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