James P. Brawley was born on September 26, 1894 in Lockhart, Texas. He taught at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi before entering the Masters program Northwestern University, receiving a Masters of Arts in Religious Education in June of 1925. Brawley then took a job as head of the Department of Education and Religious Education at Clark University, becoming the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in the fall of 1926, and President of Clark College in 1941 (Clark University became Clark College in 1940). On August 31, 1965, Brawley resigned as President and began his tenure as President Emeritus. He wrote a book on the history of Clark College, as well as a book on Methodism and the education of Black people. Outside of his work with Clark College, Brawley was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served on the President's Council of the Methodist Board of Education as well as several boards, commissions and committees related to social action and concerns. This collection features images and events from the life of James P. Brawley, and scenes around campus at Clark College. Also included are lantern slides of religious clergy, historical events and campus life, most likely used in his teachings.

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

James P. Brawley Collection

James P. Brawley was born on September 26, 1894 in Lockhart, Texas. He taught at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi before entering the Masters program Northwestern University, receiving a Masters of Arts in Religious Education in June of 1925. Brawley then took a job as head of the Department of Education and Religious Education at Clark University, becoming the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in the fall of 1926, and President of Clark College in 1941 (Clark University became Clark College in 1940). On August 31, 1965, Brawley resigned as President and began his tenure as President Emeritus. He wrote a book on the history of Clark College, as well as a book on Methodism and the education of Black people. Outside of his work with Clark College, Brawley was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served on the President's Council of the Methodist Board of Education as well as several boards, commissions and committees related to social action and concerns. This collection features images and events from the life of James P. Brawley, and scenes around campus at Clark College. Also included are lantern slides of religious clergy, historical events and campus life, most likely used in his teachings.

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

James P. Brawley at UNCF banquet. Written on verso: Taken at the UNCF Banquet during the UNCF tribute to Dr. Brawley. L to R: Clarence Cooper, Ronald Jackson, Dr. Brawley, and Carl Wise.
James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley at UNCF banquet. Written on verso: Taken at the UNCF Banquet during the UNCF tribute to Dr. Brawley. L to R: Clarence Cooper, Ronald Jackson, Dr. Brawley, and Carl Wise.
Portrait of Marvin Arrington.
James P. Brawley Collection
Portrait of Xandria Gray Porter.
James P. Brawley Collection
Gladys Barbara Taylor, Secretary to Dean McPheeters, sits behind a desk.
James P. Brawley Collection
Vivian W. Henderson speaks from a podium.
James P. Brawley Collection
Portrait of Elias Blake.
James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley at a reception with Jimmy Carter and two unidentified men.
James P. Brawley Collection
Vivian W. Henderson at a party with others.
James P. Brawley Collection
Portrait of Vivian W. Henderson with his family.
James P. Brawley Collection
James P. Brawley talks with to men at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams.
Men sit at a table and eat at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams.
Men sit at a table and eat at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams.
A breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. Left to Right: City Attorney Henry C. Bowden, Dr. James P. Brawley, Judge Williams, and Dr. Benjamin Mays.
Four men stand and talk at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams.
A breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams. Left to Right: City Attorney Henry C. Bowden, Dr. James P. Brawley, Judge Williams, and Dr. Benjamin Mays.
Four men stand and talk at a breakfast honoring California Judge David W. Williams.
Press statement from Senator Leroy Johnson concerning his candidacy for mayor. He states the components needed for a sucessful run but ultimately decides not to run, believing that a Black man can not be elected in Atlanta at the time.
James P. Brawley stands with an unidentified woman.
James P. Brawley shakes hands with the President of Morris Brown.