Scope and Contents

This collection includes historical information related to areas surrounding the Adamsville-Collier Heights Branch of the Fulton County Public Library, which opened in 1989. Each folder is related to a different community and includes historical informations, maps, plans and other information.

Overview

The collection consists of public relations flyers and programs, bibliographies, a history of the Auburn Avenue branch, and articles about early library service to African Americans in Atlanta. It documents the activities of the Auburn and West Hunter branches of the Atlanta Public Library from 1950-1957, library service to African Americans during that period, and the social and educational activities of the Auburn Avenue community.

Scope and Contents The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System began "The Black History Essay Contest" in 1976 as part of its Black History Month celebration. The purpose of the contest was to provide an opportunity for individuals of all ages to express their opinions and ideas and promote research on selected topics relating to the African-American experience. Interested participants were invited to submit an essay, restricted to one thousand (1000) words or less, in one of the four divisions established by the...