Auburn Branch Library records
Scope and Content Note
This material was discovered in an old Vertical File in The Special Collections Department and consists of public relations flyers and programs; book lists; a history of the branch; and articles about early library service to Blacks in Atlanta. It also contains some early material on the West Hunter Branch.
Dates
- 1940-1957
Creator
- Atlanta Public Library. Auburn Branch (Organization)
Restrictions on Use
There are no restrictions on research use of this collection.
Copyright Restrictions
Prior permission from the Research Library must be obtained in writing before any portion of this collection can be published or reproduced.
Historical Sketch
The Auburn Branch of the Atlanta Public Library system was the first branch for Blacks in Atlanta.
Extent
0.5 Linear feet
Language
English
Overview
The collection consists of public relations flyers and programs, bibliographies, a history of the Auburn Avenue branch, and articles about early library service to African Americans in Atlanta. It documents the activities of the Auburn and West Hunter branches of the Atlanta Public Library from 1950-1957, library service to African Americans during that period, and the social and educational activities of the Auburn Avenue community.
- Title
- Inventory of the Auburn Branch Library Records aarl89-008 aarl89-008
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by 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