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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A detailed model of the Hartfield Airport. Written on recto: "HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: When Atlanta's new airport opens in September 1980 (one mile or 1.6 kilometers from the present site) it will be the largest passenger terminal complex in the world. Its twin terminal buildings, International Terminal and four 26-gate concourses initially can handle more than 55 million people per year, and 109 widebodied aircraft simultaneously. A subterranean transportation system will move a projected 300,000 passengers and visitors per day between terminals and concourses in under five minutes. (Permission to reproduce this photograph is granted in return for credit to the ATLANTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.)
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Hartsfield International Airport Model, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
A detailed model of the Hartfield Airport. Written on recto: "HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: When Atlanta's new airport opens in September 1980 (one mile or 1.6 kilometers from the present site) it will be the largest passenger terminal complex in the world. Its twin terminal buildings, International Terminal and four 26-gate concourses initially can handle more than 55 million people per year, and 109 widebodied aircraft simultaneously. A subterranean transportation system will move a projected 300,000 passengers and visitors per day between terminals and concourses in under five minutes. (Permission to reproduce this photograph is granted in return for credit to the ATLANTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.)
Subject
Buildings and grounds, Airports, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Coretta Scott King shakes the hand of an unidentified man at an event held at the Hyatt Regency.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Coretta Scott King, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Coretta Scott King shakes the hand of an unidentified man at an event held at the Hyatt Regency.
Subject
Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Mayor Jackson and Dan Rather on a bridge in Atlanta. Written on recto: For Mayor Maynard Jackson - In admiration for his services to his city and his country. Dan Rather
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Dan Rather and Mayor Jackson, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
View of Mayor Jackson and Dan Rather on a bridge in Atlanta. Written on recto: For Mayor Maynard Jackson - In admiration for his services to his city and his country. Dan Rather
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Shirley Franklin portrait.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Shirley Franklin, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Shirley Franklin portrait.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and others visit the Atlanta midfield terminal construction site.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Others, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Maynard Jackson and others visit the Atlanta midfield terminal construction site.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson shakes hands with an unidentified man at the Atlanta midfield terminal construction site.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Unidentified Man, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Maynard Jackson shakes hands with an unidentified man at the Atlanta midfield terminal construction site.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A city of Atlanta news release about the Atlanta Jazz Festival.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
News Release, July 21, 1978
Date Created
1978-07-21
Description
A city of Atlanta news release about the Atlanta Jazz Festival.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Music--Performance
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson and cabinet members at the Mayor's Office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Cabinet Members and Mayor Maynard Jackson, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
Mayor Jackson and cabinet members at the Mayor's Office.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson greets Julius Nyerere at the airport.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson and Julius Nyerere, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
Mayor Jackson greets Julius Nyerere at the airport.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson and cabinet members at the Mayor's Office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Cabinet Members and Mayor Maynard Jackson, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
Mayor Jackson and cabinet members at the Mayor's Office.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of men playing drums outside a building.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Men Playing Drums, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
View of men playing drums outside a building.
Subject
Events and programs, Portraits and people, Music--Performance
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard and Valerie Jackson at a reception.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard and Valerie Jackson, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Maynard and Valerie Jackson at a reception.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A marking band with children walk down a street.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Marching Band, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
A marking band with children walk down a street.
Subject
Events and programs, Portraits and people, Music--Performance
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson accepts a ribbon with a potter at a City of Atlanta cultural event.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson with Others, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Maynard Jackson accepts a ribbon with a potter at a City of Atlanta cultural event.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Children gather to watch an event with a woman putting on boxing gloves.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Children at an Event, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Children gather to watch an event with a woman putting on boxing gloves.
Subject
Events and programs, Portraits and people, Children
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson shows off new MARTA rail cars. The first trains began service on June 30, 1979, between the Avondale and Georgia State University stations.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson with New Marta Cars, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Mayor Jackson shows off new MARTA rail cars. The first trains began service on June 30, 1979, between the Avondale and Georgia State University stations.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Events and programs, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Maynard Jackson and other city mayors at a conference.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
City Mayors at Conference, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
View of Maynard Jackson and other city mayors at a conference.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Events and programs, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A news release about a possible joint venture between Atlanta airport engineers and the city.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
News Release, August 12, 1975
Date Created
1975-08-12
Description
A news release about a possible joint venture between Atlanta airport engineers and the city.
Subject
Airports, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A flier for the "Mayor's Day for the Arts" event.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Mayor's Day for the Arts," May 9, 1975
Date Created
1975-05-09
Description
A flier for the "Mayor's Day for the Arts" event.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Art
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A flier for the "Mayor's Day for the Arts" event.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Mayor's Day for the Arts," May 9, 1975
Date Created
1975-05-09
Description
A flier for the "Mayor's Day for the Arts" event.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Art
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A letter from Maynard Jackson about the Mayor's Day for the Arts.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Letter from Maynard Jackson, May 8, 1975
Date Created
1975-05-08
Description
A letter from Maynard Jackson about the Mayor's Day for the Arts.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Art
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson signs proclamation with a youth group.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson at his Desk with Children, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Mayor Jackson signs proclamation with a youth group.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Muhahammad Ali participating charity fight, with Jackson knocking out Ali.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Muhahammad Ali Charity Fight, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Maynard Jackson and Muhahammad Ali participating charity fight, with Jackson knocking out Ali.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American athletes, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of an advertisement on the side of a Winnebago for Mayor's Day for the Arts.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Mayor's Day for the Arts," 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
View of an advertisement on the side of a Winnebago for Mayor's Day for the Arts.
Subject
Events and programs, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson sits on a panel with other unidentified men.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Others, circa 1979
Date Created
1974/1984
Description
Maynard Jackson sits on a panel with other unidentified men.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson and Dr. Benjamin Mays during the unveiling of the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Georgia State Capitol in 1974. Mays was the distinguished president of Morehouse College from 1940 to 1967. Jackson served as a trustee of Morehouse College for nearly three decades. He was also a member of the board of trustees at Atlanta University and Spelman College.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Benjamin Mays, February 1, 1974
Date Created
1974-02-01
Description
Mayor Jackson and Dr. Benjamin Mays during the unveiling of the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Georgia State Capitol in 1974. Mays was the distinguished president of Morehouse College from 1940 to 1967. Jackson served as a trustee of Morehouse College for nearly three decades. He was also a member of the board of trustees at Atlanta University and Spelman College.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson stands alongside three unidentified men at his inauguration.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson at His Inauguration, January 7, 1974
Date Created
1974-01-07
Description
Maynard Jackson stands alongside three unidentified men at his inauguration.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and two men at his inauguration.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson at His Inauguration, January 7, 1974
Date Created
1974-01-07
Description
Maynard Jackson and two men at his inauguration.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Inaugural address of Maynard Jackson.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Inaugural Address by Mayor Maynard Jackson
Date Created
1974-01-07
Description
Inaugural address of Maynard Jackson.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mattiwilda Dobbs, Mayor Jackson's aunt and an acclaimed opera singer, performs at the inaugural gala, accompanied by Spelman College's organist, Dr. Joyce Johnson. Judge Luther Alverson (center) and another dignitary look on.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mattiwilda Dobbs, Maynard Jackson, and Others, January 7, 1974
Date Created
1974-01-07
Description
Mattiwilda Dobbs, Mayor Jackson's aunt and an acclaimed opera singer, performs at the inaugural gala, accompanied by Spelman College's organist, Dr. Joyce Johnson. Judge Luther Alverson (center) and another dignitary look on.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson's position afforded him some interesting opportunities. Here, he appears in the ring with champion Muhammad Ali. Refereed by Georgia State Senator Julian Bond, the 1975 exhibition bout raised funds for the first "This is Black America" family day bazaar.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Muhammad Ali and Mayor Jackson, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Mayor Jackson's position afforded him some interesting opportunities. Here, he appears in the ring with champion Muhammad Ali. Refereed by Georgia State Senator Julian Bond, the 1975 exhibition bout raised funds for the first "This is Black America" family day bazaar.
Subject
Events and programs, Portraits and people, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A flier for an "Atlantans for Maynard Jackson" event.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Flier for "A People's Picnic," Saturday, August 18, 1973
Date Created
1973-08-18
Description
A flier for an "Atlantans for Maynard Jackson" event.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A speech given by Maynard Jackson at the Vietnam Veterans Conference.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson's Speech to Vietnam Veterans, June 7, 1973
Date Created
1973-06-07
Description
A speech given by Maynard Jackson at the Vietnam Veterans Conference.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Speeches, Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
An invitation to a neighborhood and precinct party for Maynard Jackson.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Atlantans for Maynard Jackson," 1973
Date Created
1973
Description
An invitation to a neighborhood and precinct party for Maynard Jackson.
Subject
Events and programs, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
William Alexander, Maynard Jackson and an unidentified man. Written on recto: Best Regards, William H. Alexander 1973
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
William Alexander and Maynard Jackson, 1973
Date Created
1973
Description
William Alexander, Maynard Jackson and an unidentified man. Written on recto: Best Regards, William H. Alexander 1973
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Maynard Jackson and a young unidentified supporter wearing a "Maynard for Mayor" t-shirt.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Supporter, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
View of Maynard Jackson and a young unidentified supporter wearing a "Maynard for Mayor" t-shirt.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mkotaj Nigeria Enterprises Group and Mayor Jackson stand together.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mkotaj Nigeria Enterprises Group and Mayor Jackson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Mkotaj Nigeria Enterprises Group and Mayor Jackson stand together.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Groups and organizations
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson stands by a window reading a document.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Maynard Jackson stands by a window reading a document.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Maynard Jackson at a podium with members of the Atlanta Rotary Club.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Atlanta Rotary Club and Mayor Jackson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
View of Maynard Jackson at a podium with members of the Atlanta Rotary Club.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Groups and organizations
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A bumper sticker from Mayor Jackson's campaign.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Maynard for Mayor" Sticker, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A bumper sticker from Mayor Jackson's campaign.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A booklet about the Neighborhood Arts Project.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
The Neighborhood Arts Project, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A booklet about the Neighborhood Arts Project.
Subject
Events and programs, Art, African American mayors
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A "Maynard Jackson for Mayor" sticker.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Campaign Sticker, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A "Maynard Jackson for Mayor" sticker.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
The six Dobbs sisters sit on a couch in a living room.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
The Dobbs Sisters, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
The six Dobbs sisters sit on a couch in a living room.
Subject
African American women, Portraits and people, African American families
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A campaign button for Maynard Jackson.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Maynard for Mayor" button, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A campaign button for Maynard Jackson.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson talks with a woman.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Maynard Jackson talks with a woman.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
A business card for Maynard Jackson.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson Business Card, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A business card for Maynard Jackson.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Directory of Programs" card from the Bureau of Cultural and International Affairs.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
"Directory of Programs," circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
"Directory of Programs" card from the Bureau of Cultural and International Affairs.
Subject
African American mayors, Events and programs, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson talks with unidentified people in an office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson in an Office, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Maynard Jackson talks with unidentified people in an office.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records