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Sweet Auburn Neighborhood Project oral history interviews

 Collection
Identifier: aarl93-002
Overview The collection consists of oral history interviews and transcripts of interviews of residents and merchants in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia in 1978. The interviewees discuss personal background, social and economic conditions among the African American residents of Sweet Auburn, recollections of the riot of 1906, the fire of 1917, the Depression, the Butler Street Urban Renewal Project (1950s), cross-town migration, and the civil rights movement. The collection also...
Dates: 1978

Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority records

 Collection
Identifier: aarl96-021
Overview

The Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority records span from 1991 to 2019 and contain agendas, minutes, annual reports, program committee reports, a 1994 chapter directory, programs, flyers, souvenir journals, chapter newsletters, photos, scrapbooks, and ephemera. The records document the chapter's activities in the East Point and College Park communities in Fulton County, Ga.

Dates: 1991-2019

The 27 Club records

 Collection
Identifier: aarl91-006
Overview The collection consists of the records of The 27 Club (Atlanta, Ga.) from 1949-1969. The records include correspondence, by-laws, memoranda, membership rosters, guest lists, financial records, and minutes documenting the activities and interests of the club regarding the participation of African Americans in society and civil rights. The materials contain information on accommodations for African-American athletes in Atlanta (Ga.), funds for Charlayne Hunter, donations for those in need, and...
Dates: 1949-1969

The Coalition to Remember the 1906 Race Riot (Massacre) records

 Collection
Identifier: aarl006-001
Scope and Contents The Coalition to Remember the 1906 Race Riot(Massacre) Records documents the organization's journey, encompassing administrative, advocacy, and community engagement aspects. It offers insights into the Coalition's operations, outreach efforts, and dedication to commemorating and advocating for remembrance of the 1906 Race Riot. The collection contains administration documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, membership information, programs, printed materials, newspaper...
Dates: 2004 - 2006

Thomasville Heights neighborhood project collection

 Collection
Identifier: aarl96-004
Overview

The collection consists of photographs, slides, an audiotape recording of a visit through the Norwood community, and creative writings of the students, including "Change Agent Stories" and original poems about the Thomasville Heights community created between 1995 and 1996.

Dates: 1995-1996

T.M. Alexander, Sr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: aarl94-011
Overview The collection, spanning from 1956 to 1994, consists of works in print written by and about T. M. Alexander, Sr., as well as an audiocassette, photographs, plaques, posters, and correspondence covering his professional, political, civil rights, and community involvement. Of special note are the unpublished manuscript, an account of T. M. Alexander, Sr.'s role in the civil rights movement in Montgomery and Atlanta, and insurance policies granted to Montgomery churches between 1956 and 1957....
Dates: 1956-1994

Typescript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EP-118
Dates: Majority of material found within 1924 - 1974

Utopian Literary Club records

 Collection
Identifier: aarl96-010
Overview

The collection contains documents that includes club activities, meeting anouncements, programs and minutes, press releases, newspaper articles, financial records, handbook and constitution updates, biographical sketches of members and speakers, annual yearbooks and programs from the annual Party For Friends events. There are also photographs of members and pictures from various club events.

Dates: 1919-1986

Verna Mae James Henderson collection

 Collection
Identifier: aarl021-002
Scope and Contents

This collection documents the life of Verna Henderson. It includes photographs, an oral history and programs.

Dates: 1914-2013

Vertical File Collection

 Collection
Identifier: VF-001
Scope and Contents

The Vertical Files consist of a collection of resources organized by various topics. These items include newspaper articles, programs, obituaries, and ephemeral materials. These topics range from education and social clubs to organizations and civil rights leaders.

The Vertical Files are a great resource for researchers hoping to gain information on the African diaspora in Atlanta from 1920-2000.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1880 - 2018

