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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"NAACP Resolution", March 1982
1982-03
NAACP resolution on the treatment of Black school students and how they are subject to higher numbers of punishment and expulsion in the system. 1 page.
Race relations, Race discrimination, African American students, African Americans--Education
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
NAACP resolution on the treatment of Black school students and how they are subject to higher numbers of punishment and expulsion in the system. 1 page.
"Klan Expected to Stage Rally in Millen", February 27, 1982
1982-02-27
Article on the Klan rally in Millen, Georgia to support a White judge that denied custody to the mother of a White and mixed-race baby the White woman had out of wedlock. 1 page.
Race discrimination, African American women, Race relations
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article on the Klan rally in Millen, Georgia to support a White judge that denied custody to the mother of a White and mixed-race baby the White woman had out of wedlock. 1 page.
"Hey, You Democrats, We'll All Benefit if a Black Runs for President", by Jesse L. Jackson, circa 1980
1977/1983
The article argues that the relationship between Black voters and the Democratic Party needs to be renegotiated, with power and responsibility shared fully, and suggests that running a Black presidential candidate in 1984 could force Democrats to appreciate the potential positive contribution of the Black vote to party politics and the nation, as well as to build a new progressive coalition that includes Hispanics, women, young people, poor Whites, and Native Americans. 1 page.
Political participation, Voting, Suffrage, Race relations, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The article argues that the relationship between Black voters and the Democratic Party needs to be renegotiated, with power and responsibility shared fully, and suggests that running a Black presidential candidate in 1984 could force Democrats to appreciate the potential positive contribution of the Black vote to party politics and the nation, as well as to build a new progressive coalition that includes Hispanics, women, young people, poor Whites, and Native Americans. 1 page.
"Election 76, Not Equal for All Americans", 1976
1976
Brochure from the Voter Education Project describing unfair voting practices across Southern states. 13 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Race discrimination, Race relations, Political posters, Voter registration
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Brochure from the Voter Education Project describing unfair voting practices across Southern states. 13 pages.
"The American South: Rise of a New Confederacy", November 17, 1970
1970--11-17
A magazine article exploring the ongoing racial tensions in the American South. 17 pages.
Race relations, Race discrimination, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A magazine article exploring the ongoing racial tensions in the American South. 17 pages.
"A New Chance for Liberals", May 1970
1970-05
A magazine article discussing the challenges faced by liberalism amid social change movements. 3 pages.
Race relations, Race discrimination, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A magazine article discussing the challenges faced by liberalism amid social change movements. 3 pages.
"Race Relations Reporter, No. 5, April 1, 1970
1970--04-01
A newsletter published by Race Relations Information Center regarding race relations and school desegregation. 4 pages.
Race relations, Race discrimination, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newsletter published by Race Relations Information Center regarding race relations and school desegregation. 4 pages.
"Decade of Black Struggle Has Mixed Result in South", February 8, 1970
1970--02-08
A newspaper clipping highlighting the progress and challenges of race relations in the South. 2 pages.
Race relations, Race discrimination, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping highlighting the progress and challenges of race relations in the South. 2 pages.
"Allen Needs Help, Some Critics Feel", December 9, 1969
1969-12-09
A newspaper clipping describing criticism of Atlanta Mayor, Ivan Allen Jr.. 2 pages.
Race relations, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing criticism of Atlanta Mayor, Ivan Allen Jr.. 2 pages.
"The Mayors Race", February 19, 1969
1969--02-19
Gulliver, Hal
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.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civic leaders, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Race relations
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
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.
