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Myrta Lockett Avary papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS20
Scope and Content

This collection contains correspondence, memorabilia, news clippings, poetry, and writings of author Myrta Avary Lockett.

Dates: 1857-1946, undated

Myrta Lockett Avary photographs

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS279
Scope and Content The collection contains images collected by Avary, including images of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus Memorial Association members, and portraits of Myrta Avary. Also included are exterior views of Bulloch Hall and Barrington Hall in Roswell, Georgia, and the Wren's Nest in Atlanta, Georgia. Of note are images of a ceremony transferring possession of the Wren's Nest from Mrs. Joel Chandler Harris to the Uncle Remus Memorial Association. Other photographs include Joel Chandler Harris...
Dates: 1870-1917, undated

Myrtis J. Carroll collection

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS53f
Scope and Content

This collection of items contains an original copy of The Weekely Newes, 31 January 1606, containing a report of the arraignment, trial, and execution of the Guy Fawkes conspirators; a twenty-six page inventory written in German; and a rotograveur image of Field Marshal von Hindenburg and his wife in 1866.

Dates: 1844-1906

NAACP World War II membership brochure

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS983f
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a brochure published by the NAACP encouraging recipients to donate and become a member. It includes two excerpts of letters written by soldiers that assert the importance of the organization and urge others to donate. It also contains an inventory of funds the United States Army and Navy contributed to the NAACP, as well as a list of it's achievements.

Dates: approximately 1942

Nancy C. Wooten Grady Memorial Hospital records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS570
Scope and Content This collection primarily contains scrapbooks collected by Nancy C. Wooten from Grady Memorial Hospital. Scrapbooks document the hospital's expansion; medical issues; career opportunities in the health field; nursing and nursing education; programs, events, and graduations; and personalities related to the hospital. Documents in the scrapbooks include clippings; annual reports; promotional brochures and programs; memoranda; photos; and invitations and postcards. In addition, there are...
Dates: 1900-1989, undated

Nancy Creek Garden Club records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1099
Scope and Content

This collection contains materials that document the civic and social activities of the club. Items include correspondence, clippings, photographs, minutes, reports, and one scrapbook. Flower show score cards and meeting announcements highlight the club's interest in flower arranging and floral decoration. Of special interest are documents describing the club's involvement with the Georgia Retardation Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dates: 1967-1977, undated

Nancy Downing scrapbook on Eleonore Raoul Greene

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Collection number: ahc.MSS932f
Scope and Content

Downing created this scrapbook as a memorial to Eleonore Raoul Greene. It contains copies of her suffrage exercises, thank you letters, newspaper articles, and letters documenting her work with the Atlanta League of Women Voters.

Dates: 1964-1977, undated

Napier family ephemera

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS257f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter written on November 24, 1903 from A. D. Candler of Atlanta, Georgia to nominate Colonel George M. Napier for the position of Solicitor General of the Western Circuit. George M. Napier was also Attorney-General of Georgia. The collection also includes a Certificate for War Savings Bond signed by Marion Black North; genealogical sketches on the Napier family; and a newspaper article on Martha Lumpkin Compton's scrapbook of Valentines.

Dates: 1903, 1943

Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS94
Scope and Content

The collection contains time sheets for John Tatum at the Vinings, Georgia station. Included are time, rate of pay, and occupations.

Dates: 1918-1957

Natalie Cohen papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS74
Scope and Content

This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, theater programs, clippings and other personal papers.

Dates: 1863-1972, undated

Nathanial Alonzo Neeley documents

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS614f
Scope and Content

This collection consist of four items relating to Dr. Nathaniel Alonzo Neeley as a practicing dentist including his certificate to practice in Tennessee, his acceptance into the masonic lodge, and his registration for New Zealand.

Dates: 1889-1898

Nathaniel Wiley Harbin Civil War letter

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS136f
Scope and Content

This collection consists of a letter written by Nathaniel Wiley Harbin to his father about the First Battle of Manassas (Bull RUn). Harbin gives an account of the battle, where he acted as a "skirmisher," and describes the rout of the Federal army and the supplies they abandoned during their retreat. Harbin includes a casualty list for his company and writes about the capture of Federal prisoners.

Dates: 1861 July 30

National Conference of Women in Chambers of Commerce Records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS696
Scope and Contents of the Records The collection contains minutes of annual meetings, executive meetings and annual conferences from 1955-1996, and the annual chamber newsletter, The Courier, 1961-1979. Subsequent documents indicate the organization discontinued the newsletter publication 1979. The collection also contains by-laws and standing rules adopted, amended and revised from 1954-1996, and conference programs and convention information from 1957-1996. The meeting minutes also include changes in membership and...
Dates: 1954-1996

National Jewish War Veterans' presentation ceremony photographs

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS282
Scope and Content

This collection consists of images from the September 12, 1954 ceremony in which the National Jewish War Veterans' members presented a portrait of Judah P. Benjamin, Confederate Secretary of War, to the City of Atlanta.

Dates: 1954 September 12

National League of American Pen Women, Atlanta Branch

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS438
Scope and Content

This collection consists of minutes, correspondence, scrapbooks, and newsletters.

