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
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
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
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
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