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Janice White Sikes collection on Southern culture

 Collection
Identifier: aarl96-003

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of correspondence, printed material, financial and legal documents related to West End Neighborhood Development, Inc. (WEND). WEND was founded in 1975 by the Homeowners Association to improve the quality of life in the West End neighborhood.

The collection also includes information on the Mall West End, the Atlanta University Center/West Side Pedestrian Corridor System (1993–1994), the West End community (1985, 1988), WEND Education Committee correspondence on the Adopt-a-School program (1984), WEND election materials, and the West End Festivals (1980, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1997). Additionally, it contains a chronological history of the West End (1830–1924).

This collection highlights the renewal of urban life in southern cities and rural areas through the preservation movement. It also includes assorted documents related to other Atlanta neighborhoods, such as Summerhill, Midtown, Sylvan Hills, Bedford Pines, and Vine City.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within Bulk, 1980-1998
  • Bulk, 1980-1998 1927-1998 1980-1998

Creator

Restrictions of Access

There are no restrictions on the research use of this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Prior permission from the Research Library must be obtained in writing before any portion of this collection can be published or reproduced.

Historical Sketch

Janice White Sikes, graduate of Spelman and Atlanta University, senior librarian at Auburn Avenue Research Library, and community activist with a special interest in historic preservation, urban renewal, and African American history and culture.

Extent

1.5 Linear feet

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

The papers span from 1927 to 1998, with the bulk dating from 1980 to 1998. They consist of correspondence, printed materials, and financial and legal documents related to the West End Neighborhood Development, Inc. (1976–1998). The collection also includes articles, clippings, correspondence, and research collected by Sikes, focusing on African Americans in the South, various Atlanta neighborhoods such as Summerhill, Midtown, Sylvan Hills, Bedford Pines, and Vine City, as well as topics related to historic preservation and urban renewal.

Series

Arranged by type.

Physical Description

linear ft.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Inventory of the Janice White Sikes Collection on Southern Culture aarl96-003 aarl96-003
Author
Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History
Date
2004 September 15
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository

http://www.afpls.org/aarldivisions/216-archives-division
Contact:
101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta GA 30303
404-613-4032