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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Brochure explaining the program services of the Career Opportunities Project.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Career Opportunities Project", circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1989
Description
Brochure explaining the program services of the Career Opportunities Project.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
House Bill number 249, a handgun regulation act and statement of purpose from the 1975 Georgia Handgun Regulations Act by Representative David Scott, Democrat from Atlanta and others.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Copy of David Scott's Handgun Bill, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
House Bill number 249, a handgun regulation act and statement of purpose from the 1975 Georgia Handgun Regulations Act by Representative David Scott, Democrat from Atlanta and others.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence from Lyndon A. Wade to Mayor Maynard H. Jackson about the NIP (Neighborhood Improvement Program) and how it could improve Vine City and South Atlanta. Included is an implementation sheet for the program.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Mayor Maynard H. Jackson About Operation NIP, September 30, 1974
Date Created
1974-09-30
Description
Correspondence from Lyndon A. Wade to Mayor Maynard H. Jackson about the NIP (Neighborhood Improvement Program) and how it could improve Vine City and South Atlanta. Included is an implementation sheet for the program.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Lyndon A. Wade from Bill Willis, WLTA about including the Black community in broadcast informational programs.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Atlanta Urban Leage Director, August 22, 1974
Date Created
1974-08-22
Description
Correspondence to Lyndon A. Wade from Bill Willis, WLTA about including the Black community in broadcast informational programs.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Lyndon A. Wade from Donald A. Devis concerning a neighborhood improvement program that could be implemented in Atlanta.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Atlanta Urban Leage Director, July 3, 1974
Date Created
1974-07-03
Description
Correspondence to Lyndon A. Wade from Donald A. Devis concerning a neighborhood improvement program that could be implemented in Atlanta.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Guidebook of city agencies to call about various city and urban problems from the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency and the City of Louisville Kentucky.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Guidebook for Neighborhood Residential Problems", circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1978
Description
Guidebook of city agencies to call about various city and urban problems from the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency and the City of Louisville Kentucky.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Community development
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Mayor Sam Massell from Donald A. Devis concerning an urban improvement program that could be implemented in Atlanta.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Mayor Sam Massell, June 15, 1970
Date Created
1970-06-15
Description
Correspondence to Mayor Sam Massell from Donald A. Devis concerning an urban improvement program that could be implemented in Atlanta.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A list of tenants aound Baker, Butler, and Chestnut Street in Atlanta.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
List of Tennants, circa 1963
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A list of tenants aound Baker, Butler, and Chestnut Street in Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A brochure promoting Domestics United, to help promote better working conditions for domestic workers.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Domestics United Brochure, circa 1968
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A brochure promoting Domestics United, to help promote better working conditions for domestic workers.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women, Women's rights
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A hand drafted map of Johnstown in Atlanta, near Lenox Road.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Neighborhood Street Map, circa 1968
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A hand drafted map of Johnstown in Atlanta, near Lenox Road.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A brochure asking people to sign up for a code of ethics for domestic help.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Are You Concerned About People Living in Poverty?", circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A brochure asking people to sign up for a code of ethics for domestic help.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women, Women's rights, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A hand drafted map of Lynwood Park in Atlanta.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Neighborhood Street Map, circa 1968
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A hand drafted map of Lynwood Park in Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A hand drafted map of Howell Mill and Huff Road areas in Atlanta.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Neighborhood Street Map, circa 1968
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A hand drafted map of Howell Mill and Huff Road areas in Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A hand drafted map of the Edgewood neighborhood in Atlanta.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Neighborhood Street Map, circa 1968
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A hand drafted map of the Edgewood neighborhood in Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Flyer warning against false stements made against Negros that may cost loss of jobs and opportunities.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Wake Up", circa 1968
Date Created
1965/1969
Description
Flyer warning against false stements made against Negros that may cost loss of jobs and opportunities.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A questionnaire of Perlie Mae Mitchel, listing family, education, employment, and income.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Questionnaire, January 29, 1965
Date Created
1965-01-29
Description
A questionnaire of Perlie Mae Mitchel, listing family, education, employment, and income.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Local constitutional amendments for Metro Atlanta from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 2 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County, Vol. XXXVII October 1964 No. 4
