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

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1988 1984/1991 People attending a football game. Written on verso: Phillip's football scene. Phillips Academy, Events and programs Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1986 1982/1989 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. Phillips Academy, Church buildings Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1987 1982/1989 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. Interior decoration Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1985 1981/1988 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. Pets Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1982 1979/1986 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. Phillips Academy Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1983 1979/1986 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. Phillips Academy Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1984 1979/1986 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. Phillips Academy, African American men Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren, 1978 1978 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. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Erdie Chandler, Beth I. Chandler, Beth A. Chandler, circa 1980 1977/1983 Eride Chandler, Beth I. Chandler, and Beth A. Chandler posing on stairs outside. Portraits and people, African American women Chandler Family Papers
Vacation including Beth A. Chandler and Beth I. Chandler, circa 1980 1977/1983 Beth A. Warren. Portraits and people, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Vacation including Beth A. Chandler and Beth I. Chandler, circa 1980 1977/1983 Beth I. Chandler Warren. Portraits and people, African American women Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1976 1976 Edward Nichols at 14. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Margaret Nichols, 1976 1976 Margaret Nichols in 1976. Portraits and people, Women Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1980 1975/1983 School campus. Written on verso: Private School- "Warren' = Mrs. Chandler's dau(ghter). + son-in-law. Phillip's Campus. Phillips Academy Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1981 1975/1983 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. Phillips Academy Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1979 1975/1983 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 [?]. Interior decoration, Pets Chandler Family Papers
Chester Nichols and Margaret Nichols, 1975 1975 Chester and Margaret Nichols. Portraits and people, African American women, Travel Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1975 1975 Edward Nichols in 1975. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1974 1974 Edward Nichols in 1974. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Phillip's School Campus, circa 1978 1973/1979 Football game. Written on verso: Note Beth Angela sitting. Phillip's football [?]. Phillips Academy, Events and programs Chandler Family Papers