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The A. Fugazzi Company letter

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS702f
Scope and Content

This collection consists of one letter from The A. Fugazzi Company in Atlanta to the Bank of Clayton County in Jonesboro, Georgia. The letter references the collection of a bill for J. R. Duffy, a patron of the bank, that was not paid.

Dates: 1919

The Atlanta Community Network magazine, fall 1987 issue

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS967f
Scope and Contents This collection contains the fall 1987 edition of The Atlanta Community Network magazine. It covers issues pertaining to Georgia State Senator Hildred W. Shumake Jr.’s constituency. Articles include the legacy of University Homes, the first public housing units in the United States for African Americans; reflections from Agnes White, a volunteer at Grady Memorial Hospital; the consequences of Georgia Power's construction of the Vogtle nuclear power plant;...
Dates: 1987

The Bell House records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS957
Scope and Content The records document the annual meetings and accounts of the Bell House from 1922 until its dissolution. The Bell House records consist of a budget, ledger, meeting minutes, and general materials. The general materials include by-laws, correspondence, meeting notices, and a newspaper article on the demolition of the Thornton Mansion. The budget records the expenses of the Bell House, such as linen services, food deliveries, servant and manager salaries, and the rent received...
Dates: 1922-1957

The Chattahoochee Unit of the Herb Society of America records

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Collection number: ahc.MSS1066
Scope and Content

This collection contains awards, minutes, newsletters, scrapbooks, and treasurer reports that provide details on the social and civic activities of the unit. Histories include correspondence, clippings, membership lists, and writings by members that document programs, garden tours, and outreach projects. Of special interest are craft projects such as quilting, soap making, herbal recipes, and floral arrangements.

Dates: 1979-2013

The Dahlia Society of Georgia, Inc. records

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Collection number: ahc.MSS1085
Scope and Content This collection contains material that provides a history of the social and civic activities of the society. Among the documents are clippings, correspondence, minutes, and by-laws. Additionally, minutes and by-laws from the Southern States Dahlia Association offer insight into the interest in dahlias in the Southeast. Of special note is a scrapbook that focuses on the activities and achievements of member and dahlia expert Conrad E. Faust and his involvement in clubs such as the Men's...
Dates: 1917-current, undated

The DeKalb County Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. records

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Collection number: ahc.MSS1192
Scope and Content This collection contains books of evidence, minutes, yearbooks, and scrapbooks that document the social and civic history of the federation. Included in the collection are flower show programs, correspondence, clippings, and histories that provide details about the federation's activities, events, interests, and members. Scrapbooks highlight community projects, gardening education, and flower shows at Stone Mountain Park as well as other locations. Several of the scrapbooks document the...
Dates: 1948-2019, undated

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Historic Landscape and Garden Grant Fundraiser records

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Collection number: ahc.MSS1026
Scope and Content This collection contains materials that document the history of the annual pilgrimages (and later other types of fundraisers such as lectures and tours) of the GCG since 1996. Brochures, flyers, maps, clippings, and correspondence are included in the collection. These items also provide histories of historic garden sites that are on the pilgrimages in Georgia and detail garden club activities relating to the pilgrimages, lectures, or tours. Financial and fundraising documentation are also...
Dates: 1996-

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Historic Landscape and Garden Grant Program records

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Collection number: ahc.MSS1076
Scope and Content This collection contains grant applications, reports, and supporting evidence, which document organizations seeking funds to assist with restoration and preservation projects of historic landscapes and gardens. Project follow-up reports are included where available. Of special interest are applications for multiple restoration projects at Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery. Also part of the collection are program materials that provide details of the grant program committee including chairman's...
Dates: 1996-2014

The Georgia Chrysanthemum Society records

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Collection number: ahc.MSS1156
Scope and Content

The majority of this collection includes flower show material such as programs, award labels, and reports. Also a part of the collection are meeting announcements, membership correspondence, and plant sale order forms. A large number of items are reproductions or sample letters and forms. Of special interest is a scrapbook highlighting flower shows and members of the society.

Dates: 1953-2004, undated

The High School Assembly Song Book

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Collection number: ahc.MSS627f
Scope and Content

This collection consist of one assembly song book which contains the words and music to a variety of songs including: "Dixie," "Home, Sweet Home," "America," "Fairest of Nations," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."

