This collection contains the photographs from the life and work of Reverend Robert E. Penn, a Baptist minister and educator. Penn was born in a rural coal mining town in West Virginia, and went on to receive degrees from Clark College, Gammon Theological Seminary, and Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a chaplain during World War II, and later after his pastoral work in Kansas City, Kansas, and Gary, Indiana, Penn returned to Atlanta to become Director of Field Education at the Interdenominational Theological Center in 1973. These photographs document Rev. Penns family life and friend in West Virginia, Indiana, and Georgia, as well as his work as Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana, and Director of Field Education at the Interdenominational Theological Seminary.

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

Robert E. Penn Collection

This collection contains the photographs from the life and work of Reverend Robert E. Penn, a Baptist minister and educator. Penn was born in a rural coal mining town in West Virginia, and went on to receive degrees from Clark College, Gammon Theological Seminary, and Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a chaplain during World War II, and later after his pastoral work in Kansas City, Kansas, and Gary, Indiana, Penn returned to Atlanta to become Director of Field Education at the Interdenominational Theological Center in 1973. These photographs document Rev. Penns family life and friend in West Virginia, Indiana, and Georgia, as well as his work as Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana, and Director of Field Education at the Interdenominational Theological Seminary.

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

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Unidentified Group Next to a Piano, circa 1975 1972/1979 An unidentified group sits next to a piano in a living room. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations Robert E. Penn Collection
Robert E. Penn with Others, May 1, 1972 1972-05-01 Robert E. Penn (left) gathers with an unidentified group around a table covered with papers. Written on verso: "May 1972" African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Irish Setter Shaking Hands with a Boy, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified boy and an Irish Setter shake hands. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Boy Chases Irish Setter, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified boy chases an Irish Setter through a living room. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Boy Hugs an Irish Setter, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified boy crouches down to hug an Irish Setter. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Irish Setter Standing, circa 1972 1969/1975 An Irish Setter stands at attention for a young boy. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Girl Snuggling with Irish Setter, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified girl lays on the floor and hugs an Irish Setter. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Girl Snuggling with Irish Setter, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified girl lays on the floor and hugs an Irish Setter. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Boy Chases Irish Setter, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified boy chases an Irish Setter through a living room past a young girl. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Girl Standing in Living room, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified girls stands in a living room. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Boy and Woman Stand by a Cadillac, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified boy and woman stand next to a Cadillac car. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American families Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Girl Standing in Doorway, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified girl stands in a doorway. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Boy and Woman Stand by a Cadillac, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified boy and woman stand next to a Cadillac car. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American families Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Man Sits on a Couch, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified man sits on a couch in a living room. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Irish Setter Receiving a Treat, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified girl feeds an Irish Setter a treat. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Girl Sits with an Irish Setter, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified girl sits in a chair holding a book with an Irish Setter beside her. Pets, African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Girl Bending Down, circa 1972 1969/1975 Unidentified girl bends down to pick something up off the floor. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Girl Holds a Paddle Ball, circa 1972 1969/1975 An unidentified girl holds out a paddle ball. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Harrison Jordon and Girl Stand Together, circa 1968 1965/1970 Harrison Jordon and an unidentified neighbor girl stand outside of a house. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Graduation of Mary Alice, 1961 1961 Portrait of a young woman wearing a cap and gown. The photo has been personalized to a Rev. [Robert] Penn. Written on verso: To Rev. [Robert] Penn with deep appreciation, Mary Alice "61". African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Events and programs Robert E. Penn Collection