| Title | Date Created | Author | Creator | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correspondence to Johnny Parham from Lonnie C. King, November 6, 2000 | 2000-11-06 | King, Lonnie C., 1936- | This document comprises two correspondences (one to Johnny Parham and one to the Members of the 40th Anniversary Commemoration Planning Committee from Lonnie C. King), the minutes and agenda for the Committee On Appeal For Human Rights (COAHR), and the articles of incorporation for the COAHR. The minutes and correspondence are about planning the 40th Anniversary of COAHR and the Atlanta Student Movement. Lonnie C. King discusses the need to expand resources with economic aid for African Americans and a mandatory African American history class for freshmen at the Atlanta University Center Institutions for the fall of 2001. 12 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | |
| "Few Students Join in Rally For Civil Rights", April 13, 2000 | 2000-04-13 | Civil rights veterans expressed concern over college students' lack of interest and participation in the civil rights movement. The 40th anniversary of the black student rights movement in Atlanta and the 32nd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination witnessed low attendance at significant commemorations. Seasoned activists acknowledged that activism has typically been limited to high-profile events and that there has always been a shortage of activists on the day-to-day grind. Some students in attendance expressed their desire to become involved in social issues, seeking guidance from their elders on contributing to change in a world seemingly less focused on activism. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 10,2000 | 2000-04-10 | Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement and the Appeal for Human Rights. Featured in this photo: Mary Ann Smith, Lonnie. C King, Walter E. Massey, and Thomas W. Cole Jr.. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| "Historic Reunion", April 2, 2000 | 2000-04-02 | Atlanta Daily World | A photograph and text showing the 40th historic reunion of the Atlanta University Center 1960 Student Civil Rights movement. The picture was taken in front of the Trevor Arnett Library on the Clark Atlanta University Campus. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | |
| "Three Suits Filed Here", April 1, 2000 | 2000-04-01 | The Atlanta Inquirer | This document is a reprint of the first edition of "The Atlanta Inquirer" newspaper, dated August 7, 1960. The front page highlights three legal suits filed by students seeking an end to racial bias in a cafeteria located on tax-supported premises. The document also features an appreciation letter from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, expressing their support for establishing "The Atlanta Inquirer" as a means of open communication and appeals within the African American community. Additionally, the document announces a historical marker dedication event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta University Center Student Movement for Civil Rights and the Appeal for Human Rights, scheduled for March 31, 2000. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | |
| 40th Anniversary COAHR Invitation, April 1, 2000 | 2000-04-01 | Invitation and schedule include a groundbreaking ceremony for a commemorative marker and special recognition for participants of the 1960s movement, workshops, and strategy sessions conducted by national facilitators and speakers, and an ecumenical service at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College. The public is invited to join and celebrate the contributions of institutional, religious, student, and community activists involved in the student movement. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| "1960s Student Rights Crusade, Morehouse Onset Celebrated", March 31, 2000 | 2000-03-31 | The Atlanta University Center hosts commemorative events to mark the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta student movement, including a news conference and groundbreaking ceremony for a marker recalling the student group's "Appeal for Human Rights" against segregation. Workshops on race relations are conducted, followed by an ecumenical service at Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel. Concurrently, the Morehouse School of Medicine celebrates its 25th anniversary by opening a new wing and groundbreaking for a National Center for Primary Care, focusing on research, analysis, and training for effective primary health care. The weekend activities also include a concert, convocation, and awards banquet. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| 40th Anniversary Commemoration, March 31, 2000 | 2000-03-31 | This document outlines the details of the 40th anniversary commemoration held from March 31 to May 12, 2000, at the Atlanta University Center's Robert W. Woodruff Library in the Virginia Lacy Jones Exhibition Hall. The event featured various activities, including a press conference, dedication of a historical marker at CAU Trevor Arnett Quadrangle on March 31 at 3:00 pm, a workshop at Virginia Lacy Jones Exhibition Hall on April 1 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and an ecumenical service at King Chapel, Morehouse College on April 2 at 10:30 am. The commemoration honored the significant role of students from Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Clark, Morehouse, Morris Brown, and Spelman Colleges in the civil rights movement. Their actions, including sit-ins, kneel-ins, picket lines, and "freedom rides", contributed to the acceleration of racial desegregation and brought about essential changes in Atlanta, the South, and the nation. The event aimed to inspire the present generation of students and community leaders to reflect on current issues and take action for positive change, echoing the spirit of the historical Appeal for Human Rights. 