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. 

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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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  • Subjects = Women's rights
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 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 report by Paul O. Wilson, president of National Election Services Cooperation. 21 pages.
"Equality For All" brochure detailing civil rights issues by the Multicultural Task Force of America. 4 pages.
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
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 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 with enclosed directory list. 8 pages.
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 confirming invitation to the Voter Education Project in Atlanta. 1 page.
"Dr. King Knew About Equality" ERA flier about Dr. King's relationship with equal rights. 1 page.
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
"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
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" which includes committee members packets information, and contact information. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
List of Media Representatives from WEKS, WOAK, American Media, and WVEE. 1 page.
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
"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
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 ERA and the Black Community" brochure summarizing the ERA's work with the Black community. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"People of Faith for E.R.A." brochure summarizing the work and partnerships between the E.R.A. and religious communities. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"HERA: Homemaker's Equal Rights Association" brochure summarizing the history, programs, and work of HERA. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Failure is Impossible" Susan B. Anthony petition to support the Equal Rights Amendment. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A group of male and female VEP workers. Written on verso: 1978-04.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Written on verso: Vivian Malone Jones, VEP Executive Director, J. Stanley Alexander, VEP Research, September 1977.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Portrait of an unidentified VEP Worker.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between J. Stanley Alexander and Mrs. Beatrice Clay detailing finances with enclosed Voter Education Project reports. 20 pages.
Correspondence between Nancy S. Bohman and Mr. J. Stanley Alexander with enclosed evaluation and newspaper clippings. 8 pages.
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Beatrice Clay discussing funds to conduct voter registration/citizenship education program. 3 pages.
VEP Local Program Proposal from the National Council of Negro Women San Antonio Section to receive financial assistance. 4 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
National Council of Negro Women Voter Education Project Report #1-5 detailing voter registration, organizations contacted, and targeted areas. 8 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence between Elizabeth J. Dribben and Mr. John Lewis concerning the presidential election with enclosed flyers about voter registration. 1 page.
"Register and Vote in Texas" Brochure detailing voter registration process in Texas. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman reads over notes in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman smiles in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman stands beside an advertising cutout in a liquor store.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman and man review maps in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman sits at her desk in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman talks on a phone in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Vivian Malone Jones stands in a crowded room at a VEP meeting.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified woman smiles and sits at her desk in a VEP office.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified man stands in a VEP office filled with posters and copy equipment.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
An unidentified man works at a desk in a VEP office filled with posters and copy equipment.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Unidentified VEP workers work on voter registration outside of a car.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Unidentified VEP workers.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Unidentified VEP workers.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Unidentified VEP workers.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Unidentified VEP workers.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Unidentified VEP workers.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records