71 20 10383 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/e014b82c14ffbeee9788aac617f51762.pdf 821e5e5bf7314a2a575fd74476fd174c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ARMAND MAY P. 0 . Box 4 0 56 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30302 September 30th 19 66 PERSONAL The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of A~lanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: What happened to the Empire State, it seems that this Carmichael and the eruption here in Atlanta and throughput the country on this Black Power has frightened many good citizens. But at the same time, I glory in your presentation to the public, even though those who voted for Lester Maddox didn't approve. I am jus t wondering if there i s anything that can be done that will change this s i t uation. Of course, it was mor e tha n unfo r tuna te , e spec i ally afte r the wor k which ha s been done by you and others, bu t I am sur e that by hold ing s teadfa s t we wil l stil l come ou t on t op. One thing was certain, it was a re l ief t o see tha t the Lieutenant was defeated in a big way. This at leas t gives us some satisfactinn . Again congratulations on your position. It seems that whenever you do have to make a stateme nt you "hit the nail on the headment:At least, I know tha hr ougho'?7 the country the state/has received approval. / With all good wishes to you and yolu · . assurance of my high admiration, ~ / Sincerely, / / AM : tg / I ~ '/j i me, with � 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 ARMAND May P.O. Box 4056 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30302 September 30th 19 66 PERSONAL The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of the City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: What happened to the Empire State, it seems that this Carmichael and the eruption here in Atlanta and through- out the country on this Black Power has frightened many good citizens, But at the same time, I glory in your presentation to the public, even though those who voted for Lester Maddox didn't approve, I am just wondering if there is anything that can be done that will change this situation, Of course, it was more than unfortunate, especially after the work which has been done by you and others, but I am sure that by holding steadfast we will still come out on top, One thing was certain, it was a relief to see that the Lieutenant was defeated in a big way. This at Least gives us some satisfaction, Again congratulations on your position, It seems that whenever you do have to make a statement you "hit the nail on the headggppAt least, I know that~throughout, the country the state nas received approval, ~ J! With all good wishes to you and rouss hi ve) ‘ne , with assurance of my high admiration Z, Sincerely, iy b f / ; / AM: tg  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 19, Folder 14, Document 42 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/729d6265657b5031cd782aadb8ccdfac.pdf 5564854e63416471f24fdd4f2c4a4576 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 45 Mc 1'"\l e Av c:1 11 e Ca~~ r id~ e , ~ ass . n2129 Se t e~be r 29 , 1966 The Honora l e I van Allen .layer of Atlant .Atl nt2. , Jcor~ia Sir : I hr..ve 1..)een r-:reat a dnirer of yoP r s sin c e y:--1..< defeat ed r'addox f or nayo r in -- it i·:as 1962 ,-·asn ' t it? -- an on t'. r o F·h ...) r r e c ~nt e n c ~11:1tcr ,1:i.th Sto!,el, Car;:li c hc.1cl . 3ut nev~r have I 2.( rd red ,0· 1 ::::He t:1;::.n :!he:1 I he~rd yo,tr intc:1 s c , sin ce r e , e r ..,.e c tl ' 2_r t i c u l:1tec:J/4 t2.··~cnent on the defe::it o~· Elli Ar nall in ye!3terda ' s pri~11ary n n - of f . Yo" r.r~ the on y ~Jc r on i·1ho h2 s "'i vcn riny co:111 ens at ion f or t:1e h' r r-o r and di. n2. y I have I cl t sin c e dis c -,verin"'. thn.t Le '" ter ·2.ctdox a c t 1 ·a.lly de'"e,+eo Ellis A.nall . I say it only to yon c-rect ·t , that t~1e s tatenent yo, r1ade todr_y s hn ld have been :iade by 1,:r . Arnall . I an a r esi(ent of ~eo r ,,.ia ( Ma c on ) , and it is s s· c h t·1at I wr ite to en c ,~·1 r ,..,(Te y o 1 t'"' offer y---::, rsC"'lf as a .r ri;.:e - in can did ate fn r -,."-Ve rnor , rnc t"- 1·1n r 1~ vi,.,.'"'rr:usly 'ror1 noi.·: 11 ntil :-1ovcnb cr for that off-"ice . I .: rote : 1r . An1al le r:.t ni "'ht ( ,•-.on ·1e2.rinc: t'1e election rc-·t ·rns ) s 1 • - est in"' the sane to hiri . f3 t on the ne :s toni,.,.ht I sa, him c C'n"' r a 111 te ,:addox 1 r j t . the sta~·en0nt , "The vi c tc· r y is y:"'ur s , n anr' t:1is rc:.the r dar1..,en s on e ' s enth siasm . It is to you th::-t 1 eonlc like ne 1 -~,.-.r l ook ( v H I s ti 1 reri in c cnvinced thot t ere re n ore of s th.::n t · s ele c t ion .: inr · c2+es) . I e. nect t·12.t ladd ox 1 .'i ll take a lo t of Cal la·r2y ' s vote ; anc wo·, d a vict'"'ry y y o t· on . --ve:;;':c r 8 e c1ny more s 1·rn ri sinn; than l,1ccidox ' s yestcr, ay? I ar:· S'"re thr.t r.rnny n()re n --- de n ,tes rnd l ibe rals-- r s "ell tlS neo·. . le ;·:ho are si rmly sanc-vill «;et a,,J. and vote , after t·1i s c 2tastro he , es 1 ccially if t 'CY c o,·ldl v ote f,....r yo" . For r:, ny lil~e my se l f i t is c:i real nr obl eri •Jhcthe r to vote fo r Calla1ay or not to v ote at 811 . I , n a ()'r cl nte student at IIarv2.rd ; if the r e is anythin'."'" I cn.n do : '"' r you , or •or even reasonable noliti cs in ~c'"'r"'i2. , 1,lca:·c 1 ct nc k10u . And a ·n in , let ne be~ you tc of~ er y 0 1:rsel f ~s ~ 1ritc- in can ic ~te ~ r ov ern~r . Sin c ere, Y" rs , 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 45 Maple Avenue Cambridge, Mass. 02139 September 29,.1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Sts _ I have been a great admirer of yours since you defeated Maddox for mayor in--it was 1962 wasn't it?--and on throuch your recent encounter with Stokely Carmichael. But never have I admired you more than when I heard your intense, sincere, perfectly .articu- lated&tatement on the defeat of Ellis Arnall in yesterday's primary run-off. You are the only person who has given any compensation for the horror and dismay I have felt since discovering that Lester Maddox actually defeated Ellis Arnall. I say it only to your credit, that the statement you made today should have been made by Mr. Arnall. I am a resident of Georgia (Macon), and it is as such that I write to encourage you to offer yourself as a write-in candidate for Governor, and to work vigorously from now until’ November for that office. I wrote Mr. Arnall last night (upon hearing the election returns) surcesting the same to him. But on the news tonight I saw him congradulate Maddox with the statement, "The victory is yours," and this rather dampens one's enthusiasm. It is to you that people like me now look (and I still remain convinced that there are more of us than this election indicates). I expect that Maddox will take a lot of Callaway's vote; and would a victory by you on November 8 be any more surprising than Maddox's yesterday? I am sure that many more moderates and liberals--as well as people who are simply sane-- will get out and vote, after this catastrophe, especially if they could vote for you. For many like myself it is a real problem whether to vote for Callaway or not to vote at all. I am a graduate student at Harvard; if there is anything I can do for you, or for even reasonable politics in Georgia, please let me know. And again, let me beg you to offer yourself as a write-in candidate for Governor. Sincerely yours, é dward M. Moore  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 19, Folder 14, Document 41 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/e950e7988f4ac1dba52698198467ff38.pdf f498cd5bdd404460dc452927b2c57768 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 2739 Hillcrest Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204 September 30, 1966 The Honor able Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. City of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Dear May or Allen: You demonstrated that you were a man of level-headed courage by your actions during the recent racial riots in At l antao Your public reaction t o Lester Maddox 's primary runoff victory showed you to be a man of strong convictions , to have the courage to express t hose convictions and the guts to "call a spade a spade. 11 It appears that f or the next f our years the cards have been "stacked" against Georgia by what you so aptly described as "the duplicity of Republican voters," and that the choice facing us in t he November 8 ele ction is mere l y that of selecting the lesser of two evils. This being the case , I don't think any of us can afford to "go fishing" November 8 as that may just as assuredly land us in the worst possible situation as would a vote f or Maddox . I know that for many of us it is a choice that sticks in the craw, but it is one that we have to face, nowo ( Besides, it is a secret ballot.) I admire your stamina and willingness to stand up for what you consider to be ri ght . Keep it up, but just a word of caution: Don't do anything rash. I believe I ' d like to see you in the next gubernatorial race. Sincerely, - ~ John D. Pigman � 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 2739 Hillcrest Avenue Macon, Georgia 3120) September 30, 1966 The Honorable Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. City of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: You demonstrated that you were a man of level-headed courage by your actions during the recent racial riots in Atlanta, Your public reaction to Lester Maddox's primary runoff victory showed you to be a man of strong convictions, to have the courage to express those convictions and the guts to "call a spade a spade." It appears that for the next four years the cards have been "stacked" against Georgia by what you so aptly described as "the duplicity of Republican voters," and that the choice facing us in the November 8 election is merely that of selecting the lesser of two evils. This being the case, I don't think any of us can afford to "go fishing" November 8 as that may just as assuredly land us in the worst possible situation as would a vote for Maddox. I know that for many of us it is a choice that sticks in the craw, but it is one that we have to face, now. (Besides, it is a secret ballot.) I admire your stamina and willingness to stand up for what you consider to be right. Keep it up, but just a word of caution: Don't do anything rash. I believe I'd like to see you in the next guberna- torial race. John D,. Pigman Sincerely,  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 19, Folder 14, Document 40 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/af7694eab8823291b2ab4ae21d81c21a.pdf 801dd3e77650e4a6a3ca37e726255241 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 80><- 1186 R.:t. 2 No.trp:ton (;a. 30228 Non. 9va.n filler,, ~f/;Uavz,t,a. fl,j, / o/tlit.e/r, f l ~ :t:.he/c,e, YORKSHIRE taJIUf oc.ca4,Ww.i, when OUk- far~ have adJ:~ a.nd c.owuzo~ the conduct o{ 1.fOUk- office,. ,i.n have ·be.en {o ~ ~ lfOt,f,I(, 9n the a,,fWr,xw»i, o( .the pWtUVUf howBERKSHIRE eve-t,. oUk- appMba-tion U"Jl1,0.IW.J1Ce, a.nd kvww,j, no boUl1,l;U. f/.ou,t ~ n o{ ~ ~ dwtdd b-'Untj, a o,f diame :to o.U tho.(,,,e, who bit on~ ,;,. o--t cor,uHAAM-On con.:t:M.hUit.ed :to the HAMPSHIRE ~ 0 f the_ (jeJJ~ ,u;~ Ae, LANDRACE lwweveh1~ 9 beM.,eJJe ,j,O /ace, up ,i,i / 96 7 ,i,4 POLAND CHINA to S-twte camw:t a{/ o/td M--t. 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Dear th, Mayor: As former Atkentans there have been many occasions when our family have adnired your forthrighiness and courage in the conduct of your office. In the ajtermath of the primary how- ever our approbation knows no bounds, Your eeibiyation of ignorance and intransigence should bring a sense of shame to AL those who by omission 0x conmission contributed to the deqreding of the Georgian image. The State cannot afford Ix. Hleddox. however 40 9 beliee that regardless of its bitter irony, we mist face up to the Lesser of two evils. Democratic Governor in 1967 i unthinkable, 40 if you mut fish, make it here on out Leke November 9th, It with chear away the taste and soothe the troubled spirit. With kindest regards, and may God Love You. The 9. A, McCauley Femily PS. my wite says "Give em Nett !! Svan." sans ee . ; ; SMAN 9 We PEED pt REE-O-NMTE NN DT HE-P-U-RHNA PROGRAM“  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 19, Folder 14, Document 39 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/7cb2544ba11c45b470e88dc1f0e9914b.pdf 45e97755c9470be75c18d5586fd6ef77 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I Louis D . Becker 113 Emory Court Annex 1766 N. Decatur, Rd. NE Atlanta 7, Georgia September 29, 1966 Honorable I van Allen Office of the ayor At l anta , Georgia Dear Mayor Allen : You are to be congratulated on the forthright position you have taken regard i ng the run- off election . Your publ i c stand against extremi sm and for the concept of reason is the more remarkab l e because you will very l ikely stand alone among prominent , publ ic f i gures i n doing so . These days , to put conscience above party shows a high , and , unfortunately, an uncomm.on , degree of commi tment to principle . I do not think it wi l l happen, but wouldn ' t it be both encourag ing and thrilling if a massive repudiation might occur in November, as thousands of sane people "went fishing . " Sincerely yours , i{~/)1~ I.Jouis D. Becker l •~ 7 /'-C.e,,c.