Miscellaneous, 1945, 1952-1965

The Metropolitan Atlanta Library Association, 1931-1977, contains correspondence, printed items, financial documents, minutes and organization constitutions. The emphasis of the organization's early history was on professional programs and interests, rather than social activities. Topics of discussion included: comparison of the cultural and educational advantages of the U.S. and other countries; the possible inclusion of libraries in the labor movement as advocated by guest speaker, Lucy Randolph Mason; and in the 1940s, how libraries could contribute toward the solution of post-war problems.

Correspondence details the work of the Metropolitan Atlanta Library Association committees, notably the Recruiting-Scholarship committee, and also reflects the organization's relationship with the American Library Association, and specifically its secretary, Carl Milam.