We are pleased to announce that the Benjamin E. Mays Papers are now available for research.

Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays, the sixth president of Morehouse College, served the institution from 1940 to 1967, a transformative period in the College’s history and in American society. The Benjamin E. Mays Papers document his presidential administration and provide a rich record of his leadership, relationships, and influence within the Morehouse community and beyond.

The collection includes a broad range of correspondence with students, parents, faculty members at Morehouse College and throughout the Atlanta University Center, dignitaries, school administrators, and members of the wider community. Together, these materials offer valuable insight into administrative decision-making, the relationships Dr. Mays cultivated during his presidency, and the educational and social issues that shaped the era.

Researchers will find materials on significant topics including African American education, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as documentation of Morehouse College’s growth and development under Dr. Mays’ leadership.

The Benjamin E. Mays Papers offer an important resource for exploring Morehouse College’s history and the enduring legacy of one of its most influential presidents. We invite researchers, students, scholars, and community members to explore this significant collection.