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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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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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