-?...., c-eP ,.,.:SRdeA-J Rebe cca E. Becker (Mrs .) � 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 Louis D. Becker 113 Emory Court Annex 1766 N. Decatur, Rd. NE Atlanta 7, Georgia September 29, 1966 Honorable Ivan Allen Office of the Mayor Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: You are to be congratulated on the forthright position you have taken regarding the run-off election. Your public stand against extremism and for the concept of reason is the more remarkable because you will very likely stand alone among prominent, public figures in doing so. These days, to put conscience above party shows a high, and, unfortunately, an uncommon,degree of commitment to principle. I do not think it will happen, but wouldn't it be both encouraging and thrilling if a massive repudiation might occur in November, as thousands of sane people "went fishing." Sincerely yours, dee hha Becker ? ae” OP fa téein. © Meck) Rebecca E. Becker (Mrs. )  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 19, Folder 14, Document 38 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/66db88351b4c061b746d44a7121ad4bb.pdf d33e1c1cf94b59ede76b166955319397 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 141 MANGUM STREET 5. W. - ATLANTA , GEORGIA 30313 JACKSON 4-8687 September 30, 1966 Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall At lanta, Georgia Dear Sir: I watched WSB Television las t ni ght, during the 11:00 news, and saw you and heard the statement made regardi ng the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary. I congratulate you on your courageous stand and your outspoken decisive comraents. Men of good will in Georgia now find themselves with no place to go . There is no moral leadership that we can turn to. It would be most interesting to know your views with regar d to this difficult situation. Once again, be assured t hat there are many of your constituents who take great pride i n your courageous stands. With every best wish, I am, Yours ve ry truly, PILLOWI'EX_j)ORPORATION ~J!JIL-Leonard D. Aronson LDA:mh f"ACTORIES - DALLAS, TEXAS AND ATLANTA, GEORGIA � 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 [ PAUUOMTAreSrz Cowporation 141 MANGUM STREET S. W. — ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30313 JACKSON 4-8687 September 30, 1966 Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Str: I watched WSB Televiston last night, during the 11:00 news, and sa you and heard the statement made regarding the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary. I congratulate you on your courageous stand and your outspoken decisive comnents. Men of good will in Georgia now find themselves with no place to go. There ts no moral leadership that we can turn to. It would be most interesting to know your views with regard to this diffteult situation. Onee again, be assured that there are many of your constituents who take great pride in your courageous stands. With every best wish, I am, Yours very truly, PILLOWIEX PORPORATION Da Leonard D. Aronson LDA:mh FACTORIES — DALLAS, TEXAS ano ATLANTA, GEORGIA  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 19, Folder 14, Document 37 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/05a26b3d9fe22a8c0d2f88c25157623b.pdf d94e02c315595bcfd4c9b11decd8898a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS and loan assoct·ation MILTON TIPPIN , JR. 705 broad st. and 601 shorter ave . SECRETARY- TR E ASURER rome, georgta September 30,1966 Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr . , M3.yor City of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: I agree with you that Lester M3.ddox is not qualified to serve as Governor of Georgia. However, I was astounded to hear you attack him with ridicule in a press conference last night . Mr. Maddox thrives on ridicule. He has gained a great deal of support from misguided sympathy and continued sarcastic attacks on him will serve only to increase his support. Please let us defeat Mr. Maddox on other grounds . We do not believe he is capable or qualified and should have no hesitation in saying so but let us not make a martyr of him since such action will only insure his victory in the general election. Very truly yours, /4~~,C!. 0 Milton Tippin, Jr~ MTjr:lw MEMBER FEDERAL SAV I NGS AN D L OAN I NSURANCE CORPORAT ION � 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 CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS and loan association MILTON TIPPIN, JR. SECRETARY-TREASURER 705 broad st. and 601 shorter ave. rome, georgia September 30,1966 Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor City of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: T agree with you that Lester Maddox is not qualified to serve as Governor of Georgia. However, I was astounded to hear you attack him with ridicule in a press conference last night. Mr. Maddox thrives on ridicule. He has gained a great deal of support from misguided sympathy and continued sarcastic attacks on him will serve only to increase his support. Please let us defeat Mr. Maddox on other grounds. We do not believe he is capable or qualified and should have no hesitation in saying so but let us not make a martyr of him since such action will only insure his victory in the general election. Very truly yours, MT jr:1lw MEMBER FEDERAL SAVINGS 4NO LOAN INSURANCE CORPORATION  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 19, Folder 14, Document 36 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/56b02eb24aa61454afcdbb630788af2b.pdf 952212d090de30bc6288b83eb71b2eb3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. P. o. Box #1 Cr o,m Point, Indiana September 30 , 1966 46307 Honorabl e Na yor Allen Gity of Atlanta City Ha ll Atlanta , Ge orgia Dear Mr . ~ ayor: Last night, Thur sday , I saw you on the news on NBC-TV in Chi c ago. It was good t o hear you speak out, unequivo cally, concerning the nomi nation of Lester Iv,add o:x:. I felt s add ened at his nomination: to think that so many persons would gravit a te toward a man who stands for what he profe sses to stand! Also, I thought it was brave o f you to att empt to stop the recent riots in Atlant a by a ppe ar ing on the s cene and publi cly exposing yourself t o extreme danger by appealing to the cro, d from a top a c ar . I am cer tain there are many many more persons in this country who feel as I do, but w"ho do not wr ite and say so. Ke ep trying to inje ct rea son and sanity into t he situation in Ge orgia . Si ncerely , ~ ~u_, Deane h,alaker � 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 P. 0. Box #1 Crown Point, Indiana 46307 September 30, 1966 Honorable liayor Allen City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Mayor: Last night, Thursday, I saw you on the news on NBC-TV in Chicago. It was good to hear you speak out, unequivocally, concerning the nomination of Lester l.addox. I felt saddened at his nomination: to think thet so many persons would gravitate toward a man who stands for what he professes to stand! Also, I thought it was brave of you to attempt to stop the recent riots in Atlanta by appearing on the scene and publicly exposing yourself to extreme danger by appealing to the crowd from atop a car. I am certain there are many many more persons in this country who feel as 1 do, but who do not write and say so. Keep trying to inject reason and sanity into the situation in Georgia. Sincerely, Deane l.alaker  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 19, Folder 14, Document 35 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b5d721456853905aa3b58da9d18ca5f4.pdf 02d8a7e59b858924e55ec3da0e6448db Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 335 Loveman Wort hing ton. Oh io 43085 9/28/66 myor I van All en Atl anta ~ Georg i a Dear Sir, I would like to complement you a nd your ci t y upon th e enli ght ened efforts tha t you hav e mad e i n t he area of r a c e rel a t i on s . From wh a t I , a Norfuh e r ne r , c a n gather from th e press a nd TV, you h a v e mad e good pro g r e ss o As a liberal who ha s i nv e sted some time and a li ttl e mon ey i n th e civil ri ~hts mov ement I hav e b een pa r ticul a rly horrifi ed by th e a dvocat s of Bla c~ Powe r be ca us of t hei r he i ghtening th e pos sibility of de struction of th e con structive efforts of i nd i v i dual s like yo u. My purpose in writ ing t o you i s to pra i se y our work and s t a t ements , t o ur g e t he con t inuenc e of y our ef for t. and t o say t ha t I ho p e t ha t you do no t lo se faith in your beliefs . Sincer el y , ALfK. E3~km~ Alan R. Osborne � 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 335 Loveman Worthington, Ohio 43085 9/28/66 Mayor Ivan Allen Atlanta, Georgia Dear Sir, I would like to complément you and your city upon the enlightened efforts that you have made in the area of race relations. From what I, a Northerner, can gather from the press and TV, you have made good progress. As a liberal who has invested some time and a little money in the civil rights movement I have been particularly horrified by the advocats of Black Power because of their heightening the possibility of destruction of the constructive efforts of individuals like you. My purpose in writing to you is to praise your work and statements, to urge the continuence of your effort, and to say that I hope that you do not lose faith in your beliefs. Sincerely, AL_Q. Geborma Alan R. Osborne  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 19, Folder 14, Document 34 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/464fade0590f93bf8256741dc61ae3c9.pdf 538343a585fabe65c20f11a966f05165 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN e 53211 • 964-4400 AREA CODE 414 September 2ft 1966 THE SPEECH COMMUNICATION CENTER of the Depo r tment of Speech Der M yor Allen : I JDUSt nted to s end long my sentiments for what they re worth t o support your statement bout the nominati on of Lester M ddox hi ch 1 s broadcast on CBS televi sion t onight. I h ve b en ble t o view your .ctiviti s on n t ionwi de television on other occ sions--e . g. , the Atlanta riots . From .11 indications I perceived y ou s man who was honest1y trying to do the best job he could. I lso perc ived you s fir person who 1as 'lling to try to understand the views of others and to do something about the plight of the slum-dwellers--be t hey Negro or White. In short , I have been very impressed with mat I h ve s en of your a.pp rent attitude and ction in times of crises and controversy . I am quite sure it is very hard on you t tim.es to stand in the face of bigotry and hatred , but I want ed you te> know t h t t least one person a.cross the country - ants to give you some reinforcement and to urge you to continue in your attempts to make ~t la.nta, nd coneequent1y America , a better place for a human eing to live in. Although I ri.11 most like1y never have a chance to vote for you, I hope ctions concerning the civil rights issues and this Maddox "tr gedy" -will act s a positive influence for your future behavior . Atlant , and then tion, can be proud of you. my encouragement for your stands and Sincerely, 143.215.248.55.p M rk L. Knapp, Ph.D. Speech Communic tion Center e SERVI CE A ND R ES E AR C H IN THE US ES OF SPEECH CO MMUN I C AT ION BY INDIV I D U ALS AND ORG A NI Z ATIONS � 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 University of Wisconsin ~ Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53211 @ 964-4400 AREA CODE 414 @ THE SPEECH COMMUNICATION CENTER September 29, 1966 of the Department of Speech Dear Mayor Allen: I gust wanted to send along my sentiments for what they are worth to support your statement about the nomination of Lester Maddox which was broadeast on CBS television tonight. I have been able to view your activities on nationwide television on other oecasions--e.g., the Atlanta riots. From all indications I perceived you as a man who was honestly trying to do the best job he could. I also pereeived you as a fair person who was willing to try to understand the views of others and to do something about the plight of the slum-dwellers--be they Negro or White. In short, I have been very impressed with what I have seen of your apparent attitude and action in times of crises and controversy. I am quite sure it is very hard on you at times to stand in the face of bigotry and hatred, but I wanted you to know that at least one person aeross the country wants to give you some reinforeement and to urge you to eontinue in your attempts to make Atlanta, and consequently America, a better place for a human being to live in. Although I will most likely never have a ehanee to vote for you, I hope my eneouragement for your stands and actions eoneerning the eivil rights issues and this Maddox "tragedy" will act as a positive influence for your future behavior. Atlanta, and the nation, ean be proud of you. Sineerely, Mark L. Knapp, Ph.D. Speech Communication Center @ SERVICE AND RESEARCH IN THE USES OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS  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 19, Folder 14, Document 33 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b3b7c40e7df9f8a634c1a45dbcf56c59.pdf 3d8d57bbdbfca2554342db6ce28d174a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. J. H.JOHNSTON COMPANY ESTAB LISHED 18B 8 " TooDSTOC H:, G E ORG IA September 30, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Your comment is by far the best I have seen. You are an inspiration to those of us in the outlying areas who are trying to do a job against t h e opposition of types you describe. Best re gards, SLJ: r c � 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 J. H.JoHNsTON COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1888 WooDstTockK, GEORGIA September 30, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Your comment is by far the best I have seen. You are an inspiration to those of us in the outlying areas who are trying to do a job against the opposition of types you describe, Best regards, SL? re  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 19, Folder 14, Document 32 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/1ab0dac1f6a9ee7cee7a8bb6994b7b23.pdf e0471cc28f70cf8250d3bed8ed36611d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 886 Mitchell Street, s. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 October 2, . 1966 The Honorable Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of- The City of Atlanta Atlanta , Georgia Dear Sir: As a renown citizen, politician, churcrman, and educator, I would certainly like to commend you ori your stand against the Democratic party nominee, Lester Maddox. I agree totally with your entire statement because b~yond a resonable doubt, the seal of Georgia has been tornished. I t\IIl amazed at my f~llow Georgians, who would allow such a prog res s ive sta te as ours, the empire sta te of the south to f a ll i n to the hands of such an unscrupulous pe r son a s Mr. Lester Maddox . � 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 886 Mitchell Street, 8S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 October 2,.1966 The Honorable Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of The City of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Dear Sir: As a renown citizen, politician, churchman, and educa- tor, I would certainly like to commend you on your stand against the Democratic party nominee, Lester Maddox, I agree totally with your entire statement because beyond a resonable doubt, the seal of Georgia has been tornished,. I am amazed at my fellow Georgians, who would allow such a progressive state as ours, the empire state of the south to fall into the hands of such an unscrupulous person as Mr, Lester Maddox, Respectfully yours Kore bh. bn : a x Mesbect J. Bridgewater, I  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 19, Folder 14, Document 31 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/7dd8d9b5b640f1b3e853d3b1c2fe84c3.pdf 968ce3e74d363e8e53722790159c198d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. RUFUS CUTHBERTSON , S .T .M .. PASTOR 2297 HEADLAND DRIVE . EAST POINT , GEORGIA TELEPHONES CHURCH . . • . 'J67-6797 PARSONAGE Mayor Ivan Allen City Hall . Atlanta, Ga. Dear Mayor Allen: May I express my appreoiati on for your forthright and courageous statement repudiating Lester Maddox. The city of Atlanta has a great future as long as men like yourself lead it. You make me as proud to be a part of the metropolitan Atlanta community as the selection of Lester Madd~x makes me ashamed to be identified as a citizen of the state. . . 766-289!5 � 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 Lutheran C RUFUS CUTHBERTSON, S.T.M.. PASTOR 2297 HEADLAND DRIVE EAST POINT, GEORGIA TELEPHONES CHURCH ... . 767-6797 PARSONAGE . . 766-2895 er 4, 1966 Oc Mayor Ivan Allen City Hall Atlanta, Gae Dear Mayor Allen: May I express my appreciation for yor forthright and courageous statement repudiating Lester Maddox. The city of Atlanta has a great future as long as men like yourself lead ite You make me as proud to be a part of the metropolitan Atlanta community as the selection of Lester Maddox makes me ashamed to be identified as a citizen of the state. MA? Cea tat— Re Cuthbertson  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 19, Folder 14, Document 30 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/10c81bc9ddea268e544a28cdbf9c5a14.pdf b983f47d8c8a435a20eecbf09c8e5c4a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. STUART OFFICE SUPPLY 915 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, GEORGIA J. THOMAS 30903 STUART GENERAL MANAGER October 31,1966 Dear Ivan A bit of time has lapsed since we saw you - however - we have followed with interest the outstanding efforts you have and are expending for a Progressive Leadership for Atlanta and the State of Georgia Of course we are somewhat prejudi ced toward our Augusta Area - but - we are willing to be for Atlanta as well so long as we are all a part of our Great State of Georgia We are extremely hopeful that the r esults of the voting on November 8th will be such that will permit us to continue the forward progress of our State - and continue our Outstandingly Respectable Image to the balance of the United States and the World - however - just at present we are very much concerned Whenever you are over this way - mkke certain to drop by and visit with us - Kinp· J. THOMAS STIJART Hon. Ivan Allen City Hall Atlanta, Georgia � 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 STUART OFFICE SUPPLY 915 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30903 J. THOMAS STUART GENERAL MANAGER October 31,1966 Dear Ivan - A bit of time has lapsed since we saw you - however - we have followed with interest the outstanding efforts you have and are expending for a Progressive Leadership for Atlanta and the State of Georgia - Of course we are somewhat prejudiced toward our Augusta Area - but - we are willing to be for Atlanta as well so long as we are all a part of our Great State of Georgia - We are extremely hopeful that the results of the voting on November 8th will be such that will permit us to con- tinue the forward progress of our State - and continue our Outstandingly Respectable Image to the balance of the United States and the World - however - just at present we are very much concerned - Whenever you are over this way - mkhke certain to drop by and visit with us - Kindest regards - J. THOMAS STUART Hon. Ivan Allen City Hall Atlanta, Georgia  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 19, Folder 14, Document 29 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b6e96cc59e86caa810d8bf06d9f58811.pdf 29ad919f1aa3d0c3a5c2b3fad04750e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 1, 1966 M.r. J. Thomas Stuart General Manager Stuart Office Supply 915 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 30903 Dear Tom: It was certainly good hearing from you and I appreciate your generou.s comments. I share with you a great desire to continue our Outstandingly Respectable Image in the Governor' Office. With highest personal regard , I am Sincerely your , Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/br � 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 1 November 1, 1966 fe Mr. J. Thomas Stuart General Manager Stuart Office Supply 915 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 30903 Dear Tom: It was certainly good hearing from you and I appreciate your generous comments. I share with you a great desire to continue our Outstandingly Respectable Image in the Governor's Office. With highest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor lAJr/br  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 19, Folder 14, Document 28 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/19a8eacb7c69ee8704c5ad5f0aa1a6b5.pdf 211aab803ffef3cd28133470c14a3d10 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. GEORGE 10 4 0 A. AVENUE NEW YORK, REICHMAN OF THE AMERICAS N. Y. I o 0 I 8 September 30, 1966 Hon. Ivan Allen Atlanta, Ga. Dear Mr. Meyor: As a former resident of your city, I take the liberty of complimenting you personally for the strong show of character, restraint, and yet rational strength you have shown in recent weeks. Your publicized performance in the handling of the recent racial disturbances was COIIDTlendable a.nd your public statements with regards to the folly of the Lester Maddox election are even more praiseworthy. The nation, and the south in partimll.ar, needs more leader..:. ship from men not only with your ability, but your courage. These trai. ts are reflected in the progress your city has ma.de under your direction. Congratulati ons t nation • •• / feb You a.re a credit to Atlanta. a.nd the � 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 GEORGE A. REICHMAN 1040 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS New YorK, N. Y. 10018 September 30, 1966 Hon. Ivan Allen Atlanta, Ga. Dear Mr. Mayor: As a former resident of your city, I take the liberty of complimenting you personally for the strong show of character, restraint, and yet rational strength you have shown in recent weeks. Your publicized performance in the handling of the recent racial disturbances was commendable and your public statements with regards to the folly of the Lester Maddox election are even more praiseworthy. The nation, and the south in particular, needs more leader- ship from men not only with your ability, but your courage. These traits are reflected in the progress your city has made under your direction. Congratulations: You are a credit to Atlanta and the nation... Since 5 /feb  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 19, Folder 14, Document 27 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/8f473b8f4bd8410c68e6d8fd54f02ad7.pdf ac1f57ea10a953091b966a3a5d831960 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Designer of the famed New York Tunes "huitory test" of 1943, given to 6,000 college Freshmen, the results of which shocked the nation and ivon a Pulitzer Prize for the Tunes, Author of "Democ• racy in the Making," hailed by Time Magazine as one of the four outstanding books published in that year. Nervspaper columnist whose columns have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Memphis Press-Scimitar, Charlotte Observer and many srnaller papers. A world travel enthusiast, with the background of a historian and the kee11 eye of a journalist. Author of a recent serieA - "How Sweden Conquered PO\·· erty" 811 Oakdale Road. N . E. . At Ian ta �As I See It By HUGH RUSSELL FRASER CHARLES A. BEARD says: "This is a new chapter in American histo ry - and one written with verve." C_L AUDE G. BOWERS says: "I found D em ocracy in the Making so fascinating chat I read it from beginning co end without stopping. It is a robust and dramatic, rapidly moving scary of epochal battles for the preservation of democracy against the attacks of. an embryo plutocracy, wri tten wi th g usto and color. Ic covers a new field in carrying forward the story from Jackson to John Tyler to whom tardy justice is done. From these pages emerges the real fighting Tyler, able, consistent, incorruptible, courageous, impervious to the wiles of demagogues and the temptings of ambition- one of the fine, fighting Presidents. In scraping off the barnacles of prejudice and hate and revealing the real figure of Tyler, the author ·has rendered a real service to history." MARQUIS JAMES says: "A good piece of work adding considerably to our published knowledge of the Jackson Period." WILLIAM E. DODD says: "This is an interesting picture of things for the Jackson-Van Buren-Tyler years, especially good in giving personal attitudes as well as efforts to defeat democracy. It will serve a useful purpose, now that democracies are really in danger." WILLIAM E. WOODWARD says: "Here is a book of vital interest and enduring significance, one which will eventually cause a revision of an important section of American history," MARION, VA. Sherwood Anderson made this town famous. Ile lived here. Here he wrote "Dark La ughter" and many another novel. There was always something about Sherwood Anderson that intrigued me. His style was dark and mysterious; his words came out of the twili ght, neither of night. or of d a y. Sometimes, w h e n all w a s still and the moon was down, you could hear him laughing ... His books were not n o v e I s, not plots ... they were llttl(h Russe ll Fraser more than that; actually, they were conversations - low pitched, and mysterious - conversations at midni ght. He spoke of beauty, sparsely, eharingly ... for it was all he knew. He did not bother with fear. Why should he? He had discovered something more important ... the silence and magic of the woods at night, and huma n voices . . . talkin g bluntly , hesitantly, of the m yste1·y of life and love. And so I came t o Marion. And w h a t I found - well, it was so uproariously fu nny, I could not h elp but laugh. Na tura lly, or perhaps I should say logically, h e had a s upreme contempt for the yokels .. . their thought pr ocesses, their solemn opinions, their inane prej udices. And so h e bought a paper .. . the Smith County News, and then - of all things! - the rival paper, the Marion Democrat. Both weeklies, mind you. One Democratic and one Republican . .. Well, this was back in the depression when only Sherwood Ande rson h ad money, money for w h at he said he h eard in the whispering corn under the dark of the moon . . . and so he la u ghed, owning these two papers. A ma n named Hoover was running for presi- d ent then aga inst a man n a m e d Roosevelt . . . and I don't think he liked e ithe r ML H oove r or Mr. Rooseve lt . . . Anyway, he h ad a unique way of expressing it. A perfect w ay. In one paper, the Republican paper (The Smith County News) he denounced l\1'r. Roosevelt and lauded Mr. Hoover. And Sh erwood Anderson could do a magic job of that. In the other paper, he denounced Mr. Hoover and lauded Mr. Roosevelt, and J.\'lr. Anderson was a master at that. Hut it was not only on politics th at Sherwood Ande rson differ ed with himself .. . some times it was a matter of the Smith County News de.1ouncing the Marion Democrat, and vice-versa ; and She rwood Anderm n wrote both editorials! .. . and be th of them equally eloquent. What a wonderful way to live out one's life! They say here in Marion that S herwood Anderson is dead, but I am not so sul"e .. . one night I walked out to the high hill where they buried him and I sweal" I heard him talking in a low voice as the moon came over the nountain. There was nobody around ... th ere ·. t,as never anybody around when Sherwood spoke .. . but the low voice ,__mtinued, half jestingly, half eame~tly . .. and then I knew there was .....thing serious but the dark ground .t )d the slowly-rising moon . . . and, a.s if to lighten it all, the sound of d"-Y'k laughter. � 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 Designer of the famed New York Times “history test” of 1943, given to 6,000 college Freshmen, the results of which shocked the nation and won a Pulitzer Prize for the Times. Author of ““Democ- racy in the Making,” hailed by Time Magazine as one of the four outstand- ing books published in that year. News- paper columnist whose columns have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Memphis Press-Scimitar, Charlotte Ob- server and many smaller papers. A world travel enthusiast, with the back- ground of a historian and the keen eye of a journalist. Author of a recent series —‘“‘How Sweden Conquered Pov- erty” a 811 Oakdale Road, N.E., Atlanta  CHARLES A. BEARD says: “This is a new chapter in American history —and one written with verve.” CLAUDE G. BOWERS says: "I found Democracy in the Making so fascinating that I read it from beginning to end without stopping. It is a robust and dramatic, rapidly moving story of epochal battles for the preservation of democracy against the attacks of,an em- bryo plutocracy, written with gusto and color. It covers a new field in carrying forward the story from Jackson to John Tyler to whom tardy justice is done. From these pages emerges the real fight- ing Tyler, able, consistent, incorruptible, courageous, impervious to the wiles of demagogues and the temptings of ambi- tion—one of the fine, fighting Presidents. In scraping off the barnacles of prejudice and hate and revealing the real figure of Tyler, the author has rendered a real service to history.” MARQUIS JAMES says: “A good piece of work adding con- siderably to our published knowledge of the Jackson Period.” WILLIAM E. DODD says: “This is an interesting picture of things for the Jackson-Van Buren-Tyler years, especially good in giving personal atti- tudes as well as efforts to defeat democ- racy. It will serve a useful purpose, now that democracies are really in danger.” WILLIAM E. WOODWARD says: “Here is a book of vital interest and enduring significance, one which will eventually cause a revision of an impor- tant section of American history.” As I See It By HUGH RUSSELL FRASER MARION, WA. Sherwood Ander- son made this town famous. He lived here. Here he wrote “Dark Laughter” and many another novel. There was always something about Sherwood Anderson that intrigued me. His style was dark and mysteri- ous; his words came out of the twilight, neither of night or of day. Sometimes, when all was still and the moon was down, you could hear him laugh- INE 6.s..< His books were not novels, not plots... they were more than that; actually, they were conversations — low pitched, and Huen Russell Fraser mysterious — conversations at mid- night, He spoke of beauty, sparsely, charingly ... for it was all he knew. He did not bother with fear. Why should he? He had discovered some- thing more important ... the silence and magic of the woods at night, and human voices .. . talking bluntly, hesitantly, of the mystery of life and love. And so I came to Marion. And what I found — well, it was so uproari- ously funny, I could not help but laugh. Naturally, or perhaps I should say logically, he had a supreme contempt for the yokels ... their thought proc- esses, their solemn opinions, their in- ane prejudices. And so he bought a paper ... the Smith County News, and then — of all things! — the rival paper, the Marion Democrat. Both weeklies, mind you. One Democratic and one Republican . .. Well, this was back in the depression when only Sherwood Anderson had money, money for what he said he heard in the whispering corn under the dark of the moon... and so he laughed, owning these two papers. A man named Hoover was running for presi- dent then against a man named Roosevelt .. . and I don’t think he liked either Mr. Hoover or Mr. Roose- velt .. . Anyway, he had a unique way of expressing it. A perfect way. In one paper, the Republican pa- per (The Smith County News) he de- nounced Mr. Roosevelt and lauded Mr. Hoover. And Sherwood Anderson could do a magic job of that. In the other paper, he denounced Mr. Hoover and lauded Mr. Roosevelt, and Mr. Anderson was a master at that. Kut it was not only on politics that Sherwood Anderson differed with himself ... sometimes it was a mat- ter of the Smith County News de- aouncing the Marion Democrat, and vice-versa; and Sherwood Anderson wrote both editorials! ...and beth of them equally eloquent. What a wonderful way to live out one’s life! They say here in Marion that Sher- wood Anderson is dead, but I am not so sure... one night I walked out to the high hill where they buried him and I swear I heard him talking in a low voice as the moon came over the nountain. There was nobody around... there wfas never anybody around when Sherwood spoke... but the low voice cmtinued, half jestingly, half earn- estly ...and then I knew there was nuthing serious but the dark ground ani the slowly-rising moon... and, as if to lighten it all, the sound of clayk laughter.  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 19, Folder 14, Document 26 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/e7b1394a4bce3ca67a8467cae5964b35.pdf 35fdd23c3828903657dbdc17e6c625e9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 811 Oakdale Road, NE Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 30. Dear Mayor Allen; Here I thought I could write - and I am a master of the written word - but your state~ent on Lester Maddox this morning was worded better than I could have worded it. It was .a masterpiece! Not only was it aptly put, but cour ageous. All the world rallies to a man of cour age • • • your star is ascending so rapidly t hat you are on your way to being the most respected living Georgian. My p_rogram (Why in the World?) followed yours on WAI I last year • • • if I had it now, the number of my carry- over viewers would be greater by fa r . I enclose a stor y of mine ~-~· whic h mi ght i n terest you. � 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 811 Oakdale Road, NE Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 30. Dear Mayor Allen; Here I thought I could write - and I am a master of the written word - but your statement on Lester Maddox this morning was worded better than I could have worded it. It was.a masterpiece! Not only was it aptly put, but courageous. All the world rallies to a man of courage... your star is ascending so rapidly that you are on your way to being the most respected living Georgian. My program (Why in the World?) followed yours on WAIT last year. . . if I had it now, the number of my carry-over viewers would be greater by far. I enclose a story of mine t ther day which might interest you. My regasvds! ssell Fraser  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 19, Folder 14, Document 25 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/9a67b2a0da4bda3ab579cd3dbf273494.pdf f3cafa650e433a53393dd846218df98e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Communi cable Di sease Center Atlanta , Ge orgia October 2, 1966 J' Mayor I van Allan tl a.nta, Georgi a Dear 1 ayor Al l anl.: ay we commend you on your forthr i ght , courageous, and truth ful statement re gardin g t he candida cy of Les t e r .addox for governor. If is unfortun a t e for all of us t hat this t ype of hones t y and int egrity i s uncommon in Geo r g i a politici ans . It is particul arl y d i squie ting t hat officials presumed to be moderat es a nd progressives , eg. Charles We l tner and Ca rl Sanders, have cho sen t o put party loyalty a~o ve human dignity. v are proud of you , and you will conti nue to hav ac ti ve su pport. our Sincer ly ~ou r s , .J):~ __ j--;J~IA , h,O~ ' ~t.-<-,,- I )J(,.,{..-<7~ , { _ _ / Dr. and~ . Mart i n S. Hirsch Virology S ction Laboratory Branch C.D.C. � 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 Communicable Disease Center Atlanta, Georgia October 2, 1966 Mayor Ivan Allan Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allank May we commend you on your forthright, courageous, and truthful statement regarding the candidacy of Lester Maddox for governor. I£ is unfortunate for all of us that this type of honesty and integrity is uncommon in Georgia politicians. It is particularly disquieting that officials presumed to be moderates and progressives, eg. Charles Weltner and Carl Sanders, have chosen to put party loyalty above human dignity. We are proud of you, and you will continue to have our active support. Sincerely yours, AV jm tO.” Yensch, M0. Ve ek de ' Alctice Fas Dr. and Mrs. Martin S. Hirsch Virology Section Laboratory Branch C «DaG *  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 19, Folder 14, Document 24 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/643a47ffe701e6f8a3322d6bd8f22d01.pdf be06e668d8558555d55a62d7e2500d16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JEFFERSON PRESBYTER I A N CHURCH WASHINGTON STREET JEFFERSON, GEORGIA 305 4 9 October 1, 1966 The Honorabl e I van .All en, Jr . Offi ce of the Mayor City Hal l Atl anta, Georgia Dear Mr . Al len; I want you to know my admirati on and si ncere appreci ati on for your recent public statement on t he occasion of t he nomination of Mr . Lester Maddox in the Democratic primary election . Like t he positions t hat you have consistently held in t he past and the pol icies and programs that you have promoted, it was a statement that refl ects both integrity and intelligence ; and I hope that it will be a source of sati sfaction to you , whatever the circumstances of the future may be . Si ncer el y yours, William R. Thurman Pastor � 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 JEFFERSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WASHINGTON STREET JEFFERSON, GEORGIA 30549 October 1, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Office of the Mayor City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Allen: I want you to know my admiration and sincere appreciation for your recent public statement on the occasion of the nomination of Mr. Lester Maddox in the Democratic primary election. Like the positions that you have consistently held in the past and the policies and programs that you have promoted, it was a statement that reflects both integrity and intelligence; and I hope that it will be a source of satisfaction to you, whatever the circumstances of the future may be. Sincerely yours, 2. Therma William R. Thurman Pastor  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 19, Folder 14, Document 23 Box 19 Box 19 Folder 14 Folder topic: Lester Maddox comments | favorable | 1966