1972/1977
Maynard Jackson, Julian Bond, an unidentified woman, and Carolyn Long Banks talk at a reception.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events, African American mayors, African American civic leaders
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-10-19
Lonnie King, Marilyn Price, Martin Luther King, Jr.., and others were arrested after being denied service at Rich's Department Store, in downtown Atlanta.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons, African American civic leaders, African American civil rights workers
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-10-19
Dr. Martin Luther King arrested with students. Left (partially visible) Morehouse student Lonnie King, (behind) Spelman students Marilyn Price, Blondean Orbert, followed by police.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons, African American civic leaders, African American civil rights workers
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-05-17
Students march down the street past Morris Brown College to the Georgia State Capitol.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events, Political participation
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-05-17
A state trooper holds a megaphone and keeps student marchers and others away from the state capitol building.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-05-17
Students rest after the march to the state capitol. Left to right: Harold Middlebrooks, [unidentified], [unidentified], [unidentified], Ruby Doris Smith, Frank Holloway.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events, Political participation
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-03-15
A police officer takes the names of protesters as a threat against protests at Sprayberry Cafeteria. These threats were noted to be rescinded at a later time.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-03-15
Students were arrested by police for protesting a segregated cafeteria.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American men, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-03-15
Students enter an Atlanta police car after being arrested for protesting a segregated cafeteria.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1960-03-15
Atlanta University Center students at a hearing.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1958/1962
This article explores the emergence of a new form of leadership among American Negroes in the context of the civil rights movement. The author examines the changing leadership dynamics among African Americans following the wave of sit-ins, freedom rides, and demonstrations by Negro college students in 1960 and 1961. The study focuses on Atlanta, Georgia, and delves into the political attitudes, goals, and tactics of a group of Negro civic leaders in the city. 12 pages.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
Students enter the House Gallery.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
A man relaxes on a couch and reads a newspaper next to his suitcase.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
A crowd gathers in the rain at Morris Brown College Stadium.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
Students protest discriminatory hiring practices outside of an Atlanta grocery store. One student holds a sign that reads: "If We Can't Work There, Why Trade? Selective Buying Makes for Better Employment".
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
Students march in the rain in downtown Atlanta.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
Students stand at the receptionists desk in the office of the governor.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
Atlanta University student John Gibson protests outside of a business with a sign that reads: "Make Democracy Work! At Least in Our Community".
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
A group of Atlanta University Center students stand in line inside Sprayberry's Cafeteria as White customers look on.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events, African American students
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
1957/1963
Student SNCC group gathers at the door of Georgia House of Representatives George L. Smith's office. Written on recto: door to Geo. Smith's office - open but they don't get in.
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta Student Movement Collection