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  • Decade = 1960-1969
A newspaper clipping referencing Vernon Jordan and Ben Brown's possible run for Congress. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"2 Negroes Sticking to Congress Plans", December 12, 1969
Date Created
1969-12-12
Description
A newspaper clipping referencing Vernon Jordan and Ben Brown's possible run for Congress. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing criticism of Atlanta Mayor, Ivan Allen Jr.. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Allen Needs Help, Some Critics Feel", December 9, 1969
Date Created
1969-12-09
Description
A newspaper clipping describing criticism of Atlanta Mayor, Ivan Allen Jr.. 2 pages.
Subject
Race relations, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping discussing potential candidates for the Fifth District congressional seat. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Race for Congress", November 18, 1969
Date Created
1969-11-18
Description
A newspaper clipping discussing potential candidates for the Fifth District congressional seat. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping announcing Florida A&M University's hosting of the first annual Black Elected Officials Conference with honored guests including Julian Bond and Howard Lee. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Blacks Bring Bond Here", November 13, 1969
Date Created
1969-11-13
Description
A newspaper clipping announcing Florida A&M University's hosting of the first annual Black Elected Officials Conference with honored guests including Julian Bond and Howard Lee. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping regarding candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"'Some Black Man Should Oppose Thompson,' Say Rep. Ben Brown", November 1, 1969
Date Created
1969-11-01
Description
A newspaper clipping regarding candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping regarding Carl Sanders' campaign for Governor of Georgia. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Sanders Forces Shaping Campaign to Court Voters in Urban Areas", October 31, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-31
Description
A newspaper clipping regarding Carl Sanders' campaign for Governor of Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping of an article describing a move by the Georgia General Assembly to weaken a law which limited corporate influence on state government. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Corporate Influence Law is Weakened", October 27, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-27
Description
A newspaper clipping of an article describing a move by the Georgia General Assembly to weaken a law which limited corporate influence on state government. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Political science, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A memo and accompanying article describing a meeting of Black officials and reference to Kenneth B. Clark's non-profit research corporation, the Metropolitan Applied Research Center. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Cities Outlook", October 4, 1969
Date Created
1969--10-04
Description
A memo and accompanying article describing a meeting of Black officials and reference to Kenneth B. Clark's non-profit research corporation, the Metropolitan Applied Research Center. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper article describing a possible congressional run of Vernon Jordan. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"SRC's Jordan Considers Bid for Congress", October 1969
Date Created
1969-10
Description
A newspaper article describing a possible congressional run of Vernon Jordan. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper article describing the rise in Black elected officials and debating the voting power of newly registered Black voters. 4 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Negro Voting Power: How Strong?" September 29, 1969
Date Created
1969-09-29
Description
A newspaper article describing the rise in Black elected officials and debating the voting power of newly registered Black voters. 4 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing Georgia State Representative Ben Brown's possible campaign for the 5th District congressional seat in the 1970 election. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Rep. Ben Brown Ponders Race Against Thompson", September 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-09-14
Description
A newspaper clipping describing Georgia State Representative Ben Brown's possible campaign for the 5th District congressional seat in the 1970 election. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article entitled "Southwest Negroes Launch Voter Drive" describing the initial plans to reorganize a voter registration drive in Albany, Georgia. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Southwest Negroes Launch Voter Drive", August 25, 1969
Date Created
1969-08-25
Description
Article entitled "Southwest Negroes Launch Voter Drive" describing the initial plans to reorganize a voter registration drive in Albany, Georgia. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A memo and accompanying document regarding Black political leadership and a meeting with V.E.P. staff. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence from Emory F. Via to John Morris, August 18, 1969
Date Created
1969-08-18
Description
A memo and accompanying document regarding Black political leadership and a meeting with V.E.P. staff. 3 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing Ralph D. Abernathy's selection to be President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"SCLC Hails Abernathy", August 15, 1969
Date Created
1969--08-15
Description
A newspaper clipping describing Ralph D. Abernathy's selection to be President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Associations, institutions, etc., Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Newspaper article the ways in which the Virginia Democratic gubernatorial runoff produced a political metamorphosis with potentially far-reaching implications. The old Byrd Organization declined, and new forces came to the fore. Henry E. Howell and William C. Battle represented a new thrust in state politics and a gradual closing of the gap between the Virginia Democratic Party and the National Democratic Party. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Battle-Howell Duel Changes State Politics", August 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-08-14
Description
Newspaper article the ways in which the Virginia Democratic gubernatorial runoff produced a political metamorphosis with potentially far-reaching implications. The old Byrd Organization declined, and new forces came to the fore. Henry E. Howell and William C. Battle represented a new thrust in state politics and a gradual closing of the gap between the Virginia Democratic Party and the National Democratic Party. 1 page.
Subject
Political participation, Political campaigns, Voter registration
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A copy of a newspaper clipping with an article discussing the growing number of Black elected officials in the South. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"More Negroes Elected in South", August 13, 1969
Date Created
1969--08-13
Description
A copy of a newspaper clipping with an article discussing the growing number of Black elected officials in the South. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper article in which the Voter Education project expresses concerns over potential expiration of key provisions in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Black Political Power at Stake?" August 8, 1969
Date Created
1969--08-08
Description
A newspaper article in which the Voter Education project expresses concerns over potential expiration of key provisions in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping of a letter written by Roy Wilkins discussing the Voting Rights Act and the growth in Black voting power. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Negro Voting Rights", August 8, 1969
Date Created
1969--08-08
Description
A newspaper clipping of a letter written by Roy Wilkins discussing the Voting Rights Act and the growth in Black voting power. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence and a newspaper clipping describing a presentation honoring West Southern Pines, North Carolina Mayor Pro Tem, Felton J. Capel, for 10 years of service. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Capel Honored for Service at Civic's Club Program", July 25, 1969
Date Created
1969--07-25
Description
Correspondence and a newspaper clipping describing a presentation honoring West Southern Pines, North Carolina Mayor Pro Tem, Felton J. Capel, for 10 years of service. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A note accompanying a copy of a newspaper article regarding a meeting of Black leaders and racial discrimination in the South. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"U.S. Policies Fuel Black Hostility", July 9, 1969
Date Created
1969-07-09
Description
A note accompanying a copy of a newspaper article regarding a meeting of Black leaders and racial discrimination in the South. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Political participation, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records