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, 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
Edward Nichols, 1976 1976 Edward Nichols at 14. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers 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
Edward Nichols, 1973 1973 Young Edward Nichols. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1972 1972 Young Edward Nichols in South Africa. Portraits and people, African American children, Rickshaw men Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1971 1971 Edward Nichols at nine. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1969 1969 Edward Nichols at age seven. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Angelia Reid, circa 1970 1967/1973 Angelia Reid age 11. Written on verso: Richard Reid. This is our daughter Angelia age 11. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Janine Reid, circa 1970 1967/1973 Janine Read age 5. Written on verso: Richard Reid. This is our daughter Janine age 5. Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Christina Hopkins, circa 1970 1967/1973 "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). Portraits and people, African American children, African American teenagers Chandler Family Papers
Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr. and Beth Angela Warren, circa 1966 1967-07-04 Gladstone "Mickey" Chandler, Jr. holding Beth Angela Warren as a toddler in front of a car. Written on verso: July 4, 1967. Age 1 1/2 mos. Uncle Mickey and I posed in front of Bev & Bill Bart[?]'s car while we were at a picnic at their home. Granma gave me this cute sailor dress. Mickey still "possessive" role. Portraits and people, African American men, African American children, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren and Aunt, July 4, 1967 1967-07-04 Beth Angela Warren being held by aunt in front of roses outside. Written on verso: July 4, 1967 age 9 1/2 mos. Auntie [Anne] and I decided to pose in front of the pretty roses grandma planted before I was born. Portraits and people, African American children, African American women Chandler Family Papers
Edward Nichols, 1967 1967 Edward Nichols at age six. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers
Beth Angela Warren and Gladstone L. Chandler, Sr., 1967 1967 Beth Angela Warren and Gladstone L. Chandler, Sr. laying in the grass. Written on verso: Beth at 8 1/2 months. Not a clear picture if you should run into either of us in New York and had only this picture to identify us by, I think you'd not miss your guess. Channie. Portraits and people, African American children, African American men 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: 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
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
Edward Nichols, 1966 1966 Edward Nichols as a child. Portraits and people, African American children Chandler Family Papers