Dates: 1931-1998, undated

National Memorial Association letter to Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS976f
Scope and Contents

This is a 1916 letter from Ferdinand D. Lee, president of the National Memorial Association written to Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy. In the letter, Lee introduces the newly formed Association and invites Daniels to a public meeting at John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church in Washington, D.C. where the organization would present its objective to establish a monument in honor of African American soldiers.

Dates: 1916

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia, Atlanta Town Committee lineage papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1045
Scope and Content This collection contains copies of the genealogy papers, also known as "white papers," submitted by each Colonial Dame. White papers demonstrate the generational descendancy from a certified eligible ancestor and cite the specific resource supporting the information. In a few cases, documentation includes original records such as correspondence and pension records, but most files contain only copies of such materials. The collection is a resource for those conducting genealogical...
Dates: 1896-2015, undated

Neighborhood Garden Club records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS677
Scope and Content

This collection contains materials that document the club's social and civic activities. Scrapbooks detail the club's monthly meetings and special events attended. The club's ongoing civic project of the neighborhood parkway beautification is highlighted throughout the collection.

Dates: 1931-1973, undated

Nellie Peters Black papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS32f
Scope and Content

This collection contains reminiscences by Nellie Peters Black about her father, her childhood, and her experience in Atlanta during the Civil War. Also included are newspaper clippings, a short biographical sketch, and a short story regarding Mrs. Black.

Dates: 1896-1907, undated

Nelly C. Sergeant collection

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS313
Scope and Content

This collection is comprised of two scrapbooks that primarily contain materials pertaining to theater and concert programs.

Dates: 1876-1899, undated

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Atlanta (Ga.) -- History 123
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 119
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
Scrapbooks -- Georgia 69
Associations, institutions, etc. -- Georgia -- Atlanta 67
Women -- Georgia -- Atlanta -- Societies and clubs 66
Gardening -- Georgia -- Atlanta 53
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 53
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
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate 44
Neighborhoods -- Georgia -- Atlanta 42
Peachtree Street (Atlanta, Ga.) 39
World War, 1939-1945 39
Parks -- Georgia -- Atlanta 38
Architecture, Domestic -- Georgia -- Atlanta 37
Clothing and dress -- History -- 19th century 36
Business records -- Georgia -- Atlanta 35
Gardening -- Georgia -- Societies, etc. 35
Transportation -- Georgia -- Atlanta 34
Women -- Georgia -- Atlanta 34
Portrait photography 33
Women -- Societies and clubs 32
Gardening -- Societies, etc. 31
Georgia -- Genealogy 30
Piedmont Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 29
Buckhead (Atlanta, Ga.) 28
Houses -- Georgia -- Atlanta 27
Societies -- Georgia -- Atlanta 27
Gardens -- Georgia -- Atlanta 26
Music -- Georgia -- Atlanta 26
Public schools -- Georgia -- Atlanta 26
African Americans -- Georgia -- Atlanta 25
Business records -- Georgia 25
Gay community -- Georgia -- Atlanta 25
Landscape architects -- Georgia -- Atlanta. 25
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Family life -- Georgia -- Atlanta 24
Children -- Georgia -- Atlanta 23
Churches -- Georgia -- Atlanta 23
Civil rights -- Georgia -- Atlanta 23
Finance, Personal -- Georgia 23
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns 23
Atlanta (Ga.) -- Race relations 22
Gardens -- Design 22
High schools -- Georgia -- Atlanta 22
Landscape architecture -- Georgia 22
Railroads -- Georgia -- Atlanta 22
Sports -- Georgia -- Atlanta 22
World War, 1914-1918 22
Agriculture -- Georgia 21
Lawyers -- Georgia -- Atlanta 21
Ansley Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 20
Buildings -- Georgia -- Atlanta 20
Gay men -- Georgia -- Atlanta 20
Segregation -- Georgia -- Atlanta 20
Slavery -- Georgia 20
Account books -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Architects -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Baseball -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 19
Grant Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 19
Landscape architecture -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Portraits, American -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Urban beautification -- Georgia -- Atlanta 19
Advertising -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
African American women -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
Mayors -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
Schools -- 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
Real estate business -- 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
Cycloramas -- Georgia -- Atlanta 15
Department stores -- Georgia -- Atlanta 15
Five Points (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
Governors -- Georgia 15
Hospitals -- Georgia -- Atlanta 15
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Language
Chinese 1
German 1
 
Names
Girls High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 32
Atlanta Historical Society 31
Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949 26
Georgia Institute of Technology 24
Hartsfield, William Berry 24
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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
Cotton States Exposition (1895 : Atlanta, Ga.) 19
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority 19
Emory University 18
Rich's (Retail store) 18
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 18
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 16
Georgia State Capitol (Atlanta, Ga.) 16
Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta, Ga.) 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
Jackson, Maynard, 1938-2003 15
Swan House (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
United States. Army 15
Young, Andrew, 1932- 14
Atlanta (Ga.). Fire Department 13
Lee, Robert E., (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 13
Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003 13
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 City Hall (Atlanta, Ga.) 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 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
American Red Cross 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
Atlanta Art Association 8
Atlanta Public Library 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
Reeves Studios (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
Trust Company of Georgia 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-Fulton County Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Boys High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Carnegie Library of Atlanta 7
Citizens and Southern National Bank 7
Condon, Linnie, 1844-1909 7
Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia 7
Confederate States of America. Army 7
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