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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A group of unidentified people.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Unidentified Group, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A group of unidentified people.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson with Bill Cosby (left) and Sidney Poitier (right) while in Atlanta to film "Let's Do It Again", circa 1975. While maintaining the common touch, Jackson benefitted from the support of some star entertainers over the years.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Bill Cosby, Maynard Jackson, and Sidney Poitier, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Maynard Jackson with Bill Cosby (left) and Sidney Poitier (right) while in Atlanta to film "Let's Do It Again", circa 1975. While maintaining the common touch, Jackson benefitted from the support of some star entertainers over the years.
Subject
African American actors, African American mayors, Portraits and people
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson attends an unidentified ceremony.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson at a Ceremony, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1977
Description
Maynard Jackson attends an unidentified ceremony.
Subject
African American mayors, Portraits and people, Events and programs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson is sworn in to office.
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records
Maynard Jackson at Swearing in Ceremony, circa 1973
Date Created
1968/1978
Description
Maynard Jackson is sworn in to office.
Subject
Portraits and people, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records