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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  • Decade = 1950-1959
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
Rober E. Penn and an unidentified woman work in an office at the First Baptist Church of Gary. Written on verso: "Me & my boss"
1952/1958
Two unidentified women stand behind a bar counter.
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Robert E. Penn Collection
Two unidentified women stand behind a bar counter.
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
A portrait of an unidentified man. He is smiling and wearing a suit and tie.
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
An unidentified group gathered in a room for a portrait.
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
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.