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Atlanta Public Forum scrapbooks

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS827

Scope and Content

This collection consists of two scrapbooks, volumes 2 and 5, of an unknown number produced as part of the Atlanta Public Forum project. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings on public events related to education and the forum in 1937. Each volume has an index attached.

Dates

  • 1937

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

In October 1936, Atlanta was named one of ten cities in the United States selected as sites for Federal Education Forums. The United States Office of Education sponsored the program, which consisted of five months of discussion on various educational topics. According to the Atlanta Constitution (October 29, 1936): "Atlanta's Board of Education, working jointly with a citizens' commission, which it will designate, will be in sole charge of the forum plans...and will have complete supervision of the subject matter to be treated." The forums started February 1, 1937, and continued until June 30, 1937.

Extent

1 linear ft. (1 oversize box)

Language

English

Description Control

This collection was processed in 2013.

Title
Atlanta Public Forum scrapbooks
Author
Josh Hogan
Date
November 2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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