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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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
Two newspaper clippings describing a report and criticisms surrounding the consolidation of the Atlanta and Fulton County governments. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"A Need for Consolidation", November 19, 1969
Date Created
1969-11-19
Description
Two newspaper clippings describing a report and criticisms surrounding the consolidation of the Atlanta and Fulton County governments. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political science, African Americans--Politics and government, City planning
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
Article entitled "The Black Vote in Danger" by Vernon Jordan published in the Inner City Citizenship Education Project Newsletter. The article describes the expiration of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, its impact on Black Southern voters, and VEP's efforts to extend the Voting Rights Act. 8 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"The Black Vote in Danger", August 1969
Date Created
1969-08
Description
Article entitled "The Black Vote in Danger" by Vernon Jordan published in the Inner City Citizenship Education Project Newsletter. The article describes the expiration of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, its impact on Black Southern voters, and VEP's efforts to extend the Voting Rights Act. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Voter registration
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
A brochure describing the policies and work of the first Black mayor of Fayette, Mississippi, Charles Evers, brother of assassinated civil rights leader, Medgar Evers. 4 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Dawn of a New Era in Mississippi", July 9, 1969
Date Created
1969-07-09
Description
A brochure describing the policies and work of the first Black mayor of Fayette, Mississippi, Charles Evers, brother of assassinated civil rights leader, Medgar Evers. 4 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 the election of Charles Evers and an accompanying statement given by Marvin Wall. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"New Black Hope for a Town in Mississippi", July 5, 1969
Date Created
1969--07-05
Description
A newspaper clipping describing the election of Charles Evers and an accompanying statement given by Marvin Wall. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Vol.II, No.2, includes anecdotes from student interns on their day to day life experiences. 11 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"The VEP Intern News", July 1969
Date Created
1969-07
Description
Vol.II, No.2, includes anecdotes from student interns on their day to day life experiences. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A flyer from the NAACP and VEP promoting time and place for voting registration. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Action for Freedom, Register to Vote", June 14, 1969
Date Created
1969--06-14
Description
A flyer from the NAACP and VEP promoting time and place for voting registration. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political posters, Voter registration
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A short history and activities conducted by the VEP. 9 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"A Statement on the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council, Inc.", June 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-06-14
Description
A short history and activities conducted by the VEP. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence and accompanying news articles describing voter registrations drives, and Atlanta's young politicians. 8 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence from Billie Pfiffner to Vernon Jordan, May 4, 1969
Date Created
1969--05-04
Description
Correspondence and accompanying news articles describing voter registrations drives, and Atlanta's young politicians. 8 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Three newspaper articles describing elections in North Carolina, including the election of Howard N. Lee for Mayor of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"'I'll Be Walking a Tightrope' Lee", May 1969
Date Created
1969-05
Description
Three newspaper articles describing elections in North Carolina, including the election of Howard N. Lee for Mayor of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 3 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence from Mordecai C. Johnson, Democratic Executive Committeeman, to Marvin D. Wall, VEP's Director of Research, attaching a recent newsclipping regarding the election of Dover Bowman to a 4-year term on Timmonsville, South Carolina's 6-man City Council in Florence County. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Timmonsville Picks Hobson; Negro Elected", April 30, 1969
Date Created
1969-04-30
Description
Correspondence from Mordecai C. Johnson, Democratic Executive Committeeman, to Marvin D. Wall, VEP's Director of Research, attaching a recent newsclipping regarding the election of Dover Bowman to a 4-year term on Timmonsville, South Carolina's 6-man City Council in Florence County. 2 pages.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping with an article describing a forum held by the Fulton County Democratic party regarding an all Black primary. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"All-Negro Primary Comes Under Fire", April 25, 1969
Date Created
1969-04-25
Description
A newspaper clipping with an article describing a forum held by the Fulton County Democratic party regarding an all Black primary. 2 pages.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing plans to select a Black mayoral candidate. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Sen. Johnson Urges Negro Vote to Select a Candidate for Mayor", April 23, 1969
Date Created
1969--04-23
Description
A newspaper clipping describing plans to select a Black mayoral candidate. 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 the campaign of Marvin S. Arrington for a 9th Ward city aldermanic seat. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Negro Aide in OEO Office to Run for 9th Ward Seat", April 22, 1969
Date Created
1969--04-22
Description
A newspaper clipping describing the campaign of Marvin S. Arrington for a 9th Ward city aldermanic seat. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence from Mordecai C. Johnson, Democratic Executive Committeeman for the third precinct, to VEP's Vernon Jordan regarding the successful election of Black representation in a recent election in Florence, South Carolina. Johnson referred to the political developments in Florence as a "significant step forward in democratizing the democrats as well as the city, and giving heart to others in the city, county, state, south and the nation." 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence From Mordecai C. Johnson to Vernon E. Jordan, April 22, 1969
