The Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records are extensive and consist of materials spanning the years 1968 to 1994. Within this digital collection are photographs, general correspondence, Mayoral campaign materials, and printed and published materials and correspondence related to the Atlanta Child Murders. The Atlanta Child Murders subseries in the Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records chronicles the time period between 1979-1981 when multiple young black children and adults were murdered in the city of Atlanta. The murders garnered national news coverage and caused panic across the country. The records in this digital collection reflect the response to the tragedy that were both created, collected and sent to the Atlanta Mayor's office during Maynard Jackson's second mayoral term. 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.
May 28, 2020

Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records

The Maynard Jackson mayoral administrative records are extensive and consist of materials spanning the years 1968 to 1994. Within this digital collection are photographs, general correspondence, Mayoral campaign materials, and printed and published materials and correspondence related to the Atlanta Child Murders. The Atlanta Child Murders subseries in the Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records chronicles the time period between 1979-1981 when multiple young black children and adults were murdered in the city of Atlanta. The murders garnered national news coverage and caused panic across the country. The records in this digital collection reflect the response to the tragedy that were both created, collected and sent to the Atlanta Mayor's office during Maynard Jackson's second mayoral term.

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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Shirley Franklin talks about her video archive project on Maynard Jackson.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Shirley Franklin Interview on Maynard Jackson, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2012
Description
Shirley Franklin talks about her video archive project on Maynard Jackson.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American women
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
This exhibition was developed by the Archives Research Center of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library, repository for the Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records. All materials in the exhibition are contained within the collection, unless otherwise noted.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"The People's Mayor," circa 2010
Date Created
2005/2015
Description
This exhibition was developed by the Archives Research Center of the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library, repository for the Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records. All materials in the exhibition are contained within the collection, unless otherwise noted.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
In 2003, the Atlanta City Council added Mayor Jackson's name to the Atlanta airport in recognition of his role in its expansion. When complete, the new international terminal will also be named in his honor as the Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. International Terminal.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Plaque Of Mayors Hartsfield and Jackson, October 28, 2003
Date Created
2003-10-28
Description
In 2003, the Atlanta City Council added Mayor Jackson's name to the Atlanta airport in recognition of his role in its expansion. When complete, the new international terminal will also be named in his honor as the Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. International Terminal.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, Airports
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Alexandra, Valerie Amanda, Maynard, and Valerie Jackson.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard, Valerie, and their Daughters, 2002
Date Created
2002
Description
Alexandra, Valerie Amanda, Maynard, and Valerie Jackson.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Portrait of Shirley Franklin.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Shirley Franklin, circa 2000
Date Created
1995/2005
Description
Portrait of Shirley Franklin.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Maynard Jackson and his family.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson with Family, circa 2000
Date Created
1995/2005
Description
View of Maynard Jackson and his family.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A letter from Maynard Jackson.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Letter from Maynard Jackson, December 15, 1993
Date Created
1993-12-15
Description
A letter from Maynard Jackson.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Olympics
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and others cut a ribbon honoring a building opening.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Ribbon Cutting, November 10, 1993
Date Created
1993-11-10
Description
Maynard Jackson and others cut a ribbon honoring a building opening.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A letter from Maynard Jackson to "New York friends of Bill Campbell" regarding Campbell's mayoral campaign.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Letter from Maynard Jackson, September 23, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-23
Description
A letter from Maynard Jackson to "New York friends of Bill Campbell" regarding Campbell's mayoral campaign.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders, Political campaigns
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard and Valerie Jackson at a vow renewal ceremony.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard and Valerie Jackson, September 18, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-18
Description
Maynard and Valerie Jackson at a vow renewal ceremony.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence from Commissioner D. Scott Carlson to NPU-L Wallace Jackson concerning Vine City housing planning.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence From D. Scott Carlson to Wallace Jackson, March 16, 1993
Date Created
1993-03-16
Description
Correspondence from Commissioner D. Scott Carlson to NPU-L Wallace Jackson concerning Vine City housing planning.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson and his protege Shirley Franklin in 1993. Franklin served as commissioner of cultural affairs and as chief administrative officer and city manager under Mayor Andrew Young. When Jackson returned for his third term, Franklin remained as executive officer of operations. Mayor Jackson threw his strong support behind Franklin in her winning campaign to become the first female mayor of Atlanta, serving from 2002 to 2010.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin, 1993
Date Created
1993
Description
