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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Bishop J. W. E. Bowen Jr., circa 1948 1944/1953 Portrait of Bishop J. W. E. Bowen Jr. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
"When They Come Home", circa 1945 1941/1948 A booklet outlining the reception and treatment of service men and women when they return home from war. Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945) James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Robert N. Brooks, circa 1944 1940/1949 Portrait of Bishop Robert N. Brooks. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Two Men, circa 1945 1940/1949 Two men stand outside of a building at Clark. African Americans--Education, Campus life, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Students Studying, circa 1945 1940/1949 Students study in a classroom. African Americans--Education, Campus life, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Edward W. Kelley, circa 1944 1940/1948 Portrait of Bishop Edward W. Kelley. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Willis J. King, circa 1944 1940/1948 Portrait of Bishop Willis J. King. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Alpha Phi Alpha Group, circa 1943 1940/1948 Women from the Alpha Phi Alpha group stand on a float with a man. One women holds a pennant reading: Sweetheart of Alpha Phi Alpha. African Americans--Education, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Campus life, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Presentation of Keys, circa 1940 1935/1945 Presentation of "keys to the new plant". Written on recto: Dr. James P. Brawley, Mrs. Pheiffer, W. J. Cunningham, 1941. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Unidentified Building, circa 1940 1935/1945 An unidentified campus building. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Lorenzo H. King, circa 1940 1935/1945 Portrait of Bishop Lorenzo H. King. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Gammon Hall, circa 1940 1935/1945 Gammon Hall exterior. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Unidentified Building, circa 1940 1935/1945 An unidentified campus building. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Lincoln Sculpture, circa 1940 1935/1945 A statue of Abraham Lincoln in front of a painting. African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Farm Workers, circa 1940 1935/1945 Two workers ride in the back of a truck on a rural road. African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Employment James P. Brawley Collection
President M. S. Davage, circa 1940 1935/1945 Portrait of President M. S. Davage. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people, Presidents James P. Brawley Collection
Haven-Warren Hall, Cornerstone (photocopy), circa 1940 1935/1945 Ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone at Haven-Warren Hall at Clark College. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
President Davage's Home, circa 1940 1935/1945 President M. S. Davage's home 1924 - 1941. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Unidentified House, circa 1940 1935/1945 An unidentified house. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Orchestra and Chorus, Clark University, circa 1940 1935/1945 Clark University's orchestra and chorus perform on stage. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Campus life, African Americans--Music James P. Brawley Collection