Dates: 1912

The Immigrant's Manual published by J. B. Derby

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS978f
Scope and Contents This manual was compiled from newspaper articles written for Northerners interested in moving to Georgia or Florida. It provides guidance on establishing oneself in the Southern industries of sheep-husbandry, gold mining, and orange-growing. Specifically, it includes government statistics, interviews with workers, starting costs, and profit analysis on each industry. At the end of the manual there are advertisements for Georgia tourist attractions, such as resorts, hotels, and railroads. The...
Dates: 1878

The Japan-America Society of Georgia directories and festival program

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1225
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of directories of members and corporate sponsors of The Japan-America Society of Georgia. It also contains a program from the Japan Week Film Festival in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dates: 1983-2015

The Jewel Box Revue

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Collection number: ahc.MSS796f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a booklet advertising The Jewel Box Revue. The booklet primarily contains photographs of the performers both in and out of drag; in one section the author encourages the reader to match fully-costumed performers to photos of their more conventionally-attired selves. Of particular note is mention that there was only one woman performer in the Revue, Storme DeLarverie.

Dates: approximately 1960

The Peter Francisco Smith playscript "The Great Conspiracy"

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Collection number: ahc.MSS810f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a playscript of an unpublished play titled "The Great Conspiracy" prepared by William Bailey Williford. The play describes the political tensions that led to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The script's main characters are Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, John Wilkes Booth, David Herold, and various local citizens, servants, soldiers, and spies. The climax takes place when Booth shoots Lincoln inside Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1955

The Rochester Dahlia Society records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1100
Scope and Content

This collection contains materials that document the civic and social activities of the society. The majority of the collection are minutes from regular and executive board meetings that include correspondence, committee reports, financial reports, and program details. Membership lists, a flower show program, and constitutions are also a part of the collection.

Dates: 1940-1971

Thelma Thompson Slayden manuscript

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS312f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a typed manuscript of the author's book Miracle in Alaska. Although her other books identify this author as Thelma Thompson, the title page of this manuscript and of the printed book identifies Thelma Thompson Slayden as the author.

Dates: 1963

Therrell House construction documents

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS890f
Scope and Content

This collection contains invoices, letters, and bills gathered during the construction of James Hamilton Therrell's home, located at 3201 Habersham Road in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia.

Dates: 1936-1939

Thirteen Club minutes

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS902f
Scope and Content

The collection contains minutes recorded by club member Charlie L. W. Bird. Minutes include attendence records, meeting summaries, a newspaper clipping, and Bird's correspondence with members.

Dates: 1941-1960, undated

Thomas A. Lesueur parole

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Collection number: ahc.MSS209f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a parole of private Thomas A. Lesueur on October 8, 1862 in Alden, Virginia. Lesueur was the brother of Mrs. C. S. Gaulden. Lesueur died in 1862.

Dates: 1862

Thomas Butler King testimonial

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Collection number: ahc.MSS709f
Scope and Content

This collection consists of a testimonial written to the Honorable Thomas Butler King from the "Citizens of New York" signed by 172 individuals.