2 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| 40th Anniversary Planning Committee, March 30, 2000 | 2000-03-30 | The planning committee, consisting of former students and community activists, organizes a proposed program for the 40th anniversary commemoration. The program includes a press conference, plenary sessions, workshops, a march, and discussions on various themes, such as economic security, education, health care, and more. The agenda also lists committee members' names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails for communication and coordination purposes. 5 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| "AUC Students To Celebrate the Movement They Led 40 Years Ago", March 30, 2000 | 2000-03-30 | Post, Cynthia | This article discusses the upcoming 40th anniversary celebration of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) student movement, led by original student leaders and current AUC students. The movement began in 1960 and aimed to challenge racial segregation and discrimination in various areas, including jobs, education, housing, voting, law enforcement, and public accommodations. The commemoration includes a groundbreaking ceremony for a student movement marker and other special events, hoping to inspire current AUC students to become involved in social causes and continue the legacy of the civil rights movement. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | |
| 40th Anniversary Planning Committee Minutes, February 10, 2000 | 2000-02-10 | Draper, Jospeh | This document contains minutes from the February 10, 2000, planning committee meeting for the 40th-anniversary commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement. The meeting was chaired by Lonnie C. King and attended by various committee members, including students. The discussion focused on updating the 1960 Appeal for Human Rights and addressing current issues related to race and racism. The committee also discussed the style and content of the document, including recommendations and remedies for present-day challenges. Additionally, plans were made for workshops, marker installation, fundraising, and outreach to local political leaders. The next meeting was scheduled for March 6, 2000, at Morehouse College. 4 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | |
| Planning Committee Meeting Minutes, January 5, 2000 | 2000-01-05 | This document is the agenda and meeting minutes of the 40th anniversary planning committee held on January 5th, 2000. The meeting was called to order by Lonnie C. King, the committee chairman, at Kilgore Campus Center on Morehouse's campus. In minutes discussed the location of the markers. There was a discussion of the wreath-laying ceremony. As well there was a draft report from the second appeal committee. In the minutes, it was decided if the new report would be ready for publication, and afterward, a discussion of the budget happened among committee members. 5 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| 40th Anniversary Commemoration Program, 2000 | 2000 | The event commemorates the 40th anniversary of "An Appeal for Human Rights" and the Atlanta Student Movement of 1960-2000, acknowledging their historical significance in the civil rights movement in America. The program spans three days with various activities, including an opening ceremony, workshops, a special recognition reception, and a closing plenary session. The workshops cover affirmative action, diversity, discrimination, police brutality, the criminal justice system, empowerment of African American communities, family health, and the environment. 3 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| A Second Appeal For Human Rights, 2000 | 1999/2001 | "A Second Appeal for Human Rights" reflects on the legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement's initial "Appeal for Human Rights", published in 1960 by students from Atlanta University Center institutions. The second appeal, issued at the dawn of the 21st century, acknowledges progress since the civil rights movement but emphasizes persistent challenges in achieving economic and social justice, eradicating systemic racial disparities, and promoting equal access. This document also invites individuals to participate in the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the historic "An Appeal for Human Rights" and the Atlanta Student Movement (1960-2000). The commemorative event is scheduled at the Atlanta University Center from March 31 to April 2, 2000. 3 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Race discrimination | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| Appeal For Human Rights, circa 2000 | 1988/1992 | Committee On the Appeal For Human Rights | The document "An Appeal For Human Rights" is a historic manifesto written by students from the Atlanta University Center, including Clark, Morehouse, Morris Brown, Spelman Colleges, Atlanta University, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. The appeal represents their united effort to demand the recognition of their inherent human rights and equal treatment as citizens of the United States. They express their support for the larger civil rights movement and sit-down protests, emphasizing their dissatisfaction with the slow progress of desegregation and equality. The students highlight critical areas of discrimination in Atlanta, such as education, jobs, housing, voting, healthcare, public accommodations, and law enforcement, and assert that racial segregation goes against the principles of democracy and Christianity. They call for an end to discriminatory practices and pledge to use legal and non-violent means to secure their full citizenship rights. (2 pages) | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Race discrimination | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | |
| AUC Campus Markers, First Atlanta Sit-Ins, circa 2000 | 1988/1992 | This booklet shows the Atlanta University Center's campus markers during the 1960s student civil rights movement. 3 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| "Sit-Ins Stand Out 20 Years Later", February 21, 1980 | 1980-02-21 | Graham, Keith | This article revisits the impactful sit-in protests 20 years ago in Atlanta, focusing on the March 9, 1960, full-page ad titled "An Appeal for Human Rights" published in local newspapers. The appeal, drafted by students at the request of college presidents, declared their intent to use non-violent means to secure full citizenship rights and addressed inequalities in various sectors like education, employment, and public services. The sit-ins initiated a series of demonstrations, leading to arrests and, eventually, significant progress in civil rights. The article includes interviews with key leaders of the movement, such as Julian Bond, Ben Brown, Lonnie King, and Mary Ann Smith Wilson, who reflect on their experiences and the lasting impact of their activism. 2 pages. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | |
| COAHR Students, 1961 | 1961 | A group of COAHR students in a living room. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| Special Meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., November 2, 1960 | 1960-11-02 | This document describes a special meeting attended by prominent individuals, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. and Samuel W. Williams. The attendees discussed the coordination of student and adult leadership in the context of protest demonstrations. They explored the formation and function of a committee to address this issue. The meeting concluded with the decision that the committee would serve as an advisory body, and another meeting was scheduled for the following Monday to discuss the matter further. The document provides a glimpse into the discussions and decision-making process related to civil rights activism and leadership coordination. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection | ||
| Correspondence to Albert Paul Brinson from Curtis B. Gans, May 2, 1960 | 1960-05-02 | Gans, Curtis | This document contains a letter addressed to Mr. Albert Paul Brinson from Curtis B. Gans, the National Affairs Vice President of the United States National Student Association. The letter expresses gratitude for Mr. Brinson's participation in the National Student Conference on the Sit-In Movement, held in Washington. Gans commends Brinson's courage and leadership in the civil rights movement, highlighting that his contribution inspires others. The letter emphasizes the importance of building a nation where all individuals can experience freedom. It concludes with appreciation for Brinson's efforts and encourages him to continue the fight for positive change. 1 page. | African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students | Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Aug 24, 2023
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
This collection documents the Atlanta Student Movement during the Civil Rights Era. It highlights student activism in the Atlanta University Consortium (AUC); Clark College, Morris Brown, Morehouse College, Atlanta University, and Spelman College. The collection includes newspaper and journal articles, flyers, reports, photographs, and correspondence by and about students from the AUC schools. Of note are copies of An Appeal for Human Rights written by student leaders, which set forth the student's grievances, rights, and aspirations as well as their dissatisfaction with the status quo conditions of segregation and discrimination and the slow pace at which inherent human and civil rights were being meted out to African Americans. The Appeal was published as a full-page ad in the March 9, 1960 editions of the Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta Journal, and Atlanta Daily World. It was subsequently published in the New York Times, providing national awareness of student activism in the civil rights struggle in Atlanta. The issuance of the Appeal was followed by sit-ins and pickets at specifically targeted businesses, government and transportation facilities in Atlanta and Fulton County, Georgia, and kneel-ins at churches. The participants in the Atlanta student movement organized commemorative reunions, 1990 and 2000 to re-examine the civil rights movement and discuss current efforts and projections for the future. Programs, minutes, correspondence, and news articles from the reunions are included in the collection.
At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library, we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
