African American scholars
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Atlanta University printed and published materials
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0002
Scope and contents
The Atlanta University Published and Printed Materials are series 27-33 of the Atlanta University Archives. It encompasses approximately 700 volumes in 7 publications, and over 500 other pamphlets, leaflets and brochures. The material dates from 1867 to 1992. Although the holdings are extensive, the only title that contains a complete set of issues is the Atlanta University Publications. The publication chronicles University events through articles,...
Dates:
1867-1992
Found in:
AUC Institutional Records
Clarence A. Bacote papers
Collection — Box 1-79
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0026
Scope and contents
The Clarence A. Bacote papers (1886-1990) will provide researchers with an opportunity to look into the activities of a man who was an important leader in the early years of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta. Beyond the biographical uses this collection offers is its documentation of the operations of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta, and its access to statistical readings of the African American vote in Fulton County elections.Dr. Bacote's papers contain a sizeable...
Dates:
1886-1990
James P. Brawley collection
Collection — Box 1-188
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0108
Scope and contents
The James P. Brawley collection spans the years between 1885 and 1985. The bulk of the collection dates from 1916 to 1984. The collection includes records related to Clark College, the Methodist Church, and Rust College. Also included are correspondences, family papers, writings by Brawley, memorabilia, newsclippings and audio/visual materials. Of note are drafts of his two books, his high school "valedictory oration" and photographs to be used in Clark College fundraising brochures. Also of...
Dates:
1885-1994; Majority of material found within 1916-1984
Isaac R. Clark Memorial collection
Collection — Box 1-34
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0117
Scope and contents
The Isaac R. Clark Memorial collection spans the years between 1946 and 1990. The bulk of the collection dates from 1962 to 1989, and documents his twenty-eight year tenure as a professor of homiletics at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. These papers include detailed information about his administrative duties including, material regarding his faculty committee work and his time as registrar and director of the summer session at ITC.This collection offers...
Dates:
1946-1990; Majority of material found within 1960-1989
James H. Costen collection
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0071
Scope and contents
This collection contains personal materials of James H. Costen, including correspondence, writings and speeches by himself and others, collected programs, photographs, and audio recordings of Costen interviewing administration and members of the Presbyterian Church.A bulk of the materials lie in the ITC administration files. These files were transferred to the archives after Costen retired, and not only contain correspondence and administration and development materials based on...
Dates:
1950-1997
Matthew S. Davage papers
Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0105
Scope and contents
The Matthew S. Davage papers (1936-1982) consist primarily of correspondence, personal papers, and manuscripts for speeches and sermons. The speeches and sermons are exemplary of the writings of Dr. Davage and were possibly delivered in both educational and religious contexts. Much of the documentation is focused on Davage's tenure as the President of Clark College and his involvement with the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Also included are biographical...
Dates:
1936-1982, undated; Majority of material found within 1938 - 1976
Hugh M. Gloster papers
Collection — Box 1-89, OS 1-4
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0081
Scope and contents
This collection documents the life and work of Hugh M. Gloster, a college president, administrator, teacher, writer, speaker, and military executive. The collection dates from 1900-2004 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1943 to 1985. It includes personal papers, correspondence, biographical materials, and items related to many members of his family.Dr. Gloster was a prolific writer. He wrote many poems, plays, jokes, and papers about politics, education, and race. A...
Dates:
1900-2004
Vivian Wilson Henderson papers
Collection — Box 1-309
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0044
Scope and contents
The richness of the Vivian Wilson Henderson Papers reflect the multifaceted service of a man committed to uplifting human races, particularly that of his own.Dr. Henderson, could deliver so decisive an economic strategy, ranging from inner group religious understanding to illustrating the parasitic nature of racism on national interest, that his expertise was sought instantly. The papers personify Vivian Henderson's commitment to these as well as the quiet leadership he...
Dates:
1940-1976
Asa G. Hilliard, III papers
Collection — Box 1-246
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0092
Scope and contents
The Asa G. Hilliard, III papers spans the years between 1933 and 2007. The bulk of the collection dates from 1971 to 2007. The collection includes organizational files from organizations of which Hilliard was a member, subject files on topics of interest, records from his work at both San Francisco State University and Georgia State University, files related to his speaking engagements, photographs and videos, and manuscripts of articles, books, speeches and reports. The collection also...
Dates:
1933-2007; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2006
Johnson Publishing Company clipping files collection
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0098
Dates:
1940-2010