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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Correspondence between John Lewis and Mrs. Stanley S. Neustadt discussion on releasing lists of Presidents for projects. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between John Lewis and Mrs. Stanley S. Neustadt, October 9, 1971
Date Created
1971-10-09
Description
Correspondence between John Lewis and Mrs. Stanley S. Neustadt discussion on releasing lists of Presidents for projects. 1 page.
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
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 Mary Ellen Ludlum and Mr. Lewis handwritten request for membership list. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mary Ellen Ludlum and Mr. Lewis, September 30, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-30
Description
Correspondence between Mary Ellen Ludlum and Mr. Lewis handwritten request for membership list. 2 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
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. Grant Staton with enclosed lists of the Florida League state board and local League presidents. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Grant Staton, September 27, 1971
Date Created
1971-09-27
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Grant Staton with enclosed lists of the Florida League state board and local League presidents. 1 page.
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
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
"Workshop on the State Administrative Role" agenda detailing the schedule, discussion leaders, summary of administrative obstacles, and workshop assignments. 2 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on the State Administrative Role" Agenda, circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Workshop on the State Administrative Role" agenda detailing the schedule, discussion leaders, summary of administrative obstacles, and workshop assignments. 2 page.
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
"Memo to Participants Re: Workshop Format" from League of Women Voters Education Fund summarizes the conference strategies. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Memo to Participants Re Workshop Format", circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Memo to Participants Re: Workshop Format" from League of Women Voters Education Fund summarizes the conference strategies. 1 page.
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
"Workshop on Experiences at Registration Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on Experiences at Registration Places", circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Workshop on Experiences at Registration Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Women--Societies and clubs, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
National Council of Negro Women "Register & Vote" poster stating Black American non-voting numbers. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
National Council of Negro Women "Register & Vote" Poster, circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
National Council of Negro Women "Register & Vote" poster stating Black American non-voting numbers. 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
"Workshop on Experiences at Polling Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on Experiences at Polling Places", circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Workshop on Experiences at Polling Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Women--Societies and clubs, Voter registration, 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 Miss Louise L. Pitman and The Rev. John B. Morris with enclosed receipt of copies ordered and a copy the brochure "It's Your State-North Carolina" published by The League of Women Voters of North Carolina. 8 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Miss Louise L. Pitman and The Rev. John B. Morris, January 23, 1969
Date Created
1969-01-23
Description
Correspondence Between Miss Louise L. Pitman and The Rev. John B. Morris with enclosed receipt of copies ordered and a copy the brochure "It's Your State-North Carolina" published by The League of Women Voters of North Carolina. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Women--Societies and clubs, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records