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T. Maurice Pennington political cartoon collection

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0106
Scope and contents

The Maurice Pennington political cartoon collection contains sketches of his political cartoons drawn for the Atlanta Inquirer, some original artwork, articles and programs from exhibitions. Most of the works were created during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.

Dates: 1957, 1962, 1997, undated

William G. Pickens papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0134
Scope and Contents The William G. Pickens Collection spans the years between 1976 and 2010. This small collection provides a glimpse into some of Dr. Pickens contributions to the field of English. Included are programs of annual events and workshops, photographs, audio cassettes and scrapbooks. Of particular note are photographs and scrapbooks documenting the Mirror Grant Project at Morehouse College and a news article depicting Dr. Pickens and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s experience working tobacco farms in...
Dates: 1976-2010

Lemoine DeLeaver Pierce papers

 Collection — Box: 1-64
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0082
Scope and contents This collection of personal papers provides insight about Lemoine A. DeLeaver Pierce, Professor of Legal Studies and cultural historian. Pierce is a teacher whose commitment to life long learning stems from a continuing need to supplement her formal education, and a long standing family commitment to education. Professor Pierce has taught at: Kennesaw State University, the Keller Graduate School of Management, Morris Brown College, Clark Atlanta University, and the J. Mack Robinson...
Dates: 1928-2007; Majority of material found within 1951 - 2002

Project to Study Business and Business Education Among Negroes

 Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0051
Scope and contents

This collection is comprised of statistical data covering two broad areas of research: (1) the status of Negro businesses in eleven cities (largely Southeastern) of the United States with regard to type, capitalization, internal organization and operation, relationship to the total economy, and problems; and (2) the status of business education available to Negroes; together with a considerable body of correspondence and related material produced in the implementation of the above body.

Dates: 1944-1945

Racially Motivated Random Violence Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0173
Scope and contents The Racially Motivated Random Violence Papers spans the dates 1946-1987, with the bulk of the material dated from 1980-1983. The collection contains correspondence from people who wanted to receive copies of the publications such as American singer/songwriter Pete Seeger, committee records such as the affilated writing or communcation organization like the Southern Collective of African Americans Writers. It also contains newspaper clipping of police, civilian, and Klan or white supremacist...
Dates: 1946-1987

Harry V. Richardson collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0052
Scope and contents The Harry V. Richardson papers spans the years between 1902 and 1999. The bulk of the collection dates 1940-1978. The collection gives some insight into Dr. Richardson’s tenure as President of Gammon Theological Seminary and the founder and first president of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). These papers include board of trustee’s records, administrative files, historical documents, many founding documents related to ITC, and Dr. Richardson’s course materials. There are...
Dates: 1842-1994; Majority of material found within 1901 - 1990

Bo Richmond photograph collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-00107
Scope and contents

This collection contains photographs of people, events and places in Atlanta, Georgia. Included are photographs of Henry "Hank" Aaron, Hosea Williams at the sanitation workers stike, Jesse Jackson at the March Against Repression, Martin Luther King, Jr. at the barber shop and photos of the funeral procession for Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dates: 1967-1970

Robert Giard Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0451
Scope and contents

This collection is a set of 32 black-and-white photographs on paper, depicting predominantly African American queer writers and artists. The collection spans from 1987 to 2001. All photographs were donated by Jonathan Silin, Giard’s life partner.

Dates: 1987-2001

David Roberts oral history collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0053
Scope and Contents The David Roberts oral history collection was created by Roberts, an Atlanta University student, in the summer of 1973. The interviews were for a history seminar taught by Dr.Clarence Bacote (HIS 406: Introductory Graduate Course in United States History). Roberts interviewed members of Atlanta’s African-American community who were born in the late 19th century. Most of the subjects were Georgia natives and a few were graduates of Atlanta University Center schools. He asked them to discuss...
Dates: 1973

Walter Rodney collection

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0113
Scope and contents

The Walter Rodney Collection is a compilation of materials donated by a number of individuals and institutions. The donations help to broaden the documentation about the life, contributions, influence, and legacy of Walter Rodney. The Walter Rodney Collection will continue to grow as more donations are made. The collection complements the Walter Rodney Papers that were donated to the Robert W. Woodruff Library in 2004.

Dates: 1960-1987; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1979

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Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. 167
AUC Institutional Records 26
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African Americans--Education 73
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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968--Correspondence. 5
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Names
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 29
Morehouse College (Atlanta, Ga.) 19
Atlanta University 16
King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006 15
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 12
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Abernathy, Ralph 9
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 9
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 8
Jackson, Maynard Holbrook Jr. 8
Clark Atlanta University 7
Gloster, Hugh M. (Hugh Morris), 1911-2002 7
Mays, Benjamin E. (Benjamin Elijah), 1894-1984 7
Spelman College 7
Young, Andrew, 1932- 7
Bond, Julian, 1940-2015 6
National Urban League 6
Office of Mayor, Atlanta, Georgia 6
Southern Regional Council 6
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (U.S.) 6
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (Montgomery, Ala.) 5
Gammon Theological Seminary 5
King, Martin Luther, Sr., 1899-1984 5
McDonald, Dora E., 1925-2007 5
Morris Brown College 5
United States. Congress. Senate 5
AFL-CIO 4
American Missionary Association 4
Arrington, Marvin S. 4
Atlanta Urban League 4
Bunche, Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson), 1904-1971 4
Congress of Racial Equality 4
Eskridge, Chauncey, 1917-1988 4
Franklin, Shirley 4
Lewis, John, 1940-2020 4
Lomax, Michael 4
Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr., 1908-1972 4
Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987 4
United States. Congress. House 4
Williams, Hosea, 1926-2000 4
Adams, Myron W. (Myron Winslow), 1860-1939 3
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 3
American Friends Service Committee 3
Atlanta (Ga.). City Council 3
Atlanta (Ga.). Police Dept 3
Atlanta Business League 3
Atlanta Community Relations Commission 3
Belafonte, Harry, 1927- 3
Brazeal, Brailsford R. 3
Busbee, George, 1927-2004 3
Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 3
Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam (U.S.) 3
Cummings, Arthur 3
Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925-1990 3
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 3
Democratic National Committee (U.S.) 3
Democratic Party (Ga.) 3
Dobbs, John Wesley, 1882-1961 3
Eaves, Reginald 3
Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.) 3
Fellowship of Reconciliation (U.S.) 3
Jackson, Valerie Richardson 3
Johnson, James Weldon 3
Jones, Ingrid Saunders 3
Lowery, Joseph E. 3
Methodist Church (U.S.) 3
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority 3
Miller, Zell 3
Morehouse School of Medicine 3
Nabrit, Samuel M. 3
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 3
Randolph, A. Philip (Asa Philip), 1889-1979 3
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 3
Southern Conference Educational Fund 3
Taylor, Gardner C. 3
Turpeau, Aaron 3
Underground Atlanta, Inc 3
United Methodist Church (U.S.) 3
United Negro College Fund 3
United States Conference of Mayors 3
Wachtel, Harry H., 1917-1997 3
Ware, Carl 3
William B. Hartsfield-Atlanta International Airport 3
Wofford, Harris 3
Adult Education Council of Greater Chicago 2
Atlanta (Ga.). Dept. of Finance 2
Atlanta (Ga.). Dept. of Law 2
Atlanta (Ga.). Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs 2
Atlanta (Ga.). Dept. of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire Services 2
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 2
Atlanta Life Insurance Company 2
Atlanta Regional Commission 2
Atlanta University. School of Social Work. 2
Atlantans for Maynard Jackson 2
Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975 2
Bell, Eldrin 2
Bevel, James L. (James Luther), 1936-2008 2
Brazeal, Ernestine Erskine 2
Bumstead, Horace, 1841-1919 2
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Language
English 201
French 7
German 5
English 2
Spanish; Castilian 2