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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Rober E. Penn and an unidentified woman work in an office at the First Baptist Church of Gary. Written on verso: "Me & my boss"
Robert E. Penn Collection
Robert E. Penn and a Woman Sit at a Desk, circa 1958
Date Created
1955/1960
Description
Rober E. Penn and an unidentified woman work in an office at the First Baptist Church of Gary. Written on verso: "Me & my boss"
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Robert E. Penn Collection
Two unidentified women stand behind a bar counter.
Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Women Behind a Counter, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1958
Description
Two unidentified women stand behind a bar counter.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Robert E. Penn Collection
A portrait of an unidentified man. He is smiling and wearing a suit and tie.
Robert E. Penn Collection
Portrait of an Unidentified Man, circa 1950
Date Created
1948/1953
Description
A portrait of an unidentified man. He is smiling and wearing a suit and tie.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Robert E. Penn Collection
An unidentified group gathered in a room for a portrait.
Robert E. Penn Collection
Unidentified Church Group, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
An unidentified group gathered in a room for a portrait.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations
Collection
Robert E. Penn Collection
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.
Robert E. Penn Collection
Council of Religious Education, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations
Collection
Robert E. Penn Collection