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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Newspaper article describing Georgia Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller's calls for all states to be brought under the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Miller said that the act, which was passed to ensure that all Americans, regardless of race, creed, or color, are not discriminated against at the polls, was only applied to seven states, including Georgia and Texas. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Zell Miller Vows Campaign To Make U.S. Voting Rights Act Nationwide", November 27, 1975
Date Created
1975-11-27
Description
Newspaper article describing Georgia Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller's calls for all states to be brought under the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Miller said that the act, which was passed to ensure that all Americans, regardless of race, creed, or color, are not discriminated against at the polls, was only applied to seven states, including Georgia and Texas. 1 page.
Subject
Political campaigns, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Poster encouraging voting and voter registration.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"You've Got It, Use It" Poster, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Poster encouraging voting and voter registration.
Subject
Voting, Voter Registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Booklet compiled by the Shelby County Commissioners containing a digest of information about Shelby County and its municipal government system. 19 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Your Shelby County Government" Pamphlet, 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Booklet compiled by the Shelby County Commissioners containing a digest of information about Shelby County and its municipal government system. 19 pages.
Subject
Political participation, Political campaigns, Voter registration
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Sketch of a Southeast Arkansas Voter Registration Project flyer from Crosett, AR, depicting a supreme court member balancing a house with the "Bakke Decision" hovering over. The Bakke Decision was were the Supreme Court ruled that a university's use of racial "quotas" in its admissions process was unconstitutional, but a school's use of "affirmative action" to accept more minority applicants was constitutional in some circumstances. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Your Future Could Be Up in the Air, Register and Vote!", circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
Sketch of a Southeast Arkansas Voter Registration Project flyer from Crosett, AR, depicting a supreme court member balancing a house with the "Bakke Decision" hovering over. The Bakke Decision was were the Supreme Court ruled that a university's use of racial "quotas" in its admissions process was unconstitutional, but a school's use of "affirmative action" to accept more minority applicants was constitutional in some circumstances. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political posters, Voter registration, Voting
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Poster encouraging voting and voter registration. Sponsored by the Southeast Arkansas Voter Registration Project.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Your Future Could Be up in the Air" Poster, circa 1967
Date Created
1962/1972
Description
Poster encouraging voting and voter registration. Sponsored by the Southeast Arkansas Voter Registration Project.
Subject
Voting, Voter Registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Newspaper article describing controversy over Andrew Young's appointment as ambassador to the United Nations among his friends and constituents in Atlanta. Some of Young's closest friends believed that he could do more good for America's disadvantaged by staying in Congress and helping to steer passage of legislation critical to Blacks and other minorities. Others were concerned about the political chaos that could follow in the choice of Young's successor in his biracial 5th Congressional District. The district was 62% white, and it was generally believed that Young was the only public figure who could appeal enough to both races to defeat a white candidate. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Young's Decision Draws Criticism", December 19, 1976
Date Created
1976-12-19
Description
Newspaper article describing controversy over Andrew Young's appointment as ambassador to the United Nations among his friends and constituents in Atlanta. Some of Young's closest friends believed that he could do more good for America's disadvantaged by staying in Congress and helping to steer passage of legislation critical to Blacks and other minorities. Others were concerned about the political chaos that could follow in the choice of Young's successor in his biracial 5th Congressional District. The district was 62% white, and it was generally believed that Young was the only public figure who could appeal enough to both races to defeat a white candidate. 1 page.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Andrew Young, a prominent civil rights activist and former United Nations ambassador, failed to become Georgia's first Black governor in a run-off election, despite efforts to build a multiracial coalition and attract businesses to the state. The article highlights the challenges faced by Black candidates in the South, including a lack of support from White voters and an inability to mobilize enough Black voters to win statewide races. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Young Lost for Many Reasons", 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Andrew Young, a prominent civil rights activist and former United Nations ambassador, failed to become Georgia's first Black governor in a run-off election, despite efforts to build a multiracial coalition and attract businesses to the state. The article highlights the challenges faced by Black candidates in the South, including a lack of support from White voters and an inability to mobilize enough Black voters to win statewide races. 1 page.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American civil rights worker, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Voting, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A young girl stands in a crowd outside.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Young Girl, circa 1966
Date Created
1963/1969
Description
A young girl stands in a crowd outside.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rightAfrican American children
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A newspaper clipping highlighting the evolving terminology used to describe Black people in the United States. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"You Wouldn't Say 'Nigroo Power'", circa 1968
Date Created
1963/1973
Description
A newspaper clipping highlighting the evolving terminology used to describe Black people in the United States. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Race discrimination, Race relations
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Flyer encouraging people to register with the voter registration drive. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"You Can't Vote Unless You're Registered", 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
Flyer encouraging people to register with the voter registration drive. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political posters, Voter registration, Voting
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Brochure from National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Voter Education Project in Birmingham, Alabama outlining the importance of voting. 4 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"You Can't Vote if You're Not Registered", circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Brochure from National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Voter Education Project in Birmingham, Alabama outlining the importance of voting. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political posters, Voter registration
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Written on verso: Yoance [?] Parks Haul.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Yoance [?] Parks Haul, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Written on verso: Yoance [?] Parks Haul.
Subject
African American women, African American artists, Portraits and people
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on the State Administrative Role" agenda detailing the schedule, discussion leaders, summary of administrative obstacles, and workshop assignments. 2 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on the State Administrative Role" Agenda, circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Workshop on the State Administrative Role" agenda detailing the schedule, discussion leaders, summary of administrative obstacles, and workshop assignments. 2 page.
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
"Workshop on Experiences at Registration Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 2 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on Experiences at Registration Places", circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Workshop on Experiences at Registration Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 2 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
"Workshop on Experiences at Polling Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on Experiences at Polling Places", circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Workshop on Experiences at Polling Places" schedule and outline of event which includes summary of administrative obstacles, discussion leaders, and workshop assignments. 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
"Workshop on Absentee Voting and Absentee Registration" agenda detailing the schedule, discussion leaders, summary of administrative obstacles, and workshop assignments. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Workshop on Absentee Voting and Absentee Registration" Agenda, circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
"Workshop on Absentee Voting and Absentee Registration" agenda detailing the schedule, discussion leaders, summary of administrative obstacles, and workshop assignments. 1 page.
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
John Lewis, the former director of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and a civil rights activist, is now leading the Voter Education Project, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting voter registration and participation among minorities and young people, but faces challenges due to voter apathy and distrust of public officials. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Working, From Selma to the Polls, John Lewis, October 12, 1976
Date Created
1976-10-12
Description
John Lewis, the former director of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and a civil rights activist, is now leading the Voter Education Project, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting voter registration and participation among minorities and young people, but faces challenges due to voter apathy and distrust of public officials. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Two women work at a desk
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Women Working, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1978
Description
Two women work at a desk
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African American women
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
The Federal Election Commission authorized the League of Women Voters to sponsor the proposed presidential campaign debates between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, which are expected to cost $150,000 each and start about the third week in September, but there remains a question regarding the role of independent candidates like conservative Lister Maddox and liberal Eugene McCarthy, who have indicated they will go to court if necessary to force the networks to give them equal time with the two major candidates. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Women Voters to Sponsor Debates", August 31, 1976
Date Created
1976-08-31
Description
The Federal Election Commission authorized the League of Women Voters to sponsor the proposed presidential campaign debates between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, which are expected to cost $150,000 each and start about the third week in September, but there remains a question regarding the role of independent candidates like conservative Lister Maddox and liberal Eugene McCarthy, who have indicated they will go to court if necessary to force the networks to give them equal time with the two major candidates. 1 page.
Subject
Voter registration, Political science, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Four women fill out voting ballots at a Fulton County voting center.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Women Vote at a Fulton County Polling Station, circa 1973
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
Four women fill out voting ballots at a Fulton County voting center.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records