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Peter J. Rosendorf photographs
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS334
Scope and Content
This collection contains images taken within Piedmont Park, and photographs displaying statues and architecture around Atlanta.
Dates:
1969-1970
Peters Family Papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS169
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence, bank books, receipts, advertisements, and legal documents from Richard Peters and members of his family. Most of the collection consists of receipts and vouchers of Richard Peters' Estate. There are also substantial records of Richard's agricultural work in raising and selling livestock. Other materials include letters between family members, legal documents on land sales, pamphlets on the Butterfly Club, an insurance card, and advertisements for...
Dates:
1848-1965, undated
Philip T. Shutze papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS498
Scope and Content
This collection documents Philip T. Shutze's work in architecture and design. The personal papers consist of topical subject files; correspondence regarding jobs and antiques; financial documents; and certificates and diplomas. The design sources include architectural periodicals; architectural fixtures catalogs; and magazine clippings. Additionally, there are job files from the architectural firm, office indices and lists, and correspondence, newspaper clippings, and brochures related to...
Dates:
1889-1983, undated
Philip T. Shutze visual arts materials
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS351
Scope and Content
This collection contains architectural drawings, sketches, artwork, and photos of Shutze's professional work, his travels, his personal life, and his antiques. The architectural drawings are from the firms of Norrman, Hentz & Reid; Hentz & Reid; Hentz, Reid & Adler; Hentz, Adler & Shutze; and Shutze & Armistead, as well as drawings representing historic buildings designed by other architects and firms. Among his most well known buildings are Swan House owned by Edward and...
Dates:
1820-1993, undated
Phillip “P.” Thornton Marye visual arts material
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS349
Scope and Content
This collection contains images and architectural designs of Marye as well as the firms Marye, Alger, and Alger, and Marye, Alger, and Vinour. Included are photographs of the Fox Theatre, the Southern Bell Telephone Building, Terminal Station, and public, commercial, and residential buildings in Atlanta and other cities. Also included are photographs of the interior of the buildings. The architectural drawings consist of Marye's plans for St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Of special note are 1970...
Dates:
1905-1970, undated
Photographs of substandard housing
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS284
Scope and Content
This collection contains images of substandard housing and living conditions in the southwestern areas of Atlanta, Georgia, including Stewart Avenue (later named Metropolitan Parkway); Battle Hill neighborhood (later named Westview neighborhood); Vine City neighborhood; and Philadelphia Avenue. The slides feature images of residential homes, children playing, and physically deteriorating landscapes heavily populated with trash and other discarded materials.
Dates:
approximately 1950-1968, undated
Plaster and Smith families photographs
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS440
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photographs of members of the Plaster and Smith families. Photographs show Plaster family members gathered for family reunions, Emma Plaster (1905-1987) at school with her classmates, and a group portrait of young women, including Tullie Smith (1886-1967), titled “The Four Smith Sisters.” Additional photographs include unidentified men, some wearing Confederate uniforms, unidentified Girl Scouts, and an unidentified residence. Of special note are photographs of the...
Dates:
1835-1950, undated
Police and Crime scrapbooks
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS306
Scope and Content
This collection consists of three scrapbooks of newspaper clippings pertaining to the police and criminal activities in Atlanta, Georgia, 1901-1905.
Dates:
1901-1905
Postcard collection
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS93
Scope and Contents
This collection contains postcards that depict scenes in Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Most of the images are of man-made structures in Atlanta including Agnes Scott College, Atlanta Municipal Airport (now Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport), Biltmore Hotel, Booker T. Washington High School, Bulloch Hall, Candler Building, Capitol City Club, City Hall, Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), Atlanta Cyclorama at Grant Park, English-American (Flatiron) Building, Fort...
Dates:
1899-1990, undated
Powell family photographs
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS8
Scope and Content
This collection contains fifteen images documenting three generations of the Powell family. George T. Powell and Ned T. Powell are also represented. The carte-de-visite and cabinet cards were produced by C. W. Motes and Kuhns, both post-Civil War Atlanta photographers.
