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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Beth Angela Warren and Gerald (friend), 1967 1967 Beth Angela Warren and friend Gerald as children sitting on the floor. Written on verso: June, 1967 age 9 mos. Beth Angela and Gerald (my baby sitter's son) my mommy [...] while Gerland and I played. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers, Interior decoration Chandler Family Papers
Keith Family Holiday Card With Photo, 1967 1967 Keith family holiday portrait. Written on recto: Holiday Greetings from Our House to Your House. Portraits and people, African American men, African American women, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren and Gerald (friend), 1967 1967 Beth Angela Warren and friend Gerald as children sitting on the floor. Written on verso: Beth Angela Warren June, 1967 age 9 mos. Beth Angela and Gerald. Gerald is 20 mos. old in this picture; he is French and so charming! Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers, Interior decoration Chandler Family Papers
D. Hill and Dog (Gigi), circa 1970 1966/1974 Neighbor D. Hill walking Gigi, the Chandler Family's dog. Written on verso: A gift from Mrs. M. Rich to Mr. Hill her chauffer - 1st wife Hattie - her personal maid. She wanted them to have this special gift to live in this historical neighborhood. Gigi - the Chandler's first poodle. African American men, Pets Chandler Family Papers
Erdie Chandler, September 1966 1966-09 Erdie Chandler posing in the grass. "Grand ma' to be- Waiting at hospital Mass. General - 'Lying-in". Portraits and people, African American women Chandler Family Papers
Birth of Beth Angela Warren, 1966 1966 Infant Beth Angela Warren after birth. Written on recto: Just born awaiting mommy's arms. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Baby Shower, 1966 1966 Beth I. Chandler and group of unidentified women sitting around a table at a Baby Shower celebration. Written on verso: Beth I. Chandler Warren [?] Shower. African American women, Interior decoration Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1966 1966 Edward Nichols as a child. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
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
Erdie Chandler, August 29, 1964 1964-08-29 Erdie Chandler posing next to lamp post on sidewalk. Written on verso: August [2]9, 1964. About to leave for the cathedral. Portraits and people, African American women Chandler Family Papers
Members of the Wedding Party of Beth A. Chandler and Theodore John Warren, 1964 1964 Groomsman and bridesmaid walking down the aisle at the wedding of Beth A. Chandler and Theodore John Warren, Jr. Portraits and people, African American men, African American women, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Beth A. Chandler and Theodore John Warren Wedding, 1964 1964 Beth A. Chandler and Theodore John Warren in front of wedding cake at ceremony. Portraits and people, African American women, African American men, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren and Dog (Gigi), 1964 1964 Beth Angela Warren with dog Gigi. Written on verso: Gigi- Beth's & [T]ed's wedding gift to daddy and mother. Always accompanied me on visits to them. As the Atlanta veterinarian said that such poodles would grieve themselves if separated from their owners. He arranged airplane service for me both ways. As a gift to Beth Angela came we gave Gigi's son [Fricque] now a real member of the Peaks Island Home and still remembers me whenever I [?] before he greets any other guests who come. Portraits and people, African American women, Interior decoration, Pets Chandler Family Papers
Wedding of Theodore J. Warren and Beth A. Chandler, 1964 1964 Wedding photo of the bride, groom, and bridesmaids. Written on verso: Members of Wedding Party. Wedding of Beth Chandler Theodore John Warren Jr. Portraits and people, African American women, African American men, Special events Chandler Family Papers
B.L. Chandler and Beth A. Chandler, 1964 1964 B.L. Chandler and Beth Chandler at the wedding of Beth A. Chandler and Theodore John Warren, Jr. Written on verso: Daughter and father of the wedding ceremony. Portraits and people, African American men, African American women, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Wedding of Beth Chandler and Theodore John Warren Jr., 1964 1964 Members of the wedding of Beth Chandler and Theodore John Warren Jr. seated on couch. Interior decoration, African American men, African American women, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Bridesmaids of Beth A. Chandler, 1964 1964 Group of bridesmaids at the wedding of Beth A. Chandler and Theodore John Warren. Portraits and people, African American women, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Groomsmen of Theodore John Warren, 1964 1964 Group of groomsmen at the wedding of Beth A. Chandler and Theodore John Warren. Portraits and people, African American men, Special events Chandler Family Papers
Jeanne L. Chandler, 1964 1964 Jeanne L. Chandler and unidentified woman sitting on a sofa. Written on verso: Jeanne L. Chandler 1964, Mickey & Ann. Portraits and people, African American women, Special events, Interior decoration Chandler Family Papers
Wedding of Theodore J. Warren and Beth A. Chandler, 1964 1964 Wedding photo of unidentified guest. Written on verso: Mother and Dad receiving guests at the wedding reception. Wedding Reception Erdie Lee, Wade B.L. Chandler Wedding of Beth Chandler Theodore John Warren Jr. Portraits and people, African American women, African American men, Special events Chandler Family Papers