Dates: 1847 March 16

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Atlanta (Ga.) -- History 123
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Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 91
Atlanta (Ga.) -- Social life and customs 82
Flower shows -- Georgia -- Atlanta 79
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 75
Atlanta Campaign, 1864 74
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Associations, institutions, etc. -- Georgia -- Atlanta 67
Women -- Georgia -- Atlanta -- Societies and clubs 66
Gardening -- Georgia -- Atlanta 53
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 52
Scrapbooks -- Georgia -- Atlanta 52
Atlanta (Ga.) -- Politics and government 50
Atlanta (Ga.) 47
Gardening -- Georgia -- Atlanta -- Societies, etc. 47
Women -- Georgia -- Societies and clubs 47
Georgia -- Politics and government 46
Business enterprises -- Georgia -- Atlanta 44
Education -- Georgia -- Atlanta 44
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Neighborhoods -- Georgia -- Atlanta 40
World War, 1939-1945 39
Peachtree Street (Atlanta, Ga.) 38
Parks -- Georgia -- Atlanta 37
Architecture, Domestic -- Georgia -- Atlanta 35
Business records -- Georgia -- Atlanta 35
Clothing and dress -- History -- 19th century 35
Gardening -- Georgia -- Societies, etc. 35
Women -- Georgia -- Atlanta 34
Transportation -- Georgia -- Atlanta 33
Portrait photography 32
Women -- Societies and clubs 32
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Georgia -- Genealogy 29
Piedmont Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 29
Buckhead (Atlanta, Ga.) 28
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Gardens -- Georgia -- Atlanta 26
Music -- Georgia -- Atlanta 26
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African Americans -- Georgia -- Atlanta 25
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Gay community -- Georgia -- Atlanta 25
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Civil rights -- Georgia -- Atlanta 23
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns 23
Atlanta (Ga.) -- Race relations 22
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World War, 1914-1918 21
Ansley Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 20
Architects -- Georgia -- Atlanta 20
Gay men -- Georgia -- Atlanta 20
Segregation -- Georgia -- Atlanta 20
Slavery -- Georgia 20
Account books -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Baseball -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Buildings -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 19
Landscape architecture -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Urban beautification -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Advertising -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
African American women -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
Grant Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 18
Mayors -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
Portraits, American -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
Theaters -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
Banks and Banking -- Georgia -- Atlanta 17
Civic improvement -- Georgia -- Atlanta 17
Druid Hills (Atlanta, Ga.) 17
Military uniforms 17
Photography -- Georgia -- Atlanta 17
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Schools -- Georgia -- Atlanta 17
Urban renewal -- Georgia -- Atlanta 17
African American families -- Georgia -- Atlanta 16
Community development -- Georgia -- Atlanta 16
Daguerreotypes 16
Gay activists 16
Gay bars -- Georgia -- Atlanta 16
Plants, Ornamental -- Georgia 16
Universities and colleges -- Georgia -- Atlanta 16
West End (Atlanta, Ga.) 16
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Cycloramas -- Georgia -- Atlanta 15
Department stores -- Georgia -- Atlanta 15
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Atlanta Historical Society 31
Girls High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 31
Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949 26
Hartsfield, William Berry 24
Georgia Institute of Technology 23
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Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 21
Atlanta Cyclorama (Atlanta, Ga.) 20
Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, Ga.) 20
Allen, Ivan, 1911-2003 19
Coca-Cola Company 19
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority 19
Cotton States Exposition (1895 : Atlanta, Ga.) 18
Emory University 18
Rich's (Retail store) 18
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 17
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 16
Tullie Smith House (Atlanta, Ga.) 16
University of Georgia 16
Atlanta History Center 15
Brown, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 15
C. W. Motes (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
Garden Club of Georgia. 15
Georgia State Capitol (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
Jackson, Maynard, 1938-2003 15
Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
Swan House (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
United States. Army 15
Young, Andrew, 1932- 14
Lee, Robert E., (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 13
Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003 13
Atlanta (Ga.). Fire Department 12
Atlanta Braves (Baseball team) 12
Atlanta Municipal Airport (Ga.) 12
Atlanta Public Schools 12
Georgia Power Company 12
Georgia School of Technology 12
Piedmont Driving Club 12
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 12
Western and Atlantic Railroad Company 12
Agnes Scott College 11
Atlanta (Ga.). City Council 11
Atlanta (Ga.). Police Department 11
Atlanta Water Works (Ga.) 11
First National Bank of Atlanta 11
Inman, Emily Caroline MacDougald, 1881-1965 11
Junior League of Atlanta 11
United States. Navy. 11
Atlanta City Hall (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Atlanta Music Club (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Capital City Club (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 10
Inman family 10
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 10
Kurtz, Wilbur G. (Wilbur George), 1882-1967 10
Lane Brothers Photo News Service (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Massell, Sam 10
Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002 10
Washington Seminary (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Allen, Ivan, 1877-1968 9
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
Atlanta Pride Committee 9
Atlanta Pride Festival 9
Commercial High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
Connally, Joseph E. Brown, 1875-1920 9
Democratic Party (Ga.) 9
Fowler, Wyche, 1940- 9
Fox Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
Frank, Leo, 1884-1915 9
Stephens, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton), 1812-1883 9
Technological High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
United Daughters of the Confederacy 9
American Red Cross 8
Atlanta Art Association 8
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 8
Biltmore Hotel (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs 8
Georgia. Militia 8
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 8
Jones family 8
Jones, Bobby 8
King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006 8
Ku Klux Klan, 1915- 8
League of Women Voters of Atlanta/Fulton County 8
Olympic Games. (26th : 1996 : Atlanta, Ga.) 8
Woodruff, Robert Winship 8
Aaron, Hank, 1934- 7
Allen, Louise Richardson, 1917-2008 7
Atlanta Civic Center (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Atlanta Journal (Firm) 7
Atlanta Lesbian and Gay History Thing (Ga.) 7
Atlanta Public Library 7
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Condon, Linnie, 1844-1909 7
Confederate States of America. Army 7
Daughters of the American Revolution 7
English-American Building (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Garrett, Franklin M. (Franklin Miller), 1906-2000 7
Georgia State University 7
Georgia. General Assembly 7
Henry Grady Hotel (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
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