314 20 10383 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/743688e4907f7fcc7a004f7591f8e556.pdf eb21de5e367f5554b8e27c62bbce2a64 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. HAAS , HOLLAND , FREEMAN , LEVISON & GIBERT HERBERT J . HAAS ( 1905 - 1953) JOSEPH F . HAAS J . KURT HOLLAN D RICHARD C . FREEMAN S . JARV I N L EV I SON ROB E RT H . WAL LI NG H U GH W . G I BER T WILLIAM M . SINR I CH LAW OFFICES FIR S T NATI ONAL B ANK BUIL DI NG ATLANTA,GA . 30303 September 28 , 1966 R I CHARD N . HU BERT GORDON R . SUGARMAN ROSE M . SCHRE I BER (0 Chief Herbert T . Jenkins Atlanta Police Department 175 Decatur St . , S . E. Atlanta , Georgia Dear Chief: JP The recent racial disorders which we experienced h ve , of course, pointed up many things which could have been done , if we had had the money , and which perhaps can be thought about for implementation in the very n ar future if funds permit. A suggestion has been made to me which I consider exc llent and which I would lik to pass on to you for your consideration and for som di cussion before th Polic committee tits next meeting on s ptember 28. It has b en suggested that for regular duty in c rt in res of th City, such as Swmnerhill, there b an inter-r ci 1 program o th t white and Negro offic rs c n p trol certain sections togeth r . This has many desirable f atur s, not tom ntion a psychological ffect upon th re id nts of th community. I know that thi will it t doubling th pr onnel in certain r (wh r t the pr nt tim we re u s ing one m n to th c r, tc. ) but it i om thing that w hould giv s riou consid r tion to in ~ertain of th troubled ar as. Wheth r such should tak th for of patrolling inc rs or on foot is anoth r matt r which w . will hav to di cu s1 but in any ev nt it is good sugg tion if w on obtain the funds nd oth rw1 make som shift in watches o a to be abl to cco liah this. I realiz th t i t my h v so disadv t g •, and I would be very pl sed to h r your vi ws in �HAAS , HOLLAND, FREEMAN , LEVISON & GIBERT Chief Herbert T. Jenkins September 28, 1966 Page Two the matter. With best wishes, I am Sincerely yours , (0) Richard C. Freeman Chairman, Police Conunittee Atlanta Board of Aldermen RCF/sv cc: JP Mr . John Popwell Mr. Dan Swett � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document r< Wd OQ HAAS, HOLLAND, FREEMAN, LEVISON & GIBERT HERBERT J. HAAS (1905-1953) JOSEPH F. HAAS J.KURT HOLLAND RICHARD C. FREEMAN 5.JARVIN LEVISON ROBERT H. WALLING HUGH W. GIBERT WILLIAM M. SINRICH RICHARD N. HUBERT GORDON R. SUGARMAN ROSE M. SCHREIBER Chief Herbert T. Jenkins Atlanta Police Department 175 Decatur St., S. E. Atlanta, Georgia Dear Chief: LAW OFFICES FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING ATLANTA, GA. 30303 September 28, 1966 The recent racial disorders which we experienced have, of course, pointed up many things which could have been done, if we had had the money, and which perhaps can be thought about for implementation in the very near future if funds permit. A suggestion has been made to me which I consider excellent and which I would like to pass on to you for your consideration and for some discussion before the Police Committee at its next meeting on September 28. It has been suggested that for regular duty in certain areas of the City, such as Summerhill, there be an inter-racial program so that white and Negro officers can patrol certain sections together. This has many desirable features, not to mention a psychological effect upon the residents of the community. I know that this will necessi- tate doubling the personnel in certain areas (whereas at the present time we are using one man to the car, etc.) but it is something that we should give serious considera- tion to in sertain of the troubled areas. Whether such should take the form of patrolling in cars or on foot is another matter which we. will have to discuss; but in any event it is a good suggestion if we can obtain the funds and otherwise make some shift in watches so as to be able to accomplish this. I realize that it may have some disad~ vantages, and I would be very pleased to hear your views in  Ke 'Id OO HAAS, HOLLAND, FREEMAN, LEVISON & GIBERT Chief Herbert T. Jenkins September 28, 1966 Page Two the matter. With best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Richard Cc. Freeman Chairman, Police Committee Atlanta Board of Aldermen RCF/sv ccs Mr. John Popwell Mx. Dan Sweatt  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 63 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b77d79ba074a3521707ef97ce50d0ea1.pdf 843f9adb3e2c1e50f9bf8ec4d8158552 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ... -·- "~--·------------- ·, SUM-MEC NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER 65 Georgia Avenue, S.E. September, 1966 PROGHESS REPORT THROUGH 9-17-66 1. = Resurfaced Streets: a. Rawson Street, SoW. b. Formwalt Street, S.W. c. Windsor Street, S.W. d. Cooper Street, S.W. e. Eugenia Street, S.W. f. Fulton Street, S.E. 2. Paved Streets: a. Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fulton Street, s.E. J. Sideswalks Replaced: a. Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fraser Street, S.E. c. Hill Street, s.E. d. Martin Street, S.E. 4. Streets Repaired: a. Glenn street from Reed street to Martin street. b. Bass street from Fraser street to Martin street. 5. Houses Demolished: a. Fifteen houses demolished. 6. Abandon Cars Moved: a. Fifteen abandon cars moved. 7. Garbage and Trash Pick-ups: a: Incr~e§ed frgm 45 to 50 lg~g§ ~ w~eK 1 to over 8. Trash baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. a. Six baskets put out .by Sanitary Dept. 9. Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued a. Five Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued. 109 a week. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document SUM=-MEC NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER 65 Georgia Avenue, S.E. September, 1966 \ PROGHESS REPORT THROUGH 9-17-66 i. 2. 36 9 Resurfaced Streets: ae Rawson Street, SW. b. Formwalt Street, S.W. ce Windsor Street, S.W. d. Cooper Street, S.W. e. Eugenia Street, S.W. f. Fulton Street, S.E. Paved Streets: a. Glenwood Street, 5.E. be. Fulton Street, 5.E. Sideswalks Replaced: ae Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fraser Street, 5S.E. c. Hill Street, S.E. d. Martin Street, S.E. Streets Repaired: ae Glenn street from Reed street to Martin street. b. Bass street from Fraser street to Martin street. Houses Demolished: ; a. Fifteen houses demolished. Abandon Gars Moved: a. Fifteen abandon cars moved. Garbage and Trash Pick-ups: a. Increased from 45 to 50 loads a week, to over 100 a week. Trash baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. ae Six baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued ae Five Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 62 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/bef3b52a3d496872b407420b2ba2ead6.pdf 78f050197ad3708a166c361744c59dbe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Septembel' 21, 1966 Mr . R ,. bext cDaniel , Chairman The G uod Neighbors Club Sum-Mee Neighborhood Service Center 65 Georgia A ·. enue, S . E . Atlanta, Georgi De r Mr. cDaniel : I ppreciate you ending m the 1i t of item 1hich the 0 :od Neighbors Club think ar the major p roble1ns in your corr.ununity. I will ttempt to giv you status report on pro p ctive h lp in e ch are in th vrd r listed by you in you.r 1 tter of September 12. l. tion C ntera .. The Atlanta. P rks and Recreation Depar nt ha le ed duplex apartm. nt at 255 D odd Avenu , S . W. first etep in providing ome immediate indoor rect-eation during the f 11 nd int r month . Th Parke Dopar nt is m&king pl n £or th operation and progr mrnin of a.ctivtti s at thh loc tion d a. oon a th y hav com. pl ted th ir ch dulin I am ur that th y will in touch with you nd your group. Recr The P in D rb:n nt iG leo orking itb chool 0U1.e l to lnitl t plane {or the nt 0£ possible n i b o rhood c te~ ln connection ith on of th echo la bein x and d in you~ r th �Mr . McDaniel Page Two Septen'lber 21 , 1966 Z. Enforce H e using C ode - Our Housing C 0de Division baa stepped up it code complhmce progl"am in th t r p rticularly along Capitol A .renue d firm action is being t ken to assure that property is brought up to standard through onr pc cial program ith the Atlanta. Housing Department,, the City Inspection Departm~nt , EOA and the ff.. u ing Authority. He lp is bei ng pro · <led thoee p ople who desire to move into b tt-er housing and who re qua.lilied fo r publit housing to get them in t ndard homes at th - earli t po sible date . 3. C ution Lights (Capitol A.venue School) - The Tr !fie Engineering Dep rttnent i lnvesti atin the feasibility of dditional Caution lighb :it thi& school d report Yill be £01-warded to you oon their engine rin inve tigatio:o. i comp! t d . 4. Pl ylot for T n ger and C ildren with E:,.."t n Night Pro ram - Improve th pl yfl],"ound cros from C i' - A enu The Atl nta Br ve are fencing in the re uphalt are a for special play ctivit1e . d Th Stan! y D ni 1 P rk i und r construction nd the City no ha firm u.nd r contract to renov ta l rg ulldin for n indoor r er tion c ntor . 1hich i Th C omm.unity ch-001 Progr rtin in th ~ a will abo provide ome additional reel' t. clliti s durin th col we th r month • 5. re El m nt ry Schools and Hi h chools ... Th chool B t. a.rd now h • in plans or und r c ntract roject hich ill includ jor )anl!lion f th Capitol en S ·hool, St nl y Daniel cho.ol, nd % ion of the it f th J hnaon El mentary School. Th old 1nith-Ha hi s Sch ol ill be J'ecl med by th chool oard, r n at an. plac d back into o ration ae a high school o j or i h school. tio �Mr. McDaniel Page Three September 21 , 1966 6. Mere Sani tion S rvicea for Street Pickups and All Other City Services D e Thia Area - I think you ,vill note an increas in the s itary services and as indic ted on the attached report from th Sum. ... Mec Centel' s nitation s rvices h ve been e1!:)anded greatly. 7. Int .:rraei Ai:, you ar 8 .. nforce G iclelin for R nttng Houses d Apa:rtm .nt l bell vo the coopel' tive pl'ogr m mention d ove will ccompli h d h: ble re ult in this are n our hou.aing code compliance in p etors are movin to lnaure uidelin coming under their jud•diction ar follow d . 9. Better Str t • Ther improve cnts in th pr p r d for p ving the r ttin 10. P ti'olm n fo1· Regular Duty in Thi rea ware, · ur P ~lic Department oper: te on a.n interraci 1 basi . We do not have two man ca~s in any ar bees.us of I ck of pers<;nncl . There. fore , you will probably see many one m n c r~ with both Negro and whit offic r patrolling the area on regular basis . h v be n s veaal tre t rea. Bas Stl'eet h a be n d sb,oui be p ved tlu• e k , • B tter La E ·ore m nt - Pl n• al' bein mad for the xpansion 0£ 0-ur P .,lie fore in the next y r' b d et and I m ui'e th t this will b refl ct d in improv d la enforc""~.u:u.&t in l r .. Th re 't oth r im .-ov in nts hich r- 1 oon amt 1 ill ti,y to t~ p you Pl •• o ot he i te to let ua kno of r a i-e ardin Clty sei-vice and lmprov n"l d in the ar a lings 1 youl' �Mr . :Mc Daniel Page Fou1· September 21 , 1966 W c appreciate your help and your interest in yo 1r ueighborhoocl . Sincerely yours, Dan S e t DS:fy cc : Mayor Ivan All n , Jr . v r . R. E rl Landers , Adrr,..inistrativ A s si tant r . J hnny Popw 11, Stlm-A1ec Neighborhood Cent r � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 21, 1966 Mr. Robert McDaniel, Chairman The Good Neighbors Club Sum-Mec Neighborhood Service Center 65 Georgia Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. McDaniel: I appreciate you sending me the list of items which the Good Neighbors Club thinks are the major problems in your community. I will attempt to give you a status report on prospective help in each area in the order listed by you in your letter of September 12. i, Recreation Centers - The Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department has leased a duplex apartment at 255 Dodd Avenue, S. W. as a first step in providing some immediate indoor recreation during the fall and winter months. The Parks Department is making plans for the operation and programming of activities at this location and as soon as they have com- pleted their scheduling I am sure that they will be in touch with you and your group. The Planning Department is alec working with the school officials to initiate plans for the development of a possible neighborhood center in connection with one of the schools being expanded in your area. Mr. McDaniel Page Two September 21, 1966 2. 3. Enforce Housing Code - Our Housing Code Division has stepped up its code compliance program in that area particularly along Capitol Avenue and firm action is being taken to assure that property is brought up to standard through our special program with the Atlanta Housing Department, the City Inspection Department, EOA and the Housing Authority. Help is being provided those people who desire to move into better housing and who are qualified for publift housing to get them in standard homes at the earliest possible date. Caution Lights (Capitol Avenue School) - The Traffic Engineering Department is investigating the feasibility of additional Caution lights at this school and a report will be forwarded to you as soon as their engineering investigation is completed, Playlots for Teenagers and Children with Extended Night Programs - Improvements are being made to the playground across from Capitel Avenue School. The Atlanta Braves are fencing in the area and will asphalt areas for special play activities. The Stanley Daniel Park is under ccastruction and the City now has a firm under contract to renovate the large building for an indoor recreation center. The Community School Program which is starting in the area will also provide some additional recreation facilities during the cold weather months. More Elementary Schools and High Schools - The School Board now has in plans or under contract projects which will include major expansion of the Capitol Avenue School, Stanley Daniel School, and expansion of the site of the Johnson Elementary School. The old Smith-Hughes School will be reclaimed by the School Board, renovated and placed back into operation as a high school or junior high school. Mr. McDaniel Page Three September 21, 1966 7. 