This collection contains over 1100 images dating from 1887 to the present and document Spelmans presidents, commencement ceremonies, and campus building and grounds. Also featured are images from Spelmans Department of Drama and Dance from the 1930s to the present. 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.  
Jul 5, 2019

Spelman College Photographs Collection

This collection contains over 1100 images dating from 1887 to the present and document Spelmans presidents, commencement ceremonies, and campus building and grounds. Also featured are images from Spelmans Department of Drama and Dance from the 1930s to the present.

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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Spelman College Inauguration of Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley, October 31, 1997
1997-10-31
Group portrait of Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley and faculty at her inauguration.
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Group portrait of Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley and faculty at her inauguration.
Cosby Dedication Dancers, 1996
1996
View of dancers performing at the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Building Dedication.
Buildings and grounds, Special events, Theatre and dance
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of dancers performing at the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Building Dedication.
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole with Coretta Scott King at Press Conference, circa 1990
1987/1993
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole with Coretta Scott King at a press conference.
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole with Coretta Scott King at a press conference.
Groundbreaking of the Living and Learning Center, 1983
1983
View of groundbreaking ceremony of the Living and Learning Center. Written on verso: Marian Wright Edelman, Donald Mitchell Stewart, Carmen Jordan-Cox, Gena Hudgins, John Lewis.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of groundbreaking ceremony of the Living and Learning Center. Written on verso: Marian Wright Edelman, Donald Mitchell Stewart, Carmen Jordan-Cox, Gena Hudgins, John Lewis.
Opening of International Room, 1979
1979
Group portrait at opening of International Room.
Portraits and people, Special events, Buildings and grounds
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Group portrait at opening of International Room.
Inauguration of Dr. Donald Mitchell Stewart, October 23, 1977
1977-10-23
Inauguration of Dr. Donald Mitchell Stewart. Written on verso: Dr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart in receiving line.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Inauguration of Dr. Donald Mitchell Stewart. Written on verso: Dr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart in receiving line.
Opening of International Room, 1976
1976
View of two unidentified women looking at exhibit featured at the opening of the International Room.
Portraits and people, Special events, Buildings and grounds
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of two unidentified women looking at exhibit featured at the opening of the International Room.
Group photo in the Home of Dr. Albert E. Manley, April 1974
1974-04
Group portrait in the home of Dr. Albert E. Manley. Written on recto: April 1974. In the home of Dr. and Mrs. Manley; from l to r - Dr. Manley, Congressman and Mrs. Andrew Young, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Kissenger, and Mrs. Manley.
Presidents, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Group portrait in the home of Dr. Albert E. Manley. Written on recto: April 1974. In the home of Dr. and Mrs. Manley; from l to r - Dr. Manley, Congressman and Mrs. Andrew Young, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Kissenger, and Mrs. Manley.
Student Concert Program, 1973
1973
Written on verso: Student Jo Quilla Robertson at student concert program 1973.
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Written on verso: Student Jo Quilla Robertson at student concert program 1973.
Laying of Cornerstone at Health and Recreation Building, November 5, 1950
1950-11-05
View of crowd at the laying of the cornerstone of the Health and Recreation Building.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of crowd at the laying of the cornerstone of the Health and Recreation Building.
Read Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony, June 3, 1950
1950-06-03
View of Claudia White Harrelled with shovel at groundbreaking ceremony for the opening of Read Hall.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of Claudia White Harrelled with shovel at groundbreaking ceremony for the opening of Read Hall.
Groundbreaking for New Gymnasium, June 3, 1950
1950-06-03
View of people at groundbreaking ceremony for new gymnasium at Spelman.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of people at groundbreaking ceremony for new gymnasium at Spelman.
Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Health and Recreation Building, June 3, 1950
1950-06-03
View of Miss Johnnie Louise Fowler with shovel at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new gymnasium and Health and Recreation Building in 1950.
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of Miss Johnnie Louise Fowler with shovel at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new gymnasium and Health and Recreation Building in 1950.
Florence Matilda Read Signing Affiliation Agreement, April 1929
1929-04
View of President Florence Matilda Read signing document at desk with John Hope looking on. Written on verso: President Read (middle) - the signing of the Affiliation Agreement amongst Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Atlanta University - April 1, 1929.
African American universities and colleges, Presidents, Special events
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of President Florence Matilda Read signing document at desk with John Hope looking on. Written on verso: President Read (middle) - the signing of the Affiliation Agreement amongst Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Atlanta University - April 1, 1929.