Geneva Haugabrooks papers, 1965-1976.

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Geneva Haugabrooks papers, 1965-1976.

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The papers comprise plaques of awards and honors received by Haugabrooks from 1965 to 1972, papers, correspondence, telegrams of congratulations, one framed letter of congratulations from former Georgia Governor Joe Frank Harris, and an enlarged poster-sized photograph of Mrs. Haugabrooks and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young. The collection is rich for research on Atlanta's African American life, in particular its business and civic leaders, churches, organizations, and female entrepreneurs.

3.5 linear ft.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7764115

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library

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Young, Andrew, 1932-

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Andrew Jackson Young Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. Young later became active in politics, serving as a U.S. Congressman from Georgia, United States Ambassador to the United Nations in the Carter Administration, and 55th Mayor of A...

Harris, Joe Frank

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Haugabrooks, Geneva.

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Mrs. Geneva Moton Haugabrooks (1904-1977) was the founder and owner of Haugabrooks Funeral House, which began operation in 1929 on Atlanta's Auburn Avenue and continues in existence there today. She was an early pioneer in Atlanta's African American business community and was known as one of the few African American women entrepreneurs on Auburn Avenue. She was recognized as both a dedicated business women and community leader. From the description of Geneva Haugabrooks papers, 1965-...