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Clear All Type Text Contributing Institution Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: This series contains video recordings of lectures and events delivered at the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Date of Original:: 2016/9999
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: Finding aid for the Southern Regional Council Papers.
Date of Original:: 1985
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: The Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records consist of materials spanning the years 1968 to 1994, including photographs, general correspondence, mayoral campaign materials, and printed and published materials and correspondence related to the Atlanta Child Murders.
Date of Original:: 1968/1994
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: This collection consists of records generated by Eliza Paschall and the Atlanta Community Relations Commission (ACRC) during her year as Executive Director of the ACRC.
Date of Original:: 1960/1970
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: The Atlanta Urban League (AUL) was established in 1920 as an affiliate of the National Urban League. The AUL served as an organization dedicated to addressing the social and economic concerns of African Americans in the city of Atlanta.
Date of Original:: 1948/1964
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, 1946-2014, contains approximately 450 linear feet of personal papers, sermons, speeches, correspondence, SCLC and SCLC/WOMEN records, and hundreds of historical photographs and audiovisual records documenting the Lowery's struggle of justice and equality. The Lowery Trust granted sole ownership of the collection to Morehouse College in March 2021. Shortly thereafter, the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library was formally designated as custodian of the collection with responsibilities for housing and providing access for students, scholars, researchers, and the global community.
Date of Original:: 1946/2014
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: Indices to Atlanta University historical theses and dissertations, dating from 1931 to 1975
Date of Original:: 1931/1975
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: The subject vertical files contain publications and printed materials, such as newspaper clippings, press releases, pamphlets, and flyers from 1930s to 1980s. These items highlight the activities, programs, and events of the National Council of Negro Women.
Date of Original:: 1917/1989
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: Founded in 1942 by African American businessman John H. Johnson, the Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. published Ebony and Jet magazines, as well as other publications. This collection contains newspapers clippings, press releases, and more used as research for the various publications.
Date of Original:: 1905/1982
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: Items related to John H. Wheeler, who was heavily involved in politics and education through various positions within the federal government and on various boards of trustees for institutions like Morehouse College, Atlanta University, Lincoln Hospital, and the National Scholarship Service for Negro Students.
Date of Original:: 1895/1973
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: Materials dating from 1895 to 1955 from the Voter Education Project.
Date of Original:: 1895/1955
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Description:: The Cullen Jackman Memorial Collection, dating from 1881-1995 documents the artistic and creative nature of those of African descent.
Date of Original:: 1881/1995
Contributing Institution:: Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

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