Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Constitution Access information: Access on and off campus. Description: AS THE ONLY major daily newspaper in the Atlanta area, The Atlanta Constitution provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of the southeastern United States from Reconstruction through the late 20th century. Via ProQuest Historical Newspapers, researchers can explore the paper’s perspective on local events of major international significance, from post-Civil War Reconstruction, to the first taste of Coca-Cola in 1886, to the Race Riots of 1907, the Civil Rights sit-ins of the 1960s, and the election of the first black mayor in 1973. Coverage: 1868 - 1984. This article was published on 2024-08-21