Date Created
1969-04-22
Description
Correspondence from Mordecai C. Johnson, Democratic Executive Committeeman for the third precinct, to VEP's Vernon Jordan regarding the successful election of Black representation in a recent election in Florence, South Carolina. Johnson referred to the political developments in Florence as a "significant step forward in democratizing the democrats as well as the city, and giving heart to others in the city, county, state, south and the nation." 2 pages.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Newspaper article regarding 225 people, mostly African Americans, marching in Hampton, South Carolina to protest red tape and slowness in implementing federal poverty programs. The march was organized by the Hampton NAACP and included students from Notre Dame University and St. Mary's College. There were no arrests during the march, but four people were arrested on Thursday for blocking traffic on U.S. 601. The students from Notre Dame and St. Mary's had been in the area conducting a survey of poverty conditions. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Protestors Stage March", April 12, 1969
Date Created
1969-04-12
Description
Newspaper article regarding 225 people, mostly African Americans, marching in Hampton, South Carolina to protest red tape and slowness in implementing federal poverty programs. The march was organized by the Hampton NAACP and included students from Notre Dame University and St. Mary's College. There were no arrests during the march, but four people were arrested on Thursday for blocking traffic on U.S. 601. The students from Notre Dame and St. Mary's had been in the area conducting a survey of poverty conditions. 1 page.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Protest movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping with an article describing the National Civil Liberties Clearing House's annual meeting. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Rustin Sees 'Community Control' Unable to Solve Ghetto Problems", March 29, 1969
Date Created
1969-03-29
Description
A newspaper clipping with an article describing the National Civil Liberties Clearing House's annual meeting. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Political participation, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The article discusses the possibility of a Negro mayor in Atlanta and the potential candidates, as well as the challenges of being a mayor of a major city, with insights from Cleveland Mayor Oairl Stokes and Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Atlanta's Mayor", March 24, 1969
Date Created
1969--03-24
Author
Gulliver, Hal
Description
The article discusses the possibility of a Negro mayor in Atlanta and the potential candidates, as well as the challenges of being a mayor of a major city, with insights from Cleveland Mayor Oairl Stokes and Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing the changes in voting and voter registration in the South. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"The Right to Vote", March 21, 1969
Date Created
1969--03-21
Description
A newspaper clipping describing the changes in voting and voter registration 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
News clipping on Vernon Jordan, along with article on a poll taken in January to determine voter preferences for the next mayor of Atlanta, former U.S. Rep. Charles L. Weltner and Vice Mayor Sam Massell were about even, with Alderman Rodney Cook somewhat behind, however, the poll's reliability was questioned due to its early timing and small sample size of 300 registered voters. With correspondence from Billie and Harry Pfiffner. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Atlanta Attorney Jordan Named Alumnus of the Year at Depew", March 21, 1969
Date Created
1969--03-21
Description
News clipping on Vernon Jordan, along with article on a poll taken in January to determine voter preferences for the next mayor of Atlanta, former U.S. Rep. Charles L. Weltner and Vice Mayor Sam Massell were about even, with Alderman Rodney Cook somewhat behind, however, the poll's reliability was questioned due to its early timing and small sample size of 300 registered voters. With correspondence from Billie and Harry Pfiffner. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation, Voting, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Atlanta's outgoing Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. predicted that no major candidates, business-backed or Negro, will emerge to succeed him and named Vice Mayor Sam Massell, Alderman Rodney Cook, Alderman Everett Millican, Alderman Milton Farris, Alderman Cecil Turner, and former U.S. Rep. Charles L. Weltner as probable candidates, while stressing the need for Atlanta's White leadership to recognize it will have to deal with Black leaders in the future and that race will continue to dominate city government issues. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Allen Sees Mayors Race Drawn", March 19, 1969
Date Created
1969--03-19
Author
Coffin, Alex
Description
Atlanta's outgoing Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. predicted that no major candidates, business-backed or Negro, will emerge to succeed him and named Vice Mayor Sam Massell, Alderman Rodney Cook, Alderman Everett Millican, Alderman Milton Farris, Alderman Cecil Turner, and former U.S. Rep. Charles L. Weltner as probable candidates, while stressing the need for Atlanta's White leadership to recognize it will have to deal with Black leaders in the future and that race will continue to dominate city government issues. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civic leaders, African American businesspeople, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A note and magazine article profiling Robert G. Clark, a legislator in Mississippi. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Challenging White Rule", March 17, 1969
Date Created
1969--03-17
Description
A note and magazine article profiling Robert G. Clark, a legislator in Mississippi. 3 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Newspaper article dicussing the Atlanta city government's employment of Black workers at City Hall. The article claimed that while some preliminary positive changes were created in the increased hiring of Black workers, any additional change was unlikely at the department head level. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"City Employs Many Negroes," March 17, 1969
Date Created
1969-03-17
Description
Newspaper article dicussing the Atlanta city government's employment of Black workers at City Hall. The article claimed that while some preliminary positive changes were created in the increased hiring of Black workers, any additional change was unlikely at the department head level. 1 page.
