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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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Maynard Jackson, Shirley Franklin, and two unidentified men hold a document.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson, Shirley Franklin, and Others, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Maynard Jackson, Shirley Franklin, and two unidentified men hold a document.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Maynard Jackson and city cabinet members at the Mayor's Office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Cabinet Members, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
View of Maynard Jackson and city 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
Bill Campbell portrait.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Bill Campbell, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Bill Campbell portrait.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson passes out cake at his birthday.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson Celebrates His Birthday, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Maynard Jackson passes out cake at his birthday.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, Events and programs
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
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson with two birthday cakes.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson Celebrates His Birthday, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Maynard Jackson with two birthday cakes.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson blows out birthday candles.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson Celebrates His Birthday, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Maynard Jackson blows out birthday candles.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and Looney Tunes characters.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson and the Looney Tunes, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Maynard Jackson and Looney Tunes characters.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Mayor Jackson speaks with Ronald Reagan and other men at the White House Oval Office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Ronald Reagan, Mayor Jackson, and Others, June 24, 1981
Date Created
1981-06-24
Description
Mayor Jackson speaks with Ronald Reagan and other men at the White House Oval Office.
Subject
Presidents, Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Kasim Reed, Mayor Jackson, and others at a press conference.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Kasim Reed, Mayor Jackson, and Others, April 20, 1981
Date Created
1981-04-20
Description
Kasim Reed, Mayor Jackson, and others at a press conference.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
View of Maynard Jackson at the MARTA groundbreaking ceremony. A sign reads "MARTA, setting Atlanta in motion."
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
MARTA Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
View of Maynard Jackson at the MARTA groundbreaking ceremony. A sign reads "MARTA, setting Atlanta in motion."
Subject
Special events, Portraits and people, 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
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson, circa 1981
Date Created
1978/1985
Description
Maynard Jackson portrait.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
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