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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James P. Brawley at UNCF banquet, 1984-10-09 1984-10-09 James P. Brawley at UNCF banquet. Written on verso: Taken at the UNCF Banquet during the UNCF tribute to Dr. Brawley. L to R: Clarence Cooper, Ronald Jackson, Dr. Brawley, and Carl Wise. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley at UNCF banquet, October 9, 1984 1984-10-09 James P. Brawley at UNCF banquet. Written on verso: Taken at the UNCF Banquet during the UNCF tribute to Dr. Brawley. L to R: Clarence Cooper, Ronald Jackson, Dr. Brawley, and Carl Wise. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Marvin Arrington, circa 1980 1975/1985 Portrait of Marvin Arrington. Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Xandria Gray Porter, circa 1980 1975/1985 Portrait of Xandria Gray Porter. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Social conditions, Methodist Church, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Gladys Barbara Taylor, circa 1980 1975/1985 Gladys Barbara Taylor, Secretary to Dean McPheeters, sits behind a desk. Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Vivian W. Henderson, circa 1980 1975/1985 Vivian W. Henderson speaks from a podium. Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges, Presidents James P. Brawley Collection
Elias Blake, circa 1977 1974/1981 Portrait of Elias Blake. Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges, Presidents James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley and Jimmy Carter, circa 1978 1973/1982 James P. Brawley at a reception with Jimmy Carter and two unidentified men. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Vivian W. Henderson, circa 1975 1971/1979 Vivian W. Henderson at a party with others. Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges, Presidents James P. Brawley Collection
Vivian W. Henderson, circa 1975 1971/1979 Portrait of Vivian W. Henderson with his family. Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges, Presidents James P. Brawley Collection
Breakfast Honoring California Judge David W. Williams, circa 1974 1971/1978 James P. Brawley talks with to men at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Breakfast Honoring California Judge David W. Williams, circa 1974 1971/1978 Men sit at a table and eat at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Breakfast Honoring California Judge David W. Williams, circa 1974 1971/1978 Men sit at a table and eat at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Breakfast Honoring California Judge David W. Williams, circa 1974 1971/1978 A breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. Left to Right: City Attorney Henry C. Bowden, Dr. James P. Brawley, Judge Williams, and Dr. Benjamin Mays. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Breakfast Honoring California Judge David W. Williams, circa 1974 1971/1978 Four men stand and talk at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Breakfast Honoring California Judge David W. Williams, circa 1974 1971/1978 A breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. Left to Right: City Attorney Henry C. Bowden, Dr. James P. Brawley, Judge Williams, and Dr. Benjamin Mays. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Breakfast Honoring California Judge David W. Williams, circa 1974 1971/1978 Four men stand and talk at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Statement by Senator Leroy Johnson, August 27, 1969 1969-08-27 Press statement from Senator Leroy Johnson concerning his candidacy for mayor. He states the components needed for a sucessful run but ultimately decides not to run, believing that a Black man can not be elected in Atlanta at the time. African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political campaigns, African American men James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley and an Unidentified Woman, circa 1970 1965/1975 James P. Brawley stands with an unidentified woman. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley and President of Morris Brown, circa 1970 1965/1975 James P. Brawley shakes hands with the President of Morris Brown. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Marva Beadles, circa 1970 1965/1975 Portrait of Marva Beadles, Clark registrar. Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1969 1965/1975 James P. Brawley stands on stage with others during a ceremony. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
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
Bishop L. Scott Allen, circa 1967 1963/1972 Portrait of Bishop L. Scott Allen. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 Portrait of James P. Brawley sitting behind a desk. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley and C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley talks with C. Eric Lincoln and an unidentified man. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley presents behind a podium. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 Portrait of James P. Brawley standing behind a desk. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
ACLU of Michigan Presents Voices, Inc., circa 1965 1962/1968 A group of performers act on stage, as part of the ACLU of Michigan presents Voices, Inc. Theatre and dance, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 Portrait of James P. Brawley sitting behind a desk. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley and C. Eric Lincoln, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley talks with C. Eric Lincoln and an unidentified man. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Alvin Ailey Dancers, circa 1963 1962/1968 Alvin Ailey dancers perform on stage. Alvin Ailey is on the far left. Theatre and dance, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley exchanges a document with another man. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley walks towards a building wearing a commencement robe. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 Portrait of James P. Brawley. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
ACLU of Michigan Presents Voices, Inc., circa 1965 1962/1968 Two men act on stage, as part of the ACLU of Michigan presents Voices, Inc. Theatre and dance, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley presents on stage. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Alvin Ailey Dancers, circa 1963 1962/1968 Alvin Ailey dancers perform on stage. Alvin Ailey appears on the far left. Theatre and dance, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley presents on stage. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 James P. Brawley stands on stage with others. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley, circa 1965 1962/1968 Portrait of James P. Brawley. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Vivian W. Henderson, circa 1965 1960/1969 Portrait of Vivian W. Henderson. Portraits and people, African American universities and colleges, Presidents James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop James S. Thomas, circa 1964 1960/1969 Portrait of Bishop James S. Thomas. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Brawley, 1959 1959 Portrait of James P. Brawley and his wife African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Presidents, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Unidentified Building, circa 1960 1955/1965 An unidentified campus building. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Students Studying, circa 1960 1955/1965 Students study in a classroom. African Americans--Education, Campus life, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Students Outside of Haven-Warren Hall, circa 1960 1955/1965 Students hang out and socialize outside of Haven-Warren Hall. African Americans--Education, Campus life, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Unidentified Building, circa 1960 1955/1965 An unidentified campus building. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Unidentified Man, circa 1960 1955/1965 Portrait of an unidentified man. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Students in an Entryway, circa 1960 1955/1965 A male and female student stand in an entryway at Clark. African Americans--Education, Campus life, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection