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This audio recording contains speeches delivered at a conference focused on the understanding of and the solutions to the issue of poverty. Dr. Vivian Henderson begins by introducing and discussing the purpose of the conference. The conference is focused on addressing the problems of Southern economic development, primarily human resource problems and adjustment. Mr. Leon Kaiserling discusses the necessary dimensions for change and economic progress. Lyle Carter then discusses new improvements that need to be made in the economic American system in order to achieve progress as a nation. Mrs. Camille Jefferson outlines the findings of a study she conducted on poverty in a District of Columbia housing project. She also shares some of the pre- and post-experiences of her study, in which she moved to the project for 15 months. Mr. Homer Cooper declares the necessity of mobilizing the research tools that are available to aid in the war on poverty. Dr. George Wiley delineates the steps needed to be taken in order to truly eradicate poverty. Dr. Houseman argues for the reduction of welfare tax rates to get more people into the labor market and to continue supporting them once they are working.
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording consists of five different speakers from various fields speaking on ideas to improve the welfare system in order to better help the poor. The first speaker is Ed Sparrow. Sparrow speaks on the legal rights of the poor. He discusses how the welfare department holds all the power when it comes to the life and death of the poor because their lives depend on the amount of welfare assistance they receive. The second speaker is Dr. Green who discusses the idea of adopting a negative income tax. He explains how it would work as well as who would be eligible. The third speaker is Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 18th president of Clark College. Dr. Henderson discusses the unbalanced occupational structure of the Negro labor force and argues that income maintenance programs such as the negative income tax will not actually solve the problems with welfare. The next speaker, John Fields, discusses inter-government relationships and how they affect the solution process of welfare needs. He urges the different government officials to work together to solve problems. The last speaker is the Honorable Charles L. Weltner, former US congressman. Weltner argues that minimum wage puts people out of work. He begs institutions and agencies to work harder to create a better means of teaching skills today for the tasks of tomorrow. The recording ends with a question and answer session with the speakers and members of the audience.
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording, dated 1974, captures part of a panel of speakers discussing the topic Stagflation and the Poor.  The recording begins with a discussion of a presentation by a Mr. Higgins of the Small Business Administration (SBA).  Notably, Atlanta City Council member Carl Ware asks Higgins about the plans of the presidential administration of Gerald Ford in regard to the SBAs investments in minority-owned businesses.  The recording also includes a portion of the comments of a Mr. Bryce, who is not otherwise identified.  Bryce argues for the creation of jobs programs for the poor, noting that poor people are always searching for and want jobs.
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains a series known as What Must be Done. The series contains a panel and covers issues of the ghetto and the black community. This particular session deals with how to obtain the funding to solve the problems of the nearby urban areas. The panel discusses the widening of gap between the haves and the have-nots as well as how economics has become a branch of politics.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Georgia Women's Political Caucus Women's Political Reporter newsletter with articles such as "Reagan Proposals Threaten Women's Rights" and "Reaganomics Impact on Women". 8 pages.
"Women and the Vote - 1984" A fact sheet on the wage gender gap which includes data and historical context. 4 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Press release "Negro Women Group Celebrates Tax-Free Status" on National Council of Negro Women celebrate their new tax-free status at their 31st annual meeting. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Woman Conference Theme" article on the Negro Labor Council conference in Los Angeles. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women's Group Plan to Join Poverty Fight" article on The National Council of Negro Women's 28th Convention in Washington, D.C. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Negro Women Start Pilot Study: More Help for Disadvantaged Girls" article on the National Council of Negro Women programming on job development. 1 page.
1908-1918 Minute Book of the Neighborhood Union. 149 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence to Dr. Clark Foreman as a thank you letter to the Advisor on Economic Status of Negroes. 1 page.
Correspondence Between Clark Foreman, Adviser on Economic Status of Negroes to Mrs. Hope seeking advisement on programs from Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
Response to meeting request between First Lady Roosevelt and Miss Marion Grace Conover. 1 page.
Request for interview with Mrs. John Hope and First Lady Roosevelt. 1 page.
Correspondence Between Mrs. Hope and Mrs. Roosevelt interview details. 2 pages.
Correspondence Between J. H. Ewing and Mrs. John Hope regarding details about the school bonds from Citizens Campaign Committee for Bonds 1 page.
Letter to Mayor Key about Neighborhood Union. 1 page.
L. D. Shivery letter to Mayor and Council on wall construction. 1 page.
Draft of letter to Honorable Mayor and City Council from Neighborhood Union. 2 pages.