James P. Brawley was born on September 26, 1894 in Lockhart, Texas. He taught at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi before entering the Masters program Northwestern University, receiving a Masters of Arts in Religious Education in June of 1925. Brawley then took a job as head of the Department of Education and Religious Education at Clark University, becoming the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in the fall of 1926, and President of Clark College in 1941 (Clark University became Clark College in 1940). On August 31, 1965, Brawley resigned as President and began his tenure as President Emeritus. He wrote a book on the history of Clark College, as well as a book on Methodism and the education of Black people. Outside of his work with Clark College, Brawley was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served on the President's Council of the Methodist Board of Education as well as several boards, commissions and committees related to social action and concerns. This collection features images and events from the life of James P. Brawley, and scenes around campus at Clark College. Also included are lantern slides of religious clergy, historical events and campus life, most likely used in his teachings. 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 5, 2019

James P. Brawley Collection

James P. Brawley was born on September 26, 1894 in Lockhart, Texas. He taught at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi before entering the Masters program Northwestern University, receiving a Masters of Arts in Religious Education in June of 1925. Brawley then took a job as head of the Department of Education and Religious Education at Clark University, becoming the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in the fall of 1926, and President of Clark College in 1941 (Clark University became Clark College in 1940). On August 31, 1965, Brawley resigned as President and began his tenure as President Emeritus. He wrote a book on the history of Clark College, as well as a book on Methodism and the education of Black people. Outside of his work with Clark College, Brawley was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served on the President's Council of the Methodist Board of Education as well as several boards, commissions and committees related to social action and concerns. This collection features images and events from the life of James P. Brawley, and scenes around campus at Clark College. Also included are lantern slides of religious clergy, historical events and campus life, most likely used in his teachings.

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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Drawing of a Ladder, circa 1968 1964/1972 A drawing of people climbing a ladder symbolizing struggle and prosperity. African Americans--Education, Slavery, Race discrimination James P. Brawley Collection
Hands, circa 1960 1955/1965 Hands of a person practicing cursive writing. African Americans--Education, Slavery, Race discrimination James P. Brawley Collection
Quote, circa 1960 1955/1965 Quote from the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. African Americans--Education, Slavery, Race discrimination James P. Brawley Collection
Drawing of a Wood Building, circa 1910 1905/1915 A drawing of a wood building. African Americans--Education, Slavery, Race discrimination James P. Brawley Collection
Man Reading, circa 1910 1905/1915 A man sits in a chair and reads a book. African Americans--Education, Slavery, Race discrimination James P. Brawley Collection
Slave Drawing, circa 1880 1875/1885 Drawing of a slave being pulled by a rope and whipped by men on horses. African Americans--Education, Slavery, Race discrimination James P. Brawley Collection
Slave Drawing, circa 1880 1875/1885 Drawing of a slave auction. African Americans--Education, Slavery, Race discrimination James P. Brawley Collection