Prospective Students, 1940-1967
Scope and Contents
The Benjamin E. Mays Papers include the administrative papers of Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays from his tenure as President of Morehouse College (1940-1967). It comprises a broad range of correspondence with students, parents, faculty at Morehouse and Atlanta University Center, dignitaries, school administrators, and community members. The papers offer valuable insights into decision-making processes, relationships formed during Dr. Mays' presidency, and the larger educational and social issues of the time, such as the validity of African American Education, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. This collection serves as an important resource for understanding the growth of Morehouse College and the influential leadership of Dr. Mays.
Dates
- Creation: 1928 - 1970
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1931 - 1978
Conditions Governing Access
The restricted materials in this collection may be viewed upon written request. Such requests will be submitted to the lead archivist and then forwarded to the director for approval. Please note that none of the files may be photocopied, duplicated, or photographed. We reserve the right to deny access to these materials, which are intended for research purposes only.
Extent
From the Collection: 140.83 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Morehouse College Archives Repository