Mayor Jackson and his protege Shirley Franklin in 1993. Franklin served as commissioner of cultural affairs and as chief administrative officer and city manager under Mayor Andrew Young. When Jackson returned for his third term, Franklin remained as executive officer of operations. Mayor Jackson threw his strong support behind Franklin in her winning campaign to become the first female mayor of Atlanta, serving from 2002 to 2010.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson waves a flag at an event at the Sarajevo Olympic Relief Ceremony.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson Hosts Sarajevo Olympic Relief Ceremony, October 6, 1992
Date Created
1992-10-06
Description
Mayor Jackson waves a flag at an event at the Sarajevo Olympic Relief Ceremony.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Mayor Jackson giving a speech at a Sarajevo Olympic Relief Ceremony.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson Hosts Sarajevo Olympic Relief Ceremony, October 6, 1992
Date Created
1992-10-06
Description
View of Mayor Jackson giving a speech at a Sarajevo Olympic Relief Ceremony.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
West End Neighborhood Development memo about the community's development plan.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
West End Neighborhood Development Memo, February 9, 1991
Date Created
1991-09-25
Description
West End Neighborhood Development memo about the community's development plan.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence from John C. Red to Maynard Jackson about a Vine City action plan.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence From John C. Red to Maynard Jackson, June 5, 1991
Date Created
1991-06-05
Description
Correspondence from John C. Red to Maynard Jackson about a Vine City action plan.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence from Cedric Maddox to Chief Eldrin Bell concerning vacant lots in Vine City.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence From Cedric Maddox to Chief Eldrin Bell, May 13, 1991
Date Created
1991-05-13
Description
Correspondence from Cedric Maddox to Chief Eldrin Bell concerning vacant lots in Vine City.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence from Freddie Thomas to W. Cedric Maddox Concerning the clearing of vacant and abandonded lots in Vine city neighborhood.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence From Freddie Thomas to W. Cedric Maddox, May 7, 1991
Date Created
1991-05-07
Description
Correspondence from Freddie Thomas to W. Cedric Maddox Concerning the clearing of vacant and abandonded lots in Vine city neighborhood.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
West End Neighborhood Development memo about concerns regarding the name change of Atlanta streets to The Reverend Ralph David Abernathy Corridor.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
West End Neighborhood Development Memo, February 25, 1991
Date Created
1991-02-25
Description
West End Neighborhood Development memo about concerns regarding the name change of Atlanta streets to The Reverend Ralph David Abernathy Corridor.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
An agreement document for the organizing committee of the Olympic games.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Agreement for the Olympic Games, January 28, 1991
Date Created
1991-01-28
Description
An agreement document for the organizing committee of the Olympic games.
Subject
Olympics, African American mayors, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and others in front of a Jazz event poster.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Others, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Maynard Jackson and others in front of a Jazz event poster.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and a group of others at city hall.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson and Others, circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
Maynard Jackson and a group of others at city hall.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard and Valerie Jackson at an event.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard and Valerie Jackson, circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
Maynard and Valerie Jackson at an event.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson shakes hands with Hillary Clinton at the White House.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Hillary Clinton, circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
Mayor Jackson shakes hands with Hillary Clinton at the White House.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of four Atlanta mayors including Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Photograph of Four Atlanta Mayors, circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
View of four Atlanta mayors including Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young.
Subject
African American civic leaders, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Atlanta city councilman Bill Campbell received Mayor Jackson's endorsement and won the 1993 mayoral election. Campbell left office in 2002 after presiding over tremendous economic growth in Atlanta. Top to bottom: Mayors Jackson, Andrew Young, and Bill Campbell. Written on recto: Atlanta, three decades of vision, courage, and leadership, limited edition.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Three Atlanta Mayors, circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
Atlanta city councilman Bill Campbell received Mayor Jackson's endorsement and won the 1993 mayoral election. Campbell left office in 2002 after presiding over tremendous economic growth in Atlanta. Top to bottom: Mayors Jackson, Andrew Young, and Bill Campbell. Written on recto: Atlanta, three decades of vision, courage, and leadership, limited edition.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
West End Marta Station mixed use development proposal showing street map and housing.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
West End Marta Station Mixed Use Development Proposal, circa 1991
Date Created
1990/1995
Description
West End Marta Station mixed use development proposal showing street map and housing.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence from Joseph Lewis and Cleta Winslow to Ann Curry. Thanking her for her vote on the land purchase for the West End Library.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence From Joseph Lewis and Cleta Winslow to Ann Curry, June 28, 1990
Date Created
1990-06-28
Description
Correspondence from Joseph Lewis and Cleta Winslow to Ann Curry. Thanking her for her vote on the land purchase for the West End Library.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Agenda from the Vine City Housing Ministry and Maynard Jackson for a ground breaking ceremony.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Vine City Community Development Project Agenda, May 1990
Date Created
1990-05
Description
Agenda from the Vine City Housing Ministry and Maynard Jackson for a ground breaking ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Invitation from the Vine City Housing Ministry and Maynard Jackson for a ground breaking ceremony.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Vine City Community Development Project Invitation, May 1990