10. More Sanitation Services for Street Pickups and All Other City Services Due This Area - I think you will note an increase in the sanitary services and as indicated on the attached report from the Sum-Mec Center sanitation services have been expanded greatly. Interracial Patrolmen for Regular Duty in This Area - As you are aware, our Police Department operates on an interracial basis. We do not have two man cars in any area because of lack of personnel. There- fore, you will probably see many one man cars with both Negro and white officers patrolling the area on a regular basis. Enforce Guidelines for Renting Houses and Apartments - I believe the cooperative program mentioned above will accomplish desirable results in this area and our housing code compliance inspectors are moving to insure guidelines coming under their jurisdiction are followed. Better Streets - There have been sevegzal street improvements in the area. Basa Street has been prepared for paving and should be paved this week, the weather permitting. Better Law Enforcement - Plans are being made for the expansion of our Police force in the next year's budget and I am sure that this will be reflected in improved law enforcement in all areas. There are other improvements which will be made in the area real soon and I will try to keep you advised. Please do not hesitate to let us know of the feelings in your area regarding City services and improvements. Mr. McDaniel Page Four September 21, 1966 We appreciate your help and your interest in your neighborhood. Sincerely yours, Dan Sweat DS:fy cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. — Mr. R. Earl Landers, Administrative Assistant Mr. Johnny Pepwell, Sum-Mec Neighborhood Center  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 61 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/e320e967abb5a51a949659d272c4b43f.pdf c0762cde2f4dd73da9ff7be27fa3fdd3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. CAPITOL AVENUE SCHOOL 811 CAPITOL AVENUE, S. W. ATLANTA 15, GEORGIA MARY Y. GEENE, Principal MU. ll- 6301 September 26, 1966 The Honorable Mayor I. Allen Atl anta City Hall Atl anta, Georgia Honorable Sir : Statement Of: Capitol Avenue School Faculty and Staff i-J'e , the members of the c;ipi tol Avenue School Faculty and Staff herewi th present a statement of comrnendati n to our Mayor, the Police Force , and interested citizens who demonstrated concern and fortitude by their presence duri ng the recent upheaval in our immediate communi ty . ~tis regrettable th~t such an incident could happen in our community. This incident has futher brought into sharp 1·ocus the gl3ring needs and frustat ions of the people of this community and, more especially, our children and youth. As a result of our observation.Jexposur~ and partici pation in the life of this community, we find these needs most urgent: 1. The development of low-rent housing 1·or low-i ncome families. 2. Enforced housing codes and sanitary codes 1'or both landl rds and tenants .. 3. Some means of encouraeing businesses in this area to improve the physical facilities .:ind to adhere to enforcement of licensing facilities ~nd business practices, as well as health standards and the better business code. 4. T eliminate double sessions and over crowded conrl.itions by erecti ng more and better desi ~ned schools. �-2- 5. A well equipped and staffed community center. 6. Adequate parks and supervised play grounds . 7. Da:,r Care centers for chil dren of working l ow income families a 8. Expanded public health facilities a nd se1°vices to meet t he needs of this i mpacted community. 9o Some provisions 1'or the rehabilitation of the unemployable-the a ged and the physically and mentall y handicapped. We strongl y urge that our capable city administrators attend and implement the existing forces necessa ry to meet the stated needs. These needs are critical, yet, we as ed1icators, are likewise concerned about the attitudes and behavior patterns of the children whom we serve,and who represent the future citizens of this coJ11JT1unity and our great city of Atlanta. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CAPITOL AVENUE SCHOOL 811 CAPITOL AVENUE, S. W. ATLANTA 15, GEORGIA MARY Y. GEENE, Principal MU. 8-6301 September 26, 1966 The Honorable Mayor I. Allen Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Honorable Sir: Statement Of: Capitol Avenue School Faculty and Staff We, the members of the capitol Avenue School Faculty and Staff herewith present a statement of commendation to our Mayor, the Police Force, and interested citizens who demonstrated concern and fortitude by their presence during the recent upheaval in our immediate community. +4 is regrettable that such an incident could happen in our community. This incident has futher brought inte sharp focus the glaring needs and frustations of the people of this community and, more especially, our children and youth. As a result of our observation ,exposure, and participation in the life of this community, we find these ae most urgent: 1. The development of low-rent housing tor low-income families, 2. kEnferced housing cedes and sanitary codes for both landlords and tenants. 3. Some means of encovraging businesses in this area te improve the physical facilities and te adhere to enforcement of licensing facilities and business practices, as well as health standards and the better business code, he Te eliminate double sessions and ever crowded conditions by erecting more and better designed scheols. =O 5. A well equipped and staffed community center. 6. Adequate parks and supervised play grounds. 7. Day Care centers for children of working low income families. 8. Expanded public health facilities and services to meet the needs of this impacted community.s 9. Some provisions for the rehabilitation of the unemployable-the aged and the physically and mentally handicapped. We strongly urge that our capable city administrators attend and implement the existing forces necessary to meet the stated needs. These needs are critical, yet, we as educators, are likewise concerned about the attitudes and behavior patterns of the children whom we serve,and whe represent the future citizens of this community and our great city of Mrse LN: Bnteree Greene, Principal Atlantae  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 60 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/a8a7a9717b2743a80c778a483e063f79.pdf ddd0cfe27d1250a7bdeb439975cb33d7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October 4 , 1966 Mrs. Mary Y . Greene P rincipal Capitol Avenue School 811 Capitol Avenue , S . W . Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Dear Mrs . Greene : I am certainly grateful to you and your st ff for your letter of September 26 with positive recommendations which will help improve your school area . I am attaching a letter recently sent to Mr. Robert McDaniel from Dan Sweat pointing out some of the things underway or planned for your community. 'ihis letter should nswer many of the questions you have. Thank you for your interest. Sincer ly your. Ivan All n. Jr. Mayor IAJr:fy Enclosure (1) � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document October 4, 1966 Mrs. Mary Y. Greene Principal Capitol Avenue School 811 Capitol Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Dear Mrs. Greene: Iam certainly grateful to you and your staff for your letter of September 26 with positive recommendations which will help improve your school area. I am attaching a letter recently sent to Mr. Robert McDaniel from Dan Sweat pointing out some of the things underway or planned for your community. Fhis letter should answer many of the questions you have. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr:fy Enclosure (1)  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 59 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/e87f6f09d46786999995950b8a428448.pdf f06ca0e43d92c76131665eff7da085d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Finch Alexander Barnes Rothschild & Paschal September 30, 1966 Fat her Theophile Krehel Ur bao America -Action , Ine . 2 Weot 46th Street COPY flew York, New York, 1 0036 Dear f t her Y-rehel 1 In t he wake of th r ci l probl ems in Atlant a, it appe r.s that w ight w 11 m ke some progr sa with a nonprofit housing fund for Atl nt • It was suggested t hat a group be or ganized ~o estab lish and dminister f und whic h would be an autonomous nonprofit group . This group would have E~ certain a ount of " seed" money available and would be a ourc~ of info t:ion and ct l yst f or a ction in this area by other gr oups sucb as churches and f oundations . COPY The purpose of this letter is to pose certain qu 6f ons to you to aid us in movin f orward with t his program . 1. 2. .3 . j S. 6. COPY COPY ort of Board would you uggo ~ s t up and wh t 1z? shn d be the mak~ up ~f t h staff and it qu l fie tions? would yearly bud t fov adtnini tration b ? uoh capit l hould fund of thi ty b v vai1 bl? assi tance financial and other ise i v il ble fro Urban Americ? Since a p rt of our pro~ram, as w see it, will bo r habilit tion, would thi limit Urban~ eric ' pa~ticipation? At your con ni nee w woul d lik to rran noth r trip to Atl nta fo~ you. It is my i6e that at that tie you would~ et wit M yor llen, s of th iocsl f ound tion director and ou o o unitt l de rh p be.for uch a , tin , out to oth po ~ l fo~ Atlant to b pr nted to t he group . Ce 11 A. Al b . nd ~ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document COPY COPY COPY Finch Alexander Barnes Rothschild & Paschal September 30, 1966 Father Theophile Krehel Urban America-Action, Inc. 2 West 46th Street New York, New York, 10036 Dear Father Krehel: In the wake of the racial problems in Atlanta, it appears that we might well make some progress with a nonprofit housing fund for Atlanta. It was suggested that a group be organized to establish and administer a fund which would be an autonomous nonprofit group. This group would have a certain amount of "seed" money available and would be a source of information and a catalyst for action in this area by other groups such as churches and foundations. The purpose of this letter is to pose certain questions to you to aid us in moving forward with this program. 1. What sort of Board would you suggest be set up and what size? 2. What shawld be the make up °f the staff and its qualifications? 3. What would @eyearly budget for administration be? 4, How much capital should a fund of this type have available? 5. What assistance financial and otherwise is available from Urban America? 6. Sinee a part of our program, as we see it, will be rehabilitation, would this limit Urban America's participation? At your convenience we would“like to arrange another trip to Atlanta for you. It is my idea that at that time you would meet with Nayor Allen, some of the iocal foundation directors and a selected group of community leaders. Perhaps before such a meeting, we could work out together a proposal for Atlanta to be presented to the group. With warm regards - Sineerely, Ceeil A. Alexander wb ec: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr..-—~ Mr. Boisfevillet Jones — My. James P. Furniss  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 58 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/1686f6f2e50f38f287bee64787b489c7.pdf 94b2363e51db8e21573beaccfbf85424 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr. Don Sweatt, Assistant to the Mayor TO: FROM: The Good Neighbors Club Mr. Robert McDaniel, ChairmanK 0 ~ ir. Sum-Mee Neighborhood Service Center 65 Georgia Avenue, Southeast DATE: RE: September 12, 1966 Things that are needed in the area: ~;X 7) 8) 9) 10) ~ )~ ~ Recreation Centers I n~ yfJ Enforce Housing Code ~uP" iJ Caution lights (Capitol Avenue School) / /143.215.248.55 Play Lots for teenagers and children with ex tended night programs ---(~ 1~ More Elementary Schools and High Schools More sanitation services for street pick ups and all other city services due this area Interracial patrolmen for regular duty in this area Enforce guidelines for renting houses and apartments For better streets For better Law enforcement J- � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document TO: Mr. Don Sweatt, Assistant to the Mayor FROM: The Good Neighbors Club Mr. Robert McDaniel, Chairman Ks Shc Sum-Mec Neighborhood Service Center 65 Georgia Avenue, Southeast DATE: September 12, 1966 RE: Things that are needed in the area: 2 gear he 1) Recreation Centers ’ On : 2) Enforce Housing Code ie + Kh 3) Caution lights (Capitol Avenue School) ~ - J ae) Play Lots for teenagers and children with ex tended night programs wy JA wy 5) More Elementary Schools and High Schools V < oe 6) More sanitation services for street pick ups and all other city < services due this area 7) Interracial patrolmen for regular duty in this area 8) Enforce guidelines for renting houses and apartments *, —9) For better streets se 10) For better Law enforcement 5 Ra A~ % we 7 ae CT" p on ov Mn oe iA hs Nie  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 57 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/df8530aad61f1248cd0fe0e8f20f50ef.pdf 2a72126439264d2b79acee4c7345eed7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SUM-MEG NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER 65 Georgia Avenue, S.E. September, 1966 PROG1lFSS REPORT THROUGH 9-17-66 1. Resurfaced Streets: a. Rawson Street, S.W. b. Formwalt Street, S.W. c. Windsor Street, S.W. d. Cooper Street, S.W. e. Eugenia Street, S.W. f. Fulton Street, S.E. 2. Paved Streets: a. Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fulton Street, S.E. J. Sideswalks Replaced: a. Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fraser Street, S.E. c. Hill Street, s.E. d. Martin Street, S.E. 4. Streets Repaired: a. Glenn street from Reed street to Martin street. b. Bass street from Fraser street to Martin street. 5. Houses Demolished: a. Fifteen houses demolished. 6. Abandon Cars Moved: a. Fifteen abandon cars moved. 7. Garbage and Trash Pick-ups: a. Increased from 45 to 50 loads a week, to over 8. Trash baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. a. Six baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. 9. Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued a. Five Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued. 100 a week. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document SUM-MEC NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER 65 Georgia Avenue, S.E. September, 1966 1 PROGRESS REPORT THROUGH 9-17-66 l. 2. 36 6. Te 8. 9. Resurfaced Streets: ae Rawson Street, S.W. be. Formwalt Street, S.W. ce Windsor Street, S.W. d. Cooper Street, S.W. e. Eugenia Street, S.W. f. Fulton Street, See Paved Streets: ae Glenwood Street, S.E. be. Fulton Street, S.E. Sideswalks Replaced: ae Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fraser Street, S.E. c. Hill Street, S.E. d. Martin Street, S.E. Streets Repaired: ae Glenn street from Reed street to Martin street. b. Bass street from Fraser street to Martin street. Houses Demolished: ae Fifteen houses demolished. Abandon Cars Moved: a. Fifteen abandon cars moved. Garbage and Trash Pick-ups: ae Increased from 45 to 50 loads a week, to over 100 a week. Trash baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. ae Six baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued a. Five Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 56 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/748e6dc28e1fe39cb74425fc5bdecd29.pdf 0121a8df72ccbf31efe68b494af9e7a0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. . ·' \ September 21, 1966 Mr . R · be rt McDaniel, Chairman The G ood Ne i ghbors Club Sum- Mee Neighbor hood Ser v ice Center 65 Geo1·gia A v enue, S . E . A tlanta , Georgia Dear Mr . McDaniel : I appreciate you send ing me the list of items which the G ood Neighbors C l ub thinks are the major proble1ns in your comm.unity. I will tt mpt to give you a status report on prospective help in e ch area in the o rder listed by you in your letter of September 12. 1. Recreation Cente rs - The Atlanta Parks and Rec:r tion D partment h lea ed a duplex apartm nt t 255 Dodd _Avenu , S . W. as a first step in providing some immediate indoor recreation during th fall .ind wint r month . The Parks Department i making plans for th op r tion nd programming of activities at thi location and as soon as they h v , complet d theb s c;:h dulin I m ur th t they will b in touch with you nd your group. The Planning Dep r~ment is 1. o workin with th chool offici ls to initi te pl for th dev lopm nt of a po sible nei hborhood cent r in connection with one of th tcbools being exp d d in your ar �.tv1r. McDani el Page Two S e p t embe r 21, 196 6 2. Enfor ce H c,using Code - Our Hous ing Code D i vi s i on has s t epped up its c ode c ompliance p r ogr am i n that are a p art i c ularl y along Capit ol A venue and firm a ction is bei ng t aken t o as sur e that p r operty i s b r ought up t o standard through our special p r ogr am wit h the A tlant a Housing Department, the Cit y Inspe ction Department. EOA and the H ousing A utho rity. Hel p i '-' b eing p r ovi d e d t hose peopl e who de s i r e to move int o bet te r h ousing and wh o a re q ualifie d for publit hous ing to get them i n s tandar d homes a t t h e e a r lie st poss ib l e date . 3. Cauti on Light s (Capitol Avenue School) - Th Traffic Engi neering Depar tment is investi ating the feas ib ility of additional Caution light s a t thi s school and a r eport will be forw rded to you a s soon as t heir e ngi neering inve tig tion is completed. 4. Playlot for Teenager nd Children with Extend d Night Program - ln1proven1ents are being made to tho pl yground cross from Capitql Avenue School . Th Atl nt Braves are fencin in the re and will a phalt ar a for p ci 1 play ctiviti s . The Stanl y Daniel Park is under c r:natruction nd the City now h s firm und r contract to r · novat t large building for an indoor 1' creati on center . The Community School Program which is t rting in the ar will also provide om additional r creation faclliti d W!'ing the cold weather months. 5. M ur Elem ntary Schoob and High S chools .. The School B o ard now h · in plan or und r c ontr ot proj ct which will include m jor ex nsion oi th Capitol Avenu S chool; St nley Daniel School, and xp ndon of th sit of th J ·hnson El mentary School. Th old 61nith .. Hugh School will b r claim d by th School B e ard, :r nov t d nd pla.c d back into ope r tion as high school or junior hi h chool. �Mr . McDaniel Page Three September 21 , 1966 6. More S anitation Services for S treet P ickups and A ll Other City Se r v ices Due This Area - I think y ou will note an increase i n the sanitary servi ces a nd as indi cate d on the attached report fr om the Sum- Me e Center sanitation services have been expanded greatl y . 7. I nterracial Patr olmen for Regular Duty in This A rea A s you are a.w r e , our Police Department operates on an interracial bae is . We do not have two m an cars in any area be cause of lack of p ers onnel. Therefore , you will p robably see many one man cars with both Negro and wh ite officers patrolling the area on a re gular b sis . 8. Enforce Gui delines for Renting Houoes and Apartmen ts • I believe the cooper tive progr m menti oned above will accomplish desirable results in this a rea and our housing code compliance inspectors are moving t o insure guidelines coming under their juris dicti on are followed. 9. Better Street - Ther have been evetal street improve ent in the a rea . B s Stre t h s be n prep r d for pavin nd eh.ould be v d thi w ek, th weath r p rmitting. 10. B tt r La Enforc ment .. Pl ns re bein mad £or the expansion 0£ our P olic force in the next ye r 1s budget nd I am su:re that t his will b r fleeted in improved l w enforc m nt in 11 r Th re r other improv ments which will be m de in th l soon and I ill try toke p you dvi ed. r l' Pleas do not h ita.te to 1 t ua know of the fe lings in your ar a reg rdlng City rvic and improv m nt . �Mr . McDani e l Page Four Septem.be:r 21 , 1966 We appreciate your hel p and your inte r est i n your ne i ghborhood. Sincerel y your s , Dan Sweat DS :fy cc : Mayor I v n Allen, Jr . Mr . B.. E arl Landers , A dministrative A s sistant Mr . J ohnny Popwell, Sum-Mee Neighborhood Center bee: Mr. D eane C. Tucker, Community Relations S ervice � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 21, 1966 Mr. Robert McDaniel, Chairman The Good Neighbors Club Sum-Mec Neighborhood Service Center 65 Georgia Avenue, 8. E. Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. McDaniel: I appreciate you sending me the list of items which the Good Neighbors Club thinks are the major problems in your community. I will attempt to give you a status report on prospective help in each area in the order listed by you in your letter of September 12, l. Recreation Centers - The Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department has leased a duplex apartment at 255 Dodd Avenue, S. W. as a first step in providing some immediate indoor recreation during the fall and winter months, The Parks Department is making plans for the operation and programming of activities at this location and as soon as they have com- pleted their scheduling I am sure that they will be in touch with you and your group, The Planning Department is also working with the school officials to initiate plans for the development of a possible neighborhood center in connection with one of the schools being expanded in your area, Mr. McDaniel Page Two September 21, 1966 Enforce Housing Code - Our Housing Code Division has stepped up its code compliance program in that area particularly along Capitol Avenue and firm action is being taken to assure that property is brought up to standard through our special program with the Atlanta Housing Department, the City Inspection Department, EQOA and the Housing Authority. Help is being provided those people who desire to move into better housing and who are qualified for publi£t housing to get them in standard homes at the earliest possible date. Caution Lights (Capitol Avenue School) - The Traffic Engineering Department is investigating the feasibility of additional Caution lights at this school and a report will be forwarded to you as soon as their engineering investigation is completed, Playlots for Teenagers and Children with Extended Night Programs - Improvements are being made to the playground across from Capitéi Avenue School. The Atlanta Braves are fenciny in the area and will asphalt areas for special play activities. The Stanley Daniel Park is under ccnustruction and the City now has a firm under contract to renovate the large building for an indoor recreation center. The Community School Program which is starting in the area will also provide some additional recreation facilities during the cold weather months, More Elementary Schools and High Schools - The School Board now has in plans or under contract projects which will include major expansion of the Capitol Avenue School, Stanley Daniel School, and expansion of the site of the Johnson Elementary School. The old Smith-Hughes School will be reclaimed by the School Board, renovated and placed back into operation as a high school or junior high school. Mr. McDaniel Page Three September 21, 1966 10. More Sanitation Services for Street Pickups and All Other City Services Due This Area - I think you will note an increase in the sanitary services and as indicated on the attached report from the Sum-Mec Center sanitation services have been expanded greatly. Interracial Patrolmen for Regular Duty in This Area - As you are aware, our Police Department operates on an interracial basis. We do not have two man cars in any area because of lack of personnel. There- fore, you will probably see many one man cars with both Negro and white officers patrolling the area on a regular basis. Enforce Guidelines for Renting Houses and Apartments - I believe the cooperative program mentioned above will accomplish desirable results in this area and our housing code compliance inspectors are moving to insure guidelines coming under their jurisdiction are followed. Better Streets - There have been sevezal street improvements in the area. Bass Street has been prepared for paving and should be paved this week, the weather permitting. Better Law Enforcement - Plans are being made for the expansion of our Police force in the next year's budget and I am sure that this will be reflected in improved law enforcement in all areas. There are other improvements which will be made in the area real soon and I will try to keep you advised. Please do not hesitate to let us know of the feelings in your area regarding City services and improvements. Mr. McDaniel Page Four September 21, 1966 We appreciate your help and your interest in your neighborhood. Sincerely yours, Dan Sweat DS :fy ec: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. R. Earl Landers, Administrative Assistant Mr. Johnny Popwell, Sum-Mec Neighborhood Center bec: Mr. Deane C. Tucker, Community Relations Service  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 55 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/1d9d0240db25ea71b2436f2da8dd675a.pdf cfb68c53aacffd1cb83ec8a446390d54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. PROPOSAL BUDGET THE ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE, INC. 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 15, 1966 FUNDING AGENCIES AND TOTAL AMOUNTS FOR: DEMONSTRATION UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS FOUR (4) UNITS $35,448.00 $ 35,448.00 - 7,938.00 7,938.00 MACS - 17,123.40 129,006.00 ATt. - 11,992.20 56,621.00 EOA • 24,474.40 97,957.00 GRANT TOTAL $96,976.00 $326,970.00 NUL AUL LEGEND NUL .... AUL MACS EOA ATL. - National Urban League, Inc. The Atlanta Urban League, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Community Services (Services through AUL) Economic Opportunity Atlanta City of Atlanta � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document PROPOSAL BUDGET THE ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE, INC. 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 15, 1966 FUNDING AGENCIES AND TOTAL AMOUNTS FOR: ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS DEMONSTRATION UNIT FouR (4) UNITS NUL J $35,448.00 $ 35,448.00 AUL 3 7,938.00 7,938.00 MACS 3 17,123.40 129,006.00 ATL. > 11,992.20 56,621.00 ROA = 2h, 47h .ho 97,957.00 GRANT TOTAL $96,976.00 $326,970.00 LEGEND NUL = National Urban League, Inc, AUL = The Atlanta Urban League, Inc. MACS = Metropolitan Atlanta Community Services (Services through AUL) EOA = Economic Opportunity Atlanta ATL. = City of Atlanta  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 54 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/c1604f3bfc3ed9d3910d138ca6dffe73.pdf 7ba5280567c674d912f4e78375517717 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. PROPOSAL BUDG~T THE ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE, INC. 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 15, 1966 FUNDING AGENCY QUANTITY DEMONSTRATION UNIT 12 MOS. TITLE ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS & FOUR OPERATIONAL UNITS 12 MOS NUI.. 1 ea. Project Director 12,000.00 12,000.00 Nill, 6 ea. Consultants 21,840.00 21,840.00 AUI.. 1 ea. Administrator (Part-time) 7,000.00 7,000.00 MACS 4 ea.. Unit Director MA.CS 1 ea. Assistant Unit Director MA.CS 4 ea. Assistant Unit Director EOA 6 ea. Neighborhood Aides EOA 24 ea. Neighborhood Aides MACS 1 ea. Secretary MACS 5 ea. Secretaries MACS 1 ea. Clerk-Typist MA.CS 5 ea. Clerk-Typist ATL. 1 ea. Janitor (Part-time) ATL. 5 ea. Janitor (Part-time) 40,000.00 7,000.00 28,000.00 21,600.00 86,400.00 4,500.00 23,000.00 3,600.00 18,000.00 SUB TOTAL 600.00 3,000.00 78,140.00 239,240.00 �PROPOSAL BUDGET CONTINUED PAGE 2 FUNDING AGENCY QUANTITY ADMINIS'IRATIVE HEADQUARTERS & FOUR OPERATIONAL UNITS 12 MOS. DEMONS'.IRATION UNIT 12 MOS. TITLE Personnel Benefits (13.4%) 1,608.00 1,608.00 938.00 938.00 MACS 2,023.40 20,006.00 EOA 2,874.40 11,557.00 NUL (Less Consultants) AUL 402.00 80.40 ATL. SUB TOTAL TOTAL 7,524.20 34,511.00 85,664.20 273,751.00 �7 PROPOSAL BUDGET CONTINUED PAGE 3 FUN.DING AGENCY QUANTITY ITEM ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS & FOUR OPERATIONAL UNITS 12 MOS. DEMONSTRATION UNIT 12 MOS. EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE SUPPLIES ATL. 10 ATL. 5 Typewriters (Electric Mimeograph & Adding Machines ATL. Office Supplies ATL. Postage ATL. Telephone (2 Ma.in Lines, 5 Instruments, Installation Cost Included, Each Office) SUB TOTAL 1,050.00 5,250.00 600.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 600.00 3,000.00 1,375.00 6,500.00 22,750.00 4,625.00 HOUSING EQUIPMENT ATL. ATL. ATL. 9 10 13 ATL. 165 ATL. 5 ATL . 10 Executive Desks and Chairs (Each Unit Office 389.80 1,949.00 Secretary Desks and Chairs (Ea.ch Unit Office) 322.00 1,610.00 Conference Tables, 7 ft. Long (Each Unit Office) 150.00 650.00 Side Chairs 600.00 2,460.00 Desk Lamps 60.00 280.00 200.00 880.00 File Cabinets �PROPOSAL BUDGET CONTINUED PAGE 4 FUNDING AGENCY QUANTITY ITEM ADMINISTRATIVE HFADQUARTERS & FOUR OPERATIONAL UNITS 12 MOS. DEMONSTRATION UNIT 12 MOS. HOUSING EQUIPMENT CONTINUED ATL. ATL. 4 Water Coolers 405.00 1,620.00 Sanitation Supplies 200.00 900.00 2,326.80 SUB TOTAL 10,349.00 HOUSING AND UTILITIES ATL. Office Rental ATL. Utilities, Heat 2,400.00 11,100.00 700.00 3,500.00 3,100.00 ATL. TRANSPORTATION SUB TOTAL TOTAL GRAND TOTAL 14,600.00 5,520.00 lz26o.oo 1,260.00 11,311.80 5,520.00 53,291.00 96,975.00 326,970.00 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document PROPOSAL BUDG&T THE ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE, INC. 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 15, 1966 ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS & FUNDING DEMONSTRATION FOUR OPERATIONAL AGENCY QUANTITY TITLE UNIT 12 MOS. UNITS 12 MOS o NUL 1 ea. Project Director 12,000.00 12,000.00 NUL 6 ea. Consultants 21,840.00 21,840.00 AUL 1 ea. Administrator (Part-time) 7,000.00 7,000.00 MACS h ea, Unit Director 40,000.00 MACS 1 ea. Assistant Unit Director 7,000.00 MACS 4 ea. Assistant Unit Director 28,000.00 EOA 6 ea. Neighborhood Aides 21,600.00 EOA eh ea. Neighborhood Aides 86,400.00 MACS 1 ea. Secretary 4,500.00 MACS 5 Cae Secretaries 23,000.00 MACS 1 ea. Clerk-Typist 3,600.00 MACS 5 ea. Clerk-Typist 18,000.00 ATL. 1 ea, Janitor (Parttime) 600.00 ATL. 5 ea. Janitor (Part-time) 3,000.00 SUB TOTAL 78,140.00 239,240.00 PROPOSAL BUDGET CONTINUED PAGE 2 ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS & FUNDING DEMONSTRATION FOUR OPERATIONAL AGENCY QUANTITY TITLE UNIT 12 MOS. UNITS 12 MOS. Personnel Benefits (13.4%) NUL (Less Consultants) 1,608.00 1,608.00 AUL 938.00 938.00 MACS 2,023.40 20,006.00 EOA 2,874.40 11,557.00 ATL. 80.40 402.00 SUB TOTAL 7,524.20 34,511.00 TOTAL 85,664.20 273,751.00 FROPOSAL BUDGET CONTINUED PAGE 3 ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS & FUNDING DEMONSTRATION FOUR OPERATIONAL AGENCY QUANTITY ITEM UNIT 12 MOS. UNITS 12 MOS. EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE SUPPLIES ATL, 10 Typewriters (Electric 1,050.00 5,250.00 ATL. 5 Mimeograph & Adding Machines 600.00 3,000.00 ATL. Office Supplies 1,000.00 5,000.00 ATL. Postage 600.00 3,000.00 ATL. Telephone (2 Main Lines, 5 Instruments, Installation Cost Included, Each Office) 1,375.00 6,500.00 SUB TOTAL 4,625.00 22,750.00 HOUSING EQUIPMENT ATL. 9 Executive Desks and Chairs (Each Unit Office 389.80 1,949.00 ATL. 10 Secretary Desks and Chairs (Each Unit Office) 322.00 1,610.00 ATL. 13 Conference Tables, 7 ft. Long (Each Unit Office) 150.00 650.00 ATL. 165 Side Chairs 600.00 2,460.00 ATL. 5 Desk Lamps 60.00 280.00 ATL, 10 File Cabinets 200.00 880.00 PROPOSAL BUDGET CONTINUED PAGE 4 ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS & FUNDING DEMONSTRATION FOUR OPERATIONAL AGENCY QUANTITY ITEM UNIT 12 MOS. UNITS 12 MOS. HOUSING EQUIPMENT CONTINUED ATL. 4 Water Coolers 405.00 1,620.00 ATL. Sanitation Supplies 200.00 900.00 SUB TOTAL 2, 326.80 10, 349.00 HOUSING AND UTILITIES ATL. Office Rental 2,400.00 11,100.00 ATL. Utilities, Heat 700.00 3,500.00 3,100.00 14,600.00 ATL, TRANSPORTATION 1,260.00 5,520.00 ‘ SUB TOTAL 1,260.00 5,520.00 TOTAL 11, 311.80 53,291.00 GRAND TOTAL 96,975.00 326,970.00  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 53 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/7f926fdb1ea138382d80de3d49bd807c.pdf ea215480c49a42d2547180707daa45fb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THE ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE, INC. 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. ATLANTA, GEORGIA EDUCATION AND YOUTH INCENTIVES PROBLEMS ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Basic Education Through group sessions Vocational Skills Individual and group counseling,--career conferences, workshops and audio-visual aids materials Citizenship .Education Intensified counseling, individual and groups, special and workshops Occupational Information Through group sessions, intensified counseling, special workshops �HOUSING PROBLEMS ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Financing Counseling about public and private resources, Veterans Ad.ministration Public Assistance, F.H.A. Transitory Indoctrination Facilities for un-attached males and/or Females and large families Influence the planning and development of more and adequate housing facilities High Density Influencing codes, regulations and enforcement Lack of Community Facilities & Services Influencing the planning and the development of facilities and services 1. Schools 2. Health 3. Work Stations Lack of Communication between Landlord and Tenants To organize tenants and Landlords and establish effective lines of communicat between them. �HEALTH AND WELFARE PROBLEMS ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Health Inf'ormation and Services Group discussions, individual and group counseling, special worksh0ps in respective problematic areas, including the use of audio visual aid material and consultants. Mental Health V. D. Sex Education Planned Parenthood Environmental Recreation Influencing more and adequate recreation facilities �ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PROBLEJ,18 ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Recruiting, Counseling and Referral to Job Skills Bank More Entrepreneurship Economic Development Institutes More Training and Re-training Individual, group counseling and motivation MDTA (Manpower Development & Training) MDTA Coupled (Institutional & On-the-Job) Preservation of Total Family Family and group counseling (with specia.::'. concentration on youth motivation and preparation for employment and/or training � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document PROBLEMS Basic Education Vocational Skills Citizenship Education Occupational Information THE ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE, INC. 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. Ee ATLANTA, GEORGIA EDUCATION AND YOUTH INCENTIVES ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Through group sessions Individual and group counseling, career conferences, workshops and audio-visual aids materials Intensified counseling, individual and groups, special and workshops Through group sessions, intensified counseling, special workshops HOUSING PROBLEMS Financing Transitory Facilities for unsattached males and/or Females and large families High Density Lack of Community Facilities & Services 1. Schools 2. Health 3. Work Stations Lack of Communication between Landlord and Tenants ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Counseling about public and private resources, Veterans Administration Public Assistance, F,H.A. Indoctrination Influence the planning and development of more and adequate housing facilities Influencing codes, regulations and enforcement Influencing the planning and the development of facilities and services To organize tenants and Landlords and establish effective lines of communicat between them, HEALTH AND WELFARE PROBLEMS ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Health Information and Services Group discussions, individual and group counseling, special workshcps in respective problematic areas, including the use of audio visual aid material and Vv. De consultants, Mental Health Sex Education Planned Parenthood Environmental Recreation Influencing more and adequate recreatior facilities PROBLEMS Recruiting, Counseling and Referral to Job More Entrepreneurship More Training and Re=training Preservation of Total Family ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TECHNIQUES Skills Bank Economic Development Institutes Individual, group counseling and motivation MDTA (Manpower Development & Training) MDTA Coupled (Institutional & On-the-Job) Family and group counseling (with special concentration on youth motivation and preparation for employment and/or traine- ing  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 52 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/992bd7932cb36413af33ab2c27f56867.pdf 348c241bc9cb1734fd5d8b7ea52b558c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A P ROP OS AL POR EXPANDED, IN DEPTH, URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SERVICES IN AREAS OF ATLANTA SIMILAR TO THE ONES OF THE CURRENTLY MANIFESTED RACIAL UNREST (SUMMERHILL REGION) TARGET AREAS SUfvlJ,JERHILL - MECHANICSVILLE PITTSBURG EAST CENTRAL PERRY HOMES SEPTEMBER 15, 1966 �PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR EXPANDED, IN DEPTH, URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SERVICES IN AREAS OF ATLANTA SIMILAR TO THE ONES OF THE CURRENTLY MANIFESTED RACIAL UNREST (SUMMERHILL REGION) The Urban League movement, against a background of national experience and expert knowledge in corn:1UD.ity assessment and practical program planning is sensitive to the signs and symbols of community vulnerability to the kinds of outbrea ks that Atlanta has witnessed in the Summerhill area during the past few days. Again the Urban League warns against the embarrassment of hurried and stop-gap measures. Such mistakes of countless urban communities facing these specific kinds of problems serve as a guide for the Atlanta Urban League to do effective planning for the prevention and removal of the known glaring problems persisting and untouched by programs of pure ly passing and opiating impact in Metropolitan Atlanta. We continue to insist tha t the problems focused by the Summerhill outbreak are of a nature addressing themselves with unquestioning clarion call for a total mobilization of community resources to reach the basic problems to effectuate substantive solutions. Qui ck a nd momentarily soothing programs, however appropriate to get such communiti es back to a leve l of r eceptivity for participation in organized, di s ci plined and democr atically based procedures for community l eadership involvement i n se l f-he l p pr ograms ar e , of necessity, limited to just such y ield . The mi s t akes of Wa tts (Los Ange les , Ca li f ornia) as follow- up studies have demonstrated, are in two important ca t egorie s : (1) That t he effor t s of pub l ic- based (governmental ) agencies, l imited a s they are in the permissive breadth of involvement and depth of programming and organization, cannot a l one satisfy the hard-core needs of such a situation. (2) That because of the exi stence of the very network of public o~encies , despite their limitations, the strengthening of the operational bases of private agencies of experience has been greatly neglected. �2 We, The Atlanta Urban League, Inc., therefore, are calling immediately upon the National Urban League, the City of Atlanta, the Metropolitan Atlanta Community Services, and other available resources, to join forces in veering away from the futile course of other cities of the nation in attacking the Summerhill problems by supplementing the currently evolving emergency programs with more basically problem-oriented programs, so characteristically lacking in the approaches of similarly situated cities of the nation. Admittedly, what the Urban League proposes in the following recommendation is not a program of over-night returns. Indeed, we warn that the basic problems of Summerhill and other known communities in Atlanta of similar vulnerability do not lend themselves to over-night solutions. Human attitudes, chanGeableonly by the skillful techniques of indoctrination in a faith and methodology of gri evance -pleading within the framework of existing political and social welfare channels are developed through the knowledge of and guidance into effective processing of such crievonces . However, the rewards in the instilling of self-help possibilities, and the working experience of leadership of such communities with the complex of broad community agencies of responsibilities f i xes the lines of communica tion and fa ith in .total community concern with the problems of troubled areas, and serves, through i nevitable achievements , to stabilize such pocket communities in the f ace of ons l aught fr om exploitative purposed inf luences. PROJECTED PROGRAM The Atlanta Urban League, Inc., therefore, proposes the following demonstration program for consideration in the Summerhill area to later expand to all similar areas in Atlanta establishing field unit offices. The expansion of the services. of The Atlanta Urban League, Inc., through the �3 establishment of a staffed Unit Field office(s) to: 1. Take immediate action in the formulation of Urban League - method oriented neighborhood organizations. A. Through these neighborhood units, serviced on a continuing basis by trained Urban League personnel, broader leadership / ~ lf.}~ can be trained to: (1) V; if Serve as an on-going source of knowledge on both positive and negative developments in the community. (2) More importantly, to serve as the continuing ~ ~ channel for the implementing of programs geared er to the needs of the people. tract data and attitudinal information for effective programming. 3. To bring to the community practical knowledge of services available for meeting personal and group needs. 4. To develop on-going inter - agency communication on accomplishments a nd emer gency needs. To utilize the experience s and broad s kills in program planning a nd innovating gained by the National Ur ban League program developme nt staff for consultative involvement in e ffective ness of experiment a l pr ograms of seventy-five (75) urban communiti es t hr oughout t he nat ion, i n stabilizing efforts of such communities . All of these recommendations, are, of cour se, based upon the findings of researched needs, and the adaptabi l ities of selective programs to the community. 1 I �4 Needless, to point out, t he program emphases will fall wit hin the f our basic program areas in which the Urban League operates: & Employment, Health & Housing, Economic Development Welfare, and Education & Youth Incentives - - on an inten- sive and on-going basis. A very special effort will be made to identify and counsel new residents of Atlanta in these areas. The services offered will be different than, but off ered in cooperation with, other services available to the community. The services will be problem oriented and will include leadership development; employment opport,un:l.'l,ico i.u t,1.J.<-- 1n, 1..on.f'.A Urban League's Skills Bank"; training opportunities through the Atlanta Urban League's Manpower Development and Training Act (On-The,:_Job Training Project); vocational and educational counseling through the Atlanta Urban Le ague 's "See Industry In Action' ' Progr am; improved living condition and relocation through the Atlanta Urba n League 's housing program, and parental health and welf are assis t ance through the Atlant a Urban Lea gue's ENABLE (Educa t ion a nd Ne i ghborhood Ac t ion For A Better Living Environment) Program. Emphasis will be placed on the reside nts becoming knowl edgeable and mot ivated t o identif y t heir needs and to take positive cooperative action, without anger a nd v iole nce, to sa tis fy t he se nee ds. The Ur ban League 's motto "Amer ican Teamwork Works " will a l ways be ma ni fe s ted. Th i s will mean a ctive and v isible participation, at the "gras s r oot " leve l by r e spons i ble white a nd Negro cit izens •• • an i mpor tant f a ctor i n deve loping fa ith bet ween the ra ce s . An exampl e of this would be "top" employer represent a tive s working in the c ommunit ies thr ough the Atlanta. Urban League's fie l d uni t office a.s a part of our "Skills Bank" operation, and employer s we lcoming prospective employees in their plants, as a part of our "See Industry In Action" Pr ogram. ~ ~r~~ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A PROPOSAL FOR EXPANDED, IN DEPTH, URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SERVICES IN AREAS OF ATLANTA SIMILAR TO THE ONES OF THE CURRENTLY MANIFESTED RACIAL UNREST (SUMMERHILL REGION) TARGET AREAS SUMMERHILL - MECHANICSVILLE PITTSBURG | EAST CENTRAL PERRY HOMES SEPTEMBER 15, 1966 PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR EXPANDED, IN DEPTH, URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SERVICES IN AREAS OF ATLANTA SIMILAR TO THE ONES OF THE CURRENTLY MANIFESTED RACIAL UNREST (SUMMERHILL REGION) The Urban League movement, against a background of national experience and expert knowledge in community assessment and practical program planning is sensi- tive to the signs and symbols of community vulnerability to the kinds of outbreaks that Atlanta has witnessed in the Summerhill area during the past few days. Again the Urban League warns against the embarrassment of hurried and puke measures, Such mistakes of countless urban communities facing these specific kinds of prob- lems serve as a guide for the Atlanta Urban League to do effective planning for the prevention and removal of the known glaring problems persisting and untouched by programs of purely passing and opiating impact in Metropolitan Atlanta. We continue to insist that the problems focused by the Summerhill outbreak are of a nature addressing themselves with unquestioning clarion call for a total mobilization of community resources to reach the basic problems to effectuate substantive solutions. Quick and momentarily soothing programs, however appropriate to get such communities back to a level of receptivity for participation in organized, disci- plined and democratically based procedures for community leadership involvement in self-help programs are, of necessity, limited to just such yield. The mistakes of Watts (Los Angeles, California) as follow-up studies have demonstrated, are in two important categories: (1) That the efforts of public- based (governmental) agencies, limited as they are in the permissive breadth of involvement and depth of programming and organization, cannot alone satisfy the hard=core needs of such a situation. (2) That because of the existence of the very network of public agencies, despite their limitations, the strengthening of the operational bases of private agencies of experience has been greatly neglected. We, The Atlanta Urban League, Inc., therefore, are calling immediately upon the National Urban League, the City of Atlanta, the Metropolitan Atlanta Community Services, and other available resources, to join forces in veering away from the futile course of other cities of the nation in attacking the Summerhill problems by supplementing the currently evolving emergency programs with more basically bicbieimontented programs, so characteristically lacking in the approaches of similarly situated cities of the nation. Admittedly, what the Urban League proposes in the following recommendation is not a program of overenight returns. Indeed, we warn that the basic problems of Summerhill and other known communities in Atlanta of similar vulnerability do not lend themselves to overenight solutions. Human attitudes, changeable only by the skillful techniques of indoctrination in a faith and methodology of grievance =-pleading within the framework of existing political and social welfare channels are developed through the knowledge of and guidance into effective processing of such prievances. However, the rewards in the instilling of self-help possibilities, and the working experience of leadership of such communities with the complex of broad community agencies of pecponatbiiaties fixes the lines of communication and faith in total community concern with the problems of troubled areas, and serves, through inevitable achievements, to stabilize such pocket communities in the face of onslaught from exploitative purposed influences. PROJECTED PROGRAM The Atlanta Urban League, Inc., therefore, proposes the following demonstra-= tion program for consideration in the Summerhill area to later expand to all similar areas in Atlanta establishing field unit offices. The expansion of the services of The Atlanta Urban League, Inc., through the establishment of a staffed Unit Field office(s) to: 1. Take immediate action in the formulation of Urban League - method - oriented neighborhood organizations. A. Through these neighborhood units, serviced on a continuing basis by trained Urban League personnel, broader leadership can be trained to: , (1) Serve as an on-going source of knowledge on both positive and negative developments in the commue- 4 ne Z Wg channel for the implementing of programs geared J ie wv \) ve ok - to the needs of the people. (2 BYWAY “Ue p / f\ 2. Engage in periodic research, both relating to changing census tract / Gag! , & \ of J via data and attitudinal information for effective programming. 3. To bring to the community practical knowledge of services available ft - ip for meeting personal and group needs. e cu hk, To develop on-going inter-agency communication on accomplishments & and emergency needs. a De To utilize the experiences and broad skills in program planning and | innovating gained by the National Urban League program development s staff for consultative involvement in effectiveness of experimental programs of seventy-five (75) urban communities throughout the nation, in stabilizing efforts of such communities. All of these recommendations, are, of course, based upon the findings of researched needs, and the adaptabilities of selective programs to the community. v, / (2) More importantly, to serve as the continuing y” ea Needless, to point out, the program emphases will fall within the four basic program areas in which the Urban League operates: Housing, Economic Development & Employment, Health & Welfare, and Education & Youth Incentives - = on an inten-= Sive and on-going basis. A very special effort will be made to identify and counsel new residents of Atlanta in these areas. The services offered will be different than, but offered in cooperation with, other services available to the community. The services will be problem oriented and will include leadership development; employment opportunitice in the Atlenta Urban League's "Skills Bank"; training opportunities through the Atlanta Urban League's Manpower Development and Training Act (On-The-Job Training Project); vocational and educational counseling through the Atlanta Urban League's "See Industry In Action" Program; improved living condition and relocation through the Atlanta Urban League's housing program, and parental health and welfare assistance through the Atlanta Urban League's ENABLE (Education and Neighborhood Action For A Better Living Environment) Program. Emphasis will be placed on the residents becoming knowledgeable and motivated to identify their needs and to take positive cooperative action, without anger and violence, to satisfy these needs. The Urban League's motto “American Teamwork Works" will always be manifested. This will mean active and visible participation, at the "grass root" level by responsible white and Negro citizens . .. an important factor in developing faith between the races. An example of this would be "top" employer representatives working in the communities through the Atlanta Urban League's field unit office as a part of our "Skills Bank" operation, and employers welcoming prospective employees in their plants, as a part of our "See Industry In Action" Program. lye yr 2 xe 7 Yt we  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 51 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/f5749e384e6aca7c9b3c8c2a74089b40.pdf 6b1687c58855cfa18691754571aa1025 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. \ I THJE \ ATJLANTA URBAN JLJEAGUJE I 143.215.248.55----o_ v_e_r_ T_h_ ir_t_y_-_F_i_·v_e_ Y_e_a_r_s_o_f_ P_r_e_v_e_n_ ti_·v_e_ s_o_c_i_a_l_s_ e_r_v ic_e_____ JAcKsoN 1-2355 • 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. • ATLANTA 3, GEORGIA October 7, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen , Jr . I yor, City of Atlant City Hall Atlanta, G orgia 30303 Dear Mayor All n: We re enclos ing a revised copy of the Proposal "Expand d, In D pth, Urban League Co nity Organiz t ion S rvic In Ar as Of Atlant Si ilar To The On Of The Currently fanifest d Raci l Unr st (S orhill Region) , " which w discuss ed with you and Mr. D n Swett o your offic . propo 1 with Mr . E erich and hi staff of it is being red velop d to agr e with Siner ly. Harold N. Arnold , · executiv Dir ctor Enclosure cc : Mr . Dan Swatt HNA:vba MEMBER AGENCY ATLANTA .....