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Correspondence 24
Clippings (information artifacts) 22
Atlanta (Ga.) 18
Minutes (administrative records) 13
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Books 9
Ephemera (general object genre) 9
Programs (documents) 9
African American civic leaders -- Georgia -- Atlanta 8
African American educators--Georgia--Atlanta. 8
African Americans--Civil rights. 8
African Americans--Education. 8
African American politicians--Georgia. 7
African Americans--Politics and government--20th century. 7
Atlanta (Ga.)--Race relations. 7
Administrative records 6
African American churches -- Georgia 6
African American women--Georgia--Fulton County--Social life and customs. 6
African American women--Georgia--Societies and clubs. 6
African Americans--Government policy--Georgia--Atlanta 6
Audiocassettes 6
Black---Arts---Culture 6
Cultural Organizations---Black---American 6
Financial records 6
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) 6
Newsletters 6
Posters 6
African American arts 5
African American businesspeople -- Georgia -- Atlanta 5
African American churches -- Southern States 5
African American gay men 5
African American lesbians 5
African American lesbians--Georgia--Atlanta--Social life and customs--20th century 5
African American universities and colleges--Georgia. 5
African Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century. 5
African Americans--Education--Georgia--Atlanta. 5
Atlanta (Ga.)--Social life and customs. 5
Awards 5
Community arts projects--Georgia--Atlanta. 5
Oral histories (literary works) 5
Pamphlets 5
Sound recordings 5
African American art -- 20th century 4
African American artists -- 20th century 4
African American artists -- Georgia -- Atlanta 4
African American churches -- Georgia -- Atlanta 4
African American gay men--Social life and customs--20th century 4
African American lesbians--Social life and customs--20th century 4
African American men--Georgia--Societies and clubs. 4
African American neighborhoods--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century. 4
African American neighborhoods--Georgia--Atlanta--History. 4
African American photographers--United States. 4
African American political activists--History. 4
African American universities and colleges--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century. 4
African American women educators--United States. 4
African American women--Georgia--Atlanta--Societies and clubs. 4
African American women--Societies and clubs. 4
African Americans--Education (Higher)--Georgia--Atlanta. 4
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta. 4
African Americans--Georgia--Political activity. 4
African Americans--Political activity--Georgia. 4
Atlanta (Ga.)--Business, industries, and trades. 4
Auburn Avenue Neighborhood (Atlanta, Ga.) 4
Baptists--Clergy--Georgia 4
Brochures 4
Business records 4
Certificates 4
Community life--Georgia--Atlanta. 4
Gospel music. 4
High school athletes--Georgia. 4
Newspapers 4
Plaques (flat objects) 4
Receipts (financial records) 4
Rhythm and blues music. 4
Sheet music 4
United States -- Race relations 4
Voter registration -- Georgia 4
African American Lesbian Social Organization 3
African American artists -- Georgia -- Atlanta -- History -- 20th century 3
African American athletes -- Georgia 3
African American business enterprises -- Georgia 3
African American businesspeople -- Georgia 3
African American civil rights workers -- Georgia -- Atlanta 3
African American educators--Georgia. 3
African American journalists--Georgia. 3
African American lawyers--Georgia--Atlanta. 3
African American librarians--Georgia. 3
African American mayors--Georgia--Atlanta 3
African American musicians--Georgia. 3
African American schools--Georgia--Atlanta. 3
African American teachers--Georgia. 3
African American teachers--Southern States. 3
African American women--Georgia--Atlanta. 3
African American women--Georgia. 3
African Americans and libraries--Georgia--Atlanta. 3
African Americans--Civil rights--Georgia--Atlanta. 3
African Americans--Education--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century 3
African Americans--Georgia. 3
African Americans--History. 3
African Americans--Legal status, laws, etc. 3
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Language
English 244
French 2
Spanish; Castilian 2
German 1
Italian 1
 
Names
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 7
Young, Andrew, 1932- 7
Atlanta University 6
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library 5
Georgia State University 5
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Morehouse College (Atlanta, Ga.) 5
Bond, Julian, 1940-2015 4
Jackson, Maynard, 1938-2003 4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change 4
Spelman College 4
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 3
First Congregational Church (Atlanta, Ga.) 3
Friendship Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.) 3
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority. Delta Chapter. 3
King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006 3
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 3
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 3
WERD (Radio station : Atlanta, Ga.) 3
Williams, Hosea, 1926-2000 3
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 2
Archer, Jessie Thelma Beasley, 1903-1999 2
Atlanta Life Insurance Company 2
Atlanta Public Library 2
Atlanta Public Library. Auburn Branch 2
Atlanta Public Library. West Hunter Branch 2
Atlanta Public Schools 2
Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Blackburn, Ruby Parks, 1901-1982 2
Blayton, Jesse B., Sr., 1897-1977 2
Booker T. Washington High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 2
Center for Democratic Renewal 2
Clark University (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Cooksey, Eugene V. 2
Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 2
Dummett, Clifton O. (Clifton Orrin) 2
Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Hartsfield, William Berry 2
Hill, Jesse, 1927- 2
Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938 2
King family 2
Lee, Sanford Henry, 1878-1958 2
Lewis, John, 1940 February 21- 2
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change 2
McPheeters, Annie L. 2
Morris Brown College 2
National Black Arts Festival, Inc. 2
Neighborhood Arts Center (Atlanta, Ga.). 2
Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Utopian Literary Club (Atlanta, Ga.). 2
Young, Jean Childs 2
100% Wrong Club (Atlanta, Ga.). 1
27 Club (Atlanta, Ga.). 1
Abernathy, Ralph, 1926-1990 1
Adams, Donald, of Ann Arbor, Mich. 1
African Diaspora Studies Institute (2nd : 1981 : Nairobi, Kenya) 1
Afro-American Life Insurance Company 1
Akola Girls' English School (Berar, India). 1
Alexander and Co. (Atlanta, Ga.). 1
Alexander, Sarah 1
Alexander, T. M. (Theodore Martin) 1
Allen family 1
Allen, Peyton Austin, 1867-1963 1
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. South Atlantic region 1
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter (East Point and College Park, Ga.) 1
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation 1
American Business Women's Association. Tara Chapter 1
Amos Drug Store (Atlanta, Ga.). 1
Amos, India D., 1908-1979 1
Amos, Miles G., 1898-1995 1
Amos, Moses, 1866-1928 1
Andrews, Benny, 1930-2006 1
Andrews, Ludie, 1875-1969 1
Apex Museum 1
Archer, Nelson T. 1
Archer, Samuel Howard 1
Archer, Samuel Howard, 1870-1941 1
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (U.S.) 1
Association of Black Women Historians (U.S.) 1
Atlanta Civic Ballet 1
Atlanta Community Relations Commission 1
Atlanta Council on Human Relations. 1
Atlanta Cultural League (Ga.). 1
Atlanta Exposition. (1899) 1
Atlanta Housing Authority 1
Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (Ga.). 1
Atlanta Junior College 1
Atlanta Negro Voters League 1
Atlanta Public Library. Central Branch. Special Collections 1
Atlanta Southside Community Health Center. 1
Atwater, Horace T., 1930-2000 1
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History 1
Bacote, Clarence A., 1906-1981 1
Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014 1
Bennette, Fred C., 1928-1994 1
Bentley, Charles Edwin, 1859-1929 1
Bethune-Cookman College (Daytona Beach, Fla.) 1
Black Emergency Cultural Coalition 1
Black History at Noon Oral History Series (Atlanta, Ga.). 1
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