"Last White Mayor in '69, Bond Says", February 13, 1969
1969--02-13
In 1969, State Rep. Julian Bond predicted that a Black mayor would be elected in Atlanta, and that Black Atlanta would become the majority, resulting in either an orderly transition of government or a state of political cold war between the races, depending on the willingness of the Black community to unify and the White community to accept the inevitable future, and argued for the need for a strong political organization and ward elections in the city. With correspondence from Billie Pfiffner to Vernon Jordan concerning Julian Bond's interest in Congress over mayorship. 2 pages.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civic leaders, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Race relations
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
In 1969, State Rep. Julian Bond predicted that a Black mayor would be elected in Atlanta, and that Black Atlanta would become the majority, resulting in either an orderly transition of government or a state of political cold war between the races, depending on the willingness of the Black community to unify and the White community to accept the inevitable future, and argued for the need for a strong political organization and ward elections in the city. With correspondence from Billie Pfiffner to Vernon Jordan concerning Julian Bond's interest in Congress over mayorship. 2 pages.
"Bitter Debate Rages on Ghetto Schools", February 11, 1969
1969--02-11
Hurt, Bob
A public information meeting in Atlanta, which was meant to be a presentation on the city's schools, turned into a heated debate between White and Black attendees on the commitment of school officials to improving education in economically deprived areas, with some speakers criticizing the quality of education in these areas and others endorsing the efforts of the school board to improve the situation. 1 page.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Education, Voting, Race relations
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A public information meeting in Atlanta, which was meant to be a presentation on the city's schools, turned into a heated debate between White and Black attendees on the commitment of school officials to improving education in economically deprived areas, with some speakers criticizing the quality of education in these areas and others endorsing the efforts of the school board to improve the situation. 1 page.
Lunenburg County NAACP, circa 1970
1968/1972
Flyer from the Lunenburg County, Virginia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) asking Black citizens to not support segregated newspapers. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Race discrimination, Race relations, Political posters, Voter registration
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Flyer from the Lunenburg County, Virginia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) asking Black citizens to not support segregated newspapers. 1 page.
"AES, Vietnam Symposium Held Over Weekend", May 22, 1968
1968-05-22
A newspaper clipping describing a meeting of the Afro-Exonian Society to "exchange notes and viewpoints about certain topics, primarily the racial situation." 2 pages.
Race relations, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing a meeting of the Afro-Exonian Society to "exchange notes and viewpoints about certain topics, primarily the racial situation." 2 pages.
"Soul Searching Vs. Social Change", May 18, 1968
1968-05-18
A copy of a newspaper clipping with an article written by Bayard Rustin describing racism in American institution. 1 page.
Race discrimination, Race relations, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A copy of a newspaper clipping with an article written by Bayard Rustin describing racism in American institution. 1 page.
"Pattern of Integration is Erratic in South After Collapse of Mass Rights Movement", May 29, 1967
1967-05-29
A note and accompanying newspaper clipping describing the complications and inconsistencies regarding integration in the South. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation, Race discrimination, Race relations
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A note and accompanying newspaper clipping describing the complications and inconsistencies regarding integration in the South. 3 pages.
"White Backlash Sways Voting", November 9, 1966
1966-11-09
Article entitled "White Backlash Sways Voting" describing white backlash to Black voter registration and Black Americans running for office. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Voter registration
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article entitled "White Backlash Sways Voting" describing white backlash to Black voter registration and Black Americans running for office. 1 page.
"Negro population: March 1965", Population Characteristics, December 27, 1965
1965-12-27
A survey published by the U.S. Department of Commerce comparing demographic statistics of Black Americans. 4 pages.
Race relations, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A survey published by the U.S. Department of Commerce comparing demographic statistics of Black Americans. 4 pages.
"Race Committee Hires Agent", March 25, 1964
1964-03-25
A newspaper clipping describing the Alabama State Legislature's racial investigation committee hiring an investigators. 1 page.
Race relations, Race discrimination, Political science
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping describing the Alabama State Legislature's racial investigation committee hiring an investigators. 1 page.
"You Wouldn't Say 'Nigroo Power'", circa 1968
1963/1973
A newspaper clipping highlighting the evolving terminology used to describe Black people in the United States. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Race discrimination, Race relations
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping highlighting the evolving terminology used to describe Black people in the United States. 1 page.