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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Domestics United Brochure, circa 1968 1965/1975 A brochure promoting Domestics United, to help promote better working conditions for domestic workers. African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women, Women's rights Atlanta Urban League Papers
"Are You Concerned About People Living in Poverty?", circa 1969 1965/1975 A brochure asking people to sign up for a code of ethics for domestic help. African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women, Women's rights, African Americans--Housing Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County, Vol. XXXVII October 1964 No. 4 1964-10 Local constitutional amendments for Metro Atlanta from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 2 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County, Vol. XXXVII June 1964 No. 2 1964-06 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, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Women--societies and clubs Atlanta Urban League Papers
"What to Know About the League of Women Voters" Brochure, circa 1967 1960/1969 League of Women Voters marketing brochure. 2 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Suffrage Atlanta Urban League Papers
Letter to Grace Hamilton, November 27, 1959 1959-11-27 Letter from Phillip Hammer, of Hammer and Company Associates, to Grace Hamilton on Negro Employment in Atlanta. 2 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African-American Employment Atlanta Urban League Papers
Georgia Voter: Published by League of Women Voters of Georgia, Vol. XX August 1959 No. 3 1959-08 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, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African American--Education Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Atlanta Newsletter, February 1959 1959-02 Newsletter including legislative forum information, Senator Carl Sanders league meeting, law school information, and Brown v. Board of Education. 8 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African American--Education Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Atlanta Newsletter, September 1958 1958-09 Newsletter including league briefings, calendar of events, report on Home Rule constitutional amendment, and league radio show broadcast. 5 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American women social reformers Atlanta Urban League Papers
Memo to Grace Hamilton, May 14, 1958 1958-05-14 Memo from R. A. Thompson Housing Secretary to Mrs. G. T. Hamilton on Atlanta Urban League housing requests. 3 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Housing Atlanta Urban League Papers
Mrs. C. R. Yates of Carrie Steel Pitts Home, circa 1960 1957/1963 Mrs. C. R. Yates of Carrie Steel Pitts Home walks out of a building surrounded by women and children. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXX December 1957 No. 7 1957-12 Information on the 1957 and 1958 Legislative Sessions from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXX April 1957 No. 2 1957-04 Candidate information for Mayor and Board of Alderman from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 11 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government Atlanta Urban League Papers
The Dekalb Voter Newsletter, Vol. XII, no. 2, July 1956 1956-07 Newsletter describing school meetings, child welfare, and voter service from The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County. 4 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education, Suffrage Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXIX April 1956 No. 4 1956-04 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, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American--Education Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXIX March 1956 No. 3 1956-03 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, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Women--societies and clubs Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia Legislative Newsletter, No.6, February 27, 1956 1956-02-27 Final summary of Bills of League Program Interest which include current agenda and continuing responsibilities. 4 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Education Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia Your Vote is Important! Flyer, circa 1958 1955/1962 Voter registration flyer describing the importance of voting details. 1 page. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women Atlanta Urban League Papers
League of Women Voters of Georgia Your Vote is Important! Newsletter 1954/1956 Voter registration flyer with details on the registration process and ballot. 2 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Voter registration Atlanta Urban League Papers
Facts: Published by League of Women Voters of Atlanta, Vol. XXVII May 1954 No. 3 1954-05 Information on City of Atlanta bond issue from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages. Atlanta Urban League, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government Atlanta Urban League Papers