Newspaper Clipping, Alpha-Bettes honor Charlayne A. Hunter, 1961

Source: Bowen Family Papers
Creator: Atlanta Daily World / Perry's Photo
Title: Newspaper Clipping, Alpha-Bettes honor Charlayne A. Hunter, 1961
Date: 1961
Description: Newspaper clipping published April 18, 1961 in the Atlanta Daily World showing Charlayne A. Hunter surrounded by members of the Alpha-Bettes, a civic and social organization of Atlanta women. The gathering was held in her honor shortly after her historic enrollment at the University of Georgia.

The photograph captures Hunter opening a surprise gift presented during the event while members of the Alpha-Bettes look on. According to the caption, the package contained a cash token and Hunter was also made an honorary member of the group. The moment reflects the strong network of support from Atlanta’s Black women’s organizations for Hunter during the early stages of school integration in the American South.
Type: Still image / text.
Subject: African American women
Civic organizations
College integration
Support networks
Alpha-Bettes
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Civil rights era
Atlanta community life
Format: Newspaper clipping.
Rights: This image is made available for research and educational use. Reproduction or publication requires permission from the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.
Rights Holder: Real Times, Inc.