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                    <text>August 2 , 196Z
Mr . John N . Bliss
469 Haldane Drive~ S . W .
Atlanta 11,. Georgia
Dear Mr. Bliss :
May I acknowledge your letter of August 1, 1962 and
advise that I have heard from a large numbe1· of other
resident of your community.
I want to assure you that my office i s available at all
times to as ist the citizens of Atlanta in any way l can .
This includes maUers of which you spoke in your lette r
c011cerning block busting . If you would like to come and
talk about this matter .a nd would like for me to et up a
meeting with your aldermen~ Mr . Fari·is and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, l should be glad
to do so.
l
ve previou ly discus ed this matt r with a number
of people in order to be of as istance. It i a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, lam
Sincerely your ,
Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor
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              <text>August 2, 1962

Mr. John N. Bliss
469 Haldane Drive, S. W.
Atlanta Hl, Georgia

Dear Mr. Bliss:

May I acknowledge your letter of August 1, 1962 and
advise that I have heard from a large number of other
residents of your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set upa
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.

Ihave previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, Iam

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>1 August 1962
Dear Sir,
As a r esident of Atl ant a I am voi cing a st rong protest against the unlegal
lies and immoral pr actise of block- busting tacti cs us ed against the resident s
To be specific it has beem a common nl ace
of t he Peyton-Utoy Fore st Ar ea.
T .. i;
practise by negroes to repeatedly r i e.e through t he Area and " ark in front of
r es idences t hen debarki ng from t heir car ahd standing by t he r oads i de pointing
out various features of t he homes.
This undoubtedly is being done so an impr ess-
ion will be gained t hat the owner of s aid property i s considering selling to a
negr o.
In conj unction vd. th this J r epeated t elephone calls are and have been made
by negro re alties t o property owner s who have posted For Sale and including these
who have repeatedly stat ed t hat t hei r homes are not for sale.
In all cas e s
wit hout except i on t hey inferred t hat it was only a question of t ime t hat t hese
home s would be sol d
the are a.
t o negroes
as they have obtained confidential listings in
Careful inquir ers by r es i dents of t his area have proved t hat such
confidential list ing have not been made .
Thes e and ot her means have been and axe
being used.
I t herefore strongly urge t hat y ou use t he powers of y our office t o st op
the se unfair practise s t hat are jeopardizing, whi ch entails
and hopes of the citizens of this area.
a l ife savings
This needless t -- say is your bound
moral and legal responsibility as Mayor of the city of Atlanta.
Su)
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143.215.248.55
Sincer ely,
A.S. KOBUS
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              <text>1 August 1962

Dear Sir,

As a resident of “tlanta I an voicing a strong protest against the unlegal
lies and immoral practise of block-busting tactics used against the residents
of the Peyton-Utoy *orest Area. To be specific it has beem a common vlace +: 4
practise by negroes to repeatedly ride through the Area and vark in front of
residences then debarking from their car ahd standing by the roadside pointing
out various features of the homes. This undoubtedly is being done so an impress-—
ion will be gained that the owner of said property is considering selling to a
negroe Jn conjunction with this, repeated telephone calls are and have been made
by negro realties to property owners who have posted For Sale and including these
who have repeatedly stated that their homes are not for sale. In all cases
without exception they inferred that it was only a question of time that these
homes would be sold fo negroes as they have ohtained confidential listings in
the area. Careful inquirers by residents of this area have proved that such
confidential listing have not been made. These and other means have been and are
being used.

I therefore strongly urge that you use the powers of your office to stop
these unfair practises that are jeopardizing, which entafls a life savings
and hopes of the citizens of this area. This needless t&gt; say is your bound

moral and legal responsibility as Mayor of the city of Atlanta.

ew)

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\Or Btacevely ;
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We Ces 3 ‘ A.S. KOBUS
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                    <text>August 2. 1962
Lt. Col. A . S . Kobus
477 Haldane Drive, S . W.
Atlan.M., Georgia
Dear Col. Kobus :
May I acknowledge your letter of August 1, 1962 and
advise that I have heard from a large number o.f other
residents,i&gt;f your community.
1 want to assure you that my offic e i ,s available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any ~y I can.
This include matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. li you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting with your aldermen.. M r. Farris and M r.
Summer • for a.n overall discus ion, I should be glad
to do so.
I have previou ly discussed thi matter with a number
of people in order to be of a si t.anc:e. lt is a difficult
problem. A euring you of my cooperation, I m
Sincerely yours,
Ivan Allen., Jr. ,
Mayor
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              <text>August 2, 1962

Lt. Col. A. S. Kobus
477 Haldane Drive, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Col. Kobus:

 

May Iacknowledge your letter of Augustl, 1962 and
advise that I have heard from a large number of other
residentsjof your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way 1 can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set upa
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.

I have previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem, Assuring you of my cooperation, Iam

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>--
August 3, 196Z
Mrs . Carl A . Smith
4 0 Fielding Lane, S . W .
Atlanta 11,. Georgia
Dear Mrs. Smith:
May l acknowledge your letter of August 1, 1962 and
advise that I have heard from a large nwnber of other
residents of your community.
l want to assure you that my office i s available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way 1 can.
Thi includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to et up a
meeting with your aldermen, Mr .. Farria and Mr.
Sum.mers, for an overall discussion, l should b glad
to do so.
I
ve previously discus ed this matter with a nwnber
of people in order to be of as sis nee. It i a difficult
problem. A suring you of my coop . r tion, 1 am
Sincer ly your .,
Ivan All n, Jr.,
Mayor
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              <text>August 3, 1962

Mrs. Carl A. Smith
490 Fielding Lane, S. W.
Atlanta ll, Georgia

Dear Mrs. Smith:

May Iacknowledge your letter of Augustl, 1962 and
advise that I have heard from a large number of other
residents of your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.

Ihave previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, Iam

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>LT. COL. HENRY A. FILLMER
456 HALDANE ROAD, S. W.
ATLANTA 11, GEORGIA
H n rable Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayr, City •f Atlanta, Ge~rgia
City Hall
Atlant a, Georgia
Dear I'.[ay r AlleR;
I am writing t • you n the subject of
· " Bl ck Busting" by Negr persc,nnel i the n w all-white
Peyt m-Utey F rest Communi ty in S uthwest Atl a ta.
We are a fairly new c~mrnunity ef only a
few years, all four houses are new, we are taxpayers in
the City f Atlanta and C unty f Fulten. ~e here in this
area love ur community, • ur r cati n, ur neighbers, and
e ry mueh desire t keep this area white, as y u and a ll
ther white pe ple in Atlanta desire te retai• their areas
fer white enly.
"Bl eck Busting" is being carried nm re
and more in eur area by Negr Real,t'tors, and other Negro
Organizati ns , and und ubtedly ba cked by the NAACP.
We , in the Peyt n-Ut y For est C mm.unity
are asking f r your supp0rt to help keep our community
white and t help maintain the peace and tr qui lity of ur
community as we knew pri r to about December f 1st year,
when the "Bleck Bus ting" really got started. We ask for
y ur support i keeping the Negro Realit rs from seeking h use
and proper ty l istings in ur area~ We sk for y ur suppert
in zoning property along Gordo Road, S .W. as M-l, property
is located on the South side of Gorden Read between Peyt0
Road and Lynh.urst Drive, S.W . , hearings for this zoning are
scheduled f r August 9, 1962. We also ask for your suppor t
in zoning property South f Gordon Road, Est of Peyton Road,
and adjacent to the Westview Cemet&amp;ry for a Negro Cemetary ,
the hearing for this z ning has not, t my kn wledge , bee
scheduled, but will be son I am sure.
Jfe believe the above, with your support ,
will tend t keep our community a WH TE Community , and
would keep Negro h using out of this area.
�7
LT. COL. HENRY A. FILLMER
456 HALDANE ROAD, S. W .
ATLANTA 11, GEORGIA
I am t aking the liberty ef r erwarding a
copy of this l e tter t o Alderm.enMilten Farris and Ja ck
Summers , i n an effort t solieit thBir support also.
Sincer ely ,
cc: W.tr . Milton G. Farris
Mr. Jack Summers
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              <text>LT. COL. HENRY A. FILLMER

456 HALDANE ROAD, S. W.
ATLANTA 11, GEORGIA

Henerable Ivan Allen, Jr,
Mayer, City ef Atlanta, Georgia
City Hall

Atlanta, Geergia

Dear Meyer Allen;

I am writing te yeu on the subject ef
" Bleck Busting" by Negre personnel in the new all-white
Peyten-Utey Ferest Community in Seuthwest Atlanta.