Date Created
1964-10
Description
Local constitutional amendments for Metro Atlanta from the League of Women Voters of 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
Program for 1964-1965, current agenda, and the national officers and board of directors 1964-1965 from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County, Vol. XXXVII June 1964 No. 2
Date Created
1964-06
Description
Program for 1964-1965, current agenda, and the national officers and board of directors 1964-1965 from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Women--societies and clubs
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters marketing brochure. 2 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"What to Know About the League of Women Voters" Brochure, circa 1967
Date Created
1960/1969
Description
League of Women Voters marketing brochure. 2 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Suffrage
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A list of tenants and relocation units around the Butler Street area in Atlanta.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
List of Tennants and Relocation Units, circa 1968
Date Created
1960/1967
Description
A list of tenants and relocation units around the Butler Street area in Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Letter from Phillip Hammer, of Hammer and Company Associates, to Grace Hamilton on Negro Employment in Atlanta. 2 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Letter to Grace Hamilton, November 27, 1959
Date Created
1959-11-27
Description
Letter from Phillip Hammer, of Hammer and Company Associates, to Grace Hamilton on Negro Employment in Atlanta. 2 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African-American Employment
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Georgia Voter newsletter which includes the open letter to Georgia Legislators, Brown v. Board of Education in Atlanta and school plans in other states. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Georgia Voter: Published by League of Women Voters of Georgia, Vol. XX August 1959 No. 3
Date Created
1959-08
Description
Georgia Voter newsletter which includes the open letter to Georgia Legislators, Brown v. Board of Education in Atlanta and school plans in other states. 4 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African American--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Newsletter including legislative forum information, Senator Carl Sanders league meeting, law school information, and Brown v. Board of Education. 8 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Atlanta Newsletter, February 1959
Date Created
1959-02
Description
Newsletter including legislative forum information, Senator Carl Sanders league meeting, law school information, and Brown v. Board of Education. 8 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African American--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Newsletter including league briefings, calendar of events, report on Home Rule constitutional amendment, and league radio show broadcast. 5 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Atlanta Newsletter, September 1958
Date Created
1958-09
Description
Newsletter including league briefings, calendar of events, report on Home Rule constitutional amendment, and league radio show broadcast. 5 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
Memo from R. A. Thompson Housing Secretary to Mrs. G. T. Hamilton on Atlanta Urban League housing requests. 3 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Memo to Grace Hamilton, May 14, 1958
Date Created
1958-05-14
Description
Memo from R. A. Thompson Housing Secretary to Mrs. G. T. Hamilton on Atlanta Urban League housing requests. 3 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Mrs. C. R. Yates of Carrie Steel Pitts Home walks out of a building surrounded by women and children.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Mrs. C. R. Yates of Carrie Steel Pitts Home, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Mrs. C. R. Yates of Carrie Steel Pitts Home walks out of a building surrounded by women and children.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Three men walk into a warehouse.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Warehouse, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Three men walk into a warehouse.
Subject
African American men, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Information on the 1957 and 1958 Legislative Sessions from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXX December 1957 No. 7
Date Created
1957-12
Description
Information on the 1957 and 1958 Legislative Sessions from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 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 information for Mayor and Board of Alderman from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 11 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXX April 1957 No. 2
Date Created
1957-04
Description
Candidate information for Mayor and Board of Alderman from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 11 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
Newsletter describing school meetings, child welfare, and voter service from The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
The Dekalb Voter Newsletter, Vol. XII, no. 2, July 1956
Date Created
1956-07
Description
Newsletter describing school meetings, child welfare, and voter service from The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County. 4 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Suffrage
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Budget law for Atlanta schools, pro and cons of law, and school progress for the year from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXIX April 1956 No. 4
Date Created
1956-04
Description
Budget law for Atlanta schools, pro and cons of law, and school progress for the year from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Program for 1956-1957, current agenda, and the national officers and board of directors 1956-1957 from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXIX March 1956 No. 3
Date Created
1956-03
Description
Program for 1956-1957, current agenda, and the national officers and board of directors 1956-1957 from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Women--societies and clubs
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Final summary of Bills of League Program Interest which include current agenda and continuing responsibilities. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia Legislative Newsletter, No.6, February 27, 1956
Date Created
1956-02-27
Description
Final summary of Bills of League Program Interest which include current agenda and continuing responsibilities. 4 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
The abandoned and boarded up Ira Street School. Written on recto: "3 cols Ira street school board up".
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Ira Street School, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
The abandoned and boarded up Ira Street School. Written on recto: "3 cols Ira street school board up".
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A group of five children in front a run-down house. Some apartment buildings stand in the background. Written on verso: "Youths in a slum area".
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Youths in a Slum Area, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A group of five children in front a run-down house. Some apartment buildings stand in the background. Written on verso: "Youths in a slum area".
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Social conditions, Children, Slums
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
The Clark College football stadium field and stands.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Clark College Football Stadium, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
The Clark College football stadium field and stands.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges, African American athletes
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Voter registration flyer describing the importance of voting details. 1 page.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia Your Vote is Important! Flyer, circa 1958
Date Created
1955/1962
Description
Voter registration flyer describing the importance of voting details. 1 page.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence from President T. C. Hester of the Atlanta Urban League to Ira Jarrell of Atlanta Public Schools about deterioration of the Blantown Elementary School of Spring Road.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Correspondence to Atlanta Public Schools, November 30, 1955
Date Created
1955-11-30
Description
Correspondence from President T. C. Hester of the Atlanta Urban League to Ira Jarrell of Atlanta Public Schools about deterioration of the Blantown Elementary School of Spring Road.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Segregation, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Voter registration flyer with details on the registration process and ballot. 2 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia Your Vote is Important! Newsletter
Date Created
1954/1956
Description
Voter registration flyer with details on the registration process and ballot. 2 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Voter registration
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Information on City of Atlanta bond issue from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXVII May 1954 No. 3
Date Created
1954-05
Description
Information on City of Atlanta bond issue from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 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
A data sheet of Blantown [Blandtown] Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Blantown Georgia, December 1953
Date Created
1953-12
Description
A data sheet of Blantown [Blandtown] 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
The League of Women Voters of Georgia speaks for the citizen. 4 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXVI November 1953 No. 10
Date Created
1953-11
Description
The League of Women Voters of Georgia speaks for the citizen. 4 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Women--societies and clubs
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Amended by-laws for League of Women Voters of Georgia. 9 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia By-Laws, 1953
Date Created
1953-05-08
Description
Amended by-laws for League of Women Voters of Georgia. 9 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A data sheet of Blackhall Park (Center Hill) Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Blackhall Park Georgia, April 24, 1953
Date Created
1953-04-24
Description
A data sheet of Blackhall Park (Center Hill) 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 Carey Park Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Carey Park Georgia, April 24, 1953
Date Created
1953-04-24
Description
A data sheet of Carey 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 Carey Park (Center Hill) Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Carey Park Georgia, April 24, 1953
Date Created
1953-04-24
Description
A data sheet of Carey Park (Center Hill) 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
Correspondence with fact sheet, and the report of the House Appropriations Committee Bill No. 4663. 3 pages.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
National Council of Negro Women, April 23, 1953
Date Created
1953-04-23
Description
Correspondence with fact sheet, and the report of the House Appropriations Committee Bill No. 4663. 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
A data sheet of Armour Station Georgia noting schools and community resources of the area.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Atlanta Urban League Data Sheet of Armour Station Georgia, April 23, 1953
Date Created
1953-04-23
Description
A data sheet of Armour Station 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 group of women meet around a table and read documents at a voter registration meeting.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Voter Registration Meeting, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
A group of women meet around a table and read documents at a voter registration meeting.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Sufferage
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A line of four small white house line a dirt road. Written verso: "Section of New Homes in Forest Grove, 1953".
Atlanta Urban League Papers
New Homes in Forest Grove, 1953
Date Created
1953
Description
A line of four small white house line a dirt road. Written verso: "Section of New Homes in Forest Grove, 1953".
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African American neighborhoods, Buildings and grounds, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers