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  • Geographic Location = Alabama--Birmingham
  • Decade = 1970-1979
Article on Birmingham, Alabama's Mayor David Vann expressing his joy at the election of President-elect Jimmy Carter, attributing his victory to the end of regionalism and a change in attitude towards the South. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Carters Win is Important Day in Souths History, Vann Says", November 4, 1976
Date Created
1976-11-04
Description
Article on Birmingham, Alabama's Mayor David Vann expressing his joy at the election of President-elect Jimmy Carter, attributing his victory to the end of regionalism and a change in attitude towards the South. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
This article reports on Birmingham Mayor David Vann's views on the election of Jimmy Carter as President and how it may help remove regional prejudice against the South, as well as his announcement of a special "Candidate's Workshop" and other local news. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Vann Predicts Carter Victory to Help South", November 4, 1976
Date Created
1976-11-04
Description
This article reports on Birmingham Mayor David Vann's views on the election of Jimmy Carter as President and how it may help remove regional prejudice against the South, as well as his announcement of a special "Candidate's Workshop" and other local news. 1 page.
Subject
Voter registration, Voting, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The L.Q.C. Lamar Society Third Annual Symposium Redevelopment of the Rural South: Prelude to a More Humane Urban South agenda and conference registration pamphlet. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The L.Q.C. Lamar Society Third Annual Symposium "Redevelopment of the Rural South", April 21, 1972
Date Created
1972-04-21
Description
The L.Q.C. Lamar Society Third Annual Symposium Redevelopment of the Rural South: Prelude to a More Humane Urban South agenda and conference registration pamphlet. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Women--Societies and clubs
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A speech delivered by John Lewis at the Black Youth Caucus Conference.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Speech Delivered by John Lewis, January 28, 1972
Date Created
1972-01-28
Description
A speech delivered by John Lewis at the Black Youth Caucus Conference.
Subject
Voter registration, Voting
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has had a significant impact on Southern Black political empowerment, resulting in increased voter registration, the election of Black officials at various levels of government, and changes in the political landscape, though some advocates argue that it has not been sufficiently enforced and needs stronger measures. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Voting Rights Act of 65 Gave Blacks Political Punch", 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has had a significant impact on Southern Black political empowerment, resulting in increased voter registration, the election of Black officials at various levels of government, and changes in the political landscape, though some advocates argue that it has not been sufficiently enforced and needs stronger measures. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Brochure from National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Voter Education Project in Birmingham, Alabama outlining the importance of voting. 4 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"You Can't Vote if You're Not Registered", circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Brochure from National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Voter Education Project in Birmingham, Alabama outlining the importance of voting. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political posters, Voter registration
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records