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Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records
Collection — Box: 1-15, 1-149, 1-162, 1-92, 1-143, 1-60
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0075
Scope and contents
The Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records are extensive and consist of materials spanning the years 1968 to 1994.Arranged alphabetically, the Vice Mayoral records is a small series consisting mostly of newspaper clippings, correspondence and committee updates. The First and Second Term Mayoral records consist of three subseries: General files; Atlanta Child Murders; and Oversized materials. The General files subseries includes correspondence, proclamations, daily...
Dates:
1968-1994
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records: Series E: Campaigns
Series — Box: 1-143
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0075e
Scope and contents
This series contains financial files, thank you letters, volunteer records, and records of special events and constituency groups. The subseries are: 1968-1969 U.S. Senate and Vice Mayoral Campaign; 1973 Mayoral Campaign; 1977 Mayoral Campaign; 1989 Mayoral Campaign; and Oversized materials. Campaign 1968-1969 provides a brief glimpse into Jackson's run for the United States Senate against Herman Talmadge, in which he was defeated; however, it primarily includes his successful race for Vice...
Dates:
1968-1989
Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records. Series B: First and second term mayoral records
Series — Box: 1-149
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0075b
Scope and contents
The First and second mayoral terms series documents Jackson’s ascension as the first African American mayor of Atlanta. Arranged in alphabetical order, this series chronicles Jackson’s political life between the years of 1973 and 1981. Notable achievements within this series include the formation of the city council, his efforts towards the revitalization of Atlanta’s neighborhoods, and mandating inclusion of Blacks in the city’s growing economic development. Major business deals Jackson...
Dates:
1974-1982
Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records: Series C: Third term mayoral records
Series — Box: 1-162
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0075c
Scope and contents
The Third Term Series represents Jackson's final term as Mayor of Atlanta, during the years of 1989 to 1993; it is also the largest series in the collection. In the beginning of Jackson's third term, a Transitional Task Force was established to identify candidates for administrative appointments and staffing, the creation of departments, organizational structure and policy. Also during this term, Jackson was working diligently to bring the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games to Atlanta. This...
Dates:
1989-1994
Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records. Series A: Vice Mayoral records
Series — Box: 1-15
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0075a
Scope and contents
The Vice Mayoral series is a small series that provides a glimpse into Jackson’s introduction into political office, including his brief campaign for the U.S. Senate. Arranged alphabetically, this series documents his political career from 1968-1973. This series contains records pertaining to the various committees Jackson served on while Vice Mayor such as: the Police Committee; Zoning Committee; Aviation Committee; Water Committee; and Democratic National Committee. Correspondence from...
Dates:
1968-1973
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