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Atlanta (Ga.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 370 Collections and/or Records:

Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless records

 Collection
Identifier: Y020
Scope and Contents of the Records

Records of the the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, circa 1987-2017, document the organization's operations and programs, such as Peachtree-Pine shelter, advocacy work, and outreach programs. The records include manuals and policy documents, audit reports and other financial records, publications, photos, client forms and files, real estate records and floor plans, city contracts, and subject files.

Dates: circa 1987-2017

Metropolitan Atlanta Library Association records

 Collection
Identifier: L1978-08
Abstract

The Metropolitan Atlanta Library Association, 1931-1977, contains correspondence, printed items, financial documents, minutes and organization constitutions on topics such as labor union involvement, cultural and educational comparisons of the U.S., integration, scholarship funding, and interest of students in library science education.

Dates: 1931-1977

M.H. Mitchell, Inc. collection of Southern Structure

 Collection
Identifier: Y022
Abstract

M.H. Mitchell, Inc. Collection of Southern Structure consists of books, sheet music, maps, artifacts, photographs, business cards, advertisements, flyers, neighborhood zoning materials, scrapbooks, and other manuscript materials detailing the history of Atlanta, Georgia and specifically the Grant Park neighborhood.

Dates: 20th century

M.H. Mitchell, Inc. collection of Stone Mountain

 Collection
Identifier: Y025
Abstract

The M.H. Mitchell, Inc. Collection of Stone Mountain, 1970, 1972, consists of 7 brochures related to Stone Mountain Park and its bas relief carving, 12 postcards related to the park and 3 small posters of the mountain. Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock and the site of Stone Mountain Park, 16 miles (26 km) east of Atlanta, Georgia. Outside the park is the small city of Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Dates: 1970, 1972, undated

M.H. Mitchell, Inc. - Judge Charles G. Bruce, Sr. collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y027
Abstract

M.H. Mitchell, Inc. - Judge Charles G. Bruce, Sr. collection, 1916-1949, 1956-1958 [bulk 1943-1949] primarily consists of case files from Bruce's practice as an attorney in Atlanta. Bruce supported and assisted Governor Eugene Talmadge, and the papers also include material relating to Talmadge's 1946 campaign and the "three governors" controversy after his death.

Dates: 1916-1949, 1956-1958; Majority of material found within 1943-1949

M.H. Mitchell, Inc. – South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y029
Abstract

South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND) is an umbrella organization that was formed in 1979 to serve the residents and businesses of the South East Atlanta neighborhoods situated between Grant Park and East Atlanta. The M.H. Mitchell, Inc. – S.A.N.D./South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development collection, 1970-1984 consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, periodicals, and plans.

Dates: 1970-1984

M.H. Mitchell, Inc. - The Jennifer Ann Jenkins Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y024
Abstract

Jennifer Ann Jenkins (1955-2021) worked as the manager of the Perimeter College theater and drama club and was active in the Atlanta theater scene as a costume designer. The Jennifer Ann Jenkins Collection consists of household files, professional materials detailing her career in theater, photo albums, scrapbooks, costume patterns and designs, and theatre programs and posters.

Dates: 1970s-1990s

Michael H. Trotter papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y001.PUBLIC
Abstract Michael H. Trotter (born 1936) has been dedicated to civic and educational reform in his home city of Atlanta. In addition to his career as an attorney, professor of law, and legal historian, he has participated in such civic groups as the Atlanta Action Forum, the Atlanta Committee for Public Education, and Good Government Atlanta, earning recognition for his work toward racial equality and school reform. Trotter's papers, 1962-2016, document civic reform in Atlanta with minutes,...
Dates: 1962-2016

Mildred & Stella playbill collection

 Collection
Identifier: W091
Abstract:

This collection consists of one playbill for the Feminist play "Mildred and Stella" by Gayle Austin.

Dates: early 1990s

"Mostly Mercer" concert photographs collection

 Collection
Identifier: M123
Abstract:

On September 23, 1994 Georgia State University held the "Mostly Mercer" concert and reception, featuring Margaret Whiting. The collection consists of photographs of the performers and others.

Dates: 1994-1995; Majority of material found in 1994

Mu Rho Sigma, Georgia State University chapter, records

 Collection
Identifier: G1995-04
Scope and Contents of the Records

Minutes, financial reports, correspondence, and rosters documenting the activities, membership, policies, and finances of this sorority for married women.

Dates: 1963-1997

Nan Grogan Orrock papers

 Collection
Identifier: W118
Abstract:

Nan Orrock has served as a senator and as a representative in Georgia's State Legislature since 1987, and as president of the Women Legislators' Lobby. She has worked to balance budgets; to increase spending on assisting families, education health and child care; and to reduce excessive and wasteful military spending. Her papers include correspondence, printed material, and financial records, that document legislation, political campaigns, and issues, 1969-2010 (bulk 1990-2006).

Dates: 1969-2010; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2006

Nancy N. Boothe papers

 Collection
Identifier: W079
Scope and Content of the Papers

The Nancy N. Boothe papers, 1980-2009 [bulk 1990-1997], are composed of articles, notes, reports and a wide variety of feminist publications. Much of the material documents the U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women, which Ms. Boothe attended as Executive Director of Atlanta's Feminist Women's Health Center. Artifacts, artwork and textiles relate to the conference and to other women's and health issues.

Dates: 1980-2009; Majority of material found within 1990 - 1997

Nancy Nowak papers

 Collection
Identifier: W076
Abstract: Nowak first became interested in the the Women's Movement in 1977, when she attended a meeting of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She went on to join the NOW board in 1978, and, along with Mary Jo Duncanson, co-led the ERA State Network which worked to build a means of support and dissemination of information throughout Georgia. The collection consists of articles, correspondence, legislative information, speeches, and reports collected to educate and build support for the passage...
Dates: 1972-1982

Nanny Leah Washburn and D.W. Brooks Interviews, 17 July 1990

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0606
Abstract

Washburn discusses working conditions in the textile mills, and being on trial. Brooks discusses the economic conditions of the South from Reconstruction to the Great Depression, farming practices in the region, the movement of the textile industry from the Northeast to the South, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and his work with farming cooperatives.

Dates: 17 July 1990

Nanny Leah Washburn Interview 1, 16 July 1990

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0452
Abstract

Washburn discusses her book collection and learning how to read at twelve years old. She describes her identification as a communist and her subsequent arrest.

Dates: 16 July 1990

Nanny Leah Washburn Interview 2, 16 July 1990

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0597
Abstract

Washburn discusses her beliefs on religion, music, a trip to Sweden and other topics.

Dates: 16 July 1990

Nanny Leah Washburn Interview 3, 16 July 1990

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0598
Abstract

Washburn discusses being arrested for picketing, her husband Walter Washburne, her political activity and other topics.

Dates: 16 July 1990

Nanny Leah Washburn Interview 4, 17 July 1990

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0729
Abstract

Washburn discussses her childhood, going to work in the textile mills, the textile workers' strike of 1934, her interest in the Communist party and other topics.

Dates: 17 July 1990

Nanny Leah Washburn Interview 5, 17 July 1990

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0003
Abstract

Washburn discusses the textile workers' strike of 1934, union songs, her arrest during in the 1934 textile, her involvement in various peace movements and sings several union songs.

Dates: 17 July 1990