1985
This report describes the efforts to discredit and reduce the participation of Black leaders and voters in five counties in Alabama through various means, including criminal charges and investigations into voting fraud, as well as the indictment of several Black civil rights activists on charges of conspiracy to commit voting fraud. 5 pages.
Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, Race discrimination
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1984-12-30
The Voter Education Project found that in the 1984 presidential election, Black voter turnout exceeded 60% in Georgia and Alabama, with Alabama being the only southern state where Black voter turnout was not less than White voter turnout, and while President Reagan won both states, he only won 5% of the Black vote in Georgia and 7% of the Black vote in Alabama. 1 page.
Groups and organizations, Political participation, Voting
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1982-03
Articles and photos from "Speakin' Out News" on the Alabama Democratic Conference. 2 pages.
Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1969--03-21
A newspaper clipping describing the changes in voting and voter registration in the South. 1 page.
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1968-07-25
Correspondence between Mr. Olive and Marjorie C. Hirth discussing finances with enclosed financial report. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1967-04-11
List of dates regarding the placement of federal examiners in various Southern states, organized by county. 1 page.
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1966--11-07
A newspaper clipping describing the growing number of Black voters in the South. 2 pages.
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1966
Report written by Marvin Wall detailing voter turnout in Alabama state elections.
Voting, Voter Registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1966
Booklet from the Alabama Board of Registrars reminding citizens that they must be registered to vote and have paid their poll tax in order to vote in the election. The Board offered special registration sessions in January and February, and citizens could also check their local Board of Registrars for additional dates. The Board also reminded citizens that persons over 45 years of age and veterans of wartime service may not have to pay the poll tax. Citizens with questions about the poll tax were directed to contact their judge of probate. 4 pages.
Political participation, Political campaigns, Voter registration
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-05-29
A newspaper clipping in which public safety director for the state of Alabama, Al Lingo, denies that Alabama is a "political police state." 1 page.
Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-05-17
A newspaper clipping describing candidates in the November elections. 1 page.
Political participation, Political campaigns, Political science
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-05-15
A newspaper clipping quoting U.S. Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall and discussing the enactment of civil rights legislation. 1 page.
Voter registration, Voting, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-05-09
A newspaper clipping describing the results from a state election. 1 page.
Voting, Political participation, Political campaigns, Political science, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-05-06
A newspaper clipping regarding election day. 1 page.
Voting, Political participation, Political campaigns, Political science
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-05-03
A newspaper clipping describing the unpledged elector slate in Alabama. 1 page.
Political campaigns, Political science, Political participation
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-04-26
A newspaper clipping of a flier advocating votes for pledged democratic electors. 1 page.
Voting, Political participation, Political campaigns, Political science
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-04-18
A newspaper clipping referencing two articles, outlined in red. The first article (center) describes a meeting of the Alabama Democratic Conference in which they condemn Governor George Wallace's racism. The other article, entitled "State Political Leaders Meet," references the annual meeting of the Alabama State Coordinating Association for Registration and Voting and a presentation by the Voter Education Project. 2 pages.
Voter registration, Voting, Political campaigns, Political participation, Race discrimination
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-04-01
A newspaper clipping describing an upcoming meeting of the Alabama Democratic Conference featuring Georgia State Senator Leroy Johnson and Maryland State Senator Verda F. Welcome as speakers. 1 page.
Voter registration, Voting, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-04-01
A newspaper clipping regarding the unpledged Democratic elector slate in Alabama. 1 page.
Voting, Political participation, Political campaigns, Political science
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1964-03-29
A newspaper clipping of an opinion column written by Jay Thornton describing his opposition to the Democratic Party. 1 page.
Voting, Political campaigns, Political participation
Voter Education Project Organizational Records