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. 
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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
Robert E. Penn with Others, circa 1962 1960/1965 Left to Right: James P. Brawley, Robert E. Penn, and an unidentified man and woman wear commencement caps & gowns. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
James K. Jordon, circa 1963 1960/1965 James K. Jordon (nephew of Robert E. Penn) in military uniform walks down the street in France. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
New Building at Clark College, 1960 1960 Two men stand outside of a large building. Written on verso: "Clark College new bldg. 1960." African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds Robert E. Penn Collection
Robert E. Penn with a Young Woman, circa 1960 1957/1963 Robert E. Penn and a young woman stand in front of a house. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Robert E. Penn with a Young Woman, circa 1960 1957/1963 Robert E. Penn and a young woman stand in front of a house. Another unidentified person stands in the doorway. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Robert E. Penn and a Woman Sit at a Desk, circa 1958 1955/1960 Rober E. Penn and an unidentified woman work in an office at the First Baptist Church of Gary. Written on verso: "Me & my boss" African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Women Behind a Counter, circa 1955 1952/1958 Two unidentified women stand behind a bar counter. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Portrait of an Unidentified Man, circa 1950 1948/1953 A portrait of an unidentified man. He is smiling and wearing a suit and tie. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Church Group, circa 1950 1947/1953 An unidentified group gathered in a room for a portrait. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations Robert E. Penn Collection
Council of Religious Education, circa 1950 1947/1953 An unidentified group of people gather in three rows in front of a stage for a portrait. Council of Religious Education. Written on verso: Council of Rel. Ed. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations Robert E. Penn Collection
Women in Pews, circa 1948 1945/1951 A group of unidentified women gather around a pew. Written on verso: Good Samaritan. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African American churches Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Man Standing Next to a Car, circa 1948 1945/1951 An unidentified man is leans on a car on a downtown street. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Man Standing in Front of a House, circa 1948 1945/1951 A well-dressed unidentified man stands in front of a house. Next to him is a stone wall. In the house, another unidentified man is entering the house through a door. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Woman Standing Outside of a Shop, circa 1948 1945/1951 An unidentified woman stands on the sidewalk next to a store. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Group, circa 1948 1945/1951 An unidentified well dressed group of two men and one woman stand in a living room. The woman is holding up an envelope. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Women in a Bar, circa 1948 1944/1952 Three unidentified women sit in a booth drinking and smoking cigarettes. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Interior decoration Robert E. Penn Collection
Newspaper Staff, circa 1945 1942/1948 A group of unidentified people sit huddled around a table. Several young women are writing on paper. A woman talks on the phone, and several unidentified people stand over them, looking on. A typewriter sits on the end of the table in front of a man and a woman. Written on verso: Newspaper staff. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Portrait of a Boy, circa 1945 1942/1948 Portrait of a young boy wearing a suit and tie. Written on verso: "Harold" African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Patricia Sitting in Front of Portrait Backdrop, circa 1945 1942/1948 An unidentified little girl, possibly named Patricia is sitting in front of a backdrop. Written on verso: "Patricia" African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
First Baptist Church of Gary, circa 1945 1942/1948 The front entrance of the First Baptist Church of Gary. African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds, African American churches Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Boy Standing on a Sidewalk, circa 1945 1942/1948 An unidentified little boy stands in front of an house on the sidewalk. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Portrait of an Unidentified Girl, circa 1945 1942/1948 A portrait of an unidentified girl seated in front of a backdrop. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Houses and Staircase, circa 1942 1939/1945 An unidentified woman stands outside behind a house with a steep staircase. African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Woman Standing on the Side of the Road, circa 1942 1939/1945 An unidentified woman stands on a dirt road. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Children Sitting in the Grass, circa 1942 1939/1945 Two unidentified children sit in the grass of in front of an unidentified house. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Children Robert E. Penn Collection
Uniformed Man Holds an Infant, circa 1942 1939/1945 An unidentified man in uniform stands on a porch, holding a small baby. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Woman on Stairs, circa 1942 1939/1945 An unidentified woman stands at the top of a staircase on a stone hillside with houses in the background. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman, circa 1942 1939/1945 Portrait of an unidentified woman smiling in front of a backdrop. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection
Three Boys Stand Next to a Baseball Catcher, circa 1942 1939/1945 Three boys stand next to a crouching baseball catcher. African American athletes Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Woman on Steps, circa 1942 1939/1945 An unidentified woman stands on a house porch. African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people Robert E. Penn Collection