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  • Geographic Location = Alabama--Birmingham
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
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
A newspaper clipping describing the incorporation of Roosevelt City, Alabama. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Black Cities", November 11, 1968
Date Created
1968--11-11
Description
A newspaper clipping describing the incorporation of Roosevelt City, Alabama. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An interoffice memo sent to Wiley Branton regarding the establishment of a coordinating council for voting and voter registration in Birmingham, Alabama. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence from Paul Rilling to Wiley Branton, February 28, 1962
Date Created
1962-02-28
Description
An interoffice memo sent to Wiley Branton regarding the establishment of a coordinating council for voting and voter registration in Birmingham, Alabama. 1 page.
Subject
Voter registration, Voting, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records