Box 17, Folder 1, Document 166

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Box 17, Folder 1, Document 166

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Co Ho Daniels

99 Haldene Drive, S. W.
Atlanta 11, Georgia
July 25, 1962

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

Atlanta 3, Georgia

Dear Mayor Allen:

I have been told that you, as well as the Aldermanic Board, are trying to
help the white citizens of the Southwest section stay in the City of Atlanta.
I understand that a representative of Southwest Inc. had a meeting with you
sometime back to discuss the negro encroachment problem. Also that there

is a plan to extend Westview Cemetery to Peyton Road and Zone a strip of
land M<l to provide a buffer zone for the white citizens of Southwest.

I live in Peyton/Utoy Forest and it is becoming increasingly apparent that

no one is doing anything to help use Our area represents approximately 60
homes, valued at between $21,000. and $28,000. each, This not only represents
considerable tax income for the city but also contains many civic minded voters.
Both of these factors will be a considerable loss to the city should we be
forced by negro encroachment to leave the city limits behind use

I might also point out that as soon as the negros force us out, they will next
force out the people on Peyton Road, Sewell Road, Audubon Forest and finally
the entire Cascade Heights sectione JI don't believe I need remind you how many
votes came from this section for you in the last election.

Were we foolish to vote for you?
Should we accept the negro encroachment and plan to move out of Atlanta?

I ask this because few of us will stay in Atlanta City Limits if our own
elected officials do not give us help in our time of need.

I would certainly like to have my confidence in our officials restored, and
would like to hear from you pertaining to your plans for the Southwest section.

Awaiting your reply.

Very truly yours,

ey Le

Ce. H. Daniels
CHD:ar

cC: Mr. Jack Summers
2335 Wilson Drive, Se We
Atlanta, Georgia

Mr. Milton G, Farris
1167 Cardinal Way, Se We
Atlanta 11, Georgia

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