Robison, Gil - with Jack Watson, approximately 1980-1990
Scope and Contents
This collection features images collected by Gil Robison related to his personal and professional life, in particular his work with the Metropolitan Gazette. Photographs include those taken by Gerald Jones for the publication, primarily of Atlanta and Georgia political leaders, as well as the 1979 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. In many of these images, Robison is seen interviewing featured individuals, who include First Tuesday Association president Beth Coonan; Atlanta City Council member Mary Davis; Lithonia Mayor Duncan Cameron (1944-2008); George Napper (1939-2020), the first African American Atlanta police chief, with Mayor Andrew Young (1932- ); Reverend Troy Deroy Perry Jr. (1940- ), founder of the Metropolitan Community Church; and Jack Watson (1938- ) during his campaign for Georgia governor. Also included are images of the 1980 Atlanta Pride Festival; a personal photo album from Robison's childhood featuring family, friends, and teachers in Scooba, Mississippi; a family business, Robison & Shaff; and promotional photographs labeled "IBM Urban League," possibly referring to the Atlanta Urban League.
Dates
- approximately 1980-1990
Creator
- From the Collection: Robison, Gil (Gilmore C.), 1947- (Person)
- From the Collection: Jones, Gerald (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
1 black and white photographic print(s)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository