Inventory of the Edward Randolph Carter and Andrew Jackson Lewis Collection

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Presented online by the Digital Library of Georgia

Overview of Collection

Repository: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History, 101 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Creator: Lewis, Andrew Jackson, 1909-1989

Creator: Carter, Edward Randolph,1856-1944

Collection Number: aarl90-004

Title: Edward Randolph Carter and Andrew Jackson Lewis Collection

Date: [ca. 1890-1985]

Quantity: 34 cubic ft.

Abstract: The collection consists of papers of Edward Randolph Carter and Andrew Jackson Lewis from ca. 1890-1985. The papers include correspondence, printed material, photographs, financial records, clippings, a diary (1942) documenting Lewis' military service during World War II, and ephemera. Early materials (1905-1942) pertain to Carter's religious activities and duties as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.) and also include writings and sermons of Carter. The bulk of the collection (1944-1985) pertains to Andrew J. Lewis and documents his involvement with Boy Scout troops in Atlanta (Ga.), as an educator and principal in the Atlanta school system, with state and national teachers' or educational associations, and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The collection also contains materials relating to Friendship Baptist Church including correspondence (1942-1983), financial reports, annual reports (1943, 1978-1985), and programs.

Historical Sketch

Andrew Jackson Lewis (1909-1989), educator and grandson of Edward R. Carter, resided in Atlanta, Georgia.

Scope and Content Note

The E.R. Carter and A.J. Lewis, II Collection is an extensive collection (49 hollinger boxes) that covers religious and educational history of Atlanta from the 1890's through the 1970's. Edward Randolph Carter (1856 -1944) was a Baptist minister, and for more than 60 years he pastored the oldest Black Baptist Church in Atlanta, Friendship Baptist Church. Much of the documentation about Rev. Carter pertains to Friendship Baptist Church. Numerous pastoral and church anniversary programs and church bulletins exist.

Andrew Jackson Lewis, II (1909-1989) was the grandson of E.R. Carter and a well-known educator in Atlanta for over 40 years. Mr. Lewis' mother, Iola Carter Rogers, was the daughter of Rev. E.R. Carter. Much of the material pertaining to Mr. Lewis contains educational pursuits at Morehouse College, New York University, and his principalships at John Hope Elementary and Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary Schools in Atlanta beginning in 1950. Records of Mr. Lewis' military service in World War II exist, with military bars and patches as part of the collection. Much of the material pertains to his civic activities with the Boy Scouts of America organization; the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity; the National Education Association and affiliate organizations; and a Masonic Order located in Atlanta, GA. Correspondence, both personal and related to his career as principal, is numerous, as are personal financial records. Many programs from activities at the elementary schools where he was principal, as well as other schools in the Atlanta area are present. There is an extensive collection of photographs relating to school events, as well as personal photographs. An impressive collection of periodicals of the Masonic order to which he belonged are included.

Material on Friendship Baptist Church throughout the years is extensive, including photographs of all the ministers since Rev. E.R. Carter - Maynard H. Jackson, Sr.; Samuel W. Williams, William V. Guy. Numerous programs of church-affiliated events are included.

Arrangement of the Collection

Series I: Edward Randloph Carter.

Series II: Andrew Jackson Lewis, II.



Topics Covered

Carter, Edward Randolph, 1856-1944.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Boy Scouts of America.
Friendship Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)
African American churches--Georgia.
African American teachers--Georgia.
African American clergy--Georgia.
Baptists--Georgia--Clergy.
Atlanta (Ga.)
Diary.
Financial records.
Photographs.
Sermons.


Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access:

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Restrictions on Use:

Prior permission from the Research Library must be obtained in writing before any portion of this collection can be published or reproduced.

Preferred Citation Method:

Item, series, Edward Randolph Carter and Andrew Jackson Lewis collection, Archives Division, Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.

Processing Information:

Processed April 1994

Container List

 

Series I: Edward Randolph Carter

Box Folder
1 1 Correspondence, 1905 - 1942
2 Financial Records - E.R. Carter
3 Biographical Information on E.R. Carter
4 Valuable Papers
5 Sermons
6 Creative Works
7 Writings
8 Writings
9 Pastor's Anniversary
10 60th Anniversary Souvenir book
11 Mrs. Obedia Cecile Carter
12 Genealogical Records - Carter Name
Box Folder
2 1 Scrapbook
2 Scrapbook
Box Folder
3 1 Atlanta Baptist College
2 Baptist World Alliance
3 Funeral Program and Obituary - E.R. Carter
4 Dorcas Club, 1933
5 Sheet Music
5 The Black Side book cover
Box
4 Bible
Box
5 Bible
Box Folder
6 1 Photographs - Rev. E.R. Carter
2 Photographs - Rev. E.R. Carter
3 Photographs - Rev. E.R. Carter
4 Photographs - Rev. E.R. Carter in Group Pictures
5 Photographs - Rev. and Mrs. E.R. Carter
6 Photographs - Friendship Baptist Church
7 Photographs - Females
8 Photographs - Males
9 Photographs - Males
10 Photographs - Males & Females in Groups
11 Photograph Album
Box
7 "The Land We Love" magazine




 

Series II: Andrew Jackson Lewis, II

Box Folder
8 1 A.J. Lewis I
2 Iola Carter Rogers
3 Iola Carter Rogers - Insurance Papers
4 The Ruff Family
5 Mrs. Sybil Carter
6 Mr. Earnest Mays Carter
9 Raymond Holmes Carter
10 Mrs. Alma Sheppard
11 Alberta D. Carter
12 Unindentified Financial Records
13 Mamie Hull
Box Folder
9 1 School-Related Correspondence - A.J. Lewis II
2 Personal Correspondence - A.J. Lewis II
3 Personal Correspondence - A.J. Lewis II
4 Personal Correspondence - A.J. Lewis II
5 Personal Correspondence - A.J. Lewis II
6 Income Tax Information
7 Legal Documents
8 War Ration Books, 1942
9 National Baptist Publishing Board
10 Invitations
11 Funeral Programs and Visitor's Registry
12 Graduation Certificate, Andrew Lewis - Oglethorpe Practice School
13 Resume and State Security Questionnaire - A.J. Lewis II
14 Georgia Heart Association
15 Georgia Heart Association plaque
Box Folder
10 1 Medical Records - A.J. Lewis II
2 Morehouse College
3 Atlanta University, Spelman College, Clark College, Morris Brown College
4 YMCA, YWCA, Boys and Girls Clubs
5 Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History
6 Political Information
7 Real Estate Information
8 Insurance Policies
9 Civil Rights Activities, 1960s
Box Folder
11 1 Boy Scouts - Troop 90
2 Boy Scouts - Troop 90 Record Book
3 Boy Scouts - Troop 95
4 Boy Scouts - Troop 95 Record Book
5 Boy Scouts - Cub Scouts
6 Boy Scouts - Correspondence
7 Atlanta Area Council of Boy Scouts of America
8 Camp-Related Information
9 World Jamboree, 1935, 1937
10 The Scouter
11 Boy Scouts - Publications
12 Boy Scouts - Publications
13 Boy Scouts - Photographs
Box Folder
12 1 Military Service-Related Correspondence
2 Letters to Mrs. Rogers
3 Letters to Mrs. Rogers
Box Folder
13 1 My Stretch in the Service - Diary, 1942
2 Army-Related Publications
4 Training Manual
5 Army Photograph - A.J. Lewis II
6 Veteran-Related Documents
Box Folder
14 1 Self-Evaluation Bulletin of Thomas Heathe Slater School
2 Correspondence - New York University
3 School Papers
4 Bulletin, School of Education, N.Y. Univ., 1955
5 Miscellaneous Papers - N.Y. Univ.
6 Course Outlines and Research
7 Educational Research
8 New York Univ. Publication
Box Folder
15 1 National Education Association
2 National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals
3 Dept. of Elementary School Principals of NEA
4 Dept. of Elementary School Principals of NEA
6 American Teachers Association - Convention Bulletin, 1948
7 American Teachers Association - Convention Publications 1962, 1964 through 1966, 1962, 1964-1966
8 Publications - State Associations of Elementary School Principals
Box Folder
16 1 Reports of the 1955 White House Conference on Education
2 National Educational TV Workshop, 1959
3 National Educational TV Workshop, 1959
4 Educational Workshop Materials
5 Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity - Correspondence
6 Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity Journal
Box Folder
17 1 Georgia Congress of Colored PTA's and National Assoc. of Colored PTA's
2 Georgia Teachers & Education Association
3 Georgia Teachers & Education Association
4 GTEA and GEA Merger
5 Georgia Council of Principals
6 Dept. of Elementary School Principals - Georgia Assoc. of Education
7 Georgia Assoc. of Elementary School Principals, Georgia Assoc. of Educators
8 Gate City Teachers' Association
9 SE Conference of Elementary School Principals
10 Jeanes Supervisors and Principals
11 Educational Pamphlets
Box Folder
18 1 Atlanta Safety Patrol
2 Atlanta Safety Patrol
3 Atlanta Safety Patrol
4 A.J. Lewis - Attendance Officer, 1938, 1945-1951
5 John Hope Elementary School
6 Booker T. Washington High School
6 Booker T. Washington High School
7 Other Atlanta Elementary Schools
8 Pupils Living in People's Town and High Point
9 Atlanta Public Schools Administration
10 Your Schools (periodical), 1973, 1974
11 Atlanta Board of Education Budget
12 Atlanta Board of Education Minutes and Financial Reports, 1960
13 Atlanta Board of Education Minutes and Financial Reports, 1965, 1973
14 The People's Crusade, Oct. 26, 1973
15 Atlanta Retired Teachers Assoc. Directory, 1985
16 Resumes
Box Folder
19 1 Slater School Evaluation
2 Miscellaneous Incoming Mail
3 Outgoing Mail - Miscellaneous
4 A.J. Lewis, II - Thomas Heathe Slater School
5 Bulletins and Notices
6 Financial Records - Slater School
7 Programs, Publications - Slater School
Box Folder
20 1 Correspondence - Alpha Phi Alpha
2 Financial Records - Alpha Phi Alpha
3 Convention Programs and Information
4 Reports - 65th Anniversary Convention, 1971
5 Reports - 67th Anniversary Convention, 1973
6 Invitations, Tickets, Programs
7 William M. Alexander
Box Folder
21 1 Alpha Phi Alpha - Publications
2 National Panhellenic Council Ephemera
Box Folder
22 1 Masons Information
2 News Quarterly
3 The Pyramid
Box
23-27 Photographs
Box Folder
28 1 Ephemera
1 booklet - Washington, The National Capital
1 blue folder labeled "The Deshler Hilton"; inside is a blank genealogy chart
1 Brown paper bag - Underground Atlanta
1 auravision disk, The Pledqe of Allegiance as reviewed by Red Skelton, Jan. 14, 1969
2 Pendants
3 Ticket Stubs, Membership Cards
4 Membership cards, Business cards
5 Driver's Licenses for Andrew Jackson Lewis, II
6 Shell casings - 45 calibre automatic colt pistol and 38 special
7 1 Blank pad - notes and assignments
8 14" X 5" box labeled "Notes"
9 1 red telephone and address book
10 one 5 1/2" X 7 1/2" bronze-colored souvenir plaque of Abraham Lincoln
11 one 5 1/2" X 7 1/2" picture of Jesus Christ
12 1 car booklet for a 1965 Cadillac
13 1 1964 Back-to-the-Bible Broadcast Calendar
14 one 6 3/4" X 10" salon portrait cover - no potrait inside
15 1 personal pocket calendar
16 1 key chain (Atlanta Life Insurance)
Box
29 Postcards, Sympathy Cards
Box
30 Newspapers
Box
31 Framed Certificates and Plaques
Box
32 Diplomas
School Scrapbooks
Photographs
Box
33 Architectural Drawings
Scrapbooks
Box
34 Xerox copies of M.A. degree from New York Univ. School of Education, 1958
Scrapbook of Thomas Heathe Slater School
Newspaper Clippings
Photographs
45 RPM records ((qty. 5))
Box Folder
35 1 Friendship Center
2 Friendship Baptist Church Constitution and By-laws
3 Financial Reports
4 Programs of Church-affiliated events
5 Correspondence, 1942-1964
6 Correspondence, 1965-1983
7 Board of Trustees Correspondence
8 Anniversary Invitations and Programs
9 Anniversary Programs
10 Women's Day Programs, 1976-1988
11 Men's Day Programs, 1974-1986
12 Annual Reports, 1943, 1978-1985
13 Photograph - Rev. Maynard Jackson, Sr.
Box Folder
36 1 Senior Class, 1940, Spelman College
2 Plaque - Award of Merit from the Thomas Heathe Slater PTA and Parent's Council to A.J. Lewis, II, no date
3 Framed Photograph of an unidentified woman, no date
4 Plaque - Representative to NAESP, GAE Assoc. of Elementary School Principals to A.J. Lewis, 1970-1973
5 Plaque - Thomas Heathe Slater PTA, to A.J. Lewis II, 1980
6 Harvard Plaque, no date
7 NEA- Rep.-DESP Plaque, to A.J. Lewis II, 1968
Box
37, 38 Framed plaques
Box
39 Crockery
Box Folder
39A 1 Certificate of Appreciation for "March of Dimes", Feb. 3, 1953
2 "The Last Supper" picture.
3 Certificate "American Teachers Associations" lifetime membership, 1950
4 A Creed, Faith of American Teachers poster.
5 Certificate for "Years of Outstanding Services" to A. J. Lewis, 01/30/83
6 American Cancer Society, Inc., certificate for A. J. Lewis.
7 An "Award of Merit" certificate, 1959, from-the "American National Red Cross", 1959
8 Certificate for "Faithful Services" from Friendship Baptist Church, 04/27/75
9 Plaque from Atlanta Public Schools to A. J. Lewis during, 1934-1973
10 Plaque "Century Member" Pack & Troop "90", 1980
11 Plaque, "Churchman Of The Year" from Friendship Baptist Church, to A. J. Lewis, 1976
12 Plaque from "Thomas Heathe Slater Day Care Center" to A. J. Lewis.
13 A wall picture of President J. F. Kennedy to A. J. Lewis.
14 Plaque of "The Atlanta Morehouse Club" to A. J. Lewis, 1960
15 Wall picture of William L. Pharis to a. J. Lewis.
Box
40 Trophies
Photographs
Box
41 Deteriorating notebook - contents unknown
45 rpm Record
Broadside of The Black Side by E.R. Carter
5 Mounted Photographs
1 Metro Atlanta Map
1 Glass framed architectural rendering of Hartsfield Airport (approximately 11" X 14")
Box
42 Awards and Plaques
Box
43 Graduation Cap (size "7 1/8")
Box
44 Large Ephemera
Box
45 A.J. Lewis II - Financial Records
Box
46 Historical Publications
Black Publications
Miscellaneous Publications
Box
47 Education-related Publications
Atlanta and Georgia-related Publications
Box
48 NAACP Publications
Religious Publications
Box
49 Scrapbook (Boy Scout)
Page
3 Boy Scouts: Learning to Build Campfire ... Pictured.
4 Scouters. (3 photos)
5 Classroom, cabin, ground refridgerator. (3 photos)
7 Post card, Christmas card. (2 photos)
8 Newspaper clipping, 1941
"Scout Leaders Preparing for Intensive Training Course - March 11, 1950s"
"Urban League Bulletin"
"Atlanta Negro Community", 1941
8 F. D. Maise, Assistant Scout Executive of the Atlanta Area Council (1 photo)
9 Newspaper clipping - Atlanta Daily World, 1940-1941
"Scout Speaker - Rev. W.R. Wilkes"
"On air tonight - F.D. Maie"
"George Rice - Addresses Boy Scouts"
"Scout seal"
10 8 photos of Scout members
11 C.A.M.P. "J. K. Orr", (28 photos)
13 Newspaper photo of Scout leaders (1-Christmas card)
14 Application: Council-conducted camp
15 News article/photo: Training school
16 News article: Leaders' certificates
17 Cubbing ... (5 photos)
19 Camp site (2 photos)
21 Swimming scouters (1 photo)
23 Swimming scouters (1 photo)
25 Scouters swimming (1 photo)
27 Scouters swimming (1 photo)
29 16 photos
31 12 photos
33 24 photos
35 20 photos
37 20 photos
39 20 photos
41 5 photos
43 5 photos
45 Playing of the band (3 photos)
47 Camp site (4 photos)
49 A bus tour ... (2 photos) (1 group photo)
50 Newspaper clipping: Training school
51 Booklet: Camping objectives
52 News article: Boys at Camp -- J.K. Orr
53 Program: Eleventh Anniversary
54 Application for 'Merit Badge'
55 Form: Final examination
56 Program: Eleventh anniversary
57 Newsletter: Scout Makahiki
58 Program: 12th anniversary
59 Leaflet: Court of honor... observance of National Boy Scouts
60 Annual Convention - , July 29-31, 1942
61 Leaflet: Social recreation
62 Invitation: To the faculty and senior class
63 Newspaper clippings:
"85,000 Negro boys Scouting"
"Scout anniversary colorful affair"
"Trainers' meeting"
"Sworn in as 'Auxilliary police officers'"
"School for Scoutmasters'"
65 Newspaper clippings:
"District "10" Court of Honor and Awards"
69 Leaflet: Camp J.K. Orr




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