The records of John Hope (1897-1953) include documentation on the development of what would later be called the Atlanta University Center, when Atlanta University aligned with Morehouse College and Spelman College to form an academic consortium. During Hope's eight years as president, the graduate school was launched, the Department of Fine Arts was established, and the Trevor Arnett Library was opened. The Hope Papers include correspondence, administrative, and financial records for all eight years of his presidency, as well as some personal and family records. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information for any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at: DSD@auctr.edu
Dec 14, 2021

John Hope Records

The records of John Hope (1897-1953) include documentation on the development of what would later be called the Atlanta University Center, when Atlanta University aligned with Morehouse College and Spelman College to form an academic consortium. During Hope's eight years as president, the graduate school was launched, the Department of Fine Arts was established, and the Trevor Arnett Library was opened. The Hope Papers include correspondence, administrative, and financial records for all eight years of his presidency, as well as some personal and family records.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information for any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at: DSD@auctr.edu
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This booklet details the second housing project for African American residents of Atlanta, called the John Hope Homes, after Atlanta University president John Hope.
John Hope Records
"John Hope Homes" booklet, November 1939
Date Created
1939-11
Description
This booklet details the second housing project for African American residents of Atlanta, called the John Hope Homes, after Atlanta University president John Hope.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
A booklet detailing the history of Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College and documenting their affiliation.
John Hope Records
"Atlanta's Negro University System Model for South", August 1934
Date Created
1934-08
Description
A booklet detailing the history of Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College and documenting their affiliation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc
Collection
John Hope Records
An agreement of sale between the Neighborhood Union and Ludie Andrews and John Hope.
John Hope Records
Agreement of Sale, Atlanta University Housing Project, May 11, 1934
Date Created
1934-05-11
Description
An agreement of sale between the Neighborhood Union and Ludie Andrews and John Hope.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
A study by W.E.B. Du Bois regarding the socioeconomic breakdown of families living within the area of the proposed construction of the University Housing Project.
John Hope Records
"A Study of the Atlanta University Federal Housing Area," May 1934
Date Created
1934-05
Author
Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963
Description
A study by W.E.B. Du Bois regarding the socioeconomic breakdown of families living within the area of the proposed construction of the University Housing Project.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, African American families, African American neighborhoods
Collection
John Hope Records
Blueprints showing the exterior fa�ades for Units "Y" and "M."
John Hope Records
Units "Y" and "M" Exterior Facades Blueprint, University Housing Project, January 20, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-20
Description
Blueprints showing the exterior fa�ades for Units "Y" and "M."
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
Blueprint showing cross sections of Unit "X" and "Y" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
John Hope Records
Units "Y" and "X" Apartment Blueprint, University Housing Project, January 20, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-20
Description
Blueprint showing cross sections of Unit "X" and "Y" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
Blueprint for the first and second floors of the Type "A" row houses as part of the University Housing Project.
John Hope Records
Type "A" Row Houses Blueprint, University Housing Project, January 20, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-20
Description
Blueprint for the first and second floors of the Type "A" row houses as part of the University Housing Project.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
Blueprint showing the plans for Unit "X" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
John Hope Records
Unit "X" Apartment Blueprint, University Housing Project, January 20, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-20
Description
Blueprint showing the plans for Unit "X" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
Blueprint for the University Housing Project showing an overhead map of the Type "A" row houses.
John Hope Records
University Housing Project Blueprint, January 20, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-20
Description
Blueprint for the University Housing Project showing an overhead map of the Type "A" row houses.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
Blueprint for the first and second floors of the Unit "Y" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
John Hope Records
Unit "Y" Floor Plan Blueprint, University Housing Project, January 20, 1934
Date Created
1934-01-20
Description
Blueprint for the first and second floors of the Unit "Y" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
Blueprint for the first and second floors of the Unit "M" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
John Hope Records
Unit "M" Floor Plan Blueprint, University Housing Project, January 20, 1935
Date Created
1934-01-20
Description
Blueprint for the first and second floors of the Unit "M" apartments as part of the University Housing Project.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
Letter from Arthur Raper of the Southern Commission on the Study of Lynching to John Hope, about a Tuscaloosa case study.
John Hope Records
Letter from Arthur Raper to John Hope, November 28, 1933
Date Created
1933-11-28
Description
Letter from Arthur Raper of the Southern Commission on the Study of Lynching to John Hope, about a Tuscaloosa case study.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc., Race relations, Lynching
Collection
John Hope Records
A description of the celebration and fanfare around the inaugural day of the Atlanta University Housing Project. Included is a letter from Courts & Co. Investment Securities to John Hope.
John Hope Records
Atlanta University Housing Project Notice, November 8, 1933
Date Created
1933-11-08
Description
A description of the celebration and fanfare around the inaugural day of the Atlanta University Housing Project. Included is a letter from Courts & Co. Investment Securities to John Hope.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
A resolution regarding the Atlanta University Housing Project.
John Hope Records
Project Resolution, November 7, 1933
Date Created
1933-11-07
Description
A resolution regarding the Atlanta University Housing Project.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing
Collection
John Hope Records
A letter from Arthur Raper and a series of reports on lynching and mob violence in Georgia, sent to members of the Georgia Committee on Interracial Cooperation.
John Hope Records
Reports on Mob Violence in Georgia, February 18, 1931
Date Created
1931-02-18
Description
A letter from Arthur Raper and a series of reports on lynching and mob violence in Georgia, sent to members of the Georgia Committee on Interracial Cooperation.
Subject
Race relations, Lynching
Collection
John Hope Records
The Contract of Affiliation was an agreement between presidents Myron Adams (Atlanta University), John Hope (Morehouse College), and Florence Read (Spelman College), formally establishing the affiliation of the three institutions. Spelman and Morehouse Colleges were to serve as institutions of higher learning for undergraduate students while Atlanta University would serve graduate students.
John Hope Records
Contract of Affiliation, April 1, 1929
Date Created
1929-04-01
Description
The Contract of Affiliation was an agreement between presidents Myron Adams (Atlanta University), John Hope (Morehouse College), and Florence Read (Spelman College), formally establishing the affiliation of the three institutions. Spelman and Morehouse Colleges were to serve as institutions of higher learning for undergraduate students while Atlanta University would serve graduate students.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
John Hope Records
Map of Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Atlanta University indicating new buildings.
John Hope Records
The Atlanta University Campus Map, circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
Map of Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Atlanta University indicating new buildings.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds
Collection
John Hope Records
A list of observations made by Walter R. Chivers regarding lynching in Georgia.
John Hope Records
"Things I Believe to Be Facts", circa 1933
Date Created
1928/1938
Description
A list of observations made by Walter R. Chivers regarding lynching in Georgia.
Subject
Race relations, Lynching
Collection
John Hope Records