African American women educators -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Asa G. and Carolyn D. Yancey papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1293
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence, organizational documents, certificates, campaign materials, speeches, audiocassette tapes, and clippings. Most of the material is related to Carolyn D. Yancey’s involvement as a Board of Education and Board of Regents member. Folders include congratulatory letters, a fascimile from Henry G. Neal, and drafted letters from Carolyn D. Yancey to Henry G. Neal (1923-2010). Material related to Asa G. Yancey document his involvement in the Atlanta Public...
Dates:
1916-2001, undated
Asa G. and Carolyn D. Yancey photographs
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS482
Scope and Contents
This collection contains portraits of members of the Yancey family and their residence located at 676 Beckwith Street (formerly 92 Beckwith Street) in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as photographs of Carolyn D. Yancey’s swearing-in for her appointment to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Included also are photographs of Atlanta residences and buildings, photographs of Benjamin Mays (1894-1984), a postcard of Grady Memorial Hospital, and a photograph of the Freedom Train....
Dates:
1912-1991, undated
Bazoline E. Usher papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1239
Scope and Contents
This collection contains papers pertaining to Bazoline Usher’s career in Atlanta Public Schools and her community involvement. Included are two scrapbook, one that documents her retirement; and one with photos and cards from her 100th birthday celebration, awards and certificates, newspaper clippings, Friendship Baptist Church event programs, and information about the Girl Scouts. Of particular note are interviews with Usher saved on cassettes and an oral history transcript from the Black...
Dates:
1921-2005, undated
Bazoline Usher visual arts materials
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS481
Scope and Contents
This collection contains portraits of Bazoline Usher, her father, and her siblings. It includes images related to Bazoline Usher’s career as an educator and director and supervisor of Atlanta Public Schools’ African American schools, including images of a Georgia Teachers and Education Association Meeting, and Atlanta Public Schools African American Supervisors and Principals meetings. Of special note are photographs of Usher receiving the Iota Phi Lambda Bronze Woman of the Year Award, and...
Dates:
approximately 1895-1991