Speeches, 1969-1993
Scope and contents
This subseries consists of speeches Jackson made before business groups, political groups, church assemblies, colleges, private clubs, and conventioneers. The topics of his speeches centered around Atlanta, its attractions, its problems, poverty, economic conditions, rezoning, health care, water resources and waste management. There are also testimonies given by Maynard Jackson before committees of the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and the Atlanta City Council. Prominent in this subseries is his Inaugural Address in 1974, and his "State of the City Addresses." The types of materials include rough drafts, note cards, full texts, and partial texts, and correspondence centering on the giving of a speech at a particular time.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-1993
Extent
From the Series: 46 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The speeches are arranged chronologically and listed by title. In addition, there are some speeches given by other individuals which are arranged alphabetically by last name. These individuals include some of his staff members, and one speech given by his grandfather, John Wesley Dobbs.
Creator
- From the Series: Office of Mayor, Atlanta, Georgia (Organization)
- From the Series: Jackson, Maynard Holbrook Jr. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository