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African Americans -- Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records: Series E: Campaigns

 Series — Box 1-143
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0075e
Scope and contents This series contains financial files, thank you letters, volunteer records, and records of special events and constituency groups. The subseries are: 1968-1969 U.S. Senate and Vice Mayoral Campaign; 1973 Mayoral Campaign; 1977 Mayoral Campaign; 1989 Mayoral Campaign; and Oversized materials. Campaign 1968-1969 provides a brief glimpse into Jackson's run for the United States Senate against Herman Talmadge, in which he was defeated; however, it primarily includes his successful race for Vice...
Dates: 1968-1989

Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records. Series A: Vice Mayoral records

 Series — Box 1-15
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0075a
Scope and contents The Vice Mayoral series is a small series that provides a glimpse into Jackson’s introduction into political office, including his brief campaign for the U.S. Senate. Arranged alphabetically, this series documents his political career from 1968-1973. This series contains records pertaining to the various committees Jackson served on while Vice Mayor such as: the Police Committee; Zoning Committee; Aviation Committee; Water Committee; and Democratic National Committee. Correspondence from...
Dates: 1968-1973