Guide to manuscripts and Archives in the Negro Collection of Trevor Arnett Library, Atlanta University, 1971
Scope and Content Note
The Moses/Miles G. Amos collection consists of materials relating to Moses Amos (1866-1928), the first Black pharmacist in Georgia, and Miles Green Amos (1898-1995), his nephew, who was also a pharmacist and drugstore owner in Atlanta, Georgia for over 40 years. The bulk of the collection is correspondence relating to Miles Amos' professional and civic activities in Atlanta. He was well known in Atlanta's political circles, 1940's - 1970's and the correspondence with mayors and alderman reflect that fact. There is also a signed letter from Martin Luther King, Jr. as president of the Montgomery Improvement Association in Montgomery, AL. Approximately 1 linear foot of material relates to Miles Amos' real estate endeavors -- financial records, correspondence, maps. Many photographs of the Amos Drug Store and of civic events exist. Some correspondence to India Amos, Miles Amos,' wife exists. Documents relating to the illness and subsequent death of Carl Amos, Miles' brother, are included. Photographs and papers from Miles Amos' school years at Wilberforce University and graduation in 1920 exist. There is also a separate box of 39 phonograph records (78 rpms).
Dates
- 1971
Creator
- From the Collection: Amos, Miles G., 1898-1995 (Person)
- From the Collection: Amos, Moses, 1866-1928 (Person)
Restrictions on Use
There are no restrictions on research use of this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 Cubic feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository