbors.
Chandler Family Papers
Boston Apartment of Beth Chandler, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Home bedroom. Written on verso: Beth I Chandler Boston Apartment Burlington Home upper level - Bedroom of Ted's study Beth Angela nursery school stage bedroom- housing all her inside play things etc. Outdoor playhouse and exercise equipment to share with her all white neighbors.
Subject
Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Bookshelf and television. Written on verso: Boston Apartment Homemade bookshelf the piggy-bank next to T.V. is full of pennies and Carrie gave him to [?] last summer. Beth's [?] led the book case + assembled it with Ted's gift of labor.
Chandler Family Papers
Boston Apartment of Theodore & Beth Warren, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Bookshelf and television. Written on verso: Boston Apartment Homemade bookshelf the piggy-bank next to T.V. is full of pennies and Carrie gave him to [?] last summer. Beth's [?] led the book case + assembled it with Ted's gift of labor.
Subject
Interior decoration
Collection
Chandler Family Papers
Bunny King and unidentified person sitting down. Written on verso: With Bunny King.
Chandler Family Papers
Birthday Party Including MLK Family, circa 1970
Date Created
1967/1973
Description
Bunny King and unidentified person sitting down. Written on verso: With Bunny King.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American women, African American men
Collection
Chandler Family Papers