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Financial materials, 1973, undated

 File — Box: 47, Folder: 3

Scope and contents

From the Collection:

The Benjamin E. Mays papers include files from his work at the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education. There are also materials related to his presidency at Morehouse, writings by Mays and others, organizational records and financial materials. There are a few photographs, including several of Dr. Mays with former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalyn Carter.



Of note in the collection are newsclippings and files related to desegregation. These files include Calhoun v. Cook which prompted the "Compromise Plan of 1973" to integrate 20 all-White schools in Atlanta. Several of Mays' articles for the Pittsburgh Courier can be found in the Writings by Mays series.

Dates

  • Creation: 1973, undated

Extent

From the Collection: 44.5 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository

Contact:

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