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Atlanta Public Library documents
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS641f
Scope and Content
The Atlanta Public Library records include correspondence and newsclippings documenting the construction of the original library and the commissioning of a marble bust of Andrew Carnegie by sculptor Gaetano Trentanove. The records also include newsclippings regarding the controversy over the decision to demolish the original library building.
Dates:
1895-1970
Friends of the Library collection
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS499
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence and some organizational records. The bulk of the materials were gathered by Franklin Garrett and pertain to his involvement in the organization. Other materials include newspaper clippings and newsletters.
Dates:
1975-1983
James Larwood collection
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS84
Scope and Content
This collection contains the first twelve of a series of booklets published by the Atlanta Public Library for their exhibition of selections from Mr. Larwood’s library of Georgiana. Also included are two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings concerning the collection which is now housed at Oglethorpe University.
Dates:
1954-1957, undated
Wallace family papers
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS690
Scope and Content
This collection primarily contains materials pertaining to Alexander McGhee Wallace’s involvement in the Civil War and Anne Wallace Howland’s contributions to the Carnegie Library of Atlanta. The materials include correspondence, datebooks, diaries, genealogical records, periodicals, programs, and newspaper clippings. This collection also contains a scrapbook assembled in memory of Alexander McGhee Wallace, a scrapbook pertaining to Anne Wallace Howland, several certificates and diplomas...
Dates:
1836-1987, undated
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- Garrett, Franklin M. (Franklin Miller), 1906-2000 1
- Georgia Library Club 1
- Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908 1
- Howland, Anne Wallace 1
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