We are a fairly new community ef only a
few years, all ef our houses are new, we are taxpayers in
the City ef Atlanta and Ceunty ef Fulten. We here in this
area leve our community, eur lecatien, eur neighbers, and
very much desire te keep this area white, as yeu and all
ether white people in Atlanta desire te retain their areas

for white only.

"Bleck Busting" is being carried en mere
and more in our area by Negro Realyvtors, and ether Negre
Organizations, and undeubtedly backed by the NAACP,

We, in the Peyteon-Utey Forest Community
are asking fer yeur support to help keep our community
white and te help maintain the peace and tranquility ef eur
community as we knew prier to about December of last year,
when the "Bleck Busting” really got started. We ask for
your support in keeping the Negre Realiters from seeking house
and property listings in eur area, We ask for yeur support
in zoning property along Gorden Road, S.W. as M-1, property
is lecated on the Seuth side of Gordon Road between Peyton
Read and Lynhurst Drive, S.W., hearings fer this zoning are
scheduled fer August 9, 1962. We alse ask for your support
in zoning preperty South ef Gorden Road, East ef Peyton Road,
and adjacent to the Westview Cemetary for a Negro Cemetery,
the hearing fer this zoning has net, te my knowledge, been
scheduled, but will be soon I am sure.

We believe the above, with your support,
will tend te keep our cemmunity a WHITE Community, and
would keep Negre heusing out of this area.
LT. COL. HENRY A. FILLMER

456 HALDANE ROAD, S. W.
ATLANTA 11, GEORGIA

I am taking the liberty of forwarding a
copy of this letter te AldermenMilton Farris and Jack
Summers, in an effort te solicit their support also.

Sincerely, f

Kraul Till

. PILLMER

ce: Mr. Milten G, Farris
Mr. Jack Summers
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                    <text>August 3,. 1962
Lt. Col. Henry A . Fillmer
456 Haldane Road, S . W .
A tla.nta 11, Geo1•gia
Dear Col. Fillmer!
May I acknowledge your letter and advise that I have
beard from a large number of other residents of
your c ommunity .
I want to ass1.u:e you that my office is available at all
time
to
s ist the citizens of Atlanta in any way 1 can.
This includes matter of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting . If you would lik:e to come and
talk about thi matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting itb your dermen. Mr . Farri
n.d Mr .
Summer • for
overall di cus io t 1 bould be glad
to do o.
I have previou ly discuss d thi matter with number
of peopl in order to be of a i ta.nee. It is a difficult
problem .. A au.ring you of my .cooperation. 1 a.m
Sincerely your · 1
Ivan Allen. Jr.~
yor
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              <text>August 3, 1962

Lt. Col. Henry A. Fillmer
456 Haldane Road, S. W.
Atlanta Hl, Georgia

Dear Col. Fillmer:

May Iacknowledge your letter and advise that I have
heard from a large number of other residents of
your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your leiter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set upa
meeting with your Midermen, Mr. Farris and Mr,
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.

I have previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, Iam

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>July 30, 1962
Mayor Ivan Allen
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Sir :
Would appreciate ve ry much your influence in hllping us
in the Peyton Forest Community in interest of the following:
Keep ..-HIJlle negroe real tors from seeking listings
in this area.
Zoning of property on Gordon Road - Ml, this
property is located on the southside between
Peyton and Lynhurst.
Zoning strip of property south of Gordon ,
east of Peyton t or negroe cemetary.
Appreciate your interest in this matter.


r:ours truly,


E. E. Rauren
.l9uG l.(~ai:s Dr
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,.A,:
Alderman Jac1,; ... Uuu...e1:s
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July 30, 1962

‘Mayor Ivan Allen
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Sir:

Would appreciate very much your influence 4n hélping us
in the Peyton Forest Community in interest of the following:

Keep -Rawe negroe realtors from seeking listings
in this area.

