The Bacote papers document an important period in the history of Atlanta, and of Atlanta University. The activities of one very prominent scholar and community leader help provide an important piece of the history of the university and its community. 

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May 6, 2021

Clarence A. Bacote Papers

The Bacote papers document an important period in the history of Atlanta, and of Atlanta University. The activities of one very prominent scholar and community leader help provide an important piece of the history of the university and its community.

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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  • Subjects = Political campaigns
A campaign mailer requesting volunteers and donations for Julian Bond's 1976 political campaign.
Clarence A. Bacote Papers
A campaign flyer for Leroy Johnson's 1964 campaign for Georgia State Senate, encouraging readers to "vote the straight Democratic ticket" for both Leroy Johnson and incumbent president Lyndon Johnson.
A letter and memo from Clarence A. Bacote, Chairman of the All-Citizen Registration Committee, to local pastors.  The letter encourages local pastors to remind their congregations to register to vote.  The form provides instructions on how to volunteer at the Fulton County Courthouse to encourage citizens to register to vote.