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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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