Nora Ethel Floyd (1893-1969) was born in Georgia in 1893 and attended Atlanta University in from around 1911-1913. She married John Rosamond Johnson, the brother of James Weldon Johnson (a founder of the NAACP), in 1913. John Rosamond Johnson was a renowned composer, known for writing
Sep 16, 2021

Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs

Nora Ethel Floyd (1893-1969) was born in Georgia in 1893 and attended Atlanta University in from around 1911-1913. She married John Rosamond Johnson, the brother of James Weldon Johnson (a founder of the NAACP), in 1913. John Rosamond Johnson was a renowned composer, known for writing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (1900), which became known as the The Negro National Anthem. After marrying, the couple moved to New York City in 1914, where John was the director of the Music Settlement School for Colored People. The photographs in this collection feature groups of students and adults from the Atlanta University and Morris Brown College participating in the football game festivities. Other images include unidentified individuals, female students from Atlanta University, Eugene Dibble, and the marching band.

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.

Two women stand next to each other. One holds an Atlanta University flag while the other holds a trumpet. Written on recto: 3-30-12, M. B. C.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A group of women stand in a crowd at Morris Brown College. Written on recto: 3-30-12, M. B. C.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd, Marian Henry, Edith Bythewood, Mamie Brydie, Anna Bothwell and others sit on the steps outside of North Hall. Written on verso: "1. [?]ell S[?]eight Chatano[?], 2.[?] Floyd, 3. Marian Henry (Emma Henry's sister) Chatanooga Tenn., 4. Edith Bythewood Savannah Ga., 5. Mamie Brydie 6. Anna Bothwell, 7. Mrs. O'neil Head of the Laundry. Taken on North Hall Entrance in our Sat. attire. Sat. 6 of Feb. 1911"
A group of four women stand outside with hats and long coats.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Spectators watch a football game.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd sits with a group of unidentified young men and women.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
The Atlanta University football team stand with coaches.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Man dressed as a Native American caricature walks past a photographer.
A woman poses next to a bench in front of a large building.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A woman stands in front of a building with three others in the background.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Marching band members walk across a field carrying their instruments.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Spectators watch a football game.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A woman stands in front of a large building.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A woman stands next to a bench with a large building in the background.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Eugene Dibble sits on steps in front of a house. Written on verso: "Eugene Dibble."
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A group of performers in Native American outfits stand on a field in front of spectators.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Two women look at each other. One woman sits on a pile of logs while the other stands next to the logpile.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Men in Native American outfits ride hoses while others walk through a field.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Two young men dressed as Native American caricatures sit on a horse being led by another man.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A group of eight women pose for a picture outside with woods in the background.
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs