The Southern Regional Council is a reform-oriented organization created in 1944 with its roots in the Commission on Interracial Cooperation. The organization was founded to help avoid racial violence and promote racial equality in the Southern United States. The collection includes newsletters, memos, correspondence, reports, programs, statements, and pamphlets from various organizations, such as the League of Women Voters, the National Council of Negro Women, and the National Women’s Committee for Civil Rights. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
Apr 13, 2020

Southern Regional Council Papers

The Southern Regional Council is a reform-oriented organization created in 1944 with its roots in the Commission on Interracial Cooperation. The organization was founded to help avoid racial violence and promote racial equality in the Southern United States. The collection includes newsletters, memos, correspondence, reports, programs, statements, and pamphlets from various organizations, such as the League of Women Voters, the National Council of Negro Women, and the National Women’s Committee for Civil Rights.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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Southern Regional Council Papers
Southern Regional Council Papers (Finding Aid), 1944-1968
Description
Subject
Groups and organizations, Associations, institutions, etc., African American universities and colleges
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Southern Regional Council Papers
Newsletter from the National Council of Negro Women on Mississippi planning news and news from around the country. 6 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Wednesdays in Mississippi", NCNW, December 1966
Date Created
1966-12
Description
Newsletter from the National Council of Negro Women on Mississippi planning news and news from around the country. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Report on volunteer work, areas of work, and task forces and their leaders. 9 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Mississippi Women's Planning Session - Report", NCNW, November 1966
Date Created
1966-11
Description
Report on volunteer work, areas of work, and task forces and their leaders. 9 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memorandum discussing a Women's Leadership Development Institute for Community Relations in 1965. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memo, November 16, 1965
Date Created
1965-11-16
Description
Memorandum discussing a Women's Leadership Development Institute for Community Relations in 1965. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter to Mrs. Tilly discussing the need for longer term plans since the passing of the Civil Rights Bill, and need to collect funds. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter Sent to Mrs. Tilly, June 16, 1964
Date Created
1964-06-16
Description
Letter to Mrs. Tilly discussing the need for longer term plans since the passing of the Civil Rights Bill, and need to collect funds. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memorandum on related organizations and state and city groups of the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memo , April 17, 1964
Date Created
1964-04-17
Description
Memorandum on related organizations and state and city groups of the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memorandum and budget on the review of Committee Operations from the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 14 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Documents From Steering Committee Meeting, April 8, 1964
Date Created
1964-04-08
Description
Memorandum and budget on the review of Committee Operations from the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 14 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
List or Steering Committee Members and Consultants to the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
List of Steering Committee Members, April 1964
Date Created
1964-04
Description
List or Steering Committee Members and Consultants to the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memorandum about the financial position of the Steering Committee. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memo Sent to Members of the Steering Committee, March 13, 1964
Date Created
1964-03-13
Description
Memorandum about the financial position of the Steering Committee. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Newsletter of the Minnesota Women's Committee on Civil Rights discussing conferences and workshops. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Newsletter, March 1964
Date Created
1964-03
Description
Newsletter of the Minnesota Women's Committee on Civil Rights discussing conferences and workshops. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Program from the Minnesota Conference on Religion and Race, listing agenda and program speakers. 6 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Program, February 27-28, 1964
Date Created
1964-02-27
Description
Program from the Minnesota Conference on Religion and Race, listing agenda and program speakers. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter to Mrs. Tilly requesting copies of November meeting to share. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between N.E. Tilly and Shirley B. Smith, January 24, 1964
Date Created
1964-01-24
Description
Letter to Mrs. Tilly requesting copies of November meeting to share. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence and news form the League of Women Voters of Georgia concerning discrimination in voting registration and upcoming legislation and elections. 6 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Pending Election Legislation: Call for Action", League of Women Voters of Georgia, January 1964
Date Created
1964-01
Description
Correspondence and news form the League of Women Voters of Georgia concerning discrimination in voting registration and upcoming legislation and elections. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences about Georgia legislature, along with "Registration and Voting" newsletters, listing state-by-state news from the League of Women Voters Education Fund. 24 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence and Registration and Voting Newsletters, 1964
Date Created
1964
Description
Correspondences about Georgia legislature, along with "Registration and Voting" newsletters, listing state-by-state news from the League of Women Voters Education Fund. 24 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter calling for a steering committee meeting to support President Johnson in his new role. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
A Letter Written by Mrs. Horton and Mr. Harris, December 5, 1963
Date Created
1963-12-05
Description
Letter calling for a steering committee meeting to support President Johnson in his new role. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Thank you letter to Mrs. Tilly of the Southern Regional Council on the Selma, Alabama reports. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between N.E. Tilly and Shirley B. Smith, November 21, 1963
