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Article on how Birmingham city officials are taking steps to address women's issues by appointing a new staff member with special responsibilities for women's issues and forming a new women's commission to review concerns relating to women, including family violence problems. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Arrington Fills Staff Post on Women's Issues", December 20, 1983
Date Created
1983-12-20
Description
Article on how Birmingham city officials are taking steps to address women's issues by appointing a new staff member with special responsibilities for women's issues and forming a new women's commission to review concerns relating to women, including family violence problems. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African American families
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article on the about the gain of Black public officials in Alabama, including legislators, judges, sheriffs, superintendents and circuit clerks. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Blacks Elected to Office in State at Record Number", November 11, 1982
Date Created
1982-11-11
Description
Article on the about the gain of Black public officials in Alabama, including legislators, judges, sheriffs, superintendents and circuit clerks. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"State increase of Black officials is ranked No.1," about the gain of Black public officials in Alabama, along with clippings "Black mayors plan meeting in Birmingham", March 18, 1982, and "Small towns revived by big city 'refugees'", February 8, 1976. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"State Increase of Black Officials is Ranked No.1", November 10, 1982
Date Created
1982-11-10
Description
"State increase of Black officials is ranked No.1," about the gain of Black public officials in Alabama, along with clippings "Black mayors plan meeting in Birmingham", March 18, 1982, and "Small towns revived by big city 'refugees'", February 8, 1976. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American civic leaders, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article on George Wallace winning the Democratic election over George McMillan, possibly due to ballot tampering. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Wallace Wins Amid Tampering Charges", September 30, 1982
Date Created
1982-09-30
Description
Article on George Wallace winning the Democratic election over George McMillan, possibly due to ballot tampering. 2 pages.
Subject
Political campaigns
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
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
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
Newspaper article regarding Memorial Day services that were held in South Vietnam on May 30, 1966, as the war continued. General William C. Westmoreland, the commander of U.S. military forces in Vietnam, attended a service in Saigon sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. As part of his remarks, Westmoreland read a letter from a father whose son had been killed in action on Memorial Day the previous year. The father expressed his gratitude for the sacrifices of American soldiers in Vietnam and said that he wished he had another son to send to Vietnam. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Brief Memorial Rites Held In Viet", May 30, 1966
Date Created
1966-05-30
Description
Newspaper article regarding Memorial Day services that were held in South Vietnam on May 30, 1966, as the war continued. General William C. Westmoreland, the commander of U.S. military forces in Vietnam, attended a service in Saigon sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. As part of his remarks, Westmoreland read a letter from a father whose son had been killed in action on Memorial Day the previous year. The father expressed his gratitude for the sacrifices of American soldiers in Vietnam and said that he wished he had another son to send to Vietnam. 1 page.
Subject
Funeral rites and ceremonies, African American soldiers, African Americans--Religion, Vietnam War (1961-1975)
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