Dates:
approximately 1845-1955
Presbyterian Synod of Georgia records
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS445
Scope and Content
This collection contains minutes and pamphlets from the Presbyterian Synod of Georgia and the Presbytery of Atlanta.
Dates:
1914-1966
Pride magazine, June 1972 issue
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS966f
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the June 1972 issue of Pride magazine. The magazine includes articles about the Black community in Atlanta, including venues in which to socialize, noteworthy events, popular fashion, theater productions, and music performances. It features community spotlights on prominent African Americans such as professional basketball player Lou Hudson (1944-2014); pastor William Borders (1905-1993); and singer Liz Spraggins (1946- ). There are...
Dates:
1972 June
Property appraisals
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS610f
Scope and Content
This collection contains the property appraisals, tax returns, and related information for two Atlanta, Georgia businesses. One business is Joe's Laundry owned by Jew Shiu Dun, and the other is Chinese Kitchen owned by Leon Quan.
Dates:
1968-1971
Ray Billings photographs
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS176
Scope and Contents of the Records
This collection contains images of Atlanta taken by Ray Billings, an amateur photographer. The collection consists of images of downtown, parks, high schools, shopping centers, and Atlanta area landmarks. The majority of images consist of aerial views of downtown Atlanta that include images of Adams Park, Adamsville, Atlanta City Hall, Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta Police Department building, Atlanta Stadium, the Baptist Tabernacle, Fulton County Court House, the Georgia State Capitol, Grady...
Dates:
1958-1973
Raymond B. Carneal photographs
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS293
Scope and Content
This collection contains images of early 20th century terminal stations, railroad yards, and freight stations located in the Atlanta area. Negatives include views of the Inman transfer railroad yards; the Madison Avenue freight station; the Decatur Street freight station; and the North Avenue automobile terminal. Of interest are background views of the Southern Railway office building.
Dates:
1920
Raymond Rosenfeld papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1258
Scope and Contents
This collection contains documents written and collected by Raymond Rosenfeld during his doctoral studies at Emory University and his work at the Community Council of the Atlanta Area, Inc. (CCAA). The bulk of the documents from CCAA are reports and evaluations conducted by the Research Evaluation Center on social services in Atlanta. There is also research pertaining to his dissertation about Atlanta Public Schools desegregation such as articles, reports, and surveys. In addition, there are...
Dates:
1966-1973, undated
Real Estate Business in Atlanta records
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS751
Scope and Content
This collection includes correspondence to Robert W. Barnwell, two bound books containing lists of properties for sale, numerous brochures of properties for sale by the Massell Realty Company, printed materials, and a broadside.
Dates:
1915-1950
Redpath Chautauqua collection
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS335
Scope and Content
This collection is comprised of photocopies of materials from the Redpath Bureau pertaining to events hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The files include daily reports, correspondence, telegrams, etc.
Dates:
1926-1929
Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc. records
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1253
Scope and Contents
This collection contains records from the Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc., its predecessors, and internal committees that aided in the council's ministries in Atlanta, Georgia. There are administrative documents such as minutes, rosters, and newsletters; financial records, such as ledgers; event planning documents, such as programs; committee planning documents; yearbooks; correspondence; and newspaper clippings. Administrative yearbooks highlight yearly activities and are...
Dates:
1890-2003, undated
Research Atlanta Records
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS993
Scope and Contents of the Records
This collection consists of the records of Research Atlanta, Inc. The records document the administrative history and research activities of the organization from its inception in 1971 to 1992. The records include correspondence, publications, clippings, research notes, and reports regarding the activities and projects in which Research Atlanta was involved. The bulk of the collection consists of the research files in Series II, which document the various topics analyzed by the organization....
Dates:
1930-1997 Bulk: 1970-1992
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