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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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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