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Dr. Ayer appointment to Atlanta by the American Missionary Association, 1866 September 1

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 4

Scope and contents

From the Collection:

This series contains records which represent the work of Frederick Ayer as local superintendent and financial agent appointed by the American Missionary Association to establish schools for the freedmen in Atlanta. The correspondence includes Ayer's description of the condition of the newly freed slaves upon his arrival in Atlanta, letters to E.M. Cravath, secretary of the Middle West Department of the American Missionary Association and later president of Fisk University. The financial records are comprised of daybooks, ledgers, letter books, and bills and vouchers of the various firms Ayer dealt with when school buildings were built for Atlanta University. Other material among the Ayer records consist of insurance policies for the Storrs School and the Washburn Orphan Asylum. Also included are faculty monthly reports, vouchers and financial accounts relating to salaries of Atlanta University's faculty and staff.

Dates

  • Creation: 1866 September 1

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the AUC Institutional Records Repository

Contact:

404-978-2052