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First Congregational Church, U.C.C., Atlanta, GA collection

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0036
Scope and contents The collection has one series that is arranged chronologically covering sporadic years from 1867-1999. The bulk of the collection is dated 1982-1993. The majority of the collection is comprised of programs from worship services. Also, there are programs for funeral services, events and church anniversaries; a few annual and financial reports; and correspondence, memoranda, agendas and minutes from committee meetings. Most notable in the collection is a bound volume entitled "Records of the...
Dates: 1867-1999; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1993

Henry O. Flipper collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0037
Scope and contents This small collection on Henry O. Flipper is primarily comprised of materials gathered in the planning for a commemorative ceremony honoring Flipper and recognizing his exoneration. The ceremony was sponsored jointly by Atlanta University and the Atlanta Branch of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History. The program was held at Atlanta University on March 21, 1977. The program was initiated by a request from Ray MacColl, a Georgia school teacher. As a student at...
Dates: 1856-1940

Freedmen's Aid Society records

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0038
Scope and contents

This microfilm collection of the Freedmen's Aid Society dates from 1866 to 1932 and provides a glimpse of the interworking of the organization. It largely contains different correspondence. The records also include financial records, annual reports, and record of meetings.

Dates: 1866-1932

Hoyt William Fuller collection

 Collection — Box: 1-65
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0039
Scope and contents The Hoyt William Fuller Collection documents his career from 1943-1981. Included in these papers are several autobiographies that together give an account of his childhood and youth. The collection follows his long association with the Bertha Krausner Literary Agency and includes an extensive collection of his short stories as well as those of aspiring writers and established writers, poets, historians and others.Mr. Fuller's association with Johnson Publishing Company from the...
Dates: 1940-1981

Gate City Day Nursery Association Collection

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0136
Scope and contents

This collection consists of correspondence between GCDNA members—particularly as group distributions, and accounts of meetings for the group at large as well as sub-groups in the association. In addition, the collection also contains annual reports, reports on specific events, and a collection of the Association's printed materials, which includes meeting invitations, brochures, event notifications, and committee lists.

Dates: 1964 October 22 - 1994 June 22

Grace Towns Hamilton papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0152
Scope and contents The Grace Towns Hamilton papers consist of materials related to the life and career of Grace Towns Hamilton. The collections dates from 1900 to 1992 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1950 to 1985. It includes personal papers, correspondence, biographical materials, and items related to her parents, Nellie McNair Towns and George A. Towns. It also contains personal memorabilia, such as certificates and honorary degrees. A large portion of the collection is made up of...
Dates: 1900-1992, undated; Majority of material found within 1950-1985

Lucy Grigsby papers

 Collection — Box: 1-33
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0155
Scope and contents The Lucy Grigsby papers consist of materials related to the career of Lucy Grigsby from time spent at Atlanta University to her involvement with several organizations. Dates of the materials span 1926 to 1989 with the bulk of the materials dated from 1970 to 1987. The collection includes writings by Grigsby, such as speeches given while she worked at Atlanta University. A major portion of the collection is made up of materials from her career at Atlanta University. It contains...
Dates: 1926-1989, undated; Majority of material found within 1970-1987

Anna E. Hall collection

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0119
Scope and Contents The Anna E. Hall collection (boxes 1 through 3) spans the years of 1896 through 1964. The materials within the collection describe the life and work of this Methodist Deaconess from Georgia. They include Hall's personal diaries describing daily life, including her missionary work in Garraway, Liberia, West Africa. An early journal of John M.L. Harrow describes the tough existence of early missionary life in 1890s Africa. Also of interest are articles, photographs, images and publications...
Dates: 1892-1964

Maud Cuney-Hare papers

 Collection — Box: 1-9
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0041
Scope and contents This is a small but notable collection that sheds light on the interests and achievements of an African American woman of rare musical and literary talent, Maud Cuney Hare. Her collection of songs include melodies and creole music originating from such places as Mexico, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Cuba. The music manuscripts, with beautiful lithographic drawings, date back as far as 1843. Also of interest are the programs to Cuney Hare's music and costume recitals and music talks. In...
Dates: 1843-1936

Oscar Harris collection

 Collection — Box: 1-77, OS 1-34
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0151
Scope and contents The Oscar Harris collection consists of materials related to the life and career of architect and artist, Oscar Harris. It includes personal correspondence, family papers for his wife, Sylvia Harris, son Todd Harris, and copies of his parents, Oscar, Sr. and Marjorie, pharmacy school degrees. The collection also contains items related to Harris’ memoir: Oscar: The Memoir of a Master Architect, such as book excerpts, a foreword by Asa Hilliard, and some proposal information. It includes...
Dates: 1921, 1946-2016, undated; Majority of material found within 1990-2005

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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 27
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United States. Congress. Senate 5
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American Missionary Association 4
Arrington, Marvin S. 4
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Congress of Racial Equality 4
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Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr., 1908-1972 4
Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987 4
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 3
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Belafonte, Harry, 1927- 3
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Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925-1990 3
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DuBois, W.E.B. (William Edward Burghardt), a. 3
Eaves, Reginald 3
Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.) 3
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Hope, John 3
Jackson, Valerie Richardson 3
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Morehouse School of Medicine 3
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Randolph, A. Philip (Asa Philip), 1889-1979 3
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 3
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Taylor, Gardner C. 3
Turpeau, Aaron 3
Underground Atlanta, Inc 3
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