John H.  Calhoun, Jr. was an Atlanta businessman, community leader, civil rights activist, and political organizer. These materials provide documentation on civil rights and the Atlanta business and political communities.

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.
Aug 18, 2022

John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers

John H. Calhoun, Jr. was an Atlanta businessman, community leader, civil rights activist, and political organizer. These materials provide documentation on civil rights and the Atlanta business and political communities.

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.

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
"NPU-M Special Meeting Minutes", September 6, 1978 1978-09-06 Meeting minutes from a Neighborhood Planning Unit, discussing redevelopment plans, expansion of the World Congress Center and zoning plans in Atlanta. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Community development John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"NPU Profile", 1978 1978 From the city of Atlanta Department of Budget and Planning, a report on NPU-M, which includes Atlanta's downtown and several surrounding neighborhoods. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Community development John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"Techwood Homes District", circa 1980 1975/1985 An information flyer outlining the history of the Techwood Homes District in Atlanta. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Community development John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"Proposed World Congress Center Expansion", circa 1980 1975/1985 A pleminary site map of the expansion of the World Congress Center in Atlanta. Architecture, African Americans--Politics and government John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"NPU Notes", August 1975 1975-08 Newsletter from the city of Atlanta about Neighborhood Planning Units, with news about community development, greenlining, notes from different NPU's and working with the city council. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Community development John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"Know Your Government: Georgia's Voter Registration and Election Laws", circa 1975 1970/1979 A booklet from the Voter Education Project explaining how to register to vote in Georgia and keep their registration valid. The information also covers the process of voting at the polling place. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Voter registration John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"Proposed Expansion of M. L. K., Jr. Memorial District", circa 1975 1970/1979 A pleminary site list and map of the expansion of the M. L. K., Jr. memorial district in Atlanta. Architecture, African Americans--Politics and government John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
Property Descriptions, circa 1975 1970/1979 A list of houses in Atlanta, Georgia African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Community development John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"Proposed David T. Howard High School Historical District", circa 1975 1970/1979 A list of streets to be involved in a proposal for a David T. Howard High School historical district. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Community development John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"How to Conduct a Get Out the Vote Campaign" Cover, circa 1975 1970/1979 A cover of a booklet from the Voter Education Project explaining how to campaign for voter registration and the voting process. African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Voter registration John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"Andrew Young For Congress", circa 1972 1970/1976 A promotional flyer asking people to vote for Angrew Young in his run for Congress. African American civic leaders, African Americans--Politics and government John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
Canvass Card for Andrew Young, circa 1972 1970/1976 Andrew Young blank canvass card for recording voter statistics. African American civic leaders, African Americans--Politics and government, Voter registration, Voting John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
"Instructions to Block Workers", circa 1972 1970/1976 Instructions for canvassing for Andrew Young with deadlines. African American civic leaders, African Americans--Politics and government, Voter registration, Voting John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
Andrew Young Get Out the Vote Canvass Sheet, circa 1972 1970/1976 Instructions for canvassing for Andrew Young with notes on his stance for education, health, ecology, crime, and foreign policy. African American civic leaders, African Americans--Politics and government, Voter registration, Voting John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
John H. Calhoun, Jr. Conducting a Clinic, October 21, 1961 1961-10-21 John H. Calhoun, Jr. (seated behind desk) conducting an Adult Citizenship Clinic in Atlanta. Vernon Jordan is one of the attendees. African American businesspeople, Portraits and people, Groups and organizations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers
John H. Calhoun, Jr., circa 1961 1959/1964 Portrait of John H. Calhoun, Jr. wearing a suit. African American businesspeople, Portraits and people, African American civic leaders John H. Calhoun, Jr. Papers