Date Created
1990-05
Description
Invitation from the Vine City Housing Ministry and Maynard Jackson for a ground breaking ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Memo from Maynard Jackson about concerns from the Vine City Housing Ministry and use of Dome Trust Fund monies.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Vine City Housing Ministry and Dome Trust Fund Memo, April 3, 1990
Date Created
1990-04-03
Description
Memo from Maynard Jackson about concerns from the Vine City Housing Ministry and use of Dome Trust Fund monies.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson speaks at the 22nd Annual Ecumenical service for the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson Stands at a Podium, January 15, 1990
Date Created
1990-01-15
Description
Maynard Jackson speaks at the 22nd Annual Ecumenical service for the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Speeches, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson is sworn into office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson at His Inauguration, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Mayor Jackson is sworn into office.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson is sworn into office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson at His Inauguration, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Mayor Jackson is sworn into office.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson stands in front of a painting.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Painting Unveiling, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Maynard Jackson stands in front of a painting.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Art, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson stands in front of a painting and claps.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Painting Unveiling, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Maynard Jackson stands in front of a painting and claps.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Art, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson watches men pull a sheet from a painting.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Painting Unveiling, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Maynard Jackson watches men pull a sheet from a painting.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Art
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A memo From Raymond A. Sales to Maynard Jackson concerning housing financing in the Vine City area around the Dome Stadium.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Memo From Raymond A. Sales to Maynard Jackson, April 21, 1989
Date Created
1989-04-21
Description
A memo From Raymond A. Sales to Maynard Jackson concerning housing financing in the Vine City area around the Dome Stadium.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson speaking at a United States Conference of Mayors.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson Speaking, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Maynard Jackson speaking at a United States Conference of Mayors.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Speeches, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson speaks at a podium.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, circa 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Maynard Jackson speaks at a podium.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, Speeches, Political campaigns
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A letter from Bill Campbell to the citizens of Atlanta.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Letter from Bill Campbell, circa 1993
Date Created
1988/1998
Description
A letter from Bill Campbell to the citizens of Atlanta.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson with his family. Front row: Maynard III "Buzzy" and Brooke. Back Row: Valerie-Amanda, Valerie, Maynard Jr., Elizabeth, and Alexandra.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, Valerie, and Their Children, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Mayor Jackson with his family. Front row: Maynard III "Buzzy" and Brooke. Back Row: Valerie-Amanda, Valerie, Maynard Jr., Elizabeth, and Alexandra.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence between Mayor Jackson and William Porter Payne about the XXVI Olympic games.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence, September 17, 1987
Date Created
1987-09-17
Description
Correspondence between Mayor Jackson and William Porter Payne about the XXVI Olympic games.
Subject
Olympics, African American mayors, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, Valerie, and their children.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, Valerie, and Their Children, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
Maynard Jackson, Valerie, and their children.
Subject
African American families, Portraits and people, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Correspondence and newspaper article about Calvin Smyre's appointment as Floor Leader in the Georgia General Assembly.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Calvin Smyre's Appointment as Floor Leader in the Georgia General Assembly, November 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-11-18
Description
Correspondence and newspaper article about Calvin Smyre's appointment as Floor Leader in the Georgia General Assembly.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A newspaper clipping about John Lewis' political career.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"John Lewis waltzes to an easy win in 5th District," November 6, 1986
Date Created
1986-11-06
Description
A newspaper clipping about John Lewis' political career.
Subject
African American civic leaders, Political campaigns, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Newspaper clippings about John Lewis winning the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Lewis pulls off stunning upset," Wednesday, September 3, 1986
Date Created
1986-09-03
Description
Newspaper clippings about John Lewis winning the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District.
Subject
African American civic leaders, Political campaigns, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A newspaper clipping about John Lewis' campaign manager.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Lewis' campaign chief charged with election violations," August 29, 1986
Date Created
1986-08-29
Description
A newspaper clipping about John Lewis' campaign manager.
Subject
African American civic leaders, Political campaigns, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A newspaper clipping about John Lewis' political career.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"John Lewis' victory may well be credited to a lifelong tenacity," 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
A newspaper clipping about John Lewis' political career.
Subject
African American civic leaders, Political campaigns, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records