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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Newspaper article discussing the College Park City Council's 4-3 vote to allow a peaceful demonstration by the Neighborhood Voters League to be held in the city on March 25. The parade was designed to inform Bblack citizens about the redistricting suit brought by the Voters League. The redistricting was under reconsideration by the Justice Department. Mayor Ralph Presley broke the tie vote in favor of the parade. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"College Park Voters To Allow Black Parade On Redistrcting Suit", March 16, 1976
Date Created
1976-03-16
Description
Newspaper article discussing the College Park City Council's 4-3 vote to allow a peaceful demonstration by the Neighborhood Voters League to be held in the city on March 25. The parade was designed to inform Bblack citizens about the redistricting suit brought by the Voters League. The redistricting was under reconsideration by the Justice Department. Mayor Ralph Presley broke the tie vote in favor of the parade. 1 page.
Subject
African American leadership, City planning, Race discrimination, Gerrymandering, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A Beginners Notebook on Political Participation, by VEP and the Interdenominational Theological Center Rural Black Church and Community Leadership Training Program, Illustrated by Avery Miller. 23 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"A Beginners Notebook on Political Participation", March 1976
Date Created
1976-03
Description
A Beginners Notebook on Political Participation, by VEP and the Interdenominational Theological Center Rural Black Church and Community Leadership Training Program, Illustrated by Avery Miller. 23 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, Voting, African American churches
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Newspaper article regarding the public mood in the bicentennial presidential election year as desiring the federal government to be run in a more humane fashion, and that voters preferred someone who had not been in the bureaucracy to be in charge. The article discusses three outsider candidates who stirred more interest than the candidates from Congress: Ronald Reagan, George Wallace, and Jimmy Carter. The article argues that Carter was the most appealing of these three candidates because he was not anti-government like Reagan and Wallace, and he was not just another warmed-over New Dealer like the liberal Democrats. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Jimmy Carter: Fitting the Mood of the Voters", January 4, 1976
Date Created
1976-01-04
Description
Newspaper article regarding the public mood in the bicentennial presidential election year as desiring the federal government to be run in a more humane fashion, and that voters preferred someone who had not been in the bureaucracy to be in charge. The article discusses three outsider candidates who stirred more interest than the candidates from Congress: Ronald Reagan, George Wallace, and Jimmy Carter. The article argues that Carter was the most appealing of these three candidates because he was not anti-government like Reagan and Wallace, and he was not just another warmed-over New Dealer like the liberal Democrats. 1 page.
Subject
Political participation, Voter registration, Political campaigns, Presidents
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Register and Vote in Texas" Brochure detailing voter registration process in Texas. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Register and Vote in Texas" Brochure, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
"Register and Vote in Texas" Brochure detailing voter registration process in Texas. 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
Report on the "Great Equalizer" campaign, conducted by the Voter Education Project, was a successful public service media effort aimed at encouraging voter registration and participation in the 1976 elections, with high acceptance and usage rates among broadcast stations, reaching millions of viewers and listeners, and potentially contributing to increased voter turnout in the South, as indicated by higher registration figures compared to previous years. 13 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"An Evaluation of the Voter Education Projects Great Equalizer Campaign", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Report on the "Great Equalizer" campaign, conducted by the Voter Education Project, was a successful public service media effort aimed at encouraging voter registration and participation in the 1976 elections, with high acceptance and usage rates among broadcast stations, reaching millions of viewers and listeners, and potentially contributing to increased voter turnout in the South, as indicated by higher registration figures compared to previous years. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Brochure from the Voter Education Project describing unfair voting practices across Southern states. 13 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Election 76, Not Equal for All Americans", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Brochure from the Voter Education Project describing unfair voting practices across Southern states. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Race discrimination, Race relations, Political posters, Voter registration
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Benjamin Lawson Hooks is appointed as the Executive Director of the NAACP, bringing unique qualifications and experience to restore the organization to a sound financial footing and attract a younger generation, while also signaling that Black institutions deserve the best Black talents available. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Announcement for Benjamin Hooks at Executive Director of the NAACP, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Benjamin Lawson Hooks is appointed as the Executive Director of the NAACP, bringing unique qualifications and experience to restore the organization to a sound financial footing and attract a younger generation, while also signaling that Black institutions deserve the best Black talents available. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American civic leaders
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
List of Georgia's Black elected officials in 1976, along with their mailing addresses, which was included in the VEP's "Election Notebook." 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
List of Georgia Black Elected Officials, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
List of Georgia's Black elected officials in 1976, along with their mailing addresses, which was included in the VEP's "Election Notebook." 1 page.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American leadership
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Blank form recording the total turnout of the 1976 Presidential Election and breakdown of majority Black county voting results, which was included in the VEP's "Election Notebook." 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Total Turnout for the 1976 Presidential Election Form, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Blank form recording the total turnout of the 1976 Presidential Election and breakdown of majority Black county voting results, which was included in the VEP's "Election Notebook." 1 page.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Table of Black female elected officials in the South during the summer of 1976, organized by state and municipal office type, which was included in the VEP's "Election Notebook." 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Table of Black Female Elected Officials in the South, Summer 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Table of Black female elected officials in the South during the summer of 1976, organized by state and municipal office type, which was included in the VEP's "Election Notebook." 1 page.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American leadership
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Booklet of Jimmy Carter's 1976 Presidential campaign materials, including statements of support, a public address from Carter, and articles about the campaign, prepared for the Democratic Convention. In his public address, Carter argued that while much progress had been done already, there was still much work to be done to achieve an end to poverty, discrimination, and corruption, and to create an honest government, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of the people. 20 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Jimmy Carter Democratic National Convention" Booklet, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Booklet of Jimmy Carter's 1976 Presidential campaign materials, including statements of support, a public address from Carter, and articles about the campaign, prepared for the Democratic Convention. In his public address, Carter argued that while much progress had been done already, there was still much work to be done to achieve an end to poverty, discrimination, and corruption, and to create an honest government, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of the people. 20 pages.
Subject
Political campaigns, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Table representing the 1976 Presidential Election results and estimated voter participation in the Southern States, including information regarding total votes cast estimated Black registration, and estimated Black voter turnout. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Table of 1976 Presidential Election Results Estimated Voter Participation, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Table representing the 1976 Presidential Election results and estimated voter participation in the Southern States, including information regarding total votes cast estimated Black registration, and estimated Black voter turnout. 1 page.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Newspaper article featuring an interview with Jimmy Carter, where he outlined his foreign policy objectives for Africa. He stressed the need for a positive and creative U.S. role on the continent, and called for stronger sanctions against South Africa. He also said that the U.S. should not allow an African state's Middle East policy to become an excuse to terminate a productive relationship. The interview was part of a series that Africa Report was conducting with the presidential candidates on their views on Africa. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Jimmy Carter on Africa", May-June 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Newspaper article featuring an interview with Jimmy Carter, where he outlined his foreign policy objectives for Africa. He stressed the need for a positive and creative U.S. role on the continent, and called for stronger sanctions against South Africa. He also said that the U.S. should not allow an African state's Middle East policy to become an excuse to terminate a productive relationship. The interview was part of a series that Africa Report was conducting with the presidential candidates on their views on Africa. 2 pages.
Subject
International relations, Political campaigns, Presidents, Human rights, Africa
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A flyer encouraging people to vote in specific counties in southern states.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
100 Plus Project Flyer, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A flyer encouraging people to vote in specific counties in southern states.
Subject
Voter registration, Voting
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Portrait of Vivian Malone Jones. Written on recto: Vivian Malone Jones, Executive Director, Voter Education Project, INC.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Vivian Malone Jones, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Portrait of Vivian Malone Jones. Written on recto: Vivian Malone Jones, Executive Director, Voter Education Project, INC.
Subject
Voter registration, Voting
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman reads over notes in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Worker, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
An unidentified woman reads over notes in a VEP office.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Portraits and people
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman smiles in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Worker, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
An unidentified woman smiles in a VEP office.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Portraits and people
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman stands beside an advertising cutout in a liquor store.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Liquor Store Employee, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
An unidentified woman stands beside an advertising cutout in a liquor store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Portraits and people
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Worker, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
An unidentified woman in a VEP office.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Portraits and people
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman and man review maps in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Workers, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
An unidentified woman and man review maps in a VEP office.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records