African Americans--Education
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:
Horace Bumstead records
Collection — Box 14-23
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0017
Scope and contents
The Horace Bumstead records is the fourth series in the Atlanta University Presidential records.This series contains the correspondence and administrative records of Horace Bumstead, Congregationalist minister, educator, and second president of Atlanta University. The correspondence includes letters to and from Northern philanthropic groups who contributed to student scholarships and for improvements to the University's physical plant. Of comparatively small proportion is the...
Dates:
1876-1919
Found in:
AUC Institutional Records
Rufus E. Clement records
Collection — Box 199-563, 771
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0022
Scope and contents
The Rufus E. Clement Records are the fifth series in the Atlanta University Presidential Records.Dr. Rufus E. Clement was named sixth President of Atlanta University in 1937. He served in that position until his death in 1967. Most of the material in this series is contained in the Administrative Files. The Administrative Files are comprised of departmental, faculty, and financial records, applications for positions, information on campus events, enrollment statistics, and...
Dates:
1931-1969
Found in:
AUC Institutional Records
Thomas D. Jarrett records
Collection — Box 564-703
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0023
Dates:
1939-1978
Found in:
AUC Institutional Records
Atlanta University printed and published materials
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0002
Scope and contents
The Atlanta University Published and Printed Materials are series 27-33 of the Atlanta University Archives. It encompasses approximately 700 volumes in 7 publications, and over 500 other pamphlets, leaflets and brochures. The material dates from 1867 to 1992. Although the holdings are extensive, the only title that contains a complete set of issues is the Atlanta University Publications. The publication chronicles University events through articles,...
Dates:
1867-1992
Found in:
AUC Institutional Records
Clarence A. Bacote papers
Collection — Box 1-79
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0026
Scope and contents
The Clarence A. Bacote papers (1886-1990) will provide researchers with an opportunity to look into the activities of a man who was an important leader in the early years of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta. Beyond the biographical uses this collection offers is its documentation of the operations of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta, and its access to statistical readings of the African American vote in Fulton County elections.Dr. Bacote's papers contain a sizeable...
Dates:
1886-1990
Wiley S. Bolden papers
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0139
Scope and contents
This collection documents the activities of Wiley S. Bolden, who served as a faculty member and administrator at various higher education institutions. It contains materials related to his time at Clark College, Georgia State University, Savannah State College, and Morris Brown College. The collection also consists of materials pertaining to his memberships with various professional psychological associations and community organizations. Additionally, the collection consists of...
Dates:
circa 1924-2013; Majority of material found within 1947-2013
James P. Brawley collection
Collection — Box 1-188
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0108
Scope and contents
The James P. Brawley collection spans the years between 1885 and 1985. The bulk of the collection dates from 1916 to 1984. The collection includes records related to Clark College, the Methodist Church, and Rust College. Also included are correspondences, family papers, writings by Brawley, memorabilia, newsclippings and audio/visual materials. Of note are drafts of his two books, his high school "valedictory oration" and photographs to be used in Clark College fundraising brochures. Also of...
Dates:
1885-1994; Majority of material found within 1916-1984
Brailsford R. Brazeal papers
Collection — Box 1-126, OS 1-16
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0091
Scope and contents
The Brailsford R. Brazeal papers span the dates 1920-1981 with the bulk of the materials dated 1962-1979. The collection includes writings by Brazeal; office files; photographs; manuscripts by other scholars and Brazeal family members; memorabilia; correspondence to and from Dr. Brazeal, including letters from Morehouse College Presidents and faculty; records of organizations to which Brazeal belonged; research materials; and printed materials.
Dates:
1919 - 1981; Majority of material found within 1962-1979
Hallie B. Brooks papers
Collection — Box 1-4
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0153
Scope and contents
The Hallie B. Brooks papers span the years between 1931-1985 with the bulk of the collection dated between 1940 to 1975. It highlights the career and education of Mrs. Brooks. The bulk of the collection focuses on her time at the Atlanta University School of Library Service where she was a professor. These materials include outlines, bibliographies, tests, quizzes, examinations, and lecture notes from multiple library courses. The collection also contains materials related to organizations...
Dates:
1931-1985; Majority of material found within 1940-1975
Chautauqua Circle collection
Collection — Box 1-11
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0030
Scope and contents
The Chautauqua Circle collection spans the years between 1913 and 2010. The bulk of the collection dates from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. The collection includes materials related to the anniversary celebrations, committees, events and meetings. It also contains correspondence, directories, financial records, member and speaker information, and year books. There are also folders relating to the subjects they research and general information about the Circle itself.
Dates:
1913-2010; Majority of material found within 1970-1995