The Voter Education Project (VEP) began in 1962 as part of the Southern Regional Council. Initially VEP granted funds to civil rights organizations to support voter education, voter registration drives, and voting-related research. In 1964, Vernon Jordan, the second executive director of the VEP, expanded the programs goals to include citizenship training, voter education, and leadership training in the southern United States, while continuing to provide funds to independent voter and civil rights groups, including the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and the League of Women Voters. The VEP’s work with the League of Women Voters is highlighted in the materials below. In 1971, VEP under the leadership of John Lewis, became an independent organization and functioned as a research center and became known as an authoritative source for statistics on southern elections and voter registration in general. Lewis also forged the VEP into an activist organization, launching Voter Mobilization Tours with Georgia state legislator and civil rights advocate Julian Bond. 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.
Sep 4, 2020

Voter Education Project Organizational Records

The Voter Education Project (VEP) began in 1962 as part of the Southern Regional Council. Initially VEP granted funds to civil rights organizations to support voter education, voter registration drives, and voting-related research. In 1964, Vernon Jordan, the second executive director of the VEP, expanded the programs goals to include citizenship training, voter education, and leadership training in the southern United States, while continuing to provide funds to independent voter and civil rights groups, including the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and the League of Women Voters. The VEP’s work with the League of Women Voters is highlighted in the materials below. In 1971, VEP under the leadership of John Lewis, became an independent organization and functioned as a research center and became known as an authoritative source for statistics on southern elections and voter registration in general. Lewis also forged the VEP into an activist organization, launching Voter Mobilization Tours with Georgia state legislator and civil rights advocate Julian Bond.

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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Correspondence Between Frankie M. Freeman and Vernon Jordan, May 4, 1968
1968-05-04
Correspondence between Frankie M. Freeman and Vernon Jordan confirming Jordan's participation as a panelist at a forum on Black Power at the ballot box. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Voter registration, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Frankie M. Freeman and Vernon Jordan confirming Jordan's participation as a panelist at a forum on Black Power at the ballot box. 1 page.
The Delta Vol. 54 No. 11, May 1968
1968-05
The Delta Vol. 54 No. 11 monthly publication from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with articles about Black Power, 1967 convention, Delta Teen-Lift, and additional program information. 87 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, African American mayors, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The Delta Vol. 54 No. 11 monthly publication from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with articles about Black Power, 1967 convention, Delta Teen-Lift, and additional program information. 87 pages.
Ruby Martin News Clipping, April 23, 1968
1968-04-23
A newspaper clipping announcing the appointment of Ruby Martin as chief of the federal school desegregation program. 1 page.
African American women, African Americans--Segregation, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping announcing the appointment of Ruby Martin as chief of the federal school desegregation program. 1 page.
Correspondence Between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Frankie M. Freeman, February 21, 1968
1968-02-21
Correspondence Between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Frankie M. Freeman with Delta pamphlet and invitation to speak at the Social Action Luncheon at the Southern Regional Conference. 14 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Frankie M. Freeman with Delta pamphlet and invitation to speak at the Social Action Luncheon at the Southern Regional Conference. 14 pages.
Voter Education Fellow, circa 1970
1967/1973
Two unidentified women, one holding a Voter Education Project Fellow certificate.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Events and programs
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Two unidentified women, one holding a Voter Education Project Fellow certificate.
Women Enter a Building, circa 1970
1967/1973
Two women walk up the stairs of a building.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Buildings and grounds
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Two women walk up the stairs of a building.
Man and Woman with Students, circa 1970
1967/1973
A man and woman smile with two students wearing "Stewart County High School Knights" t-shirts.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Portraits and people
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A man and woman smile with two students wearing "Stewart County High School Knights" t-shirts.
Hallie Cain, circa 1970
1967/1973
Hallie Cain stands in a yard by a house. Written on verso: Mrs. Hallie Cain, age 87.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Portraits and people
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Hallie Cain stands in a yard by a house. Written on verso: Mrs. Hallie Cain, age 87.
Correspondence Between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Miss Lynette Taylor, August 25, 1967
1967-08-25
Correspondence between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Miss Lynette Taylor thanking Mr. Jordan for participating in the National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Miss Lynette Taylor thanking Mr. Jordan for participating in the National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1 page.
Program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 29th National Convention, August 13-18, 1967
1967-08-13
Program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 29th National Convention with schedule, activities, and leadership. 24 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 29th National Convention with schedule, activities, and leadership. 24 pages.
Correspondence Between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Geraldine P. Woods, July 3, 1967
1967-07-03
Correspondence between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Geraldine P. Woods, National President, thanking Mr. Jordan for accepting the invitation to participate in the Workshop on Practical Politics and Community Organization at the National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Geraldine P. Woods, National President, thanking Mr. Jordan for accepting the invitation to participate in the Workshop on Practical Politics and Community Organization at the National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1 page.
Correspondences Between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Mrs. Geraldine P. Woods, May 10, 1967
1967-05-10
Correspondences between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Mrs. Geraldine P. Woods with enclosed Delta newsletter detailing the 1967 Convention theme and program platform. 14 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondences between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Mrs. Geraldine P. Woods with enclosed Delta newsletter detailing the 1967 Convention theme and program platform. 14 pages.
Woman Reading "Know Your Rights", circa 1970
1966/1974
An unidentified woman reads a "Know Your Rights" booklet.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Political participation
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman reads a "Know Your Rights" booklet.
Women on a Sidewalk, circa 1970
1966/1974
Three women walk down a city sidewalk.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Buildings and grounds
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Three women walk down a city sidewalk.
Man with Voting Booklet, circa 1970
1966/1974
An unidentified man holding a "You Too Can Register to Vote" booklet talks with an older woman.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Voter registration
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified man holding a "You Too Can Register to Vote" booklet talks with an older woman.
Speaker and Coretta Scott King, circa 1980
1966-12
A unidentified speaker at a legislative seminar. Coretta Scott King sits with others at the front table.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Events and programs, Speeches
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A unidentified speaker at a legislative seminar. Coretta Scott King sits with others at the front table.
Correspondences Between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Claudette L. Franklin, February 21, 1966
1966-02-21
Correspondences between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Claudette L. Franklin requesting Mr. Jordan be featured in an article in The Delta. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondences between Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Claudette L. Franklin requesting Mr. Jordan be featured in an article in The Delta. 2 pages.
The Delta Vol. 52 No. 6, January 1966
1966-01
The Delta Vol. 51 No. 9 published by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with articles on the Ambassador's Reception, Women Legislating for Educational Change, and Annual Christmas Party. 84 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Women--Societies and clubs, Greek letter societies
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The Delta Vol. 51 No. 9 published by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with articles on the Ambassador's Reception, Women Legislating for Educational Change, and Annual Christmas Party. 84 pages.
Voter Education Bus, circa 1968
1965/1973
Women hand our voter education flyers in front of a bus alongside John Lewis. Written on verso: John Lewis, circa 1965-1973, Alabama (?).
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women, Political participation, Voter registration
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Women hand our voter education flyers in front of a bus alongside John Lewis. Written on verso: John Lewis, circa 1965-1973, Alabama (?).
Councilwoman Florence Fagley and Others, circa 1970
1965/1973
Written on verso: Councilwoman Florence Fagley (center), Petersberg, VA, circa 1965-1973.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Portraits and people, African American women
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Written on verso: Councilwoman Florence Fagley (center), Petersberg, VA, circa 1965-1973.