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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Dorothy Bolden speaks from a lectern. Written on verso: Mrs. Dorothy Bolden, National President of Domestic Workers, 643 Delbridge Street N. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Dorothy Bolden, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1959
Description
Dorothy Bolden speaks from a lectern. Written on verso: Mrs. Dorothy Bolden, National President of Domestic Workers, 643 Delbridge Street N. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Children play in the playground of the Gate City Day Nursery.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Gate City Day Nursery, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1959
Description
Children play in the playground of the Gate City Day Nursery.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American children
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Children sit a small tables and eat at the Gate City Day Nursery.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Gate City Day Nursery, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1959
Description
Children sit a small tables and eat at the Gate City Day Nursery.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American children
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A young girl slides down a slide in the playground of the Gate City Day Nursery.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Gate City Day Nursery, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1959
Description
A young girl slides down a slide in the playground of the Gate City Day Nursery.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American children
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A young girl slides down a slide with other children in line in the playground of the Gate City Day Nursery.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Gate City Day Nursery, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1959
Description
A young girl slides down a slide with other children in line in the playground of the Gate City Day Nursery.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American children
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A young boy rides a tricycle in a play room at the Gate City Day Nursery.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Gate City Day Nursery, circa 1955
Date Created
1952/1959
Description
A young boy rides a tricycle in a play room at the Gate City Day Nursery.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American children
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grace Townes Hamilton sits at her desk with a map of Africa as a blotter.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Grace Townes Hamilton, circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1954
Description
Grace Townes Hamilton sits at her desk with a map of Africa as a blotter.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African American businesspeople, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government
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
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
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
An informational brochure for displaced families affected by Governmental actions.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Relocation Housing Office," circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
An informational brochure for displaced families affected by Governmental actions.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
List of Board of Directors and staff of the Atlanta Urban League
Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Not Alms, But Opportunity", 1930
Date Created
1930
Description
List of Board of Directors and staff of the Atlanta Urban League
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African American businesspeople
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
A flyer announcing improvement of Negro business and business education in Washington D. C. and it's sponsors.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
A Project to Improve Business and Business Education Among Negroes in Washington, D. C., circa 1945
Date Created
1942/1948
Description
A flyer announcing improvement of Negro business and business education in Washington D. C. and it's sponsors.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African American businesspeople, African Americans--Education
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers
Cover of the AU Bulletin noting total Negro business in 1944.
Atlanta Urban League Papers
The Atlanta University Bulletin, December 1945
Date Created
1945-12
Description
Cover of the AU Bulletin noting total Negro business in 1944.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African American businesspeople
Collection
Atlanta Urban League Papers