@ COMMUNITY CHEST- C O U N CIL � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document \ \ THE\ ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE lh Over Thirty-Five Years of Preventive Social Service JAckson 1-2355 + 239 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. «+ ATLANTA 3, GEORGIA October 7, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr, Mayor, City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: We are enclosing a revised copy of the Proposal "Expanded, In Depth, Urban League Community Organization Services In Areas Of Atlanta Similar To The Ones Of The Currently Manifested Racial Unrest (Sum- merhill Region)," which we discussed with you and Mr. Dan Sweatt of your office, We have discussed this proposal with Mr, Emmerich and his staff of ROA, And, at present, it is being redeveloped to agree with sugges- tions made by then, Sincerely, Harold N. Arnold, - Executive Director Enclosure cc: Mr, Dan Sweatt HNA: vbm MEMBER AGENCY ATLANTA COMMUNITY CHEST-COUNCIL Eo  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 50 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/55fcb95d8d6a335808157c89da8c130c.pdf 99234924901af572b168cd294b258bca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. STATEMENT BY !VAN ALLEN, JR. MAYOR OF ATLANTA On Civil Disorder in Atlanta, Tuesday, September 6, 1966 The disorders in the Summerhill neighborhood in Southeast Atlanta last evening were the result of a deliberate attempt by certain members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Corrunittee {Snick) to _¢reate a-n incident of this very nature. We can be thankful there were no serious injuries. Some 10 police officers received minor injuries, mostly as a result of tear gas. Assessment of property damage has not been completed, but it does not appear to be too severe. Five City police cars were damaged as a result of bricks or bottles thrown through windows. Seventy-two arrests were made by the Police Department. Conditions at this time indicate that the violence has ended and ealm exists throughout the area. The Atlanta Police Department is now working two twelve-hour shifts until furthe r notification by Chief J e nkins. All off-duty firemen have been placed on alert. The fir emen on duty during the night r es ponde d promptly a nd efficiently to several calls in the area. T h e s park of vi ole nce ignite d by a fe w r e ckle ss and irres pons ible indiv idu als t ouched off a n explosion of c i vil dis orde r that s hatte r e d A tla n ta ' s l on g r e cord of racial a mity. �Page 2 I must again commend the members of the Atlanta Police Department for their prompt response and handling of this situation. The citizens of Atlanta, and especially the good citizens of SummerhillMechanicsville, can be justly proud of their police officers this morning. I am not talking from hearsay when I say that every citizen of Atlanta owes a debt of wholehearted gratitude to our dedi~ated police officers, for I was personally in the thick of the disturbance throughout those frightful hours of mob hysteria. No one need make charges to me about police brutality during this disorder, I saw plenty of brutality, but it was being used against the police officers, not by them. From what I heard with my own ears and saw with my own eyes in the center of this melee, I feel certain that hundreds of normally good citizens were inflamed ;7out of their normal senses. They were victimized by those who sought to incite violence. We sincerely a pprec iat e the a cti on of Governor Car l Sa nders and the Georgia Department of Public Safety for the backup men and equipment provided to_us. It is a trag e dy that a f ew irresponsible and misdi recte d youths have such utter disregard and contempt for their fellow man that they place the lives and property of innocent citizens in serious jeopardy. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document STATEMENT BY IVAN ALLEN, JR. MAYOR OF ATLANTA On Civil Disorder in Atlanta, Tuesday, September 6, 1966 The disorders in the Summerhill neighborhood in Southeast Atlanta last evening were the result of a deliberate attempt by certain members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (Snick) to ¢reate an incident of this very nature. We can be thankful there were no serious injuries. Some 10 police officers received minor injuries, mostly as a result of tear gas, Assessment of property damage has not been completed, but it does not appear to be too severe. Five City police cars were damaged as a result of bricks or bottles thrown through windows. Seventy-two arrests were made by the Police Department. Conditions at this time indicate that the violence has ended and calm exists throughout the area, The Atlanta Police Department is now working two twelve-hour shifts until further notification by Chief Jenkins, All off-duty firemen have been placed on alert, The firemen on duty during the night responded promptly and efficiently to several calls in the area, The spark of violence ignited by a few reckless and irresponsible individuals touched off an explosion of civil disorder that shattered Atlanta's long record of racial amity.  a ae ee ae es a ee a Page 2 I must again commend the members of the Atlanta Police Department for their prompt response and handling of this situation. The citizens of Atlanta, and especially the good citizens of Summerhill- Mechanicsville, can be justly proud of their police officers this morning. Iam not talking from hearsay when I say that every citizen of Atlanta owes a debt of wholehearted gratitude to our dedicated police officers, for I was personally in the thick of the disturbance throughout those frightful hours of mob hysteria. No one need make charges to me about police brutality during this disorder, I saw plenty of brutality, but it was being used against the police officers, not by them. From what I heard with my own ears and saw with my own eyes in the center of this melee, I feel certain that hundreds of normally good citizens were inflamed (out of their normal senses, They were victimized by those who sought to incite violence, We sincerely appreciate the action of Governor Carl Sanders and the Georgia Department of Public Safety for the backup men and equipment provided to us, It is a tragedy that a few irresponsible and misdirected youths have such utter disregard and contempt for their fellow man that they place the lives and property of innocent citizens in serious jeopardy.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 49 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/25b38388baea9e833b3fa122559dd5e9.pdf ed6ab2df49c9048e1a076c143beac9da Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. /- -- _ ..._,4. - - -· -- · - .. . ~- . . . ... . SUM-MEG NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER 65 Georgia Avenue, S.E. September, 1966 PROG1:F.SS REPORT THROUGH 9-17-66 1. Resurfaced Streets: a. Rawson Street, S .w. · b. Formwalt Street, S.W. c. Windsor Stree t, S.W. d. Cooper Street, S.W. e. Eugenia Street, S.W. f. Fulton Street, S.E. 2. Paved Streets: a. Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fulton Street, S.E. J. Sideswalks Replaced: a. b. c. d. 4. Glenwood Street, S.E. Fras er Street, S. E. Hill Stree t, s. E. Marti n Stree t, S.E. Streets Repaired: a. Glenn street from Reed stree t to Martin s t reet. b. Bass street f rom Fraser street to Martin street. 5. Houses Demoli shed: a. Fifteen houses demolished. 6. Abandon Cars Moved: a • . Fi f t een abandon cars moved. 7. Garbage and Trash Pick-ups : a. Increased from 45 to 50 loads a week, to over 100 a wee~. 8. Trash bas ke ts put out by Sanitary Dept. a. Six baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. 9. Building Code Inforcement Or ders Issued a . Five Bui lding Code Inf orcement Or ders I ssued. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document SUM-MEC NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER 65 Georgia Avenue, S.E. September, 1966 \ PROGESS REPORT THROUGH 9-17-66 l. Resurfaced Streets: ae Rawson Street, S.W. b. Formwalt Street, 5.W. ce Windsor Street, S.W. ' d. Cooper Street, S.W. 26 30 Le 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. e. Eugenia Street, S.W. f. Fulton Street, S.E. Paved Streets: ae Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fulton Street, SE. Sideswalks Replaced: ae Glenwood Street, S.E. b. Fraser Street, S.E. c. Hill Street, S.E. d. Martin Street, S.E. Streets Repaired: ae Glenn street from Reed street to Martin street. b. Bass street from Fraser street to Martin street. Houses Demolished: : a. Fifteen houses demolished. Abandon Cars Moved: a.. Fifteen abandon cars moved. Garbage and Trash Pick-ups: ae Increased from 45 to 50 loads a week, to over 100 a week. Trash baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. ae Six baskets put out by Sanitary Dept. Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued a. Five Building Code Inforcement Orders Issued.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 48 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/a8a5ecfe70793523a450eb19b8153108.pdf 449ba36f337de03ac45c280d9ec72a3e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ·• . ,,,...,._ __ - __ , . September 21, 1966 Mr. R c.,bert McDaniel, Chairman The G uod Neighbors Club Sum-Mee Neighborhood Service Center 65 Geo1·gia A v enue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia D e ar Mr. McDaniel: I appreciate you sending n1e the li st of it ems which the G o od Neighbors Club thinks are the major proble1ns in your corrununity. I will attempt to give yo u a status report on prospective help in ea ch area in the o rder listed by yo u in your letter of Septemb0r 12. 1. Recreati on C enters - The Atlanta Parks and Re cr eation De partment has le ased a d uplex apartznent at 255 Dodd Avenue, S . W . as a first step in providing s orne i mmediate indoor recreation dui·ing the fall and w inter 1nonths . The Parks Department is m.a.king plans for the operation and programming of activitie s at this location and as soon as they have completed their scheduling I am sure that they will be in touch with ·you and _your group. The Planning Departn1ent is also working with the school officials to initiate plans for the developm.ent of a possible neighborhood center in connection with one of the s chools being expanded in your area. �}.fr. McD aniel P.-:i.ge Tw o Se pte1nber 21, 1966 2. Enforce H <,u s in g C od0 - Ou.r H o using C e de Divi s ion has stepped up its code cornpli an ce p ro g ra1n in that area pa1·ticu.larly along C apitol A ·-1 enue and firm action is being taken to assure that pr o perty i s b rought up to standard through our spe ci a l progran1 with the Atlanta Housing Dcpartincnt, the City Inspection De pa rtm.ent, E OA and the I-lo using A uthority. He lp is being p rovided those people who desire to 111.ove into bettei· housing a,nd who are qua lified for publif: housin g to get them. in standard homes at the earliest posaible date. 3. Caution Lights (Capitol A v enue School) - The Traffic Engineering Departme nt is investigating the feasibility cf additional Caution li ghts at this scho ol and a repo1·t will b e forwarded to you as so on as their engineering investi gation is compl eted. 4. Playlot s for Teenagers and Child ren with EJi..--ten<led Night Programs - In1prove rnents a re being made to tho playgroW1d a cro ss from C a pit(?l A venu e School. . The Atlanta Braves are fencin g in the area and will asphalt areas for special play activities . The Stanle y .Oafli @l P:l.i"k i!:1 Ufl r eF:.!rntruetltm it 1el the City now has a firm under cont r a ct to renovate the la1·ge building for an indoor recreation center. The C omr.nunity School Program which is starting in the area w ill a l s o provid e som e additional recreation facilities d uring the col d w e athe r m onths . 5. M•:,re Elementary Schools a n d High S chools - The S chool B e ard now h as in plan s o r under contra ct project s which will include 1naj or e xpans ion of the Capi tol Avenue S chool, Stanle y Dani e l S c hool, and expans ion of the s ite of the J ohnson Elementary School. The old S1nith-Hughes School will be recl a i med b y the School B o ard, renovated and placed back i nto operation as a high achool or junior high school. �Mr . M cD aniel P · go Thr ee Septen1ber 21, 1966 6. Mo re Sanitation Services fo r St re et Pickupr; and All Otho1· City Serv ice s Due This Area - I think you will note an increase in the sanitary services and as indicated on the atta ched r eport from. the Sum.-Mec C e nter sanitation services have been expanded greatly. 7. Interracial Pati·oln1en for Regula r Duty in This Arca A 8 you are aware, o u1· P c,lice Department operates on an interracial basis . \Ve c1o not have two man cars i n any area because of lack of perso:nne l. Therefo re, you will probably see rnany one man c ars with both Negro and white officers patrolling the area on a regular basis. 8. Enfor ce G u ideline s for Renting Houses and Apa rtment s I believe the coo perati ve p rogra1n mentioned ab ove will acco1nplish desirable results in this area a..--id our housing c ode complian c e inspectors a.re moving to insure g uidelines con1.irt g under their j uri sdiction are followed. 9. Better Streets - There have been sevez:tal st1·eet improvements in the area . .Bass Street has been prepared for paving and should be paved this week, the weather permitting . 10. Better Law Enforcement - Plans are being made for the expansion of our P olice force in the next year's budget and I am sure that this will be reflected in improved law enforcen1ent in all areas . The1·e are other improve1nents which will be made in the area real soon and I will try to keep you advised. Please do not hesitate to let us know of the feelings in your area regarding City services and improvements . �Mr . :tvfcDaniel P a ge Four Septen1ber 21, 1966 We appr~ciate your help and your interest in your neighborhood. S incerely yours, Dan Sweat DS:fy cc: M ayor I van Allen, Jr. Mr . R. Eal'l L anders , A d mini a trative .A iJSis tant Mr . J olumy Popwell, Sum-1v1e c N e i ghborhood C enter bee: Mr. Deane C . Tucker, Community Relations Service • � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document oe ee September 21, 1966 Mr. Rebert McDaniel, Chairman The Good Neighbors Club Sum-Mec Neighborhood Service Center 65 Georgia Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. McDaniel; I appreciate you sending me the list of items which the Good Neighbors Club thinks are the major problems in your community. I will attempt to give you a status report on prospective help in each area in the order listed by you in your letter of September 12. l, Recreation Centers - The Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department has leased a duplex apartment at 255 Dodd Avenue, S. W. as a first step in providing some immediate indoor recreation during the fall and winter months. The Parks Department is making plans for the operation and programming of activities at this location and as soon as they have com- pleted their scheduling I am sure that they will be in touch with you and your group. The Planning Department is also working with the school officials to initiate plans foy the development of a possible neighborhood center in connection with one of the schools being expanded in your area. Mr. McDaniel Page Two September 21, 1966 Enforce Hcusing Code - Our Housing Code Division has stepped up its code cornpliance program in that area particularly along Capitol Avenue and firm action is being taken to assure that property is brought up to standard through our. special program with the Atlanta Housing Department, the City Inspection Department, EQOA and the Heusing Authority. Help is being provided those people who desire to move into better housing and who are qualified for publi£ housing to get them in standard homes at the earliest possible date. Caution Lights (Capitol Avenue School) - The Traffic Engineering Department is investigating the feasibility of additional Caution lights at this school and a report will be forwarded to you as soon as their engineering investigation is completed, Playlots for Teenagers and Children with Extended Night Programs - Improvements are being made to the playground across from Capitol Avenue School. The Atlanta Braves are fenciny in the area and will asphalt areas for special play activities. The Stanley Daniel Park is under ecustruction and the City now has a firm under contract to renovate the large building for an indoor recreation center. The Comraunity School Program which is starting in the area will also provide some additional recreation facilities during the cold weather months, More Elementary Schools and High Schools - The School Beard now has in plans or under contract projects which will include major expansion of the Capitol Avenue School, Stanley Daniel School, and expansion of the site of the Jchnson Elementary School. The old Smith-Hughes School will be reclaimed by the School Board, renovated and placed back into operation as a high school or junior high school. Mr. McDaniel Page Three September 21, 1966 7. 9; 10. More Sanitation Services for Street Pickups and All Other City Services Due This Area - I think you will note an increase in the sanitary services and as indicated on the attached report from the Sum-Mec Center sanitation services have been expanded greatly. Interracial Patrolmen for Regular Duty in This Area - As you are aware, our Police Department operates on an interracial basis. We do not have two man cars in any area because of lack of personnel. There- fore, you will probably see many one man cars with both Negro and white officers patrolling the area on a regular basis. Enforce Guidelines for Renting Houses and Apartments ~- I believe the cooperative program mentioned above will accomplish desirable results in this area and our housing code compliance inspectors are moving to insure guidelines coming under their jurisdiction are followed. Better Streets ~ There have been sevezal street improvements in the area. Bass Street has been prepared for paving and should be paved this week, the weather permitting, Better Law Enforcement - Plans are being made for the expansion of our Police force in the next year's budget and I am sure that this will be reflected in improved law enforcement in all areas. There are other improvements which will be made in the area real soon and I will try to keep you advised. Please do not hesitate to let us know of the feelings in your area regarding City services and improvements. Mr. McDaniel Page Four September 21, 1966 We appreciate your help and your interest in your neighborhood, Sincerely yours, Dan Sweat DS:fy cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr, Mr. R. Earl Landers, Administrative Assistant Mr. Johnny Popwell, Sum-Mec Neighborhood Center bee: Mr. Deane C. Tucker, Community Relations Service  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 47 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/d82238fdfb4ab73259f4b0443c69ccc8.pdf c0f8a80d649567045a62e12c2e799301 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 15 , 1966 Mr . George Dodd, Directo1· East Central Ne ighborhood Center 486 Decatu.r Street, S . E . Atlanta, Georgi a Dear George : The City of Atl nta. Sanitary Department and the Fulton County Health Department are cooperating in a joint effort to clean up the Boulevar d area and carry out a r t control program. 1n talking with Health Dep rtrnent officials , they indicate that little will come of a rodent conti·ol program unless the people in the r a will join with them and practice better sanitation habita . Mr . Cantr 11. who h s been working on sp eial pro gr m in that area . lready,. says that he believes th.at if we could g t EOA to h lp tell the people bout good s nit tion pr ctic s and po sibly prep re and distribut poster throughout th r a , thie would h ve re l good effect. He say that his dep rtment will b gl d to WOl'k with H om maker Aid s or any other p r on designated by EOA to tr in them to in truct r sident in th are in these pr ctic I would sugg t th t we might g t the element ry school to have a poster conte t aft r two or three 1 ctures on sanit tion h bit to control p et • Then th ee po t r could b d iepl y d at a.p rtm nt , sto re , and other loc tions. This has work d very w 11 in the Fire Dep rtm nt nd I beli v it would work w 11 h re. Thie would b e a project EOA could c rry out v ry £f ctively. �Mr . D odd Page Two Septen1ber 15, 1966 Let me know of your thinking on this and if there is any way I can help . You might have someone call Mr . Grennon at 572-2116 , who has charge of the R odent Conh·ol Se ction of the Health Department, or M r. T . A . Canti·ell at 572 - 2844. Sincerely yours , Dan Sweat DS :fy cc: Mr . C . 0 . Emrn. rich Mr . Bob Lynn � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 15, 1966 Mr. George Dodd, Director East Central Neighborhood Center 486 Decatur Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia Dear George: The City of Atlanta Sanitary Department and the Fulton County Health Department are cooperating in a joint effort to clean up the Boulevard area and carry out a rat control program. In talking with Health Department officials, they indicate that little will come of a rodent control program unless the people in the area will join with them and practice better sanitation habits. Mr. Cantrell, who has been working on a special program in that area already, says that he believes that if we could get EOA to help tell the people about good sanitation practices and possibly prepare and distribute posters throughout the area, this would have a real good effect. He says that his department will be glad to work with Homemaker Aides or any other person designated by EOA to train them to instruct residents in the area in these practices. I would suggest that we might get the elementary schools to have a poster contest after two or three lectures on sanitation habits to control pests. Then these posters could be displayed at apartments, stores, and other locations, This has worked very well in the Fire Department and I believe it would work well here, This would be a project EOA could carry out very effectively. Mr. Dodd Page Two September 15, 1966 Let me know of your thinking on this and if there is any way I can help. You might have someone call Mr. Grennon at 572-2116, who has charge of the Rodent Control Section of the Health Department, or Mr. T. A. Cantrell at 572-2844, Sincerely yours, Dan Sweat DS:fy ect Mr. C. O. Emmerich Mr. Bob Lynn  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 46 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/51146f0bb3982e8cd8f1e002cf5ce8be.pdf b1cae31fa74b251cb0867d1d4988485c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 21. 1966 Mr . B ob Lynn Extension Area Manager East Central N ighborhood Center 4.86 D c tur Street, S. E . Atlant , G orgia D ar Bob : When you and the group from the B o ul var d ection were in my office one of th p r oblem di scussed was traffic on th residential tre t in that area . I am dvi s d by the Traffic Engin ering Dep rtm nt of th City th t the City Ordinance now prohibits tr ctor trailer truck from u ing ny of the street which cros Boul vard xcept P once de Leon Av nue , N o rth Avenue, F rre t A v nue. Highland Avenu • Irwin Street nd E lgewood Avenue. Special Truck Prohibit d ign re curr ntly placed on Morg n Str t an W b sh A venu . The Traffic En in ring D pa.run nt 1 now ch eking th physic condltiona of th ei n• on M -.,rgan Stre t and on Wa.b h Avenue and ill rran e to install d itional signs on th other a t- et r sid nti 1 atr ets hich cro s B oul v rd in this r a and from · hic:h tr ctor trail r re prohibited in th Ordin nc • eoon as th eigna re r pl . ced, th Tr !fie En ln erin Departm nt ill dvlee th .Atl n Police Dep rtment and lam ure th P lie D p rtm nt wUl tak appropriate action. Th Sanitary Dep rtment nd th Health Dep rtm nt r cooperating ln th rat baitin pro r&m -.vhich a on ol the big problem• dbcua ed. I hop that th N l hb rhood Center can t ke ome action on the su eatl n 1 my 1 tter to Geor e D dd on ptemb r 15. �Mr . Lynn Page Two Septembe r 21 , 1966 Please pa thi information along to the committee . Sincerely yours, Dan Swe t DS: fy cc : M yor Iv an A llen, Jr, Mr . R . E a rl Lander � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 21, 1966 Mr. Bob Lynn . Extension Area Manager East Central Neighborhood Center 486 Decatur Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia Dear Bob: When you and the group from the Beulevard section were in my office one of the problems discussed was traffic on the residential streets in that area. I arm advised by the Traffic Engineering Department of the City that the City Ordinance now prohibits tractor trailer trucks from using any of the streets which cross Boulevard except Ponce de Leon Avenue, North Avenue, Forrest Avenue, Highland Avenue, Irwin Street and Edgewood Avenue, Special Trucks Prohibited signs are currently placed on Morgan Street and Wabash Avenue. The Traffic Engineering Department is now checking the physical conditions of the signs on Morgan Street and on Wabash Avenue and will arrange to install additional signs on the other east-west residential streets which cross Boulevard in this area and from which tractor trailers are prohibited in the Ordinance. As soon as the signs are replaced, the Traffic Engineering Department will advise the Atlanta Police Department and I am sure the Police Department will take appropriate action. The Sanitary Department and the Health Department are cooperating in the rat baiting program which was one of the big problems discussed. I hope that the Neighborhood Center can take some action on the suggestions in my letter to George Dodd on September 15, - Hi Mr. Lynn Page Two September 21, 1966 Please pass this information along to the committee. Sincerely yours, Dan Sweat DS:fy ce: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr, Mr. R. Earl Landers  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 45 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/f487a0df6e5cbd6c2304e4f4c28bf228.pdf 238d9ba9600d9bda39686c2eb23eca46 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. -.,. ECO WM IC OPP RTU I Y ATLANTA, INC . 101 MAR IETT A ST R EET BL DG. ATLANTA, GEORGI A 30303 525- 4262 C. O. EMMER I CH ADMINISTRATOR I .I September 30, 1966 Mr. Jo H. Calhoun Speci a l Assistant for Co mmu..rii ty Development Economic Opp ortunity Atlanta , Incorporated 101 Marietta Street, N. W. Si xt h Floor Atlanta , Georg i a 30303 De a r :Vir ,. Ca l h oun: Thank y ou f or y our le tter of Se ptembe r 26. I am pleased to kn ow t hat "viro Sweat ha s b e en in co mmun icati on uith you c oncerning the vi si t mad e to his office b y the officers of the two e;roups uhic h ·He O.!'ga..n.ized i n the Boulevard NE section. As y ou r equested , follouin g i s a li st of compl a i n ts which were presented _to r1r o Srreat by these citi zens : They expres se d frustration ove r di scri mi nation whi ch t hey ri..a.ve e:::perienced and whi c h they continue to experi ence. As on e man put it, 11 we j us t don ' t have t he op_portunities that t he white man ha s. 11 The y st a ted t hat the l a ck of op:portvni t i e s a!):;i. i ed equa lly in educ a tion, emplo yment ·, housin g , and in receiving t he s ervices of the Ci tye The: co~ plain ed t hat ther e had been di scrim inat io n in Hous i ng Code enforce~en t: 11 lfo g ro property-o lmers are forced to 1ceep t heir prop erties in a better st a te of repa ir t h 2.n ·white property owners in the Boulevard area." They complained that t he amo nt of rent they paid was too h i gh for the t yp e ace;o '.D. .ir: o.da t ion whic h they had e · rore specificqlly , their complaints mi ght be cate gor ized i n the follo win fasDion : 0 1. The complete absence of MY publicly-sponsored recre a tional f a ci1i ties in their co!21..rnun.i ty .. They e4-· press ed t ha t one of t he mos t needed facilities in their co.:w1.u..'1ity wo. s a youth c ent e r. TDis c enter s 11ould be lo8 a t ed as near the scene of the riot s as poss:blee Progra~ develo?nen t for t he center mu s t be dictated by t he needs of the youth in that area. �- 2 - .. - 2. Th ey were q_u i te con ce rne d be c ause of ina dquate servic es fro m t he San it a ry De:partment . Truclcs fr om t h e Sanit ary Depa rt ment c ome t o the a r ea onl y on ce a week s ometime s on Wedn e sday , somet i mes on Fr iday . Garb ag e and trash a re a llowed t o pile up. Th e tru ck s , t h ey s a id, ne ed to c ome t h r ough the a re a t wo or t hr e e time s a week on a r egul a r bas i s. It appeared f rom the ir con v e r s a t i on t hat i t mi ght be ne c essar y t o f o r c e t h e 01-me rs of l ar ge apa r tm en t bui l di.n gs to pr ovi de rece pt a cles f or bo th ga rbag e and t rash . They told Mr. Swea t t hat th e Sanit ary En gi ne e rs do n ot fulf i ll t he ir duti e s in pick in g u p garba g e wh i ch th ey sc a tter as t h ey collect t he wast e out of ga r bage c an so 3. A ma jo r po i nt of the di scuss i on conce r ned ho u s ing c ond i t i ons. A fe w of the hous ing pr obl ems a r e : a. be c. d. e. Gen e r al d et er io ra tion . Bu i l d i ng i nf e sted with r a ts a n d ro a ches . I n a.de q_uat e maintenan ce and c are f or t h e publi c portions of t h e build i n g s , suc h as t he ha l l s and othe r corm:non ly- shared s pac e s . Inadeq_ua t e eXlGS f~o m t h e building . Inadequ2.t e a c c ornr.1.od2.ti on s . Time and again , they reiterat ed t he fact that t heir rent Has too hi c:h . ( I m.ig:it note here t hat sin ce t he i r visit t o Mr . Sweat ' s of f ice, some of the res i den t s have re c eived notices that the ir r ent is being i n c reased . I n some c ases , the in c re a s e i s i n excess of t en ( $10. 00 ) dol lars a month. I am g r ave l y c on c erned a bout t h i s mat ter .) 4 . Th ey c ompl ained aba ut t he manner in wh ic h s om e of the pol i cemen per f ormed the ir duti es i n handl i n g t he c ro ~-rds on Sat u rday , Stmday ,. an d 1'I onday n i ghts. They poL_ted out that th,:;re ,;-;ere i ::J.stances of uo l ice b rutality both on the str e ets and a t t he po l ice stat i on . The y 2.lso reported ti1a t a number of i nnocent parties ~-rere arrested du ring tl1is melee. Furt::ern o_ e , tl1ey said , in s ome i n 3t 2.Ec1:; s the Cs.ucasi2.~'l po liceD. eE c alled the people n a:n es i;-rl1ich were r:iost displeasin g . They were distrube d by tne fa c t t hat they have not received s uffici ent ur otection bv 1 2.w enforce::ient officials . 'I'he !!l Urder of t he Vor..11. er youth 2....n d t h e s h ootin :=; of the ot her yout':l ?.:- e apt ez:ar1:9les of tt1i s ne.tter, an d there are 1 1any others. So This co:mitt ee of citizen s re:9ort ed to Hro SHea t tr1a t tD.e sanner in i·, hich t~1e a""J.bula~_c e at t endants e:_ercis2i cl1e _. r ·responsioili ty on "the S2.turday afte:rno o~ ~/:.1e1- the shootin g took :place ~·ras infuri- �- 3 - .•.., atinge TheJ maint a ined tha t the ambul ance by-passed the two Ne gro victi::ns , and pic1ce d up a policeman who had been injure d l ater . In t hei r opinion, this inci dent was a c ontinua tion of an old established pattern of discrimination: The Negro lies on the stre et s unattend ed whil e the 11 1-rhite 11 man is tre a ted. They want t his matter fully invest i gated, and t hey want some c oncrete a cti ons taken to elimina te future occurr en ce s of a simil a r na turec 6. From what they s a id, it 1;,ras obvious that the Georg ia Ba ptist Hospital is an obj e ct of frustration to them. Why, they 1-rante d to lm o1"r, uas it that Geor gi a Baptist did not receive the two youth who ·were s h ot, as t hey did t he policeman? ( They . are n ot inte rested in the fact t hat Georgia Baptist Hospital is a p r iva te institutiono · Evid ent l y , Ge or g ia Bapt ist has an exce edingl y poor i ::nag e in t he COEL:11Uni ty •) 7~ Traff ic c ontro l, es pe ci al l y on the eastwest s treets , was re ported as a probl em . Larg e truc ks utilize the n arro1· residenti a l streets betwe en Boul evard and Glen Ir is. Als o, there is a problem with the s pee din g drivers of automobil e s on these same str eets , as well as on. Boulevard . 8 . One oi t h e most d isturbing fact or s -whic h t hey re porte d. was t a.e lack of OlJp ort 1.m it ies to ob tain a dee ent job and e a rn a dee en t 1·r2. :s e . They as ked f or pay L~g tra ining po s itions for d esirable job s . They a re tired of b e i n g ma i ds , j anit ors , po rters , and laborers. Incone se ems to be a probl em f or nearly everyone in that commu.nity o 9. :Most of a ll, t he pe o:9l e on Bouleva r d 1·,an t to be someb ody . Th ey are tir ed of living in a soc ie t y i.rfl. j_c:1. denies t t1ea an. opp ort un ity to be soae body ~ Th ey are si ck of fo r mal le aders in their co !m1lu.n i t y an d in Cit y governnen t "rrh o do not ei ther k.<1 O i·T or car e about the c o:nd i tions u.n:ier wni ch t ~ey l ive ~ ·J:hey ~-,an t t:12 Oi ty 2.21d t~1eir fo r m.2.l l eaders to lis ten to t he ir proble~ s and to bring about a ra pi d c}18.nge Basi ca l l y , these a re their c omplaints at t2is t ime~ Let ne e xpress ny appreci a tion to you f or t he manne = in which you h s ve c ooperat ed wi th us i n wor~in g wit h these problens . r ·very nach appre c iate th e support wni ca yo u gave n e per s nR.l l y d',lring a very try i r..s; !:)2r iod t1-;o 1-reeks a go. TbQnk you very m.u ch., Corc.'l. ia:2.ly y ours, ' /jr(- Robe rt No L;;,rfln � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document " wae ~ - ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. 101 MARIETTA STREET BLDG. fs ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 525-4262 c. ©. EMMERICH ADMINISTRATOR September 30, 1966 Mr. Jo H. Calhoun Special Assistant for Community Develovment Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Incorporated 101 Marietta Street, N. W. Sixth Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Calhoun: Thank you for your letter of Sevtember 26. I am pleased to know that Mr. Sweat has been in commumication with you concerning the visit made to his office by the officers of the two groups Which we organized in the Boulevard NE section. As you requested, following is a list of complaints which were presented to Mr. Sweat by these citizens: They exoressed frustration over discrimination which they have experienced and which they continue to ex- perience. As one man put it, "we just don't have the onvportunities that the white man has." They stated that the lack of opportunities anvlied equally in ed- ucation, employment, housing, and in receiving the services of the City. They conplained that there had been discrimination in Housing Code enforcement: "Negro vroperty-owmers ere forced to keep their pro- perties in a better state of revair than white property- owners in the Boulevard area." They complained that the amount of rent they paid was too high for the tybe accommodation whicn they had. More svecifically, their complaints might be categorized in the followings fash 1. The complete absence of any vublicly-sponsored recreational facilities in their community. They ex- pressed that one of the most needed facilities in their community was a youth center. This center should be as near the scene of the riots as possible. am development for the center must be dictated by s of the youth in that area. 2. They were quite concerned because of inadquate services from the Sanitary Devartment. Trucks from the Sanitary Department come to the area only once a week -- sometimes on Wednesday, sometimes on Friday. Garbage and trash are allowed to pile uo. The trucks, they said, need to come through the area two or three times a week on a regular basis. It appeared from their conversation that it might be necessary to force the owners of large apartment buildings to vrovide recep- tacles for both garbage and trash. They told Mr. Sweat that the Sanitary Engineers do not fulfill their duties in picking up garbage wnich they scatter as they col- lect the waste out of garbage canse 3e A major point of the discussion concerned hous- ing conditions. A few of the housing problems are: ae General deterioration. be Building infested with rats and roaches. c. inadequate maintenance and care for the public vortions of the buildings, such as the halls and other commonly-shared spaces. d.- Inadequate exits from the building. ee Inadequete accommodations. Time and again, they reiterated the fact tha their rent was too high. (I might note here that since their visit to Mr. Sweat's office, some of the res- idents have received notices that their rent is being increased. In some cases, the increase is in excess of ten ($10.00) dollars a month. I am gravely concerned about this matter.) 4. They complained about the manner in which some of the policemen performed their duties in handl-~ ing the crowds on eeu te Sunday » and Monday nights. They pointed out thet tasre were ins vances of volice brutality both on the streets and at the police ste- tion. They also reported that a number of innocent parties were arrested during this melee. Furtzermore, they said, in some instances the Caucasian policemen éaiied the people names which were most disvleasing. They were distrubed by the fact that they have not received sufficient protection by law enforcensent officials. The murder of the Vorner youth and the shootings of the other youth are avt examples of this matter, and there are many others. 5. This committee of citizens revorted to Mr. Sweat that the manner in which the ambulance attend- ants exercised their + esponsibility on the Saturday afternoon when the shooting took place was infuri- ating. They maintained that the ambulance by~passed the two Negro victims, and picked up a policeman who had been injured leter. In their opinion, this incident was a continuetion of an old established pattern of discrimination: The Negro lies on the streets unattended while the "white" man is treated. They want this matter fully investigated, and they want some concrete actions taken to eliminate future occurrences of a Similar nature. 6. From what they said, it was obvious that the Georgia Baptist Hosvital is an object or frus- tration to them. Why, they wanted to know, was it that Georgia Baptist did not receive the two youth who were shot, as they did the policeman? (They | are not interested in tne fact that Georgia Baptist Hospital is a private institution. Evidently, Georgia Baptist has an exceedingly poor image in the community.) ; fe Traffic control, esvecially on the east- west streets, was reported as a problem. Large trucks utilize the narrow residential streets be- tween Boulevard and Glen Iris. Also, there is a problem with the speeding drivers of automobiles on these same streets, as well as on Boulevard. 8. One of the most disturbing factors which they reported was tne lack of opportunities obtain a decent job and earn a decent Wase. They asked for paying training oositions for desirable jobs. They are tired of being maids, janitors, porters, and laborers. Income seems to be a pro- blem for nearly everyone in that community. le on Boulevard want ed or living in..a D orounivy to be some- 9. Most of all, the pe to be somebody. They are t society waich denies them an D body. They are sick of formal leaders in their community and in City government who do not either know or care about the conditions under which they live. They want the City and their formal leaders to listen to their problems and to bring about a rapid change Basically, these are their comolaints at tunis time. Let me express my appreciation to you for the manner in which you have cooperated with us in working with these pro- blems. iI‘very much appreciate tne support which you gave me personally during a very tryins period two weeks ago. Thank you very much,  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 10, Folder 11, Document 44 Box 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Folder topic: Riots | September | 1966