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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369th Infantry Regiment, circa 1920 1915/1925 Portrait of a group of African American Soldiers, the 369th Infantry Regiment who fought in WWI and WWII. African Americans--Education, African Americans--Social conditions, Portraits and people, African American soldiers James P. Brawley Collection
43rd General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha, circa 1957 1954/1959 43rd General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles, California. African Americans--Education, Groups and organizations, African American scholars, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Aaron Baker Science Building, circa 1960 1955/1965 Exterior view of the Aaron Baker Science Building. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds 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
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
Administration Building, Clark University, circa 1910 1905/1915 Exterior view of the Clark University Administration Building. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds 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
Alpha Sigma Literary Society, 1912 1912 Portrait of the Alpha Sigma Literary Society. African Americans--Education, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Campus life, African American universities and colleges James P. Brawley Collection
Alumni Banquet, 1955 1955 Alumni sit at a large banquet table as one man stands and talks. African Americans--Education, Events and programs, African American scholars, 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
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
Ballard Industrial Hall, circa 1920 1915/1925 Ballard Industrial Hall exterior, erected 1888. African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Alexander P. Camphor, circa 1910 1905/1915 Portrait of Bishop Alexander P. Camphor. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Alexander P. Shaw, circa 1936 1932/1941 Portrait of Bishop Alexander P. Shaw. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Charles F. Golden, circa 1960 1955/1965 Portrait of Bishop Charles F. Golden. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop David W. Clark, circa 1880 1875/1885 Portrait of Bishop David W. Clark. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop Edgar A. Love, circa 1952 1948/1957 Portrait of Bishop Edgar A. Love. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people 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 Isaiah B. Scott, circa 1890 1885/1895 Portrait of Bishop Isaiah B. Scott. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection
Bishop J. M. Walden, circa 1850 1845/1855 Portrait of Bishop J. M. Walden. Education--Religion, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American clergy, Portraits and people James P. Brawley Collection