Subject
African American leadership, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing a convention of NAACP leaders in Oklahoma City. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Race Problems Chief Target of Conference", March 14, 1969
Date Created
1969--03-14
Description
A newspaper clipping describing a convention of NAACP leaders in Oklahoma City. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Associations, institutions, etc., Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Newspaper article regarding the election of the Black chairman William W. Bennett to the City Democrats Party in South Carolina during an organizational meeting which also set election primary dates and candidate filing fees for the upcoming May 6 Municipal Election. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"City Democrats Elect First Negro Chairman", March 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-03-14
Description
Newspaper article regarding the election of the Black chairman William W. Bennett to the City Democrats Party in South Carolina during an organizational meeting which also set election primary dates and candidate filing fees for the upcoming May 6 Municipal Election. 2 pages.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing campaigns by Maynard Jackson, Vernon Jordan, and Leroy Johnson. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Johnson, Jordan Map Races", March 10, 1969
Date Created
1969--03-10
Description
A newspaper clipping describing campaigns by Maynard Jackson, Vernon Jordan, and Leroy Johnson. 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 the concerns over potential expiration of key provisions in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Voting Rights Act of 1965 Faces an Uncertain Future", March 1969
Date Created
1969-03
Description
A newspaper clipping describing the concerns over potential expiration of key provisions in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 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 remarks made by Dr. Vivian Henderson to the Austell Rotary Club. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Negro Could Be Mayor Here, Henderson Says", February 21, 1969
Date Created
1969--02-21
Description
A newspaper clipping describing remarks made by Dr. Vivian Henderson to the Austell Rotary Club. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The article discusses political figure Julian Bond, who is well-known and influential in the Atlanta Black community, but may not fare well among White voters in Georgia, and questions whether it is equally "racial" politics to suggest that in the future Black voters will only vote for a Black candidate. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"The Mayors Race", February 19, 1969
Date Created
1969--02-19
Author
Gulliver, Hal
Description
The article discusses political figure Julian Bond, who is well-known and influential in the Atlanta Black community, but may not fare well among White voters in Georgia, and questions whether it is equally "racial" politics to suggest that in the future Black voters will only vote for a Black candidate. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civic leaders, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Race relations
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The Community Relations Commission in Atlanta recognizes successful Black business executives with its first "Business Achievement Award," including Ira L. Jackson, Robert West, Mrs. Mary Jordan, Herman J. Russell, and James and Robert Paschal, highlighting the city's reputation as a community of opportunity and concerned citizens. With correspondence from Billie Pfiffner to Vernon Jordan. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Black Business Works", February 17, 1969
Date Created
1969--02-17
Description
The Community Relations Commission in Atlanta recognizes successful Black business executives with its first "Business Achievement Award," including Ira L. Jackson, Robert West, Mrs. Mary Jordan, Herman J. Russell, and James and Robert Paschal, highlighting the city's reputation as a community of opportunity and concerned citizens. With correspondence from Billie Pfiffner to Vernon Jordan. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civic leaders, African American businesspeople, Political participation
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