The Atlanta Urban League (AUL) was established in 1920 as an affiliate of the National Urban League. The AUL served as an organization dedicated to addressing the social and economic concerns of African Americans in the city of Atlanta. The AUL worked to address housing discrimination, inadequate unemployment, improve health services, and promote voting rights. The digitized collection focuses on the leadership of Grace Towns Hamilton, executive director of AUL from 1943-1961. Under her leadership the AUL waged intensive campaigns for advancement of education, health care, housing, and voting rights for African Americans. The AUL worked with the League of Women Voters, the National Council of Women, the Southern Regional Council, and more to promote the enfranchisement of Black women and voter education. 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.
Sep 28, 2020

Atlanta Urban League Papers

The Atlanta Urban League (AUL) was established in 1920 as an affiliate of the National Urban League. The AUL served as an organization dedicated to addressing the social and economic concerns of African Americans in the city of Atlanta. The AUL worked to address housing discrimination, inadequate unemployment, improve health services, and promote voting rights. The digitized collection focuses on the leadership of Grace Towns Hamilton, executive director of AUL from 1943-1961. Under her leadership the AUL waged intensive campaigns for advancement of education, health care, housing, and voting rights for African Americans. The AUL worked with the League of Women Voters, the National Council of Women, the Southern Regional Council, and more to promote the enfranchisement of Black women and voter education.

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.
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A data sheet of Avondale and Scottsdale Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Avondale and Scottsdale Georgia, June 20, 1952
Date Created
1952-06-20
Description
A data sheet of Avondale and Scottsdale Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A data sheet of Bush Mountain (Oakland City) Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Bush Mountain Georgia, June 20, 1952
Date Created
1952-06-20
Description
A data sheet of Bush Mountain (Oakland City) Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A data sheet of College Park Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of College Park Georgia, June 20, 1952
Date Created
1952-06-20
Description
A data sheet of College Park Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A data sheet of Hunter Hills Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Hunter Hills Georgia, June 20, 1952
Date Created
1952-06-20
Description
A data sheet of Hunter Hills Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A data sheet of Edgewood Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Edgewood Georgia, June 20, 1952
Date Created
1952-06-20
Description
A data sheet of Edgewood Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A data sheet of Buckhead (Johnsontown) Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Buckhead Georgia, June 20, 1952
Date Created
1952-06-20
Description
A data sheet of Buckhead (Johnsontown) Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Summary of the California Federation for Civic Unity's "Prejudice Won't Hide" pamphlet. 1 page.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation, April 1952
Date Created
1952-04
Description
Summary of the California Federation for Civic Unity's "Prejudice Won't Hide" pamphlet. 1 page.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Women--societies and clubs
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Letter from Mrs. G.T. Hamilton to Mr. Ivan Allen. 1 page.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Letter to Ivan Allen, June 13, 1951
Date Created
1951-06-13
Description
Letter from Mrs. G.T. Hamilton to Mr. Ivan Allen. 1 page.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
National League of Women Voters official handbook for Local League Leaders. 58 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Local Leader's Handbook, 1951
Date Created
1951-03
Description
National League of Women Voters official handbook for Local League Leaders. 58 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Women--societies and clubs
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Calendar of League of Women Voters of Atlanta's events. 1 page.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Atlanta Calendar of Events
Date Created
1950/1959
Description
Calendar of League of Women Voters of Atlanta's events. 1 page.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Travel
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Bylaws template for local league board of directors. 7 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of the United States, Model By-Laws for a Local League, December 1950
Date Created
1950-12
Description
Bylaws template for local league board of directors. 7 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American women social reformers
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Information on the voting county unit system in Georgia. 5 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"What Does Your Vote Weigh?" The County Unit System in Georgia, May 1950
Date Created
1950-05
Description
Information on the voting county unit system in Georgia. 5 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia information on the Democratic primary in Georgia. 2 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Georgia Voter: Published by League of Women Voters of Georgia, Vol. XX February 1950 Number 6
Date Created
1950-02
Description
League of Women Voters of Georgia information on the Democratic primary in Georgia. 2 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Candidate profiles, questionnaire, and responses for the Atlanta city election. 7 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Atlanta Pre-Election Information, circa 1953
Date Created
1949/1956
Description
Candidate profiles, questionnaire, and responses for the Atlanta city election. 7 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Information on Georgia Penal System. 13 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Pardon Our Return" Say 1/3 of Georgia Prisoners, November 1949
Date Created
1949-11
Description
Information on Georgia Penal System. 13 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American women social reformers
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia notes on Home Rule. 3 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Georgia Voter: Published by League of Women Voters of Georgia, Vol. XX October 1949 Number 4
Date Created
1949-10
Description
League of Women Voters of Georgia notes on Home Rule. 3 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Information on "Strengthening the United Nations" program for League of Women Voters of Georgia members. 14 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
The Citizen and the United Nations, October 1948
Date Created
1948-10
Description
Information on "Strengthening the United Nations" program for League of Women Voters of Georgia members. 14 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Letter to Avondale High School outlining the unhealthy conditions of the Colored school from Principal William Hatton.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence from Avondale Colored High School, February 10, 1947
Date Created
1947-02-10
Description
Letter to Avondale High School outlining the unhealthy conditions of the Colored school from Principal William Hatton.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A picture report of the poor condition of Negro schools in Atlanta Georgia.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"The Negro School Child in Atlanta", circa 1950
Date Created
1945-1955
Description
A picture report of the poor condition of Negro schools in Atlanta Georgia.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Children, African Americans--Segregation, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers