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[A letter from Delores Coleman]
Photograph of a letter from Delores Coleman that is addressed to the president. The letter is about civil rights and a petition that was not approved by the principal of an Arkansas school. Coleman is asking the president for help concerning the matter.
[A black paper hat]
A black paper hat with two yellow strips of paper on the brim that reads "Black Power."
[A national cemetery information program]
Photograph of a national cemetery information program for the Andersonville Prison Park. The cover of the program has a photograph of "Providence Spring," which is located in the park. A map of the area and information about the history of the park are on the later pages.
[A pamphlet by the Lowndes Country Freedom Organization]
Photograph of a pamphlet published by the Lowndes County Freedom Organization. The front of the pamphlet has an image of a rooster and a black panther and has the phrase "one man - one vote" on the bottom. Information about voting, its importance, and politics are listed on the other pages.
[A discussion between Stokely Carmichael and Randolph Blackwell]
Photograph of a discussion record between Stokley Carmichael and Randolph Blackwell at NDEA at Spelman College. The discussion is about Carmichael's and Blackwell's opinions on the civil rights movement. Each question that is asked is listed before the discussion.
[A paper flag for the Black Panthers]
Photograph of a paper flag for the Black Panthers. The flag has an illusion of a black panther ripping out of the flag. Diagonal lines with stars cross through the flag, and the states Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama are written on each side along with the quote "move over we're coming through" on the bottom section.
[A pamphlet by the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee]
Photograph of a pamphlet published by the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee. The front cover of the pamphlet has a picture of a black panther with the phrase "what would it profit a man...?" Information about the violence and discrimination that African Americans face are shown on the other pages.
[An essay by Margaret Nelson Rowley]
Photograph of an essay by Margaret Nelson Rowley that is entitled "Some Considerations of the Negro Revolution of 1963." The essay is about the revolution African Americans had in 1963 and its impact on society. Rowley also explains what the movement was along with its purpose in the last paragraph.
[An essay by Daniel Chu and Elliot Skinner]
Photograph of an essay by Daniel Chu and Elliot Skinner that is entitled "A Glorious Age in Africa." The essay is about the history of Africa and its three kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. Each of the kingdoms that were researched had its own section in the essay.
[A letter from Melvin Drimmer to J. J. Barlow, Jr.]
Photograph of a letter from Melvin Drimmer to J. J. Barlow, Jr. The letter is an invitation for Barlow to participate in the N.D.E.A. Institute in History for an event called "America and the Negro." Drimmer lists the instructions for Barlow if he wishes to attend the event.
[An annotated bibliography from Negro Heritage]
Photograph of an annotated bibliography for the Negro Heritage. The bibliography was compiled by the Committee for the Chicago Council for the Social Studies. The document is divided into sections for literature novels for elementary schoolers, high schoolers, and adults.
[A hand-drawn map of Northeast Africa]
Photograph of a hand-drawn map of North Africa. The map has the rivers and counties labeled and are listed in number order beside the map.
[A letter from Dr. Melvin Drimmer]
Photograph of a letter from Dr. Melvin Drimmer to a resident who is involved in the housing arrangements at Morris Brown College. Dr. Drimmer is notifying the recipient of the amenities that will be offered and its fees. He also mentions the financial development and information about parking.
[Photograph of a hand-drawn map of Africa]
Photograph of a hand-drawn map of Africa. The continent is outlined while the countries are drawn with dotted lines.
["Cultures Areas of Africa"]
Photograph of a map of the "Cultures Areas of Africa." A map of Africa has its countries numbered and are listed below the drawing.
[Two maps of Africa #1]
Photograph of two hand-drawn maps of Africa. One of the maps shows what language was spoken in Africa around A.D. 1500, which is labeled as "African Languages About A.D. 1500." The other map is labeled as the "Distribution of Types of Subsistence Economy."
[Important cities in Northwest Africa]
Photograph of a hand-drawn map of the important cities in Northwest Africa. The map has numbers indicating the cities which are listed next to the picture.
[Two maps of Africa #2]
Photograph of two hand-drawn maps of Africa. One of the maps is entitled the "Distribution of Cattle and Milking." The other map is labeled as the "Distribution of Rules and Descent."
The Nation (Atlanta, Ga.), September 1964
Periodical published by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Each of the pages are blue and the words are typed in small print. The article has a picture of Mississippi and is about the updates of a summer project for the rights of African Americans.
[An open letter]
Photograph of an open letter from the Forrest City (Arkansas) Movement. The letter lists the demands from a petition that are wished to be fulfilled that revolve around the topic of civil rights.
The Nation (Atlanta, Ga.), September 14, 1964, [#2]
Periodical published by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The article is entitled "The Cat and Mouse Game" and is about the investigation of the shooting of an African American in Mississippi. Opinions on the topic and how the shooting occurred are mentioned as well.
The Nation (Atlanta, Ga.), September 14, 1964
Periodical published by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The article is entitled "Freedom Moves in to Stay." It is about the progress of a summer project for the civil rights of African Americans in Mississippi.
The Voice (Atlanta, Ga.), Vol. 6, No. 6, Ed. 1, Monday, December 20, 1965
Newsletter published by The Student Voice, Incorporated. Includes an article is about how African Americans have won the ASCS post in Mississippi. ASCS stands for Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation, and African American farmers won a position on the board.
The Commonweal (Atlanta, Ga.), Vol. 80, No. 18, Friday, August 7, 1964
Reprinted article from "The Commonweal" newspaper. The article about the segregation in Alabama. Dallas County, in Alabama, is known to be a Black Belt County, which means that the majority of the population are African Americans, but only a minority are registered to vote.
[A revised NDEA program]
Photograph of a revised program for the NDEA Institute in History Spelman College. The program lists the events for the coming days, each with a short description.
[Photograph of N.D.E.A. participants]
Photograph of the N.D.E.A. participants at Spelman College. The participants are wearing business-casual attire and standing next to each other in rows with smiles on their faces.
["The American Negro as a Politician"]
An essay entitled "The American Negro as a Politician." The essay is about African American history and how the information is often distorted.
[Textbooks for "The Negro in American History]
Photograph of the course outline and the needed textbooks for a class. The class is entitled "The Negro in American History," which is taught by Edward F. Sweat in the N.D.E.A. Institute in History at Spelman College.
[Photograph of class notes]
Photograph of class notes that are written on lined yellow paper with pen.
[A weekly reading list]
A week-by-week reading list for Mr. Brooks' "New Viewpoints" class. There are seven weeks of the class with two to three reading each week. A note that some of the readings are duplicated is mentioned at the bottom of the page.
[A letter from Dr. Melvin Drimmer to a participant]
Photograph of a letter from Dr. Melvin Drimmer to a resident participant. The letter has information on a preliminary reading list for the class the participant is taking.
[A speech by Helen Howard]
Photograph of a document of a speech by Helen Howard. The speech is about the lack of resources in poor communities and how the issue should be considered. Howard mentions possible resources in order to fix the issue during her speech.
[Last will and testament]
Photograph of a last will and testament for an individual. The document has a list of people who are involved with the individual along with their basic profiles.
[A document from "Last Week"]
Photograph of a document "Last Week." The document contains news regarding racism against African Americans in Mississippi. A request for donations is listed at the bottom of the page.
[Information for a final exam]
Photograph of a document containing information about a final exam. The exam is for a History 211 class and has information about identification, an essay, and a discussion.
[Free and Inexpensive Learning Materials pamphlet]
Photograph of a red pamphlet that says "Free and Inexpensive Learning Materials" on the cover. The pamphlet contains information about the new editions of learning materials.
["What's Wrong with the War in Vietnam" program]
Photograph of a program called "What's Wrong with the War in Vietnam." The program has photographs from the Vietnam War and excerpts from newspapers.
[A Martin Luther King Jr. program]
Photograph of a Martin Luther King Jr. event program. The event is located at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A schedule of events is shown as well as a note of thanks for attending.
Atlanta: A supplement to the official monthly publication of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, May 1966
Atlanta: A supplement to the official monthly publication of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, May 1966.
The American Negro as a Politician
"The American Negro as a Politician," a publication pointing out the Black politicians in American history.
The Nego in American History: A Guide for Teachers (Preliminary Edition), Detroit Public Schools, 1965
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[Information and map of Atlanta, Georgia, undated]
Pamphlet with information on the city of Atlanta, Georgia including a map and places of interest to visit, undated.
Move on Over or We'll Move on Over You, Black Panther Poster, undated
Move on Over or We'll Move on Over You, Black Panther Poster, undated.
America and the Negro, A Summer Institute in History
America and the Negro, A Summer Institute in History, Spelman College NDEA Institute in History Informational Brochure, 1966.
The Arts in Atlanta
"The Arts in Atlanta" program, published by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Lecture Programs: N.D.E.A. Institute in History, June 12 - July 29, 1966
Lecture Programs for N.D.E.A. at Spelman College by the U.S. Office of Education, June 12 - July 29, 1966.
[Pamphlet from the Lincoln Memorial]
Pamphlet from the Lincoln Memorial from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service in Washington, D. C.
"While in Atlanta Visit Stone Mountain" Brochure, undated
"While in Atlanta Visit Stone Mountain" Brochure, undated.
Book List for Negro History, undated
Book List for Negro History, undated.
One Man One Vote, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Poster, undated
One Man One Vote, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Poster, undated.
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