Date Created
1963-11-21
Description
Thank you letter to Mrs. Tilly of the Southern Regional Council on the Selma, Alabama reports. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Statement about integrity of elections and voter suppression, with suggestions for changes. 3 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Statement to Elections Committee", League of Women Voters of Georgia, September 10, 1963
Date Created
1963-09-10
Description
Statement about integrity of elections and voter suppression, with suggestions for changes. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Statement on suffrage and elections, with suggested changes to legislation. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Statement to Constitutional Revision Sub-Committee on Bill of Rights and Elective Franchise", League of Women
Date Created
1963-09
Description
Statement on suffrage and elections, with suggested changes to legislation. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter from the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights talking about the first meeting in Washington and the principals of the organization, staffing and finance. 4 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
A Letter From the Steering Committee, July 31, 1963
Date Created
1963-07-31
Description
Letter from the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights talking about the first meeting in Washington and the principals of the organization, staffing and finance. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
List of steering committee members of the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 3 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
List of Attendees of a Steering Committee Meeting, July 24, 1963
Date Created
1963-07-24
Description
List of steering committee members of the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter asking members to take action in education and the community to prevent school drop-outs. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter Written to Participants in the President's Conference on Civil Rights, July 12, 1963
Date Created
1963-07-12
Description
Letter asking members to take action in education and the community to prevent school drop-outs. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Education
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
List of national organizations participating in the committee meeting following the meeting with the White House. 6 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
National Organizations Related to the Committee Following the White House Meeting, July 9, 1963
Date Created
1963-07-09
Description
List of national organizations participating in the committee meeting following the meeting with the White House. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Report highlighting conference activities and actions taken, with margin notes. 6 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Report on White House Conference on Civil Rights with Women's Organizations, July 9, 1963
Date Created
1963-07-09
Description
Report highlighting conference activities and actions taken, with margin notes. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
A review of improving Georgia's election system and improvements on voter registration. 3 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Review of C. R. I-Elections - 1961-1963", League of Women Voters of Georgia, July 1963
Date Created
1963-07
Description
A review of improving Georgia's election system and improvements on voter registration. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter concerning the Voter Education Project and request for help from the League of Women Voters of D. C. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Mrs. Jane Hammer to Paul Anthony, June 21, 1962
Date Created
1963-06-21
Description
Letter concerning the Voter Education Project and request for help from the League of Women Voters of D. C. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Booklet describing protecting voting rights, relief against discrimination in public places, desegregation of public places and schools, equal opportunity, and other civil rights. 14 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Some Questions and Answers on the Civil Rights Bill," circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Booklet describing protecting voting rights, relief against discrimination in public places, desegregation of public places and schools, equal opportunity, and other civil rights. 14 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Leaflet describing the program and function of neighborhood meetings. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Regarding Neighborhood Meetings," circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Leaflet describing the program and function of neighborhood meetings. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Booklet listing the Committee's member list, history, charges, activities, program focus, action list, and consultants. 4 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Guidelines for the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Booklet listing the Committee's member list, history, charges, activities, program focus, action list, and consultants. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memorandum discussing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Memo Sent by Julie T. Wilson, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
Memorandum discussing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
News from the National Conference of Christians and Jews about an institute titled, "Our Children and the Challenge of Change". 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Advance Notice Sent From Don McEvoy, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
News from the National Conference of Christians and Jews about an institute titled, "Our Children and the Challenge of Change". 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Statement concerning rewriting Georgia's election laws, pointing out faults of the 1958 Registration Act. 4 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Statement to Elections Committee", League of Women Voters of Georgia, July 13, 1961
Date Created
1961-07-13
Description
Statement concerning rewriting Georgia's election laws, pointing out faults of the 1958 Registration Act. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Newsletters containing an open letter to Georgia legislators, and school plans in other states. 4 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Georgia Voter: Open Letter to Georgia Legislators", August 1959
Date Created
1959-08
Description
Newsletters containing an open letter to Georgia legislators, and school plans in other states. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence and flyer about recent decision by state on school desegregation. Letter to special organization representatives presents a meeting agenda on schools from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence and Information on Public Schools in Atlanta, March 2, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-02
