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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The Southern Women's Political Campaign Workshop Brochure, September 26, 1987
1987-09-26
The Southern Women's Political Campaign Workshop brochure describing the workshop schedule an organization's information. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Voter registration
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The Southern Women's Political Campaign Workshop brochure describing the workshop schedule an organization's information. 3 pages.
Correspondence Between Geraldine Thompson and Marlene K. Cohn, October 17, 1985
1985-10-17
Correspondence between Geraldine Thompson and Marlene K. Cohn discussing the final stages of developing a publication, "Electoral Participation: Gateway to Democracy" and outline of the publication. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Women--Societies and clubs
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Geraldine Thompson and Marlene K. Cohn discussing the final stages of developing a publication, "Electoral Participation: Gateway to Democracy" and outline of the publication. 3 pages.
"Targeting the Women's Vote" Address Before the National Women's Political Caucus, June 27, 1985
1985-06-27
"Targeting the Women's Vote" address before the National Women's Political Caucus report by Paul O. Wilson, president of National Election Services Cooperation. 21 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Targeting the Women's Vote" address before the National Women's Political Caucus report by Paul O. Wilson, president of National Election Services Cooperation. 21 pages.
"Equality For All" Brochure, 1982
1982
"Equality For All" brochure detailing civil rights issues by the Multicultural Task Force of America. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Community Development, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Equality For All" brochure detailing civil rights issues by the Multicultural Task Force of America. 4 pages.
ERA Women's Equality Day Rally Flier, August 26, 1981
1981-08-26
ERA Women's Equality Day Rally flier for rally at the state capitol building. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Community Development, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
ERA Women's Equality Day Rally flier for rally at the state capitol building. 1 page.
The Journal of Labor Georgia State AFL-CIO Official Newspaper Vol. LXXVI No. 14, July 17, 1981
1981-07-17
The Journal of Labor Georgia State AFL-CIO Official Newspaper with article "ERA Coalition Vows to Keep Fighting for Equality". 7 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Community Development, Labor, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The Journal of Labor Georgia State AFL-CIO Official Newspaper with article "ERA Coalition Vows to Keep Fighting for Equality". 7 pages.
Georgia Women's Political Caucus Women's Political Reporter Vol. II No. 2, April 1981
1981-04
Georgia Women's Political Caucus Women's Political Reporter newsletter with articles such as "Reagan Proposals Threaten Women's Rights" and "Reaganomics Impact on Women". 8 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Georgia Women's Political Caucus Women's Political Reporter newsletter with articles such as "Reagan Proposals Threaten Women's Rights" and "Reaganomics Impact on Women". 8 pages.
Correspondence Between Florence R. Rubin and Mr. Sherrill Marcus, March 19, 1981
1981-03-19
Correspondence between Florence R. Rubin and Mr. Sherrill Marcus with enclosed directory list. 8 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Women--Societies and clubs, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Florence R. Rubin and Mr. Sherrill Marcus with enclosed directory list. 8 pages.
Report of the LWVEF Litigation Workshop on Reapportionment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, March 6, 1981
1981-03-06
Report of the LWVEF Litigation Workshop on Reapportionment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which includes a general summary, equal population standards, with additional information. 9 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Report of the LWVEF Litigation Workshop on Reapportionment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which includes a general summary, equal population standards, with additional information. 9 pages.
Correspondence Between Sherrill Marcus and Cynthia D. Hill, February 28, 1981
1981-02-28
Correspondence between Sherrill Marcus and Cynthia D. Hill confirming invitation to the Voter Education Project in Atlanta. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Women--Societies and clubs, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Sherrill Marcus and Cynthia D. Hill confirming invitation to the Voter Education Project in Atlanta. 1 page.
"Dr. King Knew About Equality" Flier, circa 1980
1980/1986
"Dr. King Knew About Equality" ERA flier about Dr. King's relationship with equal rights. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Dr. King Knew About Equality" ERA flier about Dr. King's relationship with equal rights. 1 page.
"Christian Faith, the Bible, and ERA" Article, circa 1980
1980/1986
"Christian Faith, the Bible, and ERA" article in Christian Social Relations discussing the history of the ERA and the Christian faith. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Religion, Theology, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Christian Faith, the Bible, and ERA" article in Christian Social Relations discussing the history of the ERA and the Christian faith. 4 pages.
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Legislator", circa 1980
1980/1986
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself...A Legislator" letter writing instructions and template for writing legislators in Georgia along with a directory of Georgia House of Representatives Human Relations and Aging Committee. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself...A Legislator" letter writing instructions and template for writing legislators in Georgia along with a directory of Georgia House of Representatives Human Relations and Aging Committee. 4 pages.
Voter Education Project Women's Vote Project Exit Interview Questionnaire, circa 1980
1980/1986
Voter Education Project Women's Vote Project blank exit interview questionnaire that captures voter demographics and interests. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Women's Vote Project blank exit interview questionnaire that captures voter demographics and interests. 4 pages.
Notes on NY Packet Field Old and New, circa 1980
1980/1986
Notes on "NY Packet Field Old and New" which includes committee members packets information, and contact information. 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Notes on "NY Packet Field Old and New" which includes committee members packets information, and contact information. 2 pages.
Media Representatives, circa 1980
1980/1986
List of Media Representatives from WEKS, WOAK, American Media, and WVEE. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American arts, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
List of Media Representatives from WEKS, WOAK, American Media, and WVEE. 1 page.
"Women and the Vote - 1984" Fact Sheet, circa 1980
1980/1986
"Women and the Vote - 1984" A fact sheet on the wage gender gap which includes data and historical context. 4 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Women and the Vote - 1984" A fact sheet on the wage gender gap which includes data and historical context. 4 pages.
"Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right" Flier, circa 1980
1980/1986
"Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right" flier to register to vote from the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right" flier to register to vote from the National Council of Negro Women. 1 page.
The National Women's Political Caucus "We Have A lot to Win" Brochure, circa 1980
1980/1986
The National Women's Political Caucus "We Have A lot to Win" Georgia Women's Political Caucus brochure which gives an overview of the organization. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Voter registration, Women--Societies and clubs, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The National Women's Political Caucus "We Have A lot to Win" Georgia Women's Political Caucus brochure which gives an overview of the organization. 3 pages.
"The E.R.A and the Black Community" Brochure, circa 1980
1980/1986
"The ERA and the Black Community" brochure summarizing the ERA's work with the Black community. 3 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, Community Development, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"The ERA and the Black Community" brochure summarizing the ERA's work with the Black community. 3 pages.