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  • Institution = Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
  • Subjects = African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
  • Document Type = sound recording
A panel of faculty at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia, discusses the possibility of creating an honors program at Clark in this audio recording, recorded circa 1973. The participating individuals are unidentified but may include Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson. Several participants express concerns that the honors program not result in a form of separatism on the campus between the honors students and those in the traditional college program.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dana Davis-Dodds and Babette Davis-Davie Interview, July 17, 2018
Pamela Bright Smith Interview, 2018
The Cascade Oral History Project Collection
Thena Norman Interview, July 9, 2018
Central United Methodist Church Service, circa 1980
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Central United Methodist Church Service, January 25, 1981
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Audio recording of the Voter Education Project's annual benefit dinner, moderated by Rep. Andrew Young. Atlanta Commissioner of Administrative Services Emma Darnell leads the attendees in prayer. Governor Jimmy Carter gives a keynote speech about the importance of universal voter registration. Mayor Maynard Jackson emphasizes the positive impact of VEP on voter registration in the South, declaring May 4, 1974 as "VEP Day." John Lewis thanks the attendees for attending the benefit dinner. Senator Edward Kennedy gives a speech regarding the need for voter registration work and advocates for an extension of the Voting Rights Act. John Lewis talks with friend and assistant Archie Allen about how inequities in the legal system impact the lives of Black Americans. Lilian Miles thanks the attendees for their donations and commitment to voter registration. Harry Hughey offers closing remarks. Rabbi Alvin Sugarman gives the final prayer and benediction.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records