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The League of Women Voters of Georgia

FROM THE DESK OF BILLIE PFIFFNER, PRESIDENT
Sept. 8th, 1966

Dear Mayor Allen,

My husband and I want you to know that
we are indeed proud of you and your courageous
action on Tuesday, Your courage and dignity in
a critical and dangerous situation point the way
to all citizens of Atlanta, The shocking incident
was distressing to all of us who work hard to
improve the lot of all citizens of our city and
state, Your leadership may mean that we will not
have a repetition of similar incidents,

You have contributed greatly to the
fine image of Aylanta and to our national prestige,

I know that you have many bitterly dis-

couraged moments in your job but you have many
admirers and supporters in this city,

Cordially,

Bile ce eff

Mrs. H. A. Pfiffner

_BROUP ENDORSEMENTS



West End Jaycees
P.O, Box 10903
Atlanta, Georgia

The Executive Committee of the

Grand Jurors Association of Fulton County
P. 0. Box 7532 Station C

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, Cascade Heights
2312 Sewell Road, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia

WAOK Council of Women
110 Edgewood Ave., N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Atlanta Baptist Pastor's Conference
c/o Reverend Ronald G, Hanie

Park Avenue Baptist Church

486 Park Ave., S. E,

Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Sixth Episcopal District

African Methodist Episcopal Church
Ernest L. Hickman, Presiding Bishop
94 Griffin Street, N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

The Session

Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church
1071 Delaware Ave., S. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30316

The Executive Committee

Greater Atlanta Council of Churches
1036 Peachtree St., N. E.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Real Estate Board
Mr. Harry Norman, Jr.
President

Healey Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Atlanta Jewish Community Council
47 Exchange Pl..,S. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

The Methodist Ministers

of the Atlanta-Marietta District
Reverend Nat Harrison Long,
District Secretary
McEachern Memorial Methodist Church
Route 1

Powder Springs, Georsia
September 23, 1966

The Methodist Ministers

Of the Atlanta-Marietta District
McEachern Memorial Methodist Church
Route 1 .
Powder Springs, Seorgia 30073

Gentlemen:

It was most gratifying to receive your letter
expressing the support of your organization.

We fully acknowledge the existence of many
conditions which must be changed if our city
is to become the place which I believe we all
hope for. We count upon your continued
interest and support in developing programs
to help us meet both the short and long run
problems which face us.

With appreciation, I am

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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September 14, 1966

Mrs. H, A. Pfiffner, President
League of Women Voters of Georgia
3121 Maple Drive, N. E.

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mrs. Pfiffner:

During these difficult days, it is gratifying to have
the message of confidence and encouragement
expressed by you and four husband.

Knowing the long history of accomplishments by

the ogganization you are currently serving as
president, I know of your genuine concern not only
for the future of Atlanta but for all of Georgia. I
am sure that individually and as an organization, the
League of Women Voters of Georgia will continue to
undergird our democratic system,

With appreciation, I am

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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T he Voitlce o f Atlanta's Conscience

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the peace and good order of Atlanta were shattered recently by the
street riots in the Capitol Avenue and Boulevard areas of the city; and

WHEREAS there existed violence and racial tension that presented a potential
threat to the entire community, and that did in fact involve the heinous murder of a
Negro youth; now

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Executive Committee of the Greater Atlanta Council of
Churches does hereby look with dismay upon such lawlessness and deplore such needless
killing; and

BE IT RESOLVED, That this Committee commend the Mayor of Atlanta for his prompt,
courageous and effective leadership in controlling the violence and the restoring of
order; the policemen employed in the civil strife for performing their duties
efficiently with due regard to the protection of life and property; and the group of
responsible Negro leaders who answered the call for assistance from the Mayor and
were a major force in turning the tide away from strife and choas.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we recognize the social ills which exist in our
community and that we encourage and support our civic authorities in their expressed
desire to bring about a greater degree of human dignity and opportunity for under-
privileged elements of our population; that we urge proper regard for law and order
at all times; that we give thanks for the climate of good will and brotherheod which
in large measure has characterized Atlanta; and that earnest prayer be made for the
love of God and the spirit of Christ to enter more fully the hearts of all our people
to the end that better understanding exist between the races and justice and righteous

ness prevail in our relationships one with another.

Adopted Leal vrs! ao, Lb

Executive Comittee, Greater Atlanta Council of Churches

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- Signed:

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MecLachern Memorial
Methodist Church
ROUTE 1
POWDER SPRINGS, GEORGIA
30073

September 22, 1966

Mayor Ivan Allen

City Hail

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mayor Allen:.

Enclosed is a copy of a resolution which the ministers of the
Atlanta-Marietta district of the Methodist Church voted to have
me send you, We want you to know that we are proud of you and

that we support you in your effort to make Atlanta a place of

law and order and justice, God bless you in your work.

Sincerely,
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Nat Harrison Long
District Secretary,
Christian Social Concerns

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“One Witness in One World”

PHONE 943-3304
A Resolution From The Methodist Ministers



Of The Atlanta-Marietta District



We, the Methodist ministers of the Atlanta-Marietta District, wish
to make known our high praise anddeep appreciation for the way in
which Mayor Ivan Allen of Atlanta conducted himself during the recent
racial disturbance. Furthermore, we pledge our support to the Mayor

as he seeks to maintain law and order and justice in our citye
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Nat Harrison Long |
District Secretary,

Christian Social Concerns
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September 19, 1966

Mayor Ivan Allen
City Hall

68 Mitchell St., S.W.
Atlanta, Ga. 30303

Dear Mayor Allen:

The Atlanta Jewish Community Council, which represents
virtually all of the adult Jewish organizations in Atlanta,
wishes to commend you and the Police Department for the
manner in which you handled the recent disturbances which
occurred in several sections of Atlanta. We applaud your
courage and statesmanship in dealing with certain destructive
elements in the community and in counselling for the
settlement of problems through good will and understanding.

We are aware, as you are, that there are certain conditions
in the Negro community which may have contributed to these
disorders and which require corrective measures. We are
available to lend our assistance to any constructive program
which may be developed to alleviate conditions and to make
of Atlanta the proud community we all wish it to be.

Please call upon us if we can be of any assistance to you.



! L Awe Panto Bernard Howard
O\ Wa bart idl ynt | President |
\ In. C. Settyj4
M. C. Gettinger
ive Director



FFICERS EXECUTIVE COMMIT E,
ic g Sonses . TEE, THE OFFICERS AND THE FOLLOWING
FRR rennet eaiien ee nl OE CECIL ALEXANDER, JR. CHARLES FRANCO DR. JAMES A. KAUFMANN HERBERT RINGEL
MRS. HENRY CAPLAN... Vice-President DR. LARRY BREGMAN MORRIS FREEDMAN SAM E. LEVY MAX RITTENBAUM
EDWARD KRICK _ Vi RABBI JOSEPH COHEN MRS. LEON FROHSIN MRS HAROLD E. MARCUS ARTHUR ROSENSON
Gece ane — JOSEPH CUBA RABBI TOBIAS GEFFEN M. J. MERLIN RABBI JACOB M. ROTHSCHILD
; , JR. Vice-President RABBI HARRY H. EPSTEIN ABE GOLDSTEIN RABBI SYDNEY K. MOSSMAN MONROE SCHLACTUS
M. WILLIAM BREMAN. Secretary-Treasurer HANS ERMAN DR. IRVING H. GOLDSTEIN LOUIS NEWMARK ABE SCHWARTZ
i. ©: GEFTIMGER:_... Execstive Biraitor ELI FAHN DR. IRVING L. GREENBERG SIDNEY PAZOL MRS, 1. F. STERNE



RABBI EMMANUEL FELDMAN SIDNEY GULDEN BEN RABINOWITZ MILTON WEINSTEIN
Member N.C.R.A.C. FRANK FIERMAN MRS. SIDNEY @, JANUS DR. EDWARD REISMAN CHARLES WITTENSTEIN
OFFICER'S DIRECTORS



HARRY NORMAN. JR. PRESIDENT HENRY C. BALDWIN

JOHN B. CHAPMAN, IGE. ERESIDENT (ASS SD) FRANC CARTER
J. MARION CRAIN, ViCE PRESIDENT THOMAS V. CAUBLE
NOEL C. TURNER, Vice PRESIDENT ROY A. DORSEY
MARION BLACKWELL, JR. TREASURER HEALEY BUILDING MCIVER EVANS
J, ADAIR MCCORD, Secretary GEORGE A. EWING
MRS. TOMMIE JACKSON, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY EMERSON HOLLEMAN

‘Li re 2 G “% 5 Cc, D. LEBEY. Jr.

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Atlanta 3, Georgia, HARRY NORMAN. Je

FRANK C. OWENS, JR.
SAM M,. WEYMAN
STEWART WIGHT
WARD WIGHT. JR.

September 20, 1966

Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor
City of Atlanta

City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mayor Allen:

On behalf of the officers and directors of the Atlanta Real Estate Board,
I am writing to express the appreciation of the Board for your forthright
actions during the recent rioting in our City. We wish to join with many
others in pledging our support to youin your continuing efforts to pre-
serve law and justice and a sense of reason among all the people of
Atlanta.

We commend your great courage in taking a personal hand in the control
of these disturbances. Although your appearance at the scene was beyond
the duties expected of the Mayor of Atlanta, every citizen should feel deep
pride in what you did. We do not ask our Mayor to endanger his life or
safety, but having done so, you have caused each of us to feel taller as
citizens.

We are, naturally, concerned about the protection of private property,

as well as the lives and well-being of our people. Certainly, we commend
any effort toward strengthening the means of this protection within the
framework of our laws and institutions. Freedom should be enjoyed by
every citizen, but an engrained sense of responsibility must be understood
as a qualification of this freedom. The Atlanta Real Estate Board, its
officers, directors and members, stand behind you and the City Adminis-
tration in your efforts to further these aims which we all share.

Strong and effective leadership in these times is necessary and we applaud
your exercise of such leadership.

Yours very truly,
ATLANTA REAL ESTATE

Of LE 2 )
“Harry Norman, Jr.,
/tj PRESIDENT

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BROUP ENDORSEMENTS



West End Jaycees
P.O. Box 10903
Atlanta, Georgia

The Executive Committee of the

Grand Jurors Association of Fulton County
P, OG. Box 7532 Station C

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, Cascade Heights
2312 Sewell Road, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia

WAOK Council of Women
110 Edgewood Ave., NE.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Atlanta Baptist Pastor's Conference
c/o Reverend Ronald G, Hanie

Park Avenue Baptist Church

486 Park Aves, S. E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Sixth Episcopal Districk

African Methodist Episcopal Church
Ernest L. Hickman, Presiding Bishop
9% Griffin Street, N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

The Session

Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church
1071 Delaware Ave., S. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30316

The Executive Committee

Greater Atlanta Council of Churches
1036 Peachtree St., N. E.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Real Estate Board
Mr. Harry Norman, Jr.
President

Healey Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Atlanta Jewish Community Council
41 Exchange Plies gSe Es
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

The Methodist Ministers

of the Atlanta-Marietta District
Reverend Nat Harrison Long,
District Secretary
McEachern Memorial Methodist Church
Route 1
Powder Springs, Georgia




GROUP ENDORSEMENTS



West End Jaycees
P.O. Box 16903
Atlanta, Georgia

The Executive Committee of the

Grand Jurors Association of Fulton County
P, O, Box 7532 Station C

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, Cascade Heights
2312 Sewell Road, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia

WAOK Council of Women
110 Edgewood Ave., N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Atlanta Baptist Pastor's Conference
c/o Reverend Ronald G. Hanie

Park Avenue Baptist Church

466 Park Ave., S. E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Sixth Episcopal Districk

African Methodist Episcopal Church
Ernest L. Hickman, Presiding Bishop
94 Griffin Street, N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

The Session

Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church
1071 Delaware Ave., S. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30316

The Executive Committee

Greater Atlanta Council of Churches
1036 Peachtree St,, N. E,

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Real Estate Board
Mr. Harry Norman, Jr.
President

Healey Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Atlanta Jewish Community Council
4] Exchange PlesgSe Ey
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

The Methodist Ministers

of the Atlanta-Marietta District
Reverend Nat Harrison Long,
District Secretary
MeEachern Memorial Methodist Church
Route 1
Powder Springs, Georgia

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OFFICERS
1966-67

PRESIDENT
JON PHILLIPS

EXECUTIVE
VICE PRESIDENT

CHARLES WOODWARD

INTERNAL
VICE PRESIDENT

WAYNE ARDEN

EXTERNAL
VICE PRESIDENT

BILL GROOMS

SECRETARY

RON HITCHCOCK

TREASURER
DICK CARTER

STATE DIRECTOR
RICHARD SEWELL

INTERNAL
DIRECTORS

JOHN McCcOsSH
JERRY ROBERTS

EXTERNAL
DIRECTORS
GEORGE HEARD
RICHARD WHITE

PAST PRESIDENTS
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WEST END JAYCEES



MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES JAYCEES

P.O. BOX 10903 ° ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30310

RESOLUTION

The undersigned West End Jaycees, being in lawful session
assembled on the day hereinafter inscribed, in the regular order
of business properly presented, find that:

WHEREAS, The West End Jaycees believe that the brother-
hood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; and

WHEREAS, The West End Jaycees further believe that
government should be of laws rather than of men and that earth's
great treasures lies in human personalities; and

WHEREAS, The laws of the City of Atlanta are specific as
to the unlawfulness of riots and unruly gatherings of any citizen
or non citizen.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

That the West End Jaycees commends The Honorable Ivan
Allen, Mayor of the City of Atlanta, because of his spreading
of brotherhood in the way he directed our most able Police
Department to dispell the riots that have been forming in the
last two weeks.

Done this Day September 15, 1966.







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The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, Cascade Heights

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Blue Iris Restaurant

CHARTERED November 10, 1960
2312 Sewell Road, S. W.



“WE BUILD"
Atlanta 11, Georgia

September 12, 1966

The Honorable Ivan Allen
Mayor of Atlanta

City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mayor:

The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, Cascade Heights at it's
meeting this morning voted, unanimously, to commend
his Honor for his courageous leadership and personal
bravery last Tuesday and over this past week-end.

By your spontaneous actions and example, you have won
not only the admiration and respect of a city, but a

nation.
Re i Ad 4 O

C. S. Smith, Jr.
CSS/vb President

pr
The Capitol Stations
WAOQOK

110 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, N.E. «+ -
5000 WATTS MURRAY 8-3778 1380 KC

Allania 3, Georgia

September 13, 1966

The Honorable Ivam Allen, Jro
Mayor of Atlanta

City Hall

Atlanta, Ga.

Dear Sir:

On behalf of the entire membership of the WAOK Council of Women, I want
to express our appreesiation gor your courageous stand for law and order
during the riots in some sections of our city last week.

The WAOK Council of Women hopefully is working to ease the tensions that
cause riots in various areas of the city and we know that your interest
and coneern for all the citizens in Atlanta is a vital force in the
generally hopeful outlook for improved race relations here.

Very Truly Yours,

(Mrs}Louise Watley, President
WAOK Council of Women
tH /p3 wy | Mica Qeauaslhl ale

WAOK — ATLANTA, GA, WRMA — MONTGOMERY. ALA.
Park Avenne Baptist Church

486 PARK AVENUE, S. E. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30312

RONALD G. HANIE, PASTOR

DR. L. E. SMITH September 11,1966 MRS. MERCER WHITE
PASTOR EMERITUS P ? CHURCH SECRETARY

HENRY M. WHITEHEAD
MINISTER OF MUSIC

LARRY E. PETTY
MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH

The Honorable Mayor Ivan Allen
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Sir:
The Atlanta Baptist Pastor's Conference wish to express to you our
gratitude for your leadership and courage during these crisis days.

We desire to assure you of our continuing prayers as you seek
solutions to these very difficult problems.

2 he
BEE anie , Secretary

Atlanta Baptist Pastor's Conference


SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONFERENCES:
GEORGIA
ERNEST L. HICKMAN. PRESIDING BISHOP EOUTH GEORGIA
OFFICE: 94 GRIFFIN ST.. N.W. e TEL. 522-7406 SOUTH WEST GEORGIA

AUGUSTA

2 MACON
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30314 Cr aS SO.

RESIDENCE: 1212 FOUNTAIN DRIVE. S.W.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30314
TELEPHONE 758-1693

September 14, 1966

The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.
Office of the Mayor

City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mayor Allen:

This comes to express our thanks and to congratulate you

on the stand which you have taken, as Mayor of the City of
Atlanta, in the recent disturbance in some of the sections of
our city.

As Bishop of the State of Georgia, serving in the A. M. E,
Church, with more than 40,000 members in the city of Atlanta,
I wish for you to know that we do appreciate having such an
outstanding individual as you to head our city government in
times like these,

You may rest assure that we are with you and that you may
call on us at any time to help in any way you may feel that

you need us,



ELH/et
Orinewood Park Presbyterian Church

1071 DELAWARE AVENUE, S. E.
ATLANTA, GA. 30316

LEROY C. OBERT, minister RE
SIDENCE TELEPHONE

928 WOODLAND AVENUE, S. E. September 13, 1966 . MARKET 7-3660

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

City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mr. Allen:

The Session of the Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church in regular
session on September 12, 1966, took action to commend you in your
patience and fortitude in face of the trying and explosive situation
of the past few days. We feel you have conducted yourself in a
Christian manner and exemplified the dignity due the high office you
hold as our mayor.

In the same action there were words of commendation for our police
and fire departments. We were keenly aware of the absence of one of our
elders at the Session meeting, Supt. J. L. Tuggle, and prayer was offered
for you and the other public servants who are endeavoring to maintain

peace and order in troublesome times.

May God continue to keep your spiritual strength equal to the
mental and physical demands of your privilege and responsibility.

J With sincere appreciation,
soe The Session

Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church
Atlanta, Georgia

Roy C. ert, Moderator

A ordjadt oll ona.

LCOsrs J. Rayf Shiver, Clerk

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