Luther Judson Price High School (Atlanta, Georgia)
Scope and Contents
The Auburn Avenue Research Library’s Yearbook collection spans from 1938-2000 and is a result of donations from various sources. The collection represents middle schools, high schools, and colleges.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1938 - 2006
Biographical / Historical
Luther Judson Price High School, Atlanta, GA: Home of The Mighty Wildcats Price High School was built in 1954 to ease the overcrowding of two high schools – Washington and Howard. It was originally designed for 1200 students, but had over 1350 enrolled the first year it opened. The areas served by Price were Mechanicsville, Pittsburg, South Atlanta, Thomasville, Joyland Park, High Point and Carver Homes. It was dedicated on Sunday, September 26, 1954. Luther Judson Price High School. Price was built as the fifth high school for African Americans in Atlanta.
Extent
From the Collection: approx. 75 Volumes
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository