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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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"Your Right to Vote is Threatened" of current bills in the Legislature that threaten voting rights, with a list of the legislature that are against the "White Primary Bill". 5 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Georgia Voter", February 1947
Date Created
1947-02
Description
"Your Right to Vote is Threatened" of current bills in the Legislature that threaten voting rights, with a list of the legislature that are against the "White Primary Bill". 5 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 Submitted by the League of Women Voters of the U. S. to the House Committee on Ways and Means in Opposition to Tax Reduction (H.R. 1). 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Congressional Statement From the League of Women Voters, March 13, 1947
Date Created
1947-03-13
Description
Statement Submitted by the League of Women Voters of the U. S. to the House Committee on Ways and Means in Opposition to Tax Reduction (H.R. 1). 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
Discussion group invitation from the Atlanta League of Women Voters concerning the International Trade Organization. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Atlanta League of Women Voters Invitation, May 1948
Date Created
1948-05
Description
Discussion group invitation from the Atlanta League of Women Voters concerning the International Trade Organization. 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
"Program for Action" listing organizational tenants, and goals of a Democratic government for Georgia. 6 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Georgia League of Women Voters Program for May 1946-May 1948, 1946
Date Created
1946
Description
"Program for Action" listing organizational tenants, and goals of a Democratic government for Georgia. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter introducing a pamphlet and explaining the problems of getting out the vote in Georgia and other southern states. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence From George S. Mitchell to Janet Smith, September 29, 1953
Date Created
1953-09-29
Description
Letter introducing a pamphlet and explaining the problems of getting out the vote in Georgia and other southern states. 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
Regards letter thanking member of League of Women Voters. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence From George S. Mitchell to Mrs. Cullen B. Cosnell, October 20, 1953
Date Created
1953-10-20
Description
Regards letter thanking member of League of Women Voters. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers