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Printed and published material, 1941-2016

 Series

Scope and Contents

The Printed and published material series primarily consists of the SCLC Magazine and SCLC West Magazine, official publications from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as well as newspaper clippings. The bulk of the SCLC publications is primarily from the 1970s-1990s. The newspaper clippings cover the Lowerys’ activism and work and other topics of interest to them including African Americans in politics and culture, the Civil Rights movement, policing, and other contemporary activists. Other major topics include notable events such as the Vietnam War and the Jonestown Massacre. The geographic areas primarily covered are Atlanta, Georgia and Alabama. These newspaper clippings cover the 1940s to the 2010s with a majority chronicling the 1970s to the 1990s.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1900-2019
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2013

Extent

From the Collection: 210 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

The series is divided into two sub-series: SCLC Magazines and Newspapers. Both sub-series are arranged in chronological order.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository

Contact:

404-978-2052
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