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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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
"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
"HERA: Homemaker's Equal Rights Association" brochure summarizing the history, programs, and work of HERA. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"HERA: Homemaker's Equal Rights Association" Brochure, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1986
Description
"HERA: Homemaker's Equal Rights Association" brochure summarizing the history, programs, and work of HERA. 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
"Failure is Impossible" Susan B. Anthony petition to support the Equal Rights Amendment. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Failure is Impossible" Susan B. Anthony, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1986
Description
"Failure is Impossible" Susan B. Anthony petition to support the Equal Rights Amendment. 2 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
Correspondence between J. Stanley Alexander and Mrs. Beatrice Clay detailing finances with enclosed Voter Education Project reports. 20 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between J. Stanley Alexander and Mrs. Beatrice Clay, December 15, 1976
Date Created
1976-12-15
Description
Correspondence between J. Stanley Alexander and Mrs. Beatrice Clay detailing finances with enclosed Voter Education Project reports. 20 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
Correspondence between Nancy S. Bohman and Mr. J. Stanley Alexander with enclosed evaluation and newspaper clippings. 8 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Nancy S. Bohman and Mr. J. Stanley Alexander, December 10, 1976
Date Created
1976-12-10
Description
Correspondence between Nancy S. Bohman and Mr. J. Stanley Alexander with enclosed evaluation and newspaper clippings. 8 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
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Beatrice Clay discussing funds to conduct voter registration/citizenship education program. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Correspondence Between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Beatrice Clay, September 1, 1976
Date Created
1976-09-01
Description
Correspondence between Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Beatrice Clay discussing funds to conduct voter registration/citizenship education program. 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
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
VEP Local Program Proposal, August 23, 1976
Date Created
1976-08-23
Description
VEP Local Program Proposal from the National Council of Negro Women San Antonio Section to receive financial assistance. 4 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
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
Voter Education Project Reports #1-5, August-October 1976
Date Created
1976-08
Description
National Council of Negro Women Voter Education Project Report #1-5 detailing voter registration, organizations contacted, and targeted areas. 8 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
"Register and Vote in Texas" Brochure detailing voter registration process in Texas. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Register and Vote in Texas" Brochure, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
"Register and Vote in Texas" Brochure detailing voter registration process in Texas. 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
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Marvin Tomber 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. Marvin Tomber, October 20, 1971
Date Created
1971-10-21
Description
Correspondence Between Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Marvin Tomber 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. 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 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. 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