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League of Women Voters of Augusta records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-270

Scope and Contents

Material covers the years 1940-1997.  Material consists of meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, brochures, and publications and 1 photograph

Dates

  • Created: 1940-1997
  • Other: Date acquired: 06/25/2007

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

no restrictions

Biographical or Historical Information

Material was delivered to Reese Library Special Collections in the summer of 2005 by the efforts of Roxann Bustos, Dr. Gwen Wood and other members of the former Augusta Chapter of the League of Women Voters. 1997 Government Directory added 3/26/2012 Taken from League of Women Voters Website http://www.lwv.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=About_Us The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels. There are Leagues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, in addition to the hundreds of local Leagues nationwide. The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters Education Fund operate at the national level with grassroots support from state and local Leagues. The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members nationwide. The 900 state and local Leagues – comprising a vast grassroots lobby corps that can be mobilized when necessary. Over time, the League’s legislative priorities change to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. The organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. The League of Women Voters makes a difference in the lives of citizens because of the energy and passion of thousands of members committed to our principles.

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Extent

5.00 boxes

2.2 linear feet or 5 Hollinger boxes other_unmapped

Language

English

Arrangement Note

Arrangement was dictated by the original labels on the file contents and the file contents at the time of transfer.  The arrangement is artificial and does not show the complete organizational relationships of the Augusta  chapter of the League of Women Voters. League of Women Voters inventory BOX 1 1940s – 4 newspaper clippings with copies 1943-1949 – 4 newspaper clippings with copies 1950s – 2 newspaper clippings with copies                       Photograph Georgia League of Women Voters Convention held in Athens May 8-10 group photograph                        Letter (undated) from Mrs. Richard M. (Betty Vinson) president, League of   Women Voters of Georgia to Miss Eve and Miss Freiberg with handwritten correspondence on reverse to Miss Freiberg.                       July 21, 1953 Board Meeting Augusta League of Women Voters                        Letter March 31 1954 Virginia R. Claussen to Mr. C. W. Wende Cover letter for questionnaire 1950 – 4 newspaper clippings with copies 1951 – League of Women Voters of Augusta dinner invitation Georgia Voter December 1951 vol. XXII no.5 1955 – 10 newspaper clippings with copies Georgia Voter June 1955 XXVI no.2 Georgia Voter December 1955 XXVI no. 5 two copies Current agenda 1955-1956 Undated event diagram Minutes April 12, 1955-December 13, 1955 Proposed budget for 1955-1956 Letter February 17, 1955 Jean D. Cochran, Director Augusta Library to Mrs. Hugh Ross Letter of support Letter December 28 1955 Mrs. Hugh (Sara) Ross to C. W. J. Wende  Mrs. Ross’ letter of resignation as president 1956 – 11 newspaper clippings with copies The League of Women Voters Augusta, Georgia (newsletter) January, March,              October, November (2 copies) 1956 League of Women Voters organizational map Letter March 31, 1956 from Mrs. Walter Paschall, president League of Women Voters of Georgia to Local League Presidents and State board members regarding registration of Negro applicants to the League of Women Voters Copy of the By-Laws of the League of Women Voters of Augusta GA April 1956 (2 copies) Candidates questionnaire April 1956                       Jack Cohen Hydrick                       Otto E. Grimstead                       Iree Williams Pope                       M. J. Padgett                       Charles S. Bohler Jr.                       B. H. (Bobby) Barton                       Wilmer Dean Lanier                       C.K. Fields                       Roland Adair Benson                       Daniel Joseph O’Conner                       Ronald E. Cartledge                       Nathan F. Widner Sr.                       L. W. Cooper                        Edwin Carl Mertius                       Gordon W. Chambers                       Curtis N. Wylds Draft Letter from Mrs. C. W. J. Wende, President Augusta League of Women Voters to candidates Library Bond Campaign background information Questionnaire Public Library facilities Draft speech in support of Library bond with unofficial minutes Publicity avenues for Library Bond Issue Draft flyer supporting library bond Letter Mrs. Edward M. (Betty) Vinson, president Georgia League of Women Voters to Mrs. Freiberg October 23 1956 Memo Margaret Law, Organization chairman Georgia League of Women Voters to Local League Presidents January 6 1956 Minutes January 24, 1956 – March 27, 1956 April 1 1956 – December 31 1956 Finance Report Georgia League of Women Voters Various Papers 1953-1956                       20 newspaper clippings with copies.  Clippings from April 1, 1954 to…             Membership List summer 1953 on carbon tissue Letter October 22, 1953 Margaret S. Twiggs, President Augusta League of Women Voters to Mr. Hogan Dunaway.  Asks Dunaway to complete brief biographical sketch and questionnaire Membership list 1954 Letter April 23, 1954 Mrs. Sara C. Ross, president Augusta League of Women Voters to Augusta Civic, Patriotic and Welfare Organizations.  Asks for participation in voter registration drive. 1954 An Open Letter Augusta League of Women Voters to The Citizens of Augusta and Richmond County Georgia “Are you a Georgia Voter” Memo for Annual Luncheon Meeting April 1 Financial report of the League of Women Voters April 1954-February 28, 1955 Membership list April 1955 Treasurers Report April 1, 1954- March 31, 1955 Proposed Budget 1955-1956 Budget for Fiscal year April 1956-1957 Letter February 15, 1955 Roy E. Rollins, Superintendent of Schools to Mrs. Hugh Ross.  Rollins is returning the League of Women Voters questionnaire. Letter March 15, 1956 Mrs. Walter Paschall to Mrs. C. W. J. Wende Covers by-laws, budget, finance chairman, seventy copies of the Legislative Summary Letter on carbon tissue March 28, 1956 Nancy Wende to Lisa  Comments on various issues facing the organization Letter on carbon tissue April 3, 1956 Mrs. C. W. J. Wende, President to Professor J. M. Eleazer. Clemson College, Clemson South Carolina.  Invites Eleazer to be a guest speaker Bulletin League of Women Voters, Augusta Georgia October 1955 Bulletin League of Women Voters, Augusta Georgia November1955 The League of Women Voters, Augusta Georgia newsletter November 1956 Form letter promoting voter registration Notes on recreation facilities 1 news clipping with copy and hand-written notes on publicity 2 undated membership lists Various papers 1953-1960 (1)             5 newspaper clippings with copies 1 full page newsprint Augusta Chronicle Augusta Herald October 30 1960 Headlines: Richmond Voters Ballot Tuesday.  Education Board candidates express views Contributors list to the League of Women Voters of Augusta 1953-54. On carbon tissue Proposed current agenda 1953-1954 Letter June 26, 1953 Miss Margaret Twiggs from J. S. Call, District Engineer Bureau of Public Roads.  Letter directs Miss Twiggs to send her inquiries for detailed information to the Georgia State Highway Department Letter June 26, 1953 Miss Margaret Twiggs, President League of Women Voters from L. S. Moody, Secretary Chamber of Commerce Augusta.  Acknowledges receipt of letter dated 23 June 1953 Letter June 30, 1953 Miss Margaret Twiggs, President League of Women Voters of Augusta from M.L. Shadburn, State Highway Engineer   Answers a series of questions on the four-lane highway project through Augusta Letter July 1, 1953  Miss Margaret Twiggs, President League of Women Voters of Augusta from S. N. Pearman, State Highway Engineer.  South Carolina will concur with the Georgia highway study. Letter July 1, 1953 Miss Margaret Twiggs, President League of Women Voters of Augusta from Hugh L. Hamilton, Mayor, Augusta.  Answers questions on a right of way associated with the four-lane highway project. Annual Luncheon Meeting with proposed budget for 1954-1955 Letter May 10, 1954 Dear League Member from Mrs. W. C. Webb, Treasurer  Volunteers needed for committees. Letter May 22, 1954 Mr. Henry Wright, Augusta Chronicle from Mrs. Hugh Ross, President.  League of Women Voters is sponsoring a new voter contest.  Notes and final copy for paper included. Letter May 26, 1954 Sara from Mrs. William C. (Frances) Pauley  Accepts invitation to panel show. Letter December 27, 1954 Mr. R. Lee Chambers from Mrs. Hugh Ross, President.  Invites Chambers to participate in a League of Women Voters program. Letter June 10, 1954 Program Director WBBQ from Mrs. Hugh (Sara C.) Ross asking for publicity for League of Women Voters quiz show Membership list on carbon tissue October 24, 1955 Bulletin League of Women Voters of Augusta Georgia             January 1955             February 1955             March 1955             April 1955             May 1955 Treasurer’s report January 8, 1955 – July 31, 1955 with handwritten notes Letter March 4, 1955 Mr. Millwee Owens, Editor The Augusta Herald from Mrs. Hugh Ross, President  Letter outlines how League of Women Voters questionnaires are processed.  States that there was no reply from the West End Library Letter December 1, 1955 Sara from Mrs. Walter (Eliza) Paschall.  Exhorts more participation on the national level and more attention to fund raising Membership List May 1955 Bulletin League of Women Voters of Augusta Georgia             January 1956 Various papers 1953-1960 (2) Minutes  April 20, 1956 – June 27-28 1956 Voters Service 1956-1957 Rough Draft paper presenting voting information Report Voter Service Committee Mrs. G. W. Freiberg, Chairman April 24, 1956 Factual Information on the City Council Election October 10, 1956 Handwritten letter February 16, 1957 Mrs. Wende from Elizabeth Todd  Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent to Margaret Twiggs Candidates Questionnaire 1958 The League of Women Voters Augusta Georgia Bulletin February 1959 League of Women Voters Augusta Georgia List of Officers and schedule 1959-1960 P. Broadus Motes – completed Board of Education questionnaire for the November 1, 1960 election League of Women Voters of Augusta.  Political Directory of Richmond County Georgia 1954  3 copies Questions for a League of Women Voters survey.  Various topics Copy to Mrs. Mary Gowing, editor of the Bulletin on Voters Services Luncheon announcement Membership list on carbon tissue Augusta League of Women Voters TV program outline League of Women Voters Questionnaire on Education Original draft and carbon tissue of Education questionnaire League of Women Voters Questionnaire on Recreation Questions of Public Library Facilities for League of Women Voters Two flyers of School Board Elections List of officers and board members on carbon tissue Graphic Presentation of the Canal Pollution Problem 4 copies Summary of Material Relating to the Sewage System of Augusta as collected by the League of Women Voters 1957 (1) Minutes January 23, 1957 to June 11, 1957             2 newspaper clippings with copies             The League of Women Voters Augusta, Georgia (newsletter) February (3 copies)             April (2 copies) May and June             Letter February 28, 1957 Nancy Wende from Elizabeth Todd. References to use             in evaluation of the Junior College of Augusta             Letter March 16, 1957 Nancy Wende from Elizabeth Todd.  Arranging a board             Institute with the Augusta and Atlanta chapters Letter March 29, 1957 Margaret B. (Mrs. Walter A.) Luszki chairman Water Conservation Committee to Mr. Burton J. Hall. Letter invites Hall to address the league Report of the National Program Chairman March 29, 1957 Letter March 30, 1957 Aileen (Mrs. Edd W.) to Mrs. Gray.  Confirms workshop arrangements Letter April 1, 1957 Mrs. Philip Gray Jr., president Augusta League of Women Voters from Ouida Mae (Mrs. Lewis A.) Newman, secretary The Women’s Republican Club of Richmond County.  Invitation to Mrs. Gray from the Republican Club to attend their annual meeting. Letter April 2, 1957 Mrs. Philip H. Gray from Mrs. Walter (Eliza) Paschall. Discussion of Convention delegates Letter  April 5, 1957 Mrs. Philip H. Gray Jr.. president Augusta League of Women Voters to Mr. Willis Irvin Jr., Co-chairman of the City Government Committee.  Invitation to Mr. Irvin to attend the League discussion “A City-Manager form of government for Augusta”. Letter April 14, 1957 Hazel from Eliza Paschall.  Speaks of growth of League Letter May 8, 1957 Mrs. John Lee to the state and local League Presidents urging support of Economic Aid Letter May 13 1957 Mrs. Philip H. Gray to Hugh L. Hamilton, Mayor of Augusta.  Declines Leagues invitation to speak. Letter May 17 1957 Mrs. Philip H. Gray, President Augusta League of Women Voters to Willis Irvin Jr.  Irvin accepts invitation to speak at meeting. Letter Mrs. Philip H. Gray Jr. from Paul Brown, Congressman 10th district Georgia.  Thanks her for her views on the Foreign Programs Letter May 21 1957 Mrs. Philip H. Gray to Richard Russell, Chairman United States Senate Armed Services Committee.  Letter expresses thanks for Mrs. Gray’s views on the foreign aid program. Attached are pages 2367-2374 from the Congressional Record vol. 3 no.3 February 27 Letter Mrs. Philip Gray from Herman E. Talmadge, United States Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.  Letter expresses thanks for Mrs. Gray’s views on foreign aid. Letter July 9, 1957 Mrs. G. W. Freiberg from Mrs. Burton (Dot) Shackelford, executive secretary, Georgia League of Women Voters.  Mrs. Shackelford congratulates Mrs. Freiberg on accepting the presidency of the Augusta League of Women Voters. Memo from Betty Vinson, president Georgia League of Women Voters to Athens, Dalton, Lafayette, Rome, Macon and Augusta Chapters.  Memo requests volunteers to man a booth for the Southwestern Fair. Letter July 30 Mrs. G. W. Freiberg to Mrs. Burton Shackleford.  Answers letter of July 9, 1957 Letter October 17 1957 Mrs. G. W. Freiberg from Mrs. Edward M. (Betty) Vinson.  Mrs. Vinson requires an answer regarding a conversation on October 7, 1957 Letter October 19, 1957 Mrs. G.W. Freiberg to Mrs. Vinson.  Apologizes for delay in response and lays out the condition of the Augusta League. Meeting calendar for 1957 Letter November 9, 1957 Mrs. Freiberg from Elizabeth Todd. Addresses vacancy on the Georgia state board Undated letter from Margaret Law to Hazel.  Congratulates her on taking on the presidency Calendar of meetings Undated  memo on League policy regarding the annual contribution drive Undated report on Publicity Committee Augusta League of Women Voters Undated statement on the two party system (2 copies) Treasurer’s Report for April 1, 1956 – April 1, 1957 Board Members League of Women Voters Local League Survey for November 20-21 State Board Meeting 1957 (2) Georgia Voter July 1957 Vol. XVIII no. 2 Georgia Voter October 1957 Vol. XVIII no.4 (3 copies) Georgia Voter December 1957 Vol. XVIII no.5 (copies) Memo January 8-9 1957 Eliza Paschall to Local Board members Memo January 15, 1957 State Program Committee Memo February 5, 1957  Eliza Paschall to LL presidents and state board members Memo February 6, 1957 Eliza Paschall to Local and State board members Memo March 19, 1957 Eliza Paschall to Local League presidents Memo April 15, 1957 Margaret Law to Local League presidents Memo April 30, 1957 Eliza Paschall to Delegates to the State Convention (2 copies) June 26, 1957 Minutes of the State Board meeting Memo June 26 1957 Billie Pfiffner, State Current Agenda Chairman to Resource Chairmen for State Agenda July 10-11 1957 State Board Report Memo September 10, 1957 Mrs. Edward M. (Betty) Vinson and Mrs. Philip E. (Hannah) Shulhafer to Local League presidents, voters service chairman, and members-at-large September 18, 1957 Minutes of the State Board Meeting Letter November 12, 1957 Mrs. Fleming (Margaret R.) Law to Local League presidents and all members. Agenda for the Governor’s Legislative Forum for Women and the Pre-Legislative workshop and 3 newspaper clippings with copies Memo December 13, 1957 Elizabeth Todd, chairman to Members of the Nominating Committee. Memo undated Mrs. Fleming Law. Final agenda for the Governor’s Legislative Forum for Women Undated Survey on legislative issues Undated Presidents Corner BOX 2 1958 – 11 newspaper clippings with copies Minutes April 15 1958 – December 5 1958 The League of Women Voters Augusta Georgia newsletter March (2 copies), April (3 copies) October Invitation March 26, 1958 Invitation to Annual Meeting Letter April 18, 1958 Mrs. Maurice Steinberg from Mrs. Edward M. (Betty) Vinson on May 7, 1958 invitations Letter April 22, 1958 Mrs. Harry A. Pfiffner to Senator Carl Sanders Letter April 28, 1958  Mrs. Maurice Steinberg from Mrs. Edward W. (Betty) Vinson.  Enumerating Council delegates Letter April 26, 1958 Mrs. Maurice Steinberg to Mrs. Edward M. Vinson Publicity for Council event Letter May 6, 1958 Mrs. Maurice Steinberg from A.J. Connell, president Citizens Committee For Good Government Connell nominated the organization secretary Allen Teston for replacement League dinner speaker Letter May 7, 1958 Mrs. Maurice Steinberg from W.T. Ashmore, president Exchange Club of Augusta.  Declining League invitation to dinner Agenda Fifteenth Biennial Council Meeting 1958 Letter June 17, 1958 Polly Dunn to Mary Thank you for hospitality Letter August 8, 1958 Mrs. E. C. Bertsche, chairman publicity from Mr. J.B. Fuqua, president WJBF-TV  Arranging publicity spot for League of Women Voters November 25, 1958 Preliminary release “Do You Know The Law About Schools” Undated Fact Sheet “Does Georgia Have Representative Government?” Undated State Item Resource Committee Undated brochure “We’re the League of Women Voters” Undated “It starts with you” Georgia Voter April 1958 Vol. XIX  no.1 1959 - Letters to Mary Steinberg – newspaper clippings    13 newspaper clips with copies Newspaper The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution Feature Front        section C pages C1 and C2 full page Section The Georgia Voter, February 1959 Pamphlet  Do You Know Laws About Schools Page handwritten notes January 1, 1959 Mary from Margaret B. Luszki giving Mrs. Luszki’s    resignation from the Augusta League of Women Voters Letter January 1, 1959 Mrs. Pffifner from Margaret B Luszki giving Mrs. Luszki’s resignation from the Augusta League of Women Voters Letter February 17, 1959 Mrs. Maurice Steinberg, President Augusta League of Women Voters from Joan Walls, Organization Secretary League of Women Voters of the United States.  Letter offers condolences on the death of Annie Gregory White. Letter received April 19, 1959 Mrs. Maurice Steinberg from Harry Boyte, Chairman, Executive Committee of  HOPE (Help Our Public Education ) Inc. pointing out the reliance that HOPE has on the League of Women Voters Copy of a letter, May 6, 1959 Mrs. Edward M. Vinson, President League of Women Voters of Georgia to Governor S. Ernest Vandiver.  Letter states Leagues’ support for public schools News release with news magazine attached May 7, 1959 Mrs. Robert J. Phillips, national President of the League of Women voters announces that the League will assist men and women in the Armed Services to cast absentee ballots Letter July 6, 1959 Local League President from Mrs. Robert (Faye P.) Seiler, President League of Women Voters of Missouri.  Letter concerns ordering of appointment calendars. Letter July 8, 1959 Friends of the School of Nursing from Cora Hibbe Grant Mrs. Hugh J./Mary S. Valpitto - R.N. and Mrs. Perry P. Valpitto   Letter was written of behalf of Mrs. Dell Wright Harvey of Aiken, South Carolina.  Mrs. Harvey.  She will lose the accredited hours she has earned at University of Georgia School of Nursing if the program is moved to the Medical College of Georgia Page 2 of an incomplete point paper for  the need for a new main library Letter July 9, 1959 Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Steinberg from Mrs. Thomas M. (Frances) Breedan Chairman HOPE board of directors and Mrs. Wm C. (Frances) Pauley Chairman HOPE state organization.  Letter alludes to an upcoming meeting in Augusta on July 19, 1959 Letter July 19, 1959 Mrs. J. C. Harris, HOPE INCORPORATED from W. M. Rodgers  Discusses policy statement for HOPE with some suggested points. Letter August 30, 1959 Mrs. John Trulock from Mrs. Maurice Steinburg Pres. League of Women Voters of Augusta.  Invites Mrs. Trulock to series of presentations sponsored by the League of Women Voters on local schools.  Copies sent to Mrs. Travis Starr, Mrs. Curtis E. Browning, Mrs. John Richards, Mrs. Elmore Solomon, Mrs. William E. Barfield,  Mrs. C.B. Thompson, Mrs. W.T. Hughes Jr., Garrett P.T.A., Fleming P.T. A, Robinson P.T.A., Langford P.T.A., Forest Hills School Club, Lawton B. Evans P. T. A. Houghton P.T.A. Copy of a letter September 10, 1959 Friend from Millard A. Beckum, Mayor.  Requests the presence of Mrs. Maurice Steinberg, President Augusta League of Women Voters to a meeting in the City Council Chamber on September 14, 1959 Handwritten letter September 25, 1959 Mrs. Steinberg from Cora N. Grant.  Letter states that Grant has sent the material on the School of Nursing. Letter October 28, 1959 Mr. Roy E. Rollins, Superintendent Board of Education of Richmond County from Mrs. Maurice Steinberg inviting him to first meeting to discuss education committee’s findings. Letter October 26, 1959 Mr. W.R. Loflin, President Richmond County Board of Education from Mrs. Maurice Steinberg inviting him to first meeting to discuss education committee’s findings. Invitation to all school board members to attend “Your Richmond County Schools—Progress Report Part I.” Letter November 4, 1959 Letter Mrs. Steinberg from A.J. Beall vice president, The Citizens and Southern National Bank.  He has a previous engagement and will not attend the November 5, 1959 meeting 1959 (1)                 Newsletters League of Women Voters of Augusta January-December 1959                               Full color magazine spread.  Photographs of key Georgia and Atlanta leaders.       Possible title is “One day’s march toward freedom”.   The article was possibly a Sunday supplement 1959 (2) Minutes Augusta League of Women Voters January 9, 1959 – November 16,   1959 Report from the Capital Legislative Newsletter issues no. 5 and 6 1959 League of Women Voters of the United States Memorandum September 29, 1959, December 1959, December 30, 1959 Georgia’s Legislative Forum for Women Newsletter Governor’s Legislative Forum for Women Newsletter possibly #2, #3 Georgia Voter Vol. XX no. 3 February, March, June and August 1959 Southern Regional Council         Report No. L-5 June 12, 1959 Public Schools and the Economy of Virginia         Report No. L-7 July, 24, 1959 Governor Almond (Virginia) on the Importance of Public Schools         Report No. L-8 August 10, 1959 Race and Intelligence         Report No. L-11 October 12, 1959 Little Rock Report…What Has Happened Since the School Crisis?         Report No. L-13 December 15, 1959 “Did You Find That There Was Much Difference In The Ability Of Negro Children To Receive And Profit By Instruction” Letter August 19, 1959  Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Steinberg from Mrs. William C. (Frances)   Pauley Chairman, State Organization Committee HOPE.  Discusses the formation of a HOPE chapter in Augusta HOPE Outlook newsletter April 20, 1959 and June 1, 1959 HOPE mission statement HOPE suggestions for participation HOPE bibliography on Georgia Public Schools and Desegregation 1959 County Board of Education of Richmond County Augusta, Georgia July 3, 1959 An Analysis of the 3 ½ million dollar bond issue proposed for the schools of Richmond County Georgia: election date August 5, 1959 AAUW National Legislative Program 1959-1961 Pamphlet – Population of Georgia Counties Pamphlet – Facts about the League of Women Voters 1920-1959 Pamphlet – Compare the Costs published by Committee on Tax Education and School Finances, National Education Association 1959 (3). History of the Executive Budget in Georgia Local League Presidents 1959-1960 League of Women Voters of Georgia January 15, 1959 Call to Action for Local Leagues By Laws League of Women Voters of Georgia Amended by the Sixteenth Convention April 7 & 8, 1959 Summary of the convention Betty Vinson – President’s Report to Convention April 7-8 1959 – Savannah Georgia Workshop on Consensus Georgia League of Women Voters list of office holders Proposed Current Agenda – 1959-1961 Continuing Responsibilities Preservation and Improvement of the Public School System Workbook for the Sixteenth Convention of the League of Women Voters of Georgia April 7 & 8, 1959 Savannah, Georgia Discussion outline for unit meeting Agenda for the State board meeting, May 27-28, 1959 Memorandum June 1, 1959 Chairmen of State CA Item II on Schools from Jane Hammer, State School Item Chairman League of Women Voters of Georgia Report on the May State board meeting June 5, 1959 Report on the September State  board meeting October 8, 1959 Copy of Letter October 26, 1959 Mr. James S. Peters, Chairman State Board of Education from League of Women Voters of Georgia List of Officers and Directors – 1959-1961 Board Report November 1959 Meeting Memorandum December 8, 1959  Local C. A. I. – “The Legislature of Georgia” chairmen and Local League Presidents from Billie Pfiffner, State Board Chairman C. A. I. League of Women Voters of the U.S. Report of Congressional interview form League of Women Voters of the U.S. Call to the Twenty-Fourth National Convention of the League of Women Voters of the United States League of Women Voters of the U. S. October 2, 1959 Sample Local Current Agendas League of Women Voters of the U.S. Report of Pledges To National Budget December 31, 1959 Letter Augusta, July 10 Mrs. Steinberg from Cora N. Grant handwritten on carbon tissue Typed list of voting record of elected officials on carbon tissue Voters’ Service                     1 newspaper clipping with copy                                        League of Women Voters of the United States Memorandum June 30, 1960                     Memo September 16, 1959 Local and State League Presidents from      the National Office.  Discusses ways to expand outreach with examples attached League of Women Voters of the U.S. A Forgotten Channel January 1958 League of Women Voters of the U.S. Voters Service List League of Women Voters of Clayton Voters’ Circus May 6-7 The League of Women Voters of the United States The National Voter February 1960 A Candidates’ Meeting Memo April 22, 1960 Local League Presidents and Voters’ Service Chairmen from Elizabeth Reed, State Voters’ Service Chairman  Reports on events hosted by various cities for Voters Service Sway-Shop League of Women Voters of the U.S. Swap Shop newletter                September 1957 no. 3                June 1959 no. 6                June 1960 no. 7 The American Heritage Foundation Your Vote Counts The American Heritage Foundation Needed Election Reforms The American Heritage Foundation How to Plan Special Community Programs for First Voters Card giving the calendar schedule of 1962 elections White embossed heavy weight card with motto “No matter what you’re doing…make a note be sure to vote!” White embossed heavy weight card with motto “ Good morning!  Make a note…be sure to vote!” 5” x 7” brown embossed card with motto “Sleep happy…voted.” Brochure entitled  “On election day…you too can turn to the League of Women Voters.” League of Women Voters in Georgia.  Let’s Talk About Elections In Georgia. Publication no. 7  Atlanta Georgia: February 1948 Revised March 1954 The American Heritage Foundation.  How to Get People to Register and Vote: A Working Manual of Proved Techniques for all Types of Elections.  New York: 1956 The University of Georgia Bureau of Public Administration.  Voter Registration in Georgia Study number 7.  Athens Georgia: 1955 Augusta League of Women Voters-Past Years File             Minutes June 19, 1991-February 26, 1992             The Athens Voter October 1990             Statement of Augusta League of Women Voters policies Memo July 31, 1991 League Members from Barbara Miller, President Reminder for members to pay dues and outline of fall events Annual Pre-Legislative Luncheon program December 12, 1991 Proposed Budget 1991-1992 League of Women Voters Legislative Agenda 1992 Session Representative districts of Georgia 1982 The Augusta Area Voter             February 1991 vol. 2 #4             March & April 1991 vol. 2 #4             September – October 1991 vol. 3 no.1             November – December 1991 vol. 3 no. 2             February – March 1992 vol. 3 no. 3             April – May 1992 vol. 3 no. 4 Georgia League of Women Voters 1984-1994             Sales Tax Consensus Questions January – February 1984           League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc. Proposed Budge for Fiscal Year April 1, 1984 – March 1985             Georgia Voter                         November – December 1983 vol. 43 no. 4                         January – February 1984 vol.43 no. 5                         March – April 1984 vol. 43 no.6                         September – October 1984 vol. 44 no. 3                         November – December 1984 vol. 44 no. 5                         July – August Vol. 48 no. 2                          Summer 1993 vol. 52 no. 1                          Fall 1993 vol. 52 no. 1             Focus on Issues                         Lottery questions and answers 1991                         The assessment process in Georgia                         Securing health care for the medically indigent                         Sales and use taxes Legislative Newsletter League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc.                         January 27, 1994                         Undated                         February 2, 1994                         February 10, 1994                         February 17, 1994                         February 24, 1994                         March 3, 1994                         March 10, 1994                         March 18, 1994             Political Accountability Rating: 1993 Legislative Session Georgia House of Representatives How a Bill Becomes Law Atlanta: House Information Office undated FACT from Augusta College Today February 28, 1994 vol. 2 no. 7 League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc. State Officers and Directors 1993-1994 Nonpartisan policy LWVGA 1993 League of Women Voters 1993 Legislative Agenda Letter September 1994 League Member from Susan E. Whitney, President  Outlines the mission of the League of Women Voters and asks for financial support League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc. State Officers and Directors 1993-1995 Post Board Report July 1992 The League of Women Voters of Georgia State Council 1990, Athens Georgia April 28-29 The 1993-94 Citizens Handbook of Public Officials and Election Information Atlanta: League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc. 1993 Box 3 Augusta League General 1991-1996 (1)             The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area Government Directory 1991 The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area Membership Directory 1992-1993 The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area Join Us Now (3 copies) Envelope with letterhead The Augusta Area Voter             July – Augusta 1992 vol. 3 no. 5 (2 copies)             September – October 1992 vol. 4 no. 5             January – February 1993 vol. 5 no. 1             March – April 1993 vol. 5 no. 2 Nonpartisan Political policy The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area annual meeting report 1992 Minutes January 22, 1992 – January 9, 1995 The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area proposed budget 1992-1993 Memo May 28, 1992 LWVAA Board Members from Jeanette Cummings, President  Discusses board orientation and meeting schedule. Letter July 12, 1992 Jeanette Cummings, President from Gwen Wood. Draft of a fund-raising letter Letter November 6, 1992 League Member from Jeanette Cummings, President  Invitation to the Pre-legislative luncheon Richmond and Columbia County Legislative slate for November 1992 League of Women Voters 1993 Legislative Agenda Augusta League General 1991-1996 (2) The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area Annual report 1993 The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area Call to the Annual Meeting 1994 Augusta Area League of Women Voters Board Letter September 9, 1994 The members of the Augusta League from Gwen Wood, Program Advocacy Chairman.  Lays out local program and asks members to complete advocacy survey.  Includes sample of advocacy survey and completed forms Annual Meeting Agenda May 17, 1994 LWVAA Nonpartisan political policy Undated membership list Letter October 12, 1994 Ms. Susan Bloomfield from Gwen Y. Wood.  Letter charges Bloomfield’s committee with investigating water quality and sufficiency in the Augusta area. Letter November 28, 1994 LWVAA members from Barbara Miller, President.  Gives details on Legislative breakfast and other League events 1995 Legislative Agenda The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area Annual meeting 1995 Flyer for Political Forum November 1 1995 Flyer for Legislative Breakfast December 13, 1995 League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc. State Convention Augusta GA June 3 -4 1995 The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area newsletter April 1996 vol. 1 The League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area annual meeting May 15, 1996 Voter Service 1994-1995 Augusta Area League of Women Voters Board Report of the Government portfolio chair Undated list of membership/contacts LWV Augusta Voter Registration Drive 1992             1 newspaper clipping with copy             Pamphlet “Take Back the System” League of Women Voters of the United States             The Voters Bill of Rights             Report of the Voter Services Chair 1992-93 Activities             Augusta Area League of Women Voters Telephone Network             Computer generated banner reading League of Women Voters             Richmond and Columbia Counties Candidate slate             League of Women Voters of Augusta Meeting Agenda September 30, 1992            President’s Report Board Meeting September 30, 1992 Letter September 23, 1992 Ms. Sylvia Cooper and Mr. Charles Taylor Gay, political writers for the Augusta Chronicle and Herald from Gwen Wood.  The writers are commended for their series of candidate columns.  Wood suggests that the newspapers work with the League to produce a pull – out tabloid style voters’ guide. Announcement of additional voter registration sites Hand written notes on voter registration sites Schedule for deputy registrars for Columbia County Letter September 2, 1992 League Office from Dr. Gwen Y. Wood.  Requests copy of Fact to Face: A Guide to League Debates and a copy of the videotape Staging League Debates: Formats, Moderating Techniques and Set Designs. Plan of Action for Voter Service Work Fall 1992 Letter July 22, 1992 Mrs. Rudy Olsen, Registrar Columbia County Board of Elections from Gwen Y. Wood.  Thanks Mrs. Olsen for supplying materials so the League could post sample ballots and voting locations at various businesses Letter July 17, 1992 Local League Presidents and LWVGA Board Members from Sue Whitney, President  Copy of a news release stating that the use of a League of Women Voters’ guide in an advertisement was not condoned.  Also attached to a statement from Planned Parenthood 16 page memo July 1992 State and Local League Presidents and DPM Subscribers from Becky Cain, chair and Alyson Reed, Project Manager  Work plan for Take Back the System National Voter Registration Drive September 12-19 1992. Taking a New Look at League Voter Guides Announcement of Additional Voter Registration Guides Handwritten list of radio and television contacts Active folder League of Women Voters Voter Registration Materials             Pamphlet “Take Back the System” League of Women Voters of the United States Copy of Article “League will give 1996 a great start” Athens Daily News/Athens Banner – Herald January 6, 1996 State of Georgia Application for Voter Registration State of Georgia Handbook for Deputy Registrars Columbia County Board of Elections Register and Vote in Columbia County, Georgia Handbook for Deputy Registrars League of Women Voters WAGT Candidate’s Debate October 30, 1992             LWVGA plans for debates 1992 Memo Martha McCranie, Mary Russell and Carolyn Bain from Gwen Wood  Thanks for helping with debate set up. Sign up sheet for voter service help Letter September 9, 1992 Mr. Reece LeRoy, News Director WAGT Channel 26 from Gwen Y. Wood Discusses the format of the televised debates. Letter September 21, 1992 Ms. Gwen Wood from Brian Trauring, Vice President of News and Operations WRDW-TV 12  Turns down League proposal for airing candidate debates Memo October 4, 1992 Jeanette Cummings and Barbara Miller from Gwen Wood  Asks for their input on the debate planning Letter October 4, 1992 Mr. Reese LeRoy News Director WAGT Channel 26  League and WAGT have entered into an agreement regarding the possibility of televised debates.  Outlines talking points and a working document for debate format Letter October 15, 1992 Ms. Robin Hudgens, Campaign of Ralph Hudgens from Gwen Y. Wood.  Thanks Mr. Hudgens for reserving a spot in his calendar for videotaping Letter October 15, 1992 Mr. Reece LeRoy, News director WAGT Channel 26 from Gwen Wood  Invitations have been sent to candidates.  Suggestions for panelists are discussed. Letter October 20, 1992 Mr. Don Cheeks from Gwen Y. Wood.  Invitation to participate in candidate’s debate Letter October 20, 1992 Mr. Herb Beckham from Gwen Y. Wood. Invitation to participate in candidate’s debate Letter October 20, 1992 Dr. Ralph Walker from Gwen Y. Wood.  Thanks for appearing as a panelist in the upcoming debate Criteria to Determine Candidate Eligibility To Participate In State League Debates Handwritten notes on debate Handwritten calling list on debate News Release (?) on the candidate’s debate Format for Taping and Production of Televised Debates between Candidates for the Tenth Congressional District, Georgia Senate 23rd District Fax October 26, 1992 Ralph T. Hudgens for United States Congress to Gwen Wood.  Signed consent form Script for Debate Presenter Debate Questions             2 newspaper clippings with copies Getting Into Issues A Citizen’s Guide to the 1992 Elections Washington D. C.: League of Women Voters Education Fund 1992 Brochure Cynthia McKinney for Congress 11th District Sheet of handwritten notes Role playing exercise Morgan Middle School Presentation on 1992 presidential election Face to Face: A Guide to League Sponsored Debates Washington D.C.: League of Women Voters Education Fund 1987 Box 4 League of Women Voters – Voters Service Chair 5 newspaper clipping with copies 4 full page newspaper sections The 1991-92 Citizens Handbook of Public Officials and Election Information Atlanta GA: League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc. 1991 (2 copies) Georgia Voter September-October 1980 vol. 40 no. 3a Handwritten notes In League II For All Board Members Handwritten notes Flyer Open Political Forum May 27, 1992 Memo August 1991 Membership Chairs Take Back The System – Membership Opportunities.  List of tips to improve membership Memo August 1991 State and Local League Presidents and DPM Subscribers from Jean Askham, Chair Citizen Participation Committee.  List of tools for a Committee Information campaign Memo April 1991 State and Local League Presidents and DPM Subscribers from Citizen Participation Committee, LWVEF Board of Trustees Election Services Division, LWVEF  Explains the purpose of the Take Back the System campaign and the calendar. Voter Services Copy of front page of original folder Contact list LWV Augusta Board Orientation June 1992 The 1991-92 Citizen’s Handbook Of Public Officials and Election Information. Atlanta GA:  League of Women Voters of Georgia Inc. 1991 1992-1993 LWVAA Board of Directors Augusta Area League of Women Voters Board Orientation Meeting June 10, 1992 Agenda League of Women Voters of the Augusta Area By-Laws (as adopted May 1989 LVW Amendments Interpretation             Definition of an amendment to the Georgia Constitution             Handwritten notes and comments on the proposed amendments Proposed amendments to the Georgia constitution on the ballot fin the November 8 general election (2 copies) Memo September 1994 Voter Service Chairs from Sue Whitney  Packet contains material which answers the LWVGA voter guide questions and amendments with explanations and pro and con positions. Amendments with explanations and pro and con positions Copy of article Atlanta Constitution October 12, 1994 Letter October 20, 1994 Dr. Gwen Wood from Laurie Pittard, Public Relations counsel Newsmakers A Public Relations Group  Has an attachment on the Georgia Chamber’s stance on the constitutional amendments. Sample ballot General Election Aiken County South Carolina November 8, 1994 with handwritten comments on the statewide constitutional amendments. Flyer for LWVAA membership meeting Wednesday 26 Handwritten note October 10, 1994 Dr. Wood from Kay K. Allen Columbia County Tax Commissioner.   Material on Homestead exemption Photocopy page 39 and 40 unknown publication Photocopy page 48, 64 and 65 Titles 7 pages handwritten notes Section of the The Atlanta Journal/ The Atlanta Constitution October 27, 1994 presenting material on the amendments. League of Women Voters of Georgia 1994 General Election Voter Guide October 1994

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Inventory of the League of Women Voters of Augusta records
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