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The Atlanta Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, was established in 1920. It is a private, non-profit, interracial community service organization which functions as a vehicle for addressing the social and economic problems of the black community in Atlanta, Georgia. Grace Towns Hamilton (1907- ) served as Executive Director of the Atlanta Urban League from 1943-1960.

From the description of Executive Director Grace Towns Hamilton administrative files, 1942-1961, 1967. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727749

The Atlanta Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, was established in 1920. It is a private, non-profit, interracial community service organization which functions as a vehicle for addressing the social and economic problems of the black community in Atlanta, Georgia. Harold Arnold served as Executive Director of the Atlanta Urban League from 1964-1968.

From the description of Executive Director Harold Arnold administrative files, 1964-1968. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727753

The Atlanta Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, was established in 1920. It is a private, non-profit, interracial community service organization which functions as a vehicle for addressing the social and economic problems of the black community in Atlanta, Georgia.

From the description of Board of Directors miscellaneous records, 1943-1984. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727744

From the description of Board of Directors minutes, 1946-1977. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727735

From the description of Atlanta Urban League printed material and newspaper clippings, 1922-1990. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727762

From the description of Board of Directors files, 1920-1988. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727730

From the description of Atlanta Urban League photographs, 1942-1989 (bulk 1942-1964). (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727763

From the description of Board of Directors budgets, 1947-1976. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727742

From the description of Atlanta Urban League records, 1920-1990. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727729

From the description of Departmental records, 1930-1985. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727768

From the description of Board of Directors correspondence, 1947-1968. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727737

From the description of Board of Directors reports, 1920-1988. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727740

From the description of Executive Directors' files, 1922-1990. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727745

The Atlanta Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, was established in 1920. It is a private, non-profit, interracial community service organization which functions as a vehicle for addressing the social and economic problems of the black community in Atlanta, Georgia. Lyndon A. Wade has served as President of the Atlanta Urban League since 1968.

From the description of President Lyndon A. Wade administrative files, 1967-1990. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727755

The Atlanta Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, was established in 1920. It is a private, non-profit, interracial community service organization which functions as a vehicle for addressing the social and economic problems of the black community in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert A. Thompson (1910- ) held many positions of leadership with the Atlanta Urban League, beginning in 1946. He served as Executive Director from 1960-1964.

From the description of Executive Director Robert A. Thompson administrative files, 1949-1965. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38727751

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creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Executive Director Robert A. Thompson administrative files, 1949-1965. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Executive Director Harold Arnold administrative files, 1964-1968. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
referencedIn Pendergrast, Nan,. Nan Pendergrast oral history interview, 1992 June 24. Georgia State University
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Atlanta Urban League photographs, 1942-1989 (bulk 1942-1964). Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
referencedIn Walden, A. T. (Austin Thomas), 1885-1965. Papers, 1885-1965. Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Board of Directors minutes, 1946-1977. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Board of Directors files, 1920-1988. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
referencedIn Robert A. Thompson oral history interview, 1989 June 5. Georgia State University
referencedIn Harris, Narvie J.,. Narvie J. Harris oral history interview, 1992 Jun. 11. Georgia State University
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Executive Director Grace Towns Hamilton administrative files, 1942-1961, 1967. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Executive Directors' files, 1922-1990. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Board of Directors correspondence, 1947-1968. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Atlanta Urban League printed material and newspaper clippings, 1922-1990. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Board of Directors reports, 1920-1988. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
referencedIn Watkins, Lottie,. Lottie Watkins oral history interview, 1992 June 25. Georgia State University
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Atlanta Urban League records, 1920-1990. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
referencedIn Barker, Mary Cornelia, 1879-1963. Mary Cornelia Baker papers, 1912-1971. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. President Lyndon A. Wade administrative files, 1967-1990. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Board of Directors miscellaneous records, 1943-1984. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Departmental records, 1930-1985. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Atlanta Urban League. Board of Directors budgets, 1947-1976. Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library
referencedIn Hamilton, Grace Towns, 1907-. Grace Towns Hamilton oral history interview, 1977 July 16. Georgia State University
referencedIn Thompson, Robert A. (Robert Albert), 1910-. Robert A. Thompson oral history interview, 1977 July 28. Georgia State University
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Atlanta (Ga.)
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Auburn Avenue Neighborhood (Atlanta, Ga.)
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Atlanta (Ga.)
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African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Civil rights
Community organization
Hospitals
Local transit
Public health
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Urban policy
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Active 1943

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