African American universities and colleges
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Willis J. King papers
Collection — Box 1-24
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0124
Scope and contents
The Willis J. King Papers are comprised of correspondence, printed materials, photographs and other memorabilia that document Bishop Willis J. King's life as a Bishop in the Methodist Church, his time as a missionary in Africa and Norway, and as an educator.
Also within this collection are personal and family documents of Bishop King's wife Emma P. King, including photographs and family history.
Dates:
1904-1976
Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Collection
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-00210
Scope and contents
This collection's materials are comprised of papers, photographs, documents, and ephemera about the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. The collection includes photographs, programs, and posters from events hosted at the Chapel, personal and professional papers of Dean Carter from his tenure as Dean of the Chapel and the papers of Lamar Alford during his time as dramatist in residence at Morehouse College.
Dates:
1942 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1989
Found in:
AUC Institutional Records
William B. Matthews collection
Collection — Box 1-4
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-00049
Scope and contents
This collection consists of the papers of William Baxter Matthews from 1881 to 1932. It includes correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, and printed materials, most of which pertain to Atlanta University. The bulk of the materials relates to Matthews’s tenure on the Atlanta University Board of Trustees. Correspondence from Edward Twichell Ware (Atlanta University’s third president) and fellow trustees documents the administration of the school, including fundraising efforts, land...
Dates:
1881-1932
Benjamin E. Mays papers
Collection — Box 1-69
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0100
Scope and contents
The Benjamin E. Mays papers include files from his work at the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education. There are also materials related to his presidency at Morehouse, writings by Mays and others, organizational records and financial materials. There are a few photographs, including several of Dr. Mays with former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalyn Carter.Of note in the collection are newsclippings and files related to desegregation. These files...
Dates:
1931-1984
MCA Hugh M. Gloster Papers
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0011
Scope and Contents
The Administrative series contains materials pertaining to Gloster’s position as president of Morehouse College (1967-1987). It is the largest series in the Hugh M. Gloster Papers, consisting of 34.5 boxes, which are further subdivided into eight sub-series. The files are arranged alphabetically by file name or by the last name of the individual in question. The General, A–Z sub-series includes general administrative correspondence and related materials that do not fall into other...
Dates:
1928-2002
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
MCA Morehouse College Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0001
Scope and contents
This collection contains photographs dating from the 1920s to the 2000s, documenting various aspects of life at Morehouse College. The images depict the college’s buildings and grounds, students, campus events such as commencement, faculty, and notable individuals associated with the institution. Of particular significance are the photographs of alumni, including prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Samuel Nabrit. These images collectively illustrate the rich history of...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1950 - 1980; 1911 - 2003
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Alumni Profile Vertical Files
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0003
Scope and contents
The Morehouse College Alumni Profile Vertical Files contain profiles of Morehouse College alumni. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs documenting the careers and accomplishments of individual alumni after graduation. These items were originally collected and maintained by the Morehouse College Office of Alumni Engagement. The office continues to collect and maintain additional profiles. Notable alumni in the collection include Martin...
Dates:
1919 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1996
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
The Catalyst
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0019
Scope and Contents
Beginning in the late 1960s, The Catalyst has served as a student literary journal published by the Morehouse College Department of English. This publication showcases poems, essays, short stories, and artwork primarily created by students of Morehouse College and the Atlanta University Center.
Dates:
1967 - 2019
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Archives Vertical File
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0018
Scope and Contents
The Morehouse College Archives (MCA) Vertical File contains printed and published materials documenting Morehouse College activities primarily from the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Materials include printed programs, correspondence, and institutional documentation, such as flyers, announcements, and administrative or campus event records.Key program runs represented in the collection include:Commencement Programs, 1890–2025
Baccalaureate...
Dates:
1879 - 2025
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Athenaeum Publishing Company
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0014
Scope and Contents
The Athenaeum was a student-led publication organized in 1898 by Timothy Williams, a graduate of Atlanta Baptist College (now Morehouse College), and students from Atlanta Baptist College and Spelman Seminary. The first editor was John A. Mason, a 1901 graduate.
The journal featured editorials, campus news, club updates, alumni notes, athletics coverage, humor, and advertisements. It was a completely student-operated publication, with the editor, business manager, and printing office manager...
Dates:
1916 - 1923
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives