Personal papers, 1939-2000
Scope and contents
This series contains materials about John H. Calhoun including biographical information, news articles about him, identification cards and badges. Also included in this series are certificates, correspondence, memorabilia, programs, and press releases.
Additionally, there are some materials about the various businesses he owned and operated including John Calhoun Real Estate and Calhoun Furniture Company. Also included are financial records related to Calhoun Furniture Company and other organizations that he was affiliated with. There is also the unpublished draft of his book "Atlanta - The Cradle of Black Leadership In America" as well as articles he wrote while working as a reporter and various research materials in which he compiled for his book including a number of news articles.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-2000
Extent
From the Collection: 35 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically within that subject.
Creator
- From the Collection: Calhoun, John H. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository