Washington Park Historic District archive, 1930-2021

Summary

Creator:
The Conservancy at Historic Washington Park
Date:
1930-2021
Extent:
4.1 Linear Feet 4 boxes, 3 oversize folders, and 1 roll
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Washington Park Historic District archive, ms4400, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents the history of the Washington Park neighborhood and the efforts of the Conservancy at Historic Washington Park and other civic and community organizations to celebrate, preserve, and develop the area. Included are photographs, research, event flyers, bylaws, agendas, minutes, plans, newspaper clippings and maps that document the history and development of the neighborhood and the Conservancy. Also included are area family records, photographs, and artifacts.

Biographical / historical:

Washington Park Historic District is a historically Black neighborhood in northwest Atlanta developed by local businessman Heman Perry in 1919. The neighborhood was home to some of the city's most influential Black leaders, institutions, and businesses as well as Washington Park, the first recreational green space for African Americans in Atlanta. The Conservancy at Historic Washington Park is a non-profit organization that works to advocate for the community and preserve the history of Historic Washington Park in collaboration with other community groups like the Washington Park Neighborhood Association and Washington Park Community Club.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

This collection contains electronic files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Washington Park Historic District archive, ms4400, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.