Georgia Teachers and Education Association records

Collection — Box: 1-2

Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0285

Staff Only

Scope and contents

The Georgia Teachers and Education Association's collection offers a detailed account of the association's work from 1930 to 1960. It includes various materials like meeting records, memorabilia, conference notes, programs, newspapers, correspondence, and more. A notable part of the collection is "The Herald", an annual journal showcasing the association's statewide initiatives. In April 1958, the association convened for its 40th Annual State Convention at Ballard-Hudson High School in Columbus, GA. The primary focus of this gathering was to discuss the implementation of a proposed and expanded school evaluation program. Through effective collaboration with the State Department of Education, the association established new committees and devised innovative solutions for challenging educational issues. Together, they embarked on various educational initiatives, striving to enhance the quality of education through the introduction of groundbreaking programs.

Dates

Creation: 1878, 1943-1976

Rights statement

All materials in this collection are either protected by copyright and/or are the property of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc., and/or the copyright holder as appropriate. For more information, please contact archives@auctr.edu.

Historical note

Established during the 1940s, the Georgia Teachers and Education Association (GTEA) embarked on a noble mission to uphold democratic values, enhance the teaching profession, safeguard the well-being of children, and instill a passion for lifelong learning among the Negro youth in Georgia. The organization maintained close communication with school officials and collaborated in every possible way to ensure the optimal functioning of Negro schools, particularly amidst the transformative changes brought about by the "New Deal." Their unwavering dedication persisted even during challenging financial times, when numerous common schools in Georgia faced the threat of closure.

Extent

1 Linear feet (2 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into four parts: 1. Correspondence; 2. Finances; 3. Memorabilia; and 4. Printed and Published Materials. Printed and Published Materials is further divided into sub-series. The contents of the collection is arranged alphabetically and chronologically.