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Geneva Haugabrooks papers

 Collection
Identifier: aarl95-015

Scope and Content Note

The Geneva Haugabrooks papers are comprised of three boxes: 1 archival storage box containing plaques of awards and honors; 1 archival documents box containing papers, correspondence, telegrams of congratulations; one framed letter of congratulations from former Georgia Gov. Joe Frank Harris; 1 oversized box containing an enlarged poster-size photograph of Mrs. Haugabrooks and former Atlanta Mayor and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young.

Although a small collection, the richness of information is valuable for research on Atlanta's Black business history, leaders of Atlanta's communities, community recognition by major African American organizations, Atlanta's African American churches, and Black women entrepreneurs in Atlanta and Auburn Avenue in particular.

Dates

  • 1965-1976

Creator

Restrictions on Use

There are no restrictions on research use of this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Prior permission from the Research Library must be obtained in writing before any portion of this collection can be published or reproduced.

Historical Sketch

Geneva Morton Haugabrooks, founder and owner of the Haugabrooks Funeral Home, was born on Feb. 7, 1888, in Senoia, Georgia.

She opened the funeral home in 1929 in the 200 block of Auburn Avenue and later relocated it to 364 Auburn Ave., where the business operated until it closed in 2019.

Mrs. Haugabrooks was greatly admired as one of the early African American pioneers of Atlanta's Black business community. She also was known as one of the few Black women entrepreneurs in the Sweet Auburn district.

Mrs. Haugabrooks' commitment to community went beyond her service as an entrepreneur and dedicated businesswoman. She was recognized as an accomplished community leader, who interfaced with Atlanta's nationally and internationally known political figures and local personalities.

She was noted for her many accomplishments and outstanding service in the community by the NAACP, the Urban League, the Young Men's Christian Association, Atlanta's African American churches, National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc., National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., former Georgia Gov. Joe Frank Harris, and many more.

Mrs. Haugabrooks died on Jan. 29, 1977.

Extent

3.5 Linear feet

Language

English

Overview

The papers comprise plaques of awards and honors received by Haugabrooks from 1965 to 1972, papers, correspondence, telegrams of congratulations, one framed letter of congratulations from former Georgia Governor Joe Frank Harris, and an enlarged poster-sized photograph of Mrs. Haugabrooks and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young. The collection is rich for research on Atlanta's African American life, in particular its business and civic leaders, churches, organizations, and female entrepreneurs.

Arrangement of Collection

Arranged by type.

Title
Inventory of the Geneva Haugabrooks papers aarl95-015 aarl95-015
Author
Finding aid prepared by Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History
Date
2004 September 15
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository

Contact:
101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta GA 30303
404-613-4032