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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Georgia Women's Political Caucus Women's Political Reporter newsletter with articles such as "Reagan Proposals Threaten Women's Rights" and "Reaganomics Impact on Women". 8 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Georgia Women's Political Caucus Women's Political Reporter Vol. II No. 2, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Georgia Women's Political Caucus Women's Political Reporter newsletter with articles such as "Reagan Proposals Threaten Women's Rights" and "Reaganomics Impact on Women". 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The National Women's Political Caucus "We Have A lot to Win" Georgia Women's Political Caucus brochure which gives an overview of the organization. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The National Women's Political Caucus "We Have A lot to Win" Brochure, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1986
Description
The National Women's Political Caucus "We Have A lot to Win" Georgia Women's Political Caucus brochure which gives an overview of the organization. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"HERA: Homemaker's Equal Rights Association" brochure summarizing the history, programs, and work of HERA. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"HERA: Homemaker's Equal Rights Association" Brochure, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1986
Description
"HERA: Homemaker's Equal Rights Association" brochure summarizing the history, programs, and work of HERA. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Failure is Impossible" Susan B. Anthony petition to support the Equal Rights Amendment. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Failure is Impossible" Susan B. Anthony, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1986
Description
"Failure is Impossible" Susan B. Anthony petition to support the Equal Rights Amendment. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Nancy S. Bohman and Mr. J. Stanley Alexander with enclosed evaluation and newspaper clippings. 8 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Nancy S. Bohman and Mr. J. Stanley Alexander, December 10, 1976
Date Created
1976-12-10
Description
Correspondence between Nancy S. Bohman and Mr. J. Stanley Alexander with enclosed evaluation and newspaper clippings. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Marvin Tomber declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Marvin Tomber, October 20, 1971
Date Created
1971-10-21
Description
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Marvin Tomber declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. William G. McWilliams declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. William G. McWilliams, October 7, 1971
Date Created
1971-10-07
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. William G. McWilliams declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Kay Merriam providing a list of local League presidents. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Kay Merriam, October 7, 1971
Date Created
1971-10-07
Description
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Kay Merriam providing a list of local League presidents. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Darvin M. Winick declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Darvin M. Winick, September 29, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-29
Description
Correspondence between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Darvin M. Winick declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Charles McCoy declining request for membership list. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Charles McCoy, September 28, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-28
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Charles McCoy declining request for membership list. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Jean Lloyd-Jones discussing how the League does not have a membership list. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Jean Lloyd-Jones, September 28, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-28
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Jean Lloyd-Jones discussing how the League does not have a membership list. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Lionel Robbins declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Lionel Robbins, September 27, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-27
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Lionel Robbins declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Thomas W. Head decline request for membership to protect member's confidentiality. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Thomas W. Head, September 27, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-27
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Thomas W. Head decline request for membership to protect member's confidentiality. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Clement W. Zander declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Clement W. Zandler, September 26, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-26
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Clement W. Zander declining request for membership list as it goes against the League's policy. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Leah A. James declining request for membership list. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Leah A. James, September 24, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-24
Description
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Leah A. James declining request for membership list. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Gordon Sumner, Jr. declining request for membership list. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Gordon Sumner Jr., September 16, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-16
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Gordon Sumner, Jr. declining request for membership list. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Sadie B. Gaines and Verdelle B. Bellamy of Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and Mr. Keepler discussing evaluations forms and brochure of Minority Women in Employment: Human Rights and Public Policy. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Sadie B. Gaines, Verdelle B. Bellamy, and Mr. Keepler, February 16, 1969
Date Created
1969-02-16
Description
Correspondence Between Sadie B. Gaines and Verdelle B. Bellamy of Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and Mr. Keepler discussing evaluations forms and brochure of Minority Women in Employment: Human Rights and Public Policy. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Thaddeus Olive and Mrs. Leo J. Hirth thanking Mr. Jordan and Mr. Olive for the recent deposits to the account. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Thaddeus Olive and Mrs. Leo J. Hirth, July 28, 1968
Date Created
1968-07-28
Description
Correspondence between Thaddeus Olive and Mrs. Leo J. Hirth thanking Mr. Jordan and Mr. Olive for the recent deposits to the account. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Vernon E. Jordan Jr. and George H. discussing renting an office and booklets sent. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Vernon E. Jordan Jr. and George H., May 23, 1968
Date Created
1968-05-23
Description
Correspondence between Vernon E. Jordan Jr. and George H. discussing renting an office and booklets sent. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records