Zoning of property on Gordon Road = Ml, this
property is located on the southside between
Peyton and Lynhurste

zoning strip of property south of Gordon,
east of Peyton tor negroe cemetary.
Appreciate your interest in this matter,
Yours truly,

E. E. Ravren

2906 KLacs Dr ow

Atiaita s49 | orgia
wu; Aidlccven Mitten Fariis

uv; Alderman Jack cumers

 
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                    <text>August 3, 1962
Mr ., E . E . Rabren
2906 Keats Drive, S . W .
Atlanta 11~ Georgia
Dea r Mr . Rabren:.
May I acknowledge your lette r of J uly 30, 1962 and
advise
t I have a lso h eard from a l arge num.ber of
other residents of your c oznmunity.
I want to assure you that my offic e is available at a ll
times to a sist the citizens of Atlanta in ny way I can ..
This includes matter of which you poke in your l etter
concernin bl ck bu ting . If you would like to come and
talk about thi , matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting ith your ald rmen,. Mr . F rris and M r.
Sum.mer • for n overall discussion, l bould be glad
to do o~
l h a ve previou ly discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assi tance . lt is a difficult
problem. As uring you of my copper ti , I
Sincerely your ,
Ivan Allen. Jr ••
Mayor
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August 3, 1962

Mr. E, E. Rabren
2906 Keats Drive, S. W.
Atlanta ll, Georgia

Dear Mr. Rabren:

May I acknowledge your letter of July 30, 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from a large number of
other residents of your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set upa
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I-should be glad
to do so.

Ihave previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my copperation, Iam

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>61 Peyter: Road, S . 'f o
Atlant a , Georgia
August 1, 1962
1.'.:ayor Ivan Allen
!!ayor, City of Atlanta
Second Floor, City Hall
Atlanta 3, c~orgia
Dear Sir:
As residents of the Peyton - Utoy Fore s t Community of Southwest
tlanta, we would like to call your attention to the "block - busting"
campaign whi ch is being waged in our section, despite the poeting of
11 Disp•.1ted Area" signs by property owners. Ve urgently request t hat you
do all i n your power to s t op such tact ics by these Negro Realtors o
We also request your support i n zoning to Ml, the properties
on the south side of Gord~n Road, S • • , between Peyton Road and Lynhu~st
Drive . Vie ar e ; however , oppo-.,ed to the proposed Negro cemetary, as well as the
proposed Negro Apartments on the south side of Gordon Road, S. V. and
east of Pejr,ton Road, s . . We do not under stand why it has to be either
the one or the other .
e have also signe d petitions for making Peyton and Harlan Roads
dead - end near Gordon Road , S. W. We feel that neither of t hese are
so - call ed "arterial streets of the city, and t hat our petition should
be considered at this time .
We feel t hat if we can ston the Negr o Re2.ltors f r om seeking
listings in our coJ"lI!lUnit y, and get proper zoning as requested, we can
preserve our community and property values hereo We ther vfore request
your whole - hearted support in all of these matters .
For your i nfor mat ion, the zoning hear i ng is scheduled for
Au gus t 9, 1962.
Yours very truly,
,0
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g~1-~t1~iJ.,(~
James H. and (Mrs .) Valera D. Rish
CC;: Messrs. Sam ~Kassell, Jr,,
Jack Summers
Milton G. Farris
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              <text>461 Peyton Road, S. We
Atlanta, Georgia

August 1, 1962
Mayor Ivan Allen
Mayor, City of Atlanta
Second Floor, City Hall
Atlanta 3, Georgia

Dear Sir:

As residents of the Peyton - Utoy Forest Community of Southwest
Atlanta, we would like to call your attention to the "block - busting"
campaign which is being waged in our section, despite the posting of
"Disputed Area" signs by property owners, We urgently request that you
do all in your power to stop such tactics by these Negro Realtors,

We also request your support in zoning to Ml, the properties
on the south side of Gordon Koad, S. W., between Peyton Road and Lynhusst
Drive. We are; however, opposed to the proposed Negro cemetary, as well as the
proposed Negro Apartments on the south side of Gordon Road, S. W. and
east of Peyton Road, S. W. We do not understand why it has to be either
the one or the other. ;

We have adso signed petitions for making Peyton and Harlan Roads
dead - end near Gordon Road, S. We. We feel that neither of these are
so - called "arterial streets of the city, and that our pebition should
be considered at this time.

We feel that if we can ston the Negro Realtors from seeking
listings in our community, and get prover zoning as requested, we can
preserve our community and property values here. We therefore request
your whole - hearted support in all of these matters.

For your information, the zoning hearing is scheduled for
August 9, 1962.

Yours very truly,

Haman’ 1 - and Jitineas TM EAD

James H. and (Mrse) Valera D. Rish

CCs: Messrs. -
Sam Massell, Jr.
Jack Summers
Milton G. Farris
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                    <text>August 3,, 196Z
Mir. a..n d Mrs. James H. Ri b
461 Peyton Road, S . W .
Atlanta. Georgia
Dear Mr. and M rs .. Ri h :
May I acknowledge your letter of August l,. 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from al rgemumber of
other residen
of your community.
I want to a sure you that my office i available at all
times to
ist the citizen of Atlanta in any way l can.
This includ
m tt rs of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you ould like to come and
talk about thi matter and ould like for me to et up a
meeting with your aldermen,. Mr. Farris and M r.
SUinmers, for an overall discussion, l should be glad
to do o.
1 have pr viously di cuss d thi
matter with a nwnber
of people in order to be of aa istance., It is
difficult
probl m .
m
A
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ration, I
Sincerely your .,
I
All
Mayor
IAJr/br
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              <text>August 3, 1962

Mr. and Mrs, James H. Rish
461 Peyton Road, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rish:

May I acknowledge your letter of August 1, 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from a largemumber of
other residents of your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set upa
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.

I have previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, I am

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allien, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>Peyton Rd ., s . ,J.
Atlan ta 11, Georgia
August 6 , 19 62
L.~35
The Honorabl e I van Allen
Mayor ' s Office
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Sir:
I am a regi stered votor , an active member i n the Atlanta
Junior Chamber of Commerce , an Elder in my church _and am
active in l ocal community affai rs .
As you know , we in the Utoy-Peyton Forest area are now
under pressure from colored realators who are using "block
busting" techniques inan e fort to i nte;rate or convert this
all white residential are.ae We of this community have made
it quite clear that we are not interested in s elling our
property , yet several people have been visited by colored
realators , others have been te l ephoned and still others have
received mail encouraging the listing of this property with
these realators .
I write to you with the hope that you will use your office
as Mayor to assist us in our efforts to keep this a re a free
from unwanted interference .
I respectfully submit this letter for your cons i deration
and thank you for your cooperation.
cc:
Mr. Jack Sunnners
Mr . Milton G. Farris
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              <text>435 Peyton Rd., S. W.
Atlanta 11, Georgia
August 6, 1962

The Honorable Ivan Allen
Mayor's Office
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Sir:

I am a registered votor, an active member in the Atlanta
Junior Chamber of Commerce, an Elder in my church and am
active in local community affairs.

As you know, we in the Utoy-Peyton Forest area are now
under pressure from colored realators who are using “block
busting" techniques in an effort to integrate or convert this
all white residential area. We of this commmity have made
it quite clear that we are not interested in selling our
property, yet several people have been visited by colored
realators, others have been telephoned and still others have
received mail encouraging the listing of this property with
these realators.

I write to you with the hope that you will use your office
as Mayor to assist us in our efforts to keep this area free
from unwanted interference.

I respectfully submit this letter for your consideration
and thank you for your cooperation.

Yours very truly,

y Anderson, IIT

LE oso ok
e

cc: Mr. Jack Summers

Mr. Milton G. Farris
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                    <text>August 8 , 1962
Mr . Sydney Anderson. llI
435 Peyton Road, S . W.
Atlanta 11 , Georgia
Dear Mr . Anderson:
I appreciate your letter of August 6th in regard to
the Utoy-Peyton Foreat area . I will be glad to
cooperate in any way I can to preserve the status
of this area as it now exists .
I have written/to several other people i.n thi
general area already and suggested that they
£eel free to use tny ofiice to assist them in eliminating
any unwanted influence . I will be glad to cooperate
/ with ny of your group.
Sincerely yours,
Ivan Allen. Jr.,
M yor
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August 8, 1962

Mr. Sydney Anderson, III
435 Peyton Road, S. W.
Atlanta 11, Georgia

Dear Mr. Anderson:

I appreciate your letter of August 6th in regard to
the Utoy-Peyton Forest area. I will be glad to
cooperate in any way I can to preserve the status
of this area as it now exists.

I have writtenfto several other people in this

general area already and suggested that they

feel free to use my office to assist them in eliminating
any unwanted influences. I will be glad to cooperate
fi with any of your group.

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>August 1,
1962
Mayor Ivan Allen
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mayor Allen:
As a resident and tax payer of Atlanta, a very beautiful part
of the Southwest section (Peyton Forrest), we solicit your help
and good influence.
As you know by now, the negroes are trying everything to cause
panic and unrest in our neighborhood.
The negro realty agents
of Calloway Realty Co., Alexander &amp; Associates, Fuller Realty
Co. and others are using such tactics as calling everyone in a
block, saying they have several homes in the area listed for s a le.
The y are riding through the area in large numbe r , stopping and
pointing at different homes.
There has also been some seen in the
area in the early morning hours, two to three A. M.
There are
no through streets in the area and we see no reason for this
nonsense.
All the residents of the are a (Peyton and Utoy Forrest) h ave signed
an agreement not to sell to negroes, but the pressure and tactics
used by the negroes have stopped the builders from building in
the area, also people who have been transferred in business are
unable to sell their homes because of these tactics.
We built our hom e s
r e n.
We h a v e s om e
proud.
in this a rea to liv e a nd to e du cate ou r c hildfin e s c hools and c hu r che s of wh ic h we a r e v e r y
We feel that steps can be ta k en to p r event this f r o m h a ppening
a nd th a t you a nd othe r good c ity offi c ials will gi ve us fu l l
s uppo r t a nd coop eration in this matt er.
We feel th e f o l lowin g thin gs will re li e v e th e p res su re :
1.
Rez o ne
Gordon Road, west from Peyton to Lynhurst Drive, indust r ial.
2,
Close Peyton a nd Ha rlan Ro a ds.
3,
Re z one t he proposed l and
ea st o f P ey to n Ro ad f o r n e g r o ce me t ery,
If we are r un out o f o u r h o mes b y th e ne g r o es, we f ind it unwise
to re lo cate in Atla nt a or F u lt o n Cou nty Cou nty.
We regret this
since we h a ve been At l anta residents most o f o u r lives and love the
Cit y.
We urge yo u r
support and i ntere st .
Yo~rs• very tQ.d~ ~Porter
50 0 Fielding Lane, S . W.
Atl anta 11 , Georgia
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              <text>August 1, 1962

Mayor Ivan Alien
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mayor Allen:

As a resident and tax payer of Atlanta, a very beautiful part
of the Southwest section (Peyton Forrest), we solicit your help
and good influence,

As you know by now, the negroes are trying everything to cause
panic and unrest in our neighborhood, The negro realty agents

of Calloway Realty Co., Alexander &amp; Associates, Fuller Realty

Co. and others are using such tactics as calling everyone ina
block, saying they have several homes in the area listed for sale,
They are riding through the area in large number, stopping and
pointing at different homes, There has also been some seen in the
area in the early morning hours, two to three A. M. There are

no through streets in the area and we see no reason for this
nonsense,

All the residents of the area (Peyton and Utoy Forrest) have signed
an agreement not to sell to negroes, but the pressure and tactics
used by the negroes have stopped the builders from building in

the area, also people who have been transferred in business are
unable to sell their homes because of these tactics.

We built our homes in this area to live and to educate our child-
ren, We have some fine schools and churches of which we are very
proud,

We feel that steps can be taken to prevent this from happening
and that you and other good city officials will give us full
support and cooperation in this matter.

We feel the following things will relieve the pressure: 1. Rezone
Gordon Road, west frm Peyton to Lynhurst Drive, industrial.
Qe Close Peyton and Harlan Roads. 3. Rezone the proposed land

east of Peyton Road for negro cemetery,

If we are run out of our homes by the negroes, we find it unwise

to relocate in Atlanta or Fulton County County. We regret this
since we have been Atlanta residents most of our lives and love the
CIty ;

We urge your support and interest.

Yours very truly,

, 67 |
~ C2Cun—
Li rd A Porter

500 Fielding Lane, 5.W.
Atlanta 11, Georgia

  
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A ugust 3, 1962
Mr.. Cl ifford A . Porter
500 Fielding Lane, S . W.
Atlanta 11, Georgia
Dear Mr. Por ter:
May I acknowledge yoW:' letter of August l, 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from a l arge number oi
other residents of your community.
l want to assure you that my offic e is available at a ll
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta. in any way I c an.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your l etter
concerning block busting . If yoa would like to come. and
talk abou_t this matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting with your aldermen, M r . Farris and M r .
Summers. for an overall discussion_ I should be gl ad
to do so.
I have previously di cussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assi tanc . It is difficult
problem. A s uring you of my cooperation,, 1 a m
Sincerely yours,
Ivan A llen, :Jr~ •
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              <text>August 3, 1962

Mr. Clifford A. Porter
500 Fielding Lane, S. W.
Atlanta ll, Georgia

Dear Mr. Porter:

May I acknowledge your letter of August 1, 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from a large number of
other residents of your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set upa
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.

I have previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, Iam

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

IAJr/br
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                    <text>h.58 Thackeray Place , S~J
Atlanta 11, Georgi a
AUF:;U.St 6, 1962
Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. , Mayor,
City of Atlanta,
City Hall,
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mayor Allen :
Thank you for your very kind repl y dated August 1, 1962 to my
earlier l etter.
As soon a s I can di scuss with my neighbors the meeting possibilit ies you so thoughtfully offered to arrange, I shall get in touch with
you.
Your positi on in this matter is appreciated. The problem i s dif fi cult and complex . My neighbors join me in hoping an ami.cable solution
can be found .
My best wishes
o with this l etter.
Yours sincerel y,
·"
(___---,
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R. H• . Tomlinson, Jr.
Colonel, USA (Ret)
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              <text>58 Thackeray Place, SW
, Atlanta 11, Georgia
August 6, 1962

Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor,
City of Atlanta,

City Hall,

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mayor Allen:

Thank you for your very kind reply dated August 1, 1962 to my
earlier letter.

As soon as I can discuss with my neighbors the meeting possibili-
ties you so thoughtfully offered to arrange, I shall get in touch with

you.

Your position in this matter is appreciated. The problem is diffi-
cult and complex. My neighbors join me in hoping an amicable solution

can be found.
My best wishes go with this letter.

Yours sincerely,

‘SS
NM forte ceo
R. H. Tomlinson, Jr.
Colonel, USA (Ret)
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                    <text>294g Keats Drive, S.W.
Atlanta ll, Georgia
August 3, 1962
Mayor Ivan Allen
Alderman ¥d.lton Farris
Alderman Jack Sunnners
Dear Sirs:
As a resident of the Peyton-Utoy Forest community of Southwest
Atlanta, I am extremely interested in the hearing scheduled for August
9, 1962 concerning the zoning of proper ty on Gcrdon Road Ml.
I -.·:ould
like t o go on record as being in favor of zoning this property f or
business.
Also sc heduled. f or rezoning hearing at a later date, is the
property south of Gordon Road and~st of Peyton Road.
I am in favor
of ~his property being zoned for a Negro cemetary.
In addition to the above, I would appreciate any ass:iJ&gt;tance you
might be able to offer in keeping Negro realtors from seeking listings
in the Peyton-Utoy Forest community.
Sincerely,
~~&amp;.. ~
Donald G. Andrews
.
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              <text>2948 Keats Drive, Solve
Atlanta 11, Georgia
August 3, 1962

Mayor Ivan Allen
Alderman Milton Farris
Alderman Jack Summers
Dear Sirs:

As a resident of the Peyton-Utoy Forest commnity of Southwest
Atlanta, I am extremely interested in the hearing scheduled for August
9, 1962 concerning the zoning of property on Gardon Road M1, I “ould
like to go on record as being in favor of zoning this property for
business,

Also scheduled for rezoning hearing at a later date, is the
property south of Gordon Road andeast of Peyton Road. I am in favor
of this property being zoned for a Negro cemetary.

In addition to the above, I would appreciate any assistance you

might be able to offer in keeping Negro realtors from seeking listings

in the Peyton-Utoy Forest commnity.

Sincerely, . a
Denrd 7. Undsrwe

Donald G. Andrews
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                    <text>August 6., 1962
Mr . Donald G . Andrews
2948 Keats Drive , S . W .
Atlanta. l lj Georgia
Dear Mr. Andrews :
May I acknowledge your letter of August 3,. 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from a la1·ge number of
other residents of your community.
I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to a sist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block bu ting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting with your aldermen11 Mr . Farris and Mr.
Summers, for n overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.
I have previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of as istance, It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, I am
Sincerely yours.
I van Allen,, Jr. •
Mayor
IA.Jr/br
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August 6, 1962

Mr. Donald G. Andrews
2948 Keats Drive, S. W.
Atlanta 11j Georgia

Dear Mr. Andrews:

May I acknowledge your letter of August 3, 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from a large number of
other residents of your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set upa
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad

to do so.

I have previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance, It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, Iam

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor

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                    <text>480 Fielding Lane,
Atlanta, Georgia
s.
W.
August 6, 1962
HoQ. Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor, City of Atlanta
City Hall Building
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Sir:
I am writing this to you as a citizen and tax payer of
the city of Atlanta and it is hoped that you will lend your
support and influence, and hope that it will preserve the
community of white residents. This, of course, relates to
the "block busting" campaign being waged by the Negroes in
our section of the city.
There are three matters of utmost importance I feel
that should come to your attention and I would like to
suggest that you give the white residents of the community
your support. Those matters are as follows:
1. Keeping Negro realtors from seeking listings in
the Peyton-Utoy Forest Community.
2. Zoning of property on Gordon Road - M 1. This
property is loc a ted on the South side of Gordon
between Peyton and Lynhurst. The hearing as I
understand it is scheduled for August 9, 1962.
J. Zoning a strip of property south of Gordon and
east of Peyton for a Negro cemetary. This would
keep Negro housing out of the community. The date,
as I understand it, for this hearing has not been
set as yet.
Thank you for any assistance and cooperation you may be
able to give in this matter.
Ve;;;:~~
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              <text>480 Fielding Lane, S. We
Atlanta, Georgia

August 6, 1962

Hon. Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor, City of Atlanta
City Hall Building
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Sir:

I am writing this to you as a citizen and tax payer of
the city of Atlanta and it is hoped that you will lend your
support and influence, and hope that it will preserve the
community of white residents. This, of course, relates to
the "block busting" campaign being waged by the Negroes in
our section of the city.

There are three matters of utmost importance I feel
that should come to your attention and I would like to
suggest that you give the white residents of the community
your support. Those matters are as follows:

1. Keeping Negro realtors from seeking listings in
the Peyton-Utoy Forest Community.

2. Zoning of property on Gordon Road - M 1. This
property is located on the South side of Gordon
between Peyton and Lynhurst. The hearing as I
understand it is scheduled for August 9, 1962.

3. Zoning a strip of property south of Gordon and
east of Peyton for a Negro cemetary. This would
keep Negro housing out of the community. The date,
as I understand it, for this hearing has not been
set as yet.

Thank you for any assistance and cooperation you may be
able to give in this matter.

Nth. I yo bio

Php

Jib hew Les Rédecen
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                    <text>August 9, 1962
M:r .• William L . Scroggs
480 Fielding Lane,, S . W.
A tla.nta,. Georgia
Dear Mr. Scroggs :
May I acknowledge your letter of August 6, 1962 and
advise that l have also heard from a large number of
other residents of your co.mmunity.
I want to a sure you that my office is available at all
tunes, to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
Thi · includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about tbi matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting with your aldermen. Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summer • for an oYezall discussion,. I should be glad
to do so.
1 h ve previously disc:u sed this matter with number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. A suring you of my cooper tion., I am
Sincerely yours..•
I n Allen,. Jr• .,
Mayor•
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              <text>Mr. William L. Scroggs
480 Fielding Lane, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mr. Scroggs:

May I acknowledge your letter of August 6, 1962 and
advise that I have also heard from a large number of
other residents of your community.

I want to assure you that my office is available at all
times to assist the citizens of Atlanta in any way I can.
This includes matters of which you spoke in your letter
concerning block busting. If you would like to come and
talk about this matter and would like for me to set up a
meeting with your aldermen, Mr. Farris and Mr.
Summers, for an overall discussion, I should be glad
to do so.

Ihave previously discussed this matter with a number
of people in order to be of assistance. It is a difficult
problem. Assuring you of my cooperation, I am

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor'

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Mr. andMrs. BobbyF. Farmer, 512HaldaneDrive, S. W .
Mr. C. H . Daniels, 499 Haldane Drive,
s. w.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thames, 654 Fielding Lane, S. W.
Mr. R. H. Tomlinson, Jr., 458 Thackeray Place, S. W.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Monnerat, Jr., 680 Fielding Lane, S . W .
Mr. Donald G. Andrews, 2948 Keats
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Mr . William L . Sc r oggs, 480 Fie lding Lane, S. W .
Mr . Donald G. Andr ews, 2948 Keats Drive , S . W.
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Mr. C. J. Owens, 681 Fielding Lane, S. W.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby F. Farmer, 512 Haldane Drive, S. W.

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Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thames, 654 Fielding Lane, S. W.

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Mr. and Mrs. James H. Rish, 461 Peyton Road, S. W.
Mr. E. E. Rabren, 2906 Keats Drive, S. W.

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Mrs. Carl A. Smith, 490 Fielding Lane, S. W.

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Mr. Donald G. Andrews, 2948 Keats Drive, S. W.

Mr. William L. Scroggs, 480 Fielding Lane, S. W.

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