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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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 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
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
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
Gravesite of Gladstone Chandler, Sr., 1966 1963/1969 Gravesite of Gladstone Chandler with flowers on grave and pet dog in the distance. Written on verso: Gigi- still waiting. Pets, Buildings and grounds, Cemeteries 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
Gravesite of Gladstone Chandler, Sr., 1966 1963/1969 Closer view of gravesite of Gladstone Chandler with flowers on top and pet dog in the distance. Written on verso: Gigi our pet poodle-who stood at the window watching for his mother who never returned- when lifted to stretcher to take him to the hosp. He followed me to the cemetery where I visited the grave daily (Erdie). Pets, Buildings and grounds, Cemeteries 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
Gravesite of Gladstone Chandler, Sr., 1966 1963/1969 Closer view of gravesite of Gladstone Chandler with flowers on top and pet dog in the distance. Written on verso: Gigi waits at his master's grave while I placed new flowers daily. Pets, Buildings and grounds, Cemeteries Chandler Family Papers