Description
Correspondence and flyer about recent decision by state on school desegregation. Letter to special organization representatives presents a meeting agenda on schools from the League of Women Voters of Georgia. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences concerning recent southern state legislature decisions and school integration. 3 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Harold C. Fleming and Mrs. E. J. Friebele, March 1959
Date Created
1959-03
Description
Correspondences concerning recent southern state legislature decisions and school integration. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Article on a summary of school segregation from the League of Women Voters of Georgia, and how one can request the publication. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Facts Can Ease Decisions", December 6, 1958
Date Created
1958-12-06
Description
Article on a summary of school segregation from the League of Women Voters of Georgia, and how one can request the publication. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence and legislative newsletter from the League of Women Voters of Georgia with calls to action and news on recent voting. 4 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence and Legislative Newsletter from the League of Women Voters of Georgia, January 17, 1957
Date Created
1957-01
Description
Correspondence and legislative newsletter from the League of Women Voters of Georgia with calls to action and news on recent voting. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter thanking for materials on desegregation in Montgomery County. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between John Constable to Mrs. Gretchen Caseyl, January 31, 1956
Date Created
1956-01-31
Description
Letter thanking for materials on desegregation in Montgomery County. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Telegram regarding sending copies of "St. Louis Integrates It's Schools" publication. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Telegram Between League of Women Voters of St. Louis and Southern Regional Council, February 23 1955
Date Created
1955-02-23
Description
Telegram regarding sending copies of "St. Louis Integrates It's Schools" publication. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences about the League of Women Voters and the strengthening of the state organizations in opposition of school segregation, along with the assistance of the Southern Regional Council. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Mrs. Demas T. Craw to George S. Mitchell, October 1954
Date Created
1954-10
Description
Correspondences about the League of Women Voters and the strengthening of the state organizations in opposition of school segregation, along with the assistance of the Southern Regional Council. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Thank you letter for a pamphlet and news of upcoming legislature. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between George S. Mitchell to Mrs. T. Chatfield Fisher, August 26, 1954
Date Created
1954-08-26
Description
Thank you letter for a pamphlet and news of upcoming legislature. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter to the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge concerning a consultation using Anna Holden. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Jeanette Randolph to George S. Mitchell, August 23, 1954
Date Created
1954-08-23
Description
Letter to the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge concerning a consultation using Anna Holden. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Note about an upcoming meeting. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Mrs. Demas T. Craw to George S. Mitchell, August 23, 1954
Date Created
1954-08-23
Description
Note about an upcoming meeting. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences about a recent conference report where minorities were not represented, and a thank you response. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between George S. Mitchell to Mrs. Demas T. Craw, August 1954
Date Created
1954-08
Description
Correspondences about a recent conference report where minorities were not represented, and a thank you response. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences about an upcoming supper and regards for sending a leaflet.. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between George S. Mitchell to Mrs. Demas T. Craw, August 1954
Date Created
1954-08
Description
Correspondences about an upcoming supper and regards for sending a leaflet.. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter from the League of Women Voters thanking Mitchell for his contribution to a recent meeting. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence From Mrs. John G. Lee to George S. Mitchell, July 30, 1954
Date Created
1954-07-30
Description
Letter from the League of Women Voters thanking Mitchell for his contribution to a recent meeting. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter of invitation to Mitchell to attend meeting on course of action regarding a Supreme Court decision on segregation. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence From Mrs. William C. Pauley to George S. Mitchell, July 19, 1954
Date Created
1954-07-19
Description
Letter of invitation to Mitchell to attend meeting on course of action regarding a Supreme Court decision on segregation. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences regarding Mrs. Crew joining the SRC and a thank you response. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between George S. Mitchell to Mrs. Demas T. Craw, June 1954
Date Created
1954-06
Description
Correspondences regarding Mrs. Crew joining the SRC and a thank you response. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences about public school integration and plans to equalize education. 5 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between George S. Mitchell to Mrs. Demas T. Craw, May 1954
Date Created
1954-05
Description
Correspondences about public school integration and plans to equalize education. 5 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter to Mrs. Geoffery Wilson about the resistance to the Civil Rights Bill. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Tilly, April 24, 1964
Date Created
1954-04-24
Description
Letter to Mrs. Geoffery Wilson about the resistance to the Civil Rights Bill. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondences about recent studies of segregation, and a response on upcoming press and action steps than can be taken on the matter. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between George S. Mitchell to Mrs. Demas T. Craw, April 1954
Date Created
1954-04
Description
Correspondences about recent studies of segregation, and a response on upcoming press and action steps than can be taken on the matter. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers