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Photocopies of news clippings about the death of Jean Childs Young, the wife of Andrew Young. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clippings on the Passing of Jean Young, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
Photocopies of news clippings about the death of Jean Childs Young, the wife of Andrew Young. 3 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Atlanta-based Voter Education Project, led by Charles McCant, plans to challenge a county in federal court by January 14, 1984 in their effort to dismantle "one man governing boards" in Georgia that they deem undemocratic and Nazi-like, with a determination based on the Black voting age population in the targeted county and a focus on examining the racial composition of county boards of education during their tour of five counties from December 12-16. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"One Man County Boards Targeted for Lawsuit", December 8, 1983
Date Created
1983--12-08
Description
The Atlanta-based Voter Education Project, led by Charles McCant, plans to challenge a county in federal court by January 14, 1984 in their effort to dismantle "one man governing boards" in Georgia that they deem undemocratic and Nazi-like, with a determination based on the Black voting age population in the targeted county and a focus on examining the racial composition of county boards of education during their tour of five counties from December 12-16. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Report on the "Great Equalizer" campaign, conducted by the Voter Education Project, was a successful public service media effort aimed at encouraging voter registration and participation in the 1976 elections, with high acceptance and usage rates among broadcast stations, reaching millions of viewers and listeners, and potentially contributing to increased voter turnout in the South, as indicated by higher registration figures compared to previous years. 13 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"An Evaluation of the Voter Education Projects Great Equalizer Campaign", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Report on the "Great Equalizer" campaign, conducted by the Voter Education Project, was a successful public service media effort aimed at encouraging voter registration and participation in the 1976 elections, with high acceptance and usage rates among broadcast stations, reaching millions of viewers and listeners, and potentially contributing to increased voter turnout in the South, as indicated by higher registration figures compared to previous years. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Employee manual of the VEP describing organizational structure, employment, salaries, etc. 24 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Employee Manual, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Employee manual of the VEP describing organizational structure, employment, salaries, etc. 24 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Report on the background of the VEP, the need for voter registration, technical assistance for minority elected and appointed officials, the need for citizenship education programs, and leadership development programs. 16 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Field Foundation Discussion Paper", 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Report on the background of the VEP, the need for voter registration, technical assistance for minority elected and appointed officials, the need for citizenship education programs, and leadership development programs. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"How to Conduct a Registration Campaign" created by VEP intern and Spelman College sophomore Patricia Collins working in the office of Mayor Irving Allen. 24 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"How to Conduct a Registration Campaign", 1967
Date Created
1967
Author
Collins, Patricia
Description
"How to Conduct a Registration Campaign" created by VEP intern and Spelman College sophomore Patricia Collins working in the office of Mayor Irving Allen. 24 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan and objections for the program in 1986. 11 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Introduction of the VEP, With Plan for 1986
Date Created
1985/1988
Description
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan and objections for the program in 1986. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Booklet describing the VEP Information Service and how it collects, stores, and disseminates data and statistics to electorate and news organizations. Includes evaluation and reporting forms. 35 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Information Service Handbook, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Booklet describing the VEP Information Service and how it collects, stores, and disseminates data and statistics to electorate and news organizations. Includes evaluation and reporting forms. 35 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A short history of the VEP and explanation of how it would spend contributions to advance the minority vote. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"What is the Voter Education Project?", circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
A short history of the VEP and explanation of how it would spend contributions to advance the minority vote. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A short history and activities conducted by the VEP. 9 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"A Statement on the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council, Inc.", June 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-06-14
Description
A short history and activities conducted by the VEP. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan, goals and budget for the program. 11 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Introduction of the VEP with Budget Report, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1987
Description
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan, goals and budget for the program. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP research department essay by Brian Sherman, Ph.D. and K. Farouk Brimah on the increase of participation in voting by the Black population in the South, listing states and percentages. 16 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Increase and Impact: Black Participation in Southern Electoral Politics During the First Half of 1984", July
Date Created
1984-07-25
Author
Sherman, Brian, Brimah, K. Farouk
Description
VEP research department essay by Brian Sherman, Ph.D. and K. Farouk Brimah on the increase of participation in voting by the Black population in the South, listing states and percentages. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article on the VEP celebrating their 20th anniversary. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"VEP celebrates 20th Year Here October 21", October 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-10-19
Description
Article on the VEP celebrating their 20th anniversary. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article on the VEP taking a break to celebrate the voting rights act and their successes in increasing the Black vote in the South. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Voter Drive Changes the South", October 17, 1982
Date Created
1982-10-17
Description
Article on the VEP taking a break to celebrate the voting rights act and their successes in increasing the Black vote in the South. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Articles from "The Po' Folks Reporter" paper in Tifton, Georgia, covering news on the VEP, voting rights, and civil rights in Georgia. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Voting Rights Conference Salted", March 1982
Date Created
1982-03
Description
Articles from "The Po' Folks Reporter" paper in Tifton, Georgia, covering news on the VEP, voting rights, and civil rights in Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A document containing a narrative of a Black history tour through Atlanta. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"Atlanta Black Heritage Tour" Guide Notes, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
A document containing a narrative of a Black history tour through Atlanta. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
This folder contains a statement by Ralph D. Abernathy on the city of Atlanta, with a focus on commentary around the municipal elections and the mayoral campaign of Dr. Horace E. Tate. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Statement on the City of Atlanta, October 3, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-03
Description
This folder contains a statement by Ralph D. Abernathy on the city of Atlanta, with a focus on commentary around the municipal elections and the mayoral campaign of Dr. Horace E. Tate. 5 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter to Marvin Arrington and members of the Atlanta City Council from Joseph E. Lowery regarding naming portions of Gordon Street in Atlanta, Georgia after Reverend Ralph David Abernathy. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence to Marvin Arrington from Joseph E. Lowery, February 25, 1991
Date Created
1991-02-25
Description
A letter to Marvin Arrington and members of the Atlanta City Council from Joseph E. Lowery regarding naming portions of Gordon Street in Atlanta, Georgia after Reverend Ralph David Abernathy. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, City planning
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing plans for a full investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the police beating of Timmy Sinclair during Freaknik. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release on Police Beating Investigation, May 9, 1997
Date Created
1997-05-09
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing plans for a full investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the police beating of Timmy Sinclair during Freaknik. 2 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Police brutality
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records