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Adamsville-Collier Heights Library Branch collection
Collection
Identifier: aarl020-005
Scope and Contents
This collection includes historical information related to areas surrounding the Adamsville-Collier Heights Branch of the Fulton County Public Library, which opened in 1989. Each folder is related to a different community and includes historical informations, maps, plans and other information.
Dates:
1960-1995
Annie L. McPheeters papers
Collection
Identifier: aarl90-005
Overview
The collection consists of the papers of Annie L. McPheeters from 1915 to 1993. It includes correspondence, reports, notes, photographs, and a variety of printed materials that are largely clippings, brochures, pamphlets, journals, and books. Much of the collection relates to McPheeters' personal involvement with the Auburn and the West Hunter branches of the Atlanta Public Library, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Warren Memorial United Methodist Church, and the Utopian Literary Club. Other...
Dates:
1915-1993
Auburn Branch Library records
Collection
Identifier: aarl89-008
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.
Dates:
1940-1957
Black History Month Essay Contest Collection
Collection
Identifier: aarl-ephemera03
Scope and Contents
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System began "The Black History Essay Contest" in 1976 as part of its Black History Month celebration. The purpose of the contest was to provide an opportunity for individuals of all ages to express their opinions and ideas and promote research on selected topics relating to the African-American experience. Interested participants were invited to submit an essay, restricted to one thousand (1000) words or less, in one of the four divisions established by the...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1977 - 1992
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- Subject: Libraries--Georgia. X
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- African Americans and libraries--Georgia--Atlanta. 3
- African American librarians--Georgia. 1
- African American women--Georgia--Societies and clubs. 1
- African Americans--Education. 1
- Atlanta (Ga.) 1
- Circulars (fliers) 1
- Clippings (information artifacts) 1
- Greek letter societies--Georgia. 1
- Libraries--Georgia. 1
- Literature--Societies, etc. 1
- Programs (documents) 1
- Public services (Libraries)--Georgia--Atlanta 1
- Women librarians -- Georgia 1 + ∧ less
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- Atlanta Public Library. Auburn Branch 2
- Atlanta Public Library. West Hunter Branch 2
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 1
- McPheeters, Annie L. 1
- Utopian Literary Club (Atlanta, Ga.). 1
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