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Unidentified candidates for Governor of the State of Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified Candidates for Governor, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Unidentified candidates for Governor of the State of Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Grace Townes Hamilton talks with three members of the US Department of Labor Women's Bureau. Written on accompanying paper: The Women's Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor recently established a Southern regional office in Atlanta, Georgia to serve the states of: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Mrs. Ester Peterson, Assistant Secretary of Labor was on hand to greet visitors to the office and open house held by the Regional Director, Miss Diane McKaig. Left to right: Ann McMillan - Congressman Weltner's Officer; Mrs. Ester Peterson, Assistant Secretary of Labor and Director of the Women's Bureau, Washington D. C.; Miss Diane McKaig, Regional Director, Women's Bureau; Grace Hamilton, Past Executive Director, Atlanta Urban League.
Grace Towns Hamilton Papers
Grace Townes Hamilton with Members of the US Department of Labor Women's Bureau, 1963
Date Created
1960/1966
Description
Grace Townes Hamilton talks with three members of the US Department of Labor Women's Bureau. Written on accompanying paper: The Women's Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor recently established a Southern regional office in Atlanta, Georgia to serve the states of: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Mrs. Ester Peterson, Assistant Secretary of Labor was on hand to greet visitors to the office and open house held by the Regional Director, Miss Diane McKaig. Left to right: Ann McMillan - Congressman Weltner's Officer; Mrs. Ester Peterson, Assistant Secretary of Labor and Director of the Women's Bureau, Washington D. C.; Miss Diane McKaig, Regional Director, Women's Bureau; Grace Hamilton, Past Executive Director, Atlanta Urban League.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Politics and government, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, Portraits and people, African American women, Political participation
Collection
Grace Towns Hamilton Papers
"Women of the U.N. Beautiful, Brainy, and Busy" article on 132 women working at the United Nations. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Women of the U.N. Beautiful, Brainy, and Busy", October 30, 1966
Date Created
1966-10-30
Description
"Women of the U.N. Beautiful, Brainy, and Busy" article on 132 women working at the United Nations. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Lodge Calls for More Women in Government, United Nations" article on Henry Cabot Lodge calling for more women in the United Nations and government. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Lodge Calls for More Women in Government, United Nations", October 13, 1960
Date Created
1960-10-13
Description
"Lodge Calls for More Women in Government, United Nations" article on Henry Cabot Lodge calling for more women in the United Nations and government. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "Republican Black Women Most Likely to Succeed in Nixon Years" on Black people's relationship with the Republican party sent through Western Union to JET. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Republican Black Women Most Likely to Succeed in Nixon Years", February 6, 1969
Date Created
1969-02-06
Description
Press release "Republican Black Women Most Likely to Succeed in Nixon Years" on Black people's relationship with the Republican party sent through Western Union to JET. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Women on Capitol Hill" article on Black women working on Capitol Hill. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Black Women on Capitol Hill", January 28, 1969
Date Created
1969-01-28
Description
"Black Women on Capitol Hill" article on Black women working on Capitol Hill. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"When Parties Meet" photo of Mrs. Dorothy Proctor, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Dr. Lorraine Williams, Sigma Gamma Rho; Dr. Nancy McGee, Zeta Phi Beta; Mrs. Parker, Alpha Kappa Alpha and National president of the American Council on Human Rights greeting Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy at Howard University. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"When Parties Meet", circa 1960
Date Created
1957-1963
Description
"When Parties Meet" photo of Mrs. Dorothy Proctor, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Dr. Lorraine Williams, Sigma Gamma Rho; Dr. Nancy McGee, Zeta Phi Beta; Mrs. Parker, Alpha Kappa Alpha and National president of the American Council on Human Rights greeting Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy at Howard University. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation, Greek letter societies, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"For These Rights I Will Fight�" editorial by Mrs. Charlotta Bass on her being the Progressive Party candidate for Vice-President. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"For These Rights I Will Fight", May 4, 1952
Date Created
1952-05-04
Description
"For These Rights I Will Fight�" editorial by Mrs. Charlotta Bass on her being the Progressive Party candidate for Vice-President. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press release "Republican National Committeewoman" about Mrs. J. Ernest Wilkens to address the fourth annual Republican Women's National Conference. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Republican National Committeewoman", circa 1956
Date Created
1953/1969
Description
Press release "Republican National Committeewoman" about Mrs. J. Ernest Wilkens to address the fourth annual Republican Women's National Conference. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political campaigns, Political participation, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"No 'Power Behind the Throne' for Today's Woman, She Wants 'In'" article on women in politics published in The Afro-American. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"No 'Power Behind the Throne' for Today's Woman, She Wants 'In'" Article, August 25, 1958
Date Created
1958-08-25
Description
"No 'Power Behind the Throne' for Today's Woman, She Wants 'In'" article on women in politics published in The Afro-American. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, African American universities and colleges, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"They Made History With Votes For Women" article on Cleveland women who participated in the 1914 Parade for Suffrage. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"They Made History With Votes For Women", April 17, 1952
Date Created
1952-04-17
Description
"They Made History With Votes For Women" article on Cleveland women who participated in the 1914 Parade for Suffrage. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation, Voter registration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Mamie Robinson Lauded for Civic, Religious Activities" article on Mrs. Mamie Robinson community involvement in North Philadelphia and involvement with Republican State Committee. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Mamie Robinson Lauded for Civic, Religious Activities", June 24, 1954
Date Created
1954-06-24
Description
"Mrs. Mamie Robinson Lauded for Civic, Religious Activities" article on Mrs. Mamie Robinson community involvement in North Philadelphia and involvement with Republican State Committee. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation, Community development
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Woman Runs on Non Segregation Plank in Georgia" article on Mrs. Grace W. Thomas candidacy for the Democratic primary for Governor. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Woman Runs on Non Segregation Plank in Georgia", July 4, 1954
Date Created
1954-07-04
Description
"Woman Runs on Non Segregation Plank in Georgia" article on Mrs. Grace W. Thomas candidacy for the Democratic primary for Governor. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Thomas May Run On End-Segregation Vow" article on Mrs. Grace Thomas interest in running for Governor of Georgia. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Mrs. Thomas May Run on End-Segregation Vow", July 2, 1954
Date Created
1954-07-02
Description
"Mrs. Thomas May Run On End-Segregation Vow" article on Mrs. Grace Thomas interest in running for Governor of Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics" booklet dedicated to Black women in politics across the country. 19 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics", July 1971
Date Created
1971-07
Description
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Heritage Series #2 "Women In Politics" booklet dedicated to Black women in politics across the country. 19 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Policy Posts Sought" article on Dorothy Height and Rosa Gragg meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Policy Posts Sought", circa 1964
Date Created
1961/1968
Description
"Policy Posts Sought" article on Dorothy Height and Rosa Gragg meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African American press, Women--Societies and clubs, Community development, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Three For Tea" press image with Gov. and Mrs. Averell Harriman entertain Mrs. L. C. Bates at the governor's residence in New York City. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Image "Three For Tea", November 3, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-03
Description
"Three For Tea" press image with Gov. and Mrs. Averell Harriman entertain Mrs. L. C. Bates at the governor's residence in New York City. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, Political participation, Race relations
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Daisy Bates stating that Negroes were proud of President Kennedy's firm stand in Cuba at Howard University. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Press Release on Mrs. Daisy Bates, 1962
Date Created
1962
Description
Press Release on Mrs. Daisy Bates stating that Negroes were proud of President Kennedy's firm stand in Cuba at Howard University. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Segregation, Race relations, Political participation, African American universities and colleges, School integration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Faubus Shakes Hands with Ark. N.A.A.C.P. Head" and "N.A.A.C.P. Leader in Little Rock Visits Faubus" articles with press images of Daisy Bates, Governor Orval Faubus, and William Richardson as integration rivals meeting face to face for the first time from the Herald Tribune and New York Times. 2 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Faubus Shakes Hands with Ark. N.A.A.C.P. Head" and "N.A.A.C.P. Leader in Little Rock Visits Faubus" Articles,
Date Created
1959-12-17
Description
"Faubus Shakes Hands with Ark. N.A.A.C.P. Head" and "N.A.A.C.P. Leader in Little Rock Visits Faubus" articles with press images of Daisy Bates, Governor Orval Faubus, and William Richardson as integration rivals meeting face to face for the first time from the Herald Tribune and New York Times. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Segregation, Race relations, School integration, Political participation
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence between Daisy Bates to President Dwight D. Eisenhower requesting basic protection amidst the growing violence during the fight for school integration. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Correspondence Between Daisy Bates and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August 27, 1960
Date Created
1960-08-27
Description
Correspondence between Daisy Bates to President Dwight D. Eisenhower requesting basic protection amidst the growing violence during the fight for school integration. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Segregation, Race relations, Political participation, School integration
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection