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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Booklet from the D. C. League of Women Voters. 3 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Our Minorities and the World Order", May 1945
Date Created
1945-05
Description
Booklet from the D. C. League of Women Voters. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letters thanking for contribution to The League of Women Voters and expressions of happiness for progress of racial justice. 4 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Guy B. Johnson and Mrs. Sterne, November 1945
Date Created
1945-11
Description
Letters thanking for contribution to The League of Women Voters and expressions of happiness for progress of racial justice. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Booklet request for copies of "Government and Our Minorities". 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence from League of Women Voters, November 1, 1945
Date Created
1945-11-01
Description
Booklet request for copies of "Government and Our Minorities". 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter in thanks of interest of the League of Women Voters and sending publications for distribution. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence From Guy B. Johnson to Mrs. Wilder Foote , November 21, 1945
Date Created
1945-11-21
Description
Letter in thanks of interest of the League of Women Voters and sending publications for distribution. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Letter in expressing interest in pamphlet from the League of Women Voters. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence From Guy B. Johnson to Anna Lord Strauss , December 12, 1945
Date Created
1945-12-12
Description
Letter in expressing interest in pamphlet from the 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
Correspondences about the participation of minorities in League of Women Voter's groups. 1 page.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Correspondence Between Guy B. Johnson to Mrs. Wilder Foote , December 12, 1945
Date Created
1945-12-12
Description
Correspondences about the participation of minorities in League of Women Voter's groups. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
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 to council members asking to spread a booklet, "Government and Our Minorities" to friends, and accompanying booklet from the League of Women Voters asking for Government's role in equal opportunities for minorities. 12 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Government and Our Minorities" Booklet and Correspondence, January 7, 1946
Date Created
1946-01-07
Description
Letter to council members asking to spread a booklet, "Government and Our Minorities" to friends, and accompanying booklet from the League of Women Voters asking for Government's role in equal opportunities for minorities. 12 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
Flyer urging concern of inflation and how it can lead to an economic depression. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Now- It's Up To You", November 1946
Date Created
1946-11
Description
Flyer urging concern of inflation and how it can lead to an economic depression. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Newsletter warning on dangerous upcoming legislation in 1947 affecting equal rights. 2 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Georgia Voter", December 1946
Date Created
1946-12
Description
Newsletter warning on dangerous upcoming legislation in 1947 affecting equal rights. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
Booklet from the League of Women Voters on equality, economics, education, and government. 5 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Action", January 1947
Date Created
1947-01
Description
Booklet from the League of Women Voters on equality, economics, education, and government. 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
Correspondence and lists on Georgia government members and their standing on current votes, and an urge to let members of the Georgia League of Women Voters to let their voice be heard. 5 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
Georgia Government Roll Call and Correspondence, January 17, 1947
Date Created
1947-01-17
Description
Correspondence and lists on Georgia government members and their standing on current votes, and an urge to let members of the Georgia League of Women Voters to let their voice be heard. 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
"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
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
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
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 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