Melba R. Williams Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Melba R. Williams Papers
Creator: Williams, Melba R.
Inclusive Dates: 1954-1994
Language(s): English
Extent: 31 box(es) (17 linear feet) and 1 moving image
Collection Number: RBRL159MW
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The Melba Williams Papers span the dates 1954-1994, with the bulk of the papers representing personal documents generated through Williams' work in the Democratic Party at the local, state and national level, and during her tenure as a member of the State Elections Board.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

Melba R. Williams was born in Cullman, Alabama. She earned a B.S. at Alabama College in 1942 and completed graduate work in public administration at the University of North Carolina. Williams became the personnel officer and research associate for the Tennessee Valley Authority from 1944 to 1946. She was a teacher in DeKalb County, Georgia from 1949 to 1950, a researcher, Atlanta Area Metropolitan Planning Commission from 1961 to 1962; and a consultant to the Georgia Secretary of State from 1967 to 1968. From 1968 to 1969, Williams was a conference coordinator for the Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. For the Georgia Municipal Association from 1970 to 1976, she was a personnel consultant. She would become president of the Melba Williams Association, Inc. from 1977 until her retirement in 1991.

An active member of the Democratic Party since 1958, Williams held positions on both the local, state and national level including: precinct vice-chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Committee, 1958-1959; vice-chairman and secretary of the DeKalb County Democratic Executive Committee, 1962-1968; member of the Georgia State Democratic Committee, 1962-79 and 1975 to the mid 1990s; delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1964, 1968, 1980, 1984, 1988 and 1992; member of the Georgia Commission on Status of Women 1964-1971; vice-chairman and member of the Georgia State Elections Board, 1964-1976; vice-chairman of the Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee, 1970-1974, and chairman from 1988 to the mid 1990s; finance chairman of the Tenth District Democratic Organization, 1971-76; committeewoman for the Democratic National Committee, 1976-1988; member of the Resolutions Committee, 1976-1980, the ERA Advisory Committee, 1983-1985 and the Rules Committee, 1986-88; and a member of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Development, 1983-1990.

Williams showed a continuing interest in women's issues, both state and national. She was a member of the Equal Rights Amendment Advisory Committee from 1983 to 1985, as well as a member of the Georgia Commission of the Status of Women from 1964 to 1971.

Melba Williams died on September 18, 2005. She was preceded in death in 2001 by her husband of 57 years, Harry B. Williams, Jr. They had two sons, Randolph and Bixler.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the papers of Melba Williams from 1954-1994 and includes newspaper clippings, event programs, speeches, correspondence, reports, printed materials, transcripts, and photographs. Topics covered include Clarke and DeKalb County politics, local and national campaigns, the 1988 Democratic national convention, women's issues, and Bork's nomination for the Supreme Court.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is divided into six series: I. Democratic Party (State and Local), II. General, III. State Elections Board, IV. Election Publications, V. Democratic National Committee, and VI. Audiovisual.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Melba R. Williams Personal Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Processing Notes

Clippings and thermofax papers have been copied onto bond paper for protection of content. Oversized materials and photographs have been separated for preservation purposes.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2000.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Maxine S. Goldstein Papers

Athens League of Women's Voters Records

Democratic Party of Georgia records

Brooks vs. State Board of Election Case Records

Joe Frank Harris Papers

George Busbee Papers

Related Collections in Other Repositories

Georgia League of Women Voters, Georgia Archives

Donna Novak Coles Georgia Women's Movement Archives, Womens Collections, Georgia State University

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

I. Democratic Party

6 box(es)

(3 linear feet)

Materials in this series were generated during Williams' activities with Democratic Party organizations on the state and local and national levels, with the exception of the Democratic National Committee (see series V). Files include news clippings, correspondence, materials on intra-party organization, elections, and meetings as well as documents relating to campaigns and activities undertaken by these organizations. Files also include personal records, such as expense notations, appointment calendars and correspondence documenting Williams' activities with these groups.

A. Democratic Party of DeKalb

These documents were generated during Williams' activities with the Democratic Party of DeKalb County. They include documents relating to intra-party workings, such as the DeKalb Democrats' constitution, party rules and by-laws as well as materials from Williams' service on the DeKalb Democratic Executive Committee (1962-1968).

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I.1

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Bond Issue

I.1

2

Constitution and By-Laws

I.1

3

[Constitution and By-Laws for Democratic Women of DeKalb, 1976]

I.1

4

DeKalb Democrats Constitution

I.1

5-6

Convention-DeKalb, 1966

I.1

7-9

Correspondence

I.1

10

Election Law Resolution

I.1

11

Resolution on Election Reform [Executive Committee], 1963

I.1

12

Williams Campaign [oversize map V-57 removed]

I.1

13

5th District Executive Committee

I.1

14

Democratic Executive Committee, 1966

I.1

15

Elections Procedures Committee

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DeKalb Democratic Executive Committee

I.1

18

Officers and Elected Officials

I.1

19

Officers and Executive Committee

I.1

20

Forms

I.1

21

Membership Lists [Minutes] [oversize map IV-100 removed]

I.1

22

Party Rules

I.1

23

DeKalb Democratic Committee (old minutes)

I.1

24

DeKalb Democratic Committee (minutes, clippings)

I.1

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Organization

I.1

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Precinct Files

B. Clarke County Democratic Committee

These documents reflect Williams' activities with the Clarke County Democratic Committee during 1976 and 1985-1986.

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[1976]

I.2

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[1985-1986]

C. Democratic Party of Georgia

Documents in this series largely originate from Williams' activities as a member of the State Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia. Other files include party rules and state convention proceedings.

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Old Lists and Williams' Campaigns

I.2

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Correspondence

I.2

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Democratic Convention, Oct. 15, 1966

I.2

6

State Dem. Convention - Williams Clippings and Speech, 1966

I.2

7

Democratic State Convention, 1978

I.2

8

Rules Committee, State Democratic Convention

I.2

9

Delegate Selection, [1982]

I.2

10

Democratic State Convention, Sept. 25, 1982

I.2

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Democratic State Convention, Sept. 27, 1986

I.2

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Caucus for Delegate Candidates, 1988 Georgia Presidential Convention Delegate Study, Jan. 1988

I.2

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Delegate Selection Plan, 1988

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Dem. Party of GA Rules and Executive Committee Members, 1964-1974

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Correspondence Williams-Appointments to State Executive Committee, Letters re: County Democratic Executive Committee, 1962-1963

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Membership-Dem. Exec. Committee

I.3

4

Personal Williams Dem. Exec Committee, 1966

I.3

5

Expenses 1962- Nov. 1964-Dem. Executive Committee Secretary, 1962, 1964

I.3

6

Democratic Party, State of GA, Organization

I.3

7

The Georgia Democrat, [1977]

I.3

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The Georgia Democrat , [1975-1981]

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9

Rules of the Democratic Party in the State of Georgia, 3, Feb. 5, 1932, 1932

I.3

10

State Party Rules, [1963-1968]

I.3

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State Rules-Proposals, [1965-1970]

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12

State Democratic Party Rules, [1970]

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[Georgia Democratic Party Rules], 1973, 1974

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State Charter and By-Laws (copies), [1976-1982]

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Democratic Party Charter and By-Laws, [1977]

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Charter and By-Laws Amendments, 1979-1986

I.4

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State Charter and By-Laws, 1979-1982

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Charter and By-Laws Committee, [1980-1982]

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Charter and By-Laws, State Democratic Party, 1980-1982

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Charter and By Laws, Dem. Party of GA, [1982-1984]

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Dem. Party of GA Reminiscences, 1983

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Dem. Party of GA, Revised Charter and By-Laws, May 1988

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Dem. Committee, Oct. 7, 1977

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[State Committee, 1978]

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State Dem. Committee, June 21, 1980

I.5

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Dem. State Committee, Membership Lists, Sen. Caucus Chairs and Rules Locations, 1986-1987

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9

State Committee Lists, [1988]

D. 46th Senatorial District Caucus and Convention

These materials are from the 46th Senatorial District's Caucus and Convention held on December 6, 1986.

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I.6

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Dec. 6, 1986

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Vote tally [removed from I.D.6.1]

E. Georgia Federation of Democratic Women

These materials were generated during Williams' activities with the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women.

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GA. Fed. of Democratic Women

F. Georgia Women's Democratic Conference

Files consist of notes from the October 14-15, 1965 and 1967 Georgia Democratic Women's Conferences.

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October 14-15, 1965

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Georgia Democratic Women's Conference, 1967

G. Georgia Democratic Women's Club

These are notes and organizational materials from the Georgia Women's Democratic Club.

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Georgia Democratic Women's Club

H. 10th District Democratic Committee , 1974-1975

These materials were generated from 1974-1975.

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[1974-1975]

I. Women's Democratic Conference, Washington, DC

This folder contains materials from Williams' membership in the Georgia delegation to the 1966 Campaign Conference for Democratic Women. The Conference was held in Washington, DC.

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Women's Democratic Conference, Washington, DC

 

II. General

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(4.5 linear ft.)

This series reflects the wide range of Williams' political interests and activities. Files include materials from Williams' work with the campaigns of various candidates for public office, her work on behalf of state committees and advisory boards, her participation in various workshops and conferences, and advocacy relating to issues of particular relevance to women, including the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

A. Campaigns

This subseries consists of materials from Williams' work in supporting the campaigns of state and national Democratic candidates, including: Lyndon Johnson, George McGovern, Carl Sanders, and George T. Smith. Much of Williams' involvement specifically related to mobilizing women to support these candidates.

1. Jimmy Carter

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Presidential Campaign, 1976

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Carter Campaign, 1980

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Carter-Mondale Reelection Committee

2. Lyndon Johnson

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Election Returns Pres. and Congressional, 1964

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Campaign Literature Pres., 1964

3. George McGovern

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McGovern Volunteer Info.

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MB's Lists

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MRW Correspondence

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Photos

4. Carl Sanders

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County Visits

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12

Envelope Addressing and Coffee Workers, 1962

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Sanders Campaign Literature

II.1

14

Mrs. Sanders Luncheon

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15

Forms and Materials [oversize map IV-97 removed]

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Sanders Campaign Material

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Campaign Offices and Carter-Sanders Runoff

II.2

5

Sanders Platform

II.2

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Precinct Kit-Melba Williams

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7

Report to General Assembly on Sanders Admin., 1963-1967

II.2

8

Sanders Campaign Thank-you Letters

II.2

9

[Women Volunteers for Sanders Campaign]

5. George T. Smith

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10

DeKalb Luncheon - Geo. T. Smith

II.2

11

Geo. T. Smith Campaign - DeKalb Workers

II.2

12

Geo. T. Smith Campaign - Tea Instruction and Materials

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13

Geo. T. Smith Campaign - Women's Division

6. Robert H. Walling

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14

Walling Campaign Model Letters, 1982

B. Clippings , 1962-1969

These are newspaper clippings relating to various campaigns, party activities, and organizations in which Williams participated, dating from 1962-1969.

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1

Buchwald Medic. Column

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Campaigning Perils

II.3

3

Clippings MRW, April-Oct. 1962

II.3

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Clippings (MRW), 1963-1969

II.3

5

Clippings - MRW, Aug. 1967

II.3

6

Clippings and Momentos, [1968-1969]

II.3

7

Clippings MRW, [1980]

II.3

8

Clippings MRW and HBW, [1983]

II.3

9

Clippings, Momentos, [1965-1994]

C. Commission on the Status of Women , 1964-1971

These documents originate from Williams's work with the Georgia Commission on the Status of Women (1964-1971). They include Annual Reports to the Georgia General Assembly, bills passed by the General Assembly, national and state reports, and newspaper clippings.

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10

Committee on the Status of Women

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Georgia map of congressional and senatorial districts, state judicial circuits, federal judicial districts, and census by counties [removed from II.C.3.10]

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Commission on the Status of Women Annual Rep. State of GA, Dec. 1968

II.3

12

Bills Passed by Georgia Legislature, 1966

II.3

13

Clippings and Pen

II.3

14

Employment Commission

II.3

15

National Reports

II.3

16

State Reports

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17

Maternity Leave

D. Congressional Veto Bill-Elliot Levitas

Materials relating to the 1978 Congressional Veto Bill.

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Congressional Veto Bill-Elliot Levitas, [1978]

E. Economic Development Advisory Committee

Materials from Williams' involvment with the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

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Economic Development Advisory Committee

F. Equal Rights Amendment

Files include material from Williams' participation in efforts to have ERA ratified.

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3-5

Equal Rights Amendment

G. Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs

These documents largely consist of the legislative efforts of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs.

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6

Legislative Commission

II.4

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Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs - Legislation

II.4

8

GA Federation of Women's Clubs

H. Georgia General Assembly

These are proposed bills and clippings relating to the actions of the Georgia General Assembly.

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9

[HB 560, 561, 567, 689, 381, 917, 559]

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10

Proposed Bills (not passed)

II.4

11

Clippings, General Assembly, 1964

II.4

12

General Assembly, 1981

I. Georgia Federation of Democratic Women

Files relate to Williams' activities with the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women.

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13

GA Federation of Democratic Women

J. Georgia Municipal Association

This subseries includes legislative efforts of the Georgia Municipal Association, publications, and legislation affecting municipal government.

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14

Community Development District Act - Georgia Municipal Association

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15

Congressional Summary

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Gen. Assembly and Legislation Affecting Municipal Government, 1968

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17

[Publications]

K. Georgia Officials

These are telephone directories listing Georgia State officials.

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[GA Officials-Directories]

L. Georgia Women's Political Caucus

This consists of information relating to women's changing social position, including the Department of Labor statistics and materials on women's position in the workforce.

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GA Women's Political Caucus

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Woman Power - A National Resource

M. Georgians for SALT II

Materials relate to Williams' involvement with Georgians for SALT II, an organization advocating for the ratification of the second Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty.

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Georgians for SALT II

N. League of Women Voters

These are materials prepared by the League of Women Voters, including directories and brochures, information on GA political parties, and The National Voter, a magazine published by the League of Women Voters.

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[Directories and Brochures]

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Political Parties in Georgia-League Booklets [Empty]

II.5

7-8

The National Voter

O. Majority Vote Case

This subseries consists of materials relating to a 1990 lawsuit brought in US District Court, Tyrone Brooks et al. v. Joe Frank Harris et al, defendants, alleging that Georgia's majority vote requirement was intentionally designed to dilute minority vote strength. Materials include briefs, judge's orders, clippings, correspondence, and transcripts of the testimony of former Governor Carl Sanders and Milton A. Carlton, Sr.

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9

Defendant's Brief

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Plaintiff's Brief

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Judge's Order

II.5

12

Clippings

II.5

13

Clippings and Correspondence

II.5

14

Correspondence

II.5

15

Melba Williams Subpoena

II.5

16

Milton A. Carlton Sr. Transcript

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Carl Sanders Transcript

II.5

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George T. Smith Transcript

P. National Federation of Democratic Women

These files consist of publications of the National Federation of Democratic Women, Charter and By-Laws of the National Federation of Democratic Women, and materials from the April 11-12, 1979 National Federation of Democratic Women convention held in Seattle.

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Seattle Convention, Apr. 11-12, 1979

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Correspondence and Newsletters

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Charter and By-Laws Committee

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By-Laws

Q. Personal

These are records of expenses Williams' incurred through her professional activities, appointment calendars, personal correspondence, and documents relating to her work as a researcher at Emory and other facilities.

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Bix Accident

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Appointment Calendar, 1963

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Calendar, Aug. 1970

II.7

4

Citation from GA Judicial Study Comm.

II.7

5

[Clippings] The Summit in Washington, 1990

II.7

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Correspondence, Melba Williams, Personal, [1966]

II.7

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Correspondence - General, [1971-1978]

II.7

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Melba's Political Correspondence, [1978-1981]

II.7

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MRW Correspondence, [1980-1988]

II.7

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[Correspondence, 1983-1987] 1985

II.7

11

Rape Law Legislation [Correspondence]

II.7

12

HBW Correspondence [Expenses]

II.7

13

[Travel Expense Statement Forms]

II.7

14

[Expenses]

II.7

15

MRW 1966 Expenses-Democratic Commission and Election Board

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MRW Expenses for Work, 1967

II.7

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HBW Expenses (Income Tax)

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18

Emory Research Specialist

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Flow chart [removed from II.Q.7.18]

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19

Sibley Study Research

S. Professional Development

This subseries consists of materials generated during Williams' participation in various workshops for public personnel, state and municipal officials, and election officials. Williams' took part as an organizer, speaker, or panelist in many of these conferences and workshops, some of which she organized while acting as conference coordinator at the University of Georgia Institute of Government (1968-1969). Records are arranged chronologically.

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Citizen's Conference on GA Judicial System

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Correspondence MRW (University of Georgia)

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Election Workshop Participants and 8: (Municipal and County) Reports

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Registrar's Institute, 1967

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6th Institute for GA Legislators, Dec.15-17, 1968

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13th Institute for Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers, Feb. 16-19, 1969

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13th Institute for GA Ordinaries, April 23-25, 1969

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2nd Institute for Voter Registrars of GA, Aug. 3-5, 1969

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GA Chapter Public Personnel Association Conference, April 7, 1971

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GA Planning Assoc. 3rd Annual Conference, April 12, 1971

II.8

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Registrar's Institute, 1971

II.8

14

Ethics in Government, [Nov. 14-17, 1971]

II.8

15

GA Municipal Assoc. 39th Annual Convention, June 25-28, 1972

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Workshops for Election Officials Correspondence, Sept.13, 197?

II.8

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Taft Institute, [1976]

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"Women Can Make A Difference" - AAUW Ft. Gordon Women's Week, Jan. 11, 1979

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Women in Business Conference, [May 11-12, 1979]

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Women in Business registration form and schedule [removed from II.S.9.1]

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Title IX Center - UGA

T. Speeches

These files consist of speeches and notes from presentations given by Williams at a variety of meetings and conventions.

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Floyd Women's Democratic League, [Nov. 3, 1975]

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Ft. Gordon Federal Women's Conference, [1978]

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International Women's Year, May 6-7, 1977

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LIL's Club

II.9

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Melba's List

II.9

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Speeches-MRW

II.9

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State Election Board

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Speech-Taft Institute of Government, 1976

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Democratic Party-Taft Institute

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Voting

II.9

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Voting Rights Speech Materials

U. Marge Thurman

Profile of Marge Thurman, State Chairwoman of the Democratic Party from 1974- 1982.

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Marge Thurman

V. White House Conference on Small Business

Materials from the White House Conference on Small Business, held in August, 1980.

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White House Conference on Small Business, Aug. 1980

W. White House Fellowships , 1977

Information and Application packet for the White House Fellowships program. White House Fellows served as special assistants to cabinet officers and other White House Officials.

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White House Fellowships, 1977

X. Women's Issues

These materials include information on abortion, ERA, women in the Carter administration, the Democratic Party, and a host of other issues relating to women in politics, the workplace, and at home. Documents include newsletters, pamphlets and other publications, and clippings.

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Women's Issues

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Poster of women appointed by the Carter Administration [removed from II.X.10.4]

 

III. State Elections Board

6 box(es)

(3 linear feet)

Documents in this series were generated during Williams' service as a member of the Georgia State Elections Board. Williams was first appointed to the Georgia State Elections Board in 1964, where she served in a variety of capacities, including as vice-president, until 1976.

A. Clippings and Correspondence

These are newspaper clippings and correspondence relating to the State Elections Board dating from 1966-1974.

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1966

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1966-1967

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Jan. 24, 1968- July 26, 1972

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1973-1974

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State Election Board-Correspondence

B. Challenges

These are files relating to court challenges made to Georgia election laws and any subsequent changes mandated by judicial decisions.

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Election Law Reform (Papers for Brooks Court Case), 1964

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Supreme Court, Reply Brief for Appellants, Oct. 1972

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Qualifying Fees, Forms, Court Opinions, 1972

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Election Laws-Court Decisions, Changes, 1972

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SEB Petitions and Lawsuits, [1972]

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Opinions of Attorney General Re: GA Election Code

C. Districts

This subseries includes maps of Georgia congressional and General Assembly districts, as well as materials related to reapportionment and redistricting.

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GA Election Districts, 1970

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GA Districts-Congressional and Gen. Assembly [oversize map IV-98 removed], 1971-1972

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5th and 6th Congressional Districts of GA [oversize map IV-99 removed], 1972

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Census, 1960

III.1

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Reapportionment, 1962-1964

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Georgia map of congressional and senatorial districts, state judicial circuits, federal judicial districts, and census by counties [removed from III.C.2.16]

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Republican DeKalb Districting Proposals, 1967

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GA Congressional Districts, Sen. Districts, Judicial Circuits, etc., [1974]

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State Legislative and Congressional District Maps, Lobby Groups Registered with Sec. Of State, 1983

D. Election Law

These files include clippings, transcripts of seminars on Georgia Election Code, and materials relating to the Election Laws Study Committee.

1. Clippings

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Election Code Clippings and Speeches 1964 Code, 1964

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Election Law Clippings, 1966

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Election Laws Clippings, [1976]

2. [Seminars]

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Transcript of Seminar on GA Elec. Code, Aug. 6-7, 1964

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Transcript of Seminar on GA Elec. Code Election Laws Study Committee, Aug. 6-7, 1964

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Irregularities, 1966

III.2

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Research and Statistical Material, 1960

III.2

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Members, Minutes, 1964

III.2

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1966-1967

III.2

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Primary Law, 1969

E. Election Procedures

This subseries includes materials relating to balloting procedures. Files include absentee ballot applications, sample election forms, materials and statistics on voter registration, and reports on the use of Votomatics.

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Early and Final Drafts, Handbook for GA Election Officials, 1968

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Drafts of Handbook for Georgia Registrars, 1968

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Poll Manager's Manual-Atlanta, [1969]

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Card of Instructions primaries and elections [removed from III.E.3.3]

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Absentee Ballot Application Voter Registration Info.

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Sample Election Forms, 1968-1970

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Election Day Info., 1970

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[Elections-Paper Ballots, 1970]

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Registered Voters, GA, 1954-1968

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Fulton Co. Registration Forms

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Volunteer Registration Program-Fulton Co.

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State Election Board - Registration and Voting Conference, Sept. 1973

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State Election Board - Voter Registration and Participation

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Votomatics

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Votomatics Report - Fulton Co., Dec. 23, 1964

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Votomatics, 1966

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Votomatics

F. Election Results

Official and unofficial tabulations of various national, state, and local elections, including: 1962 general election, 1968 Long County special election, 1972 General Primary, 1972 General Election results, Georgia General Assembly 1973-1974, and the 1972 Taliaferro Primary. Records are arranged chronologically.

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Election Results, 1962

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Long Co. Special Election, Oct. 1968

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General Primary Candidates, Aug. 8, 1972

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Taliaferro Primary, 1972

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Official State of GA Gen. Election Tabulation, Nov 7, 1972

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Election Returns-GA General Assembly, 1973-1974

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Calendar of Election Events, 1974

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Primary Results, 1975-1976

G. Elections, Municipal

Files relate to Georgia Municipal Election Code for 1968, 1969, and 1971-1974.

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GA Municipal Election Code, 1968

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Municipal Elections, [1969]

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GA Municipal Election Code and Amendments, 1971-1974

H. General Assembly

This subseries consists of reports of the State Elections Board to the General Assembly and legislative changes to the Georgia election code. Legislation is arranged chronologically.

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Reports to General Assembly

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Qualifications and Disqualifications for Holding Elec.Office in GA, 1969

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Elec. Law Changes, 1970

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[Synopsis of Absentee Ballot Changes]

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Absentee Ballot Sub-Committee Report, 1973

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Election Bills, 1973

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State Election Laws, 1974

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Campaign Disclosure Act [SB 454], 1974

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Uniform Election Board Act, [1975]

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GA Election Boards, [1975]

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Election Bills, 1975

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Proposed Bills, 1975

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Proposed Legislation, 1975-1976

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Election Bills, 1976

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Senate House Members, Committees, [1978-1979]

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Reports

I. Procedural

These files consist of Williams' Senate appointments (1967 and 1973-1974) to State Elections Board, her letter of resignation when she left to work on Carl Sanders' campaign for governor (1970), and meetings and agenda items from 1973.

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State Election Board, 1974

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State Election Board - Minutes, [1974-1975]

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Senate Appointment, [1967]

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MRW Resignation, [1970]

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Appointment, 1973-1974

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Meetings, agenda items, 1973

J. Voting Rights Act of 1965

These files concern the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Voting Rights Act of 1965

 

IV. Election Publications

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This series consists of books of municipal and state Georgia Election Codes, handbooks on the conduct of elections, and guides and informational pamphlets instructing voters and candidates on election law and voting procedure.

A. Georgia Election Codes , 1964-1968

These files consist of copies of the Georgia Election Codes, with amendments and corrections, from 1964-1986.

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Georgia Election Code, 1964

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Proposed Amendments to the State Constitution and the Georgia Election Code, 1965

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Georgia Election Code (folder 1 of 3), 1966

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Georgia Election Code with corrections (folder 2 of 3), 1966

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Georgia Election Code with corrections (folder 3 of 3), 1966

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Georgia Election Code, 1968

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Georgia Election Code, 1969

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Amendments to the Georgia Election Code, 1969

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Georgia Election Code, 1970

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Georgia Election Code, 1971

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Georgia Election Code, 1972

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Georgia Election Code, 1976

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Georgia Election Code, 1986

B. Georgia Municipal Election Codes

These files consist of copies of the Georgia Municipal Election Code, with amendments, from 1968-1971. Also includes 1969 Directory of Georgia Municipal Officials.

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Georgia Municipal Election Code, 1968

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Georgia Municipal Election Code, 1969

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Amendments to Georgia Municipal Election Code, 1969

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Directory of Georgia Municipal Officials, 1969

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Georgia Municipal Election Code, 1970

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Georgia Municipal Election Code, 1971

C. Election Handbooks

Documents include Handbooks for use in Paper Ballot Districts (1968-1972), and 1969 Handbook for Georgia Voter Registrars.

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Handbook for Georgia Election Officials for use in Paper Ballet Districts, 1968

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Handbook for Georgia Municipal Election Officials for use in Paper Ballet Districts, 1968

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Handbook for Georgia Voter Registrars, 1969

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Revised Handbook for Georgia Election Officials for Use in Paper Ballot Districts, 1970

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Handbook for Georgia Municipal Election Officials for Use in Paper Ballet Districts, 1971

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Handbook for Georgia Election Officials for use in Paper Ballet Districts, 1972

D. Miscellaneous Election Bulletins

Files include instructions to voters, 1964 State Election Board Seminar transcript, compilations of the Georgia State Constitution, publications of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs, Materials relating to the Georgia General Assembly, and information on qualifications and disqualifications for holding elected office in Georgia.

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How to Vote . . . a Vote Recorder, a Voting Machine, and a Paper Ballot

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State Election Board Seminar Transcript, 1964

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Compilations of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, 1965, 1967, 1969

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GA Federation of Women's Clubs Greenbook, 1966-1968

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Members of the General Assembly of Georgia, 1969-1974

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Qualifications and Disqualifications for Holding Office in Georgia, 1969

 

V. Democratic National Committee

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This series consists of documents generated during Williams' activities with the Democratic National Committee, including her attendance at conventions and meetings and her campaign to become a Democratic National Committeewoman.

A. Business and Professional Caucus

Correspondence relating to the DNC Business and Professional Caucus from 1981 and 1985.

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[Correspondence, 1981]

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[1985]

B. Correspondence

Documents consist of Williams' correspondence relating to the affairs of the DNC.

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MRW Correspondence

C. Conventions

Files contain materials from 1976, 1982, and 1988 Democratic National Conventions. Includes reports of Rules and Fairness committees as well as information on delegate selection and materials from meetings of the Georgia 1988 Convention delegation.

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Dem. National Convention Rules Committee, [1976]

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Report of the Commission on Presidential Nomination, March 26, 1982

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DNC Convention-Delegate Selection, 1988

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Democratic National Convention, 1988

See also Williams Series V., subseries L (Box 5), Convention Decision '88-The Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Atlanta, 1988

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Dem. National Conv. Charter and By-Laws, 1988

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Final Call for '88 Convention, 1988

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Final Report of Fairness Committee

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'88 Convention GA Del. Meeting, 1988

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'88 Dem. National Convention Reports, 1988

D. Democratic House and Senate Council

Materials from the 1979 Democratic House and Senate Council.

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[1979]

E. Democratic Party Commission

Materials from the 1986 Democratic Party Commission.

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F. Kennedy Calendar/Bork Nomination

Documents include 1986 calendar published by the DNC and material relating to opposition to the 1987 nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court.

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Kennedy Calendar/Bork Nomination

G. Meetings

Documents include minutes, agenda items, and correspondence relating to various Democratic National Committee meetings from 1976-1987.

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1976-1978

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San Antonio, Nov. 8-9, 1979

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May 23-24, 1979

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1985

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Jan.-Feb. 1985

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June 1986

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March 1986

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Nov. 1986

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Agenda, Oct. 7, 1987

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Meeting-Charter, By-Laws, Actions of Meetings, Committee List, 1987

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Meeting, 1987

H. Melba Williams Committee Race

Files consist of documents generated during Williams' campaign for election as a National Committeewoman.

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Press release

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MRW Nat'l Committee Race, June 21, 1980

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MRW Roast, 1984

I. Publications

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Democratic Viewpoint, [Feb. 1978]

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Democratic Letter, [1979]

J. Rules

Rules governing the DNC, including 1981, 1986, and 1987 Charter and By-Laws and proceedings of the 1987 Rules Committee.

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DNC Membership Charter and By-Laws, [1981]

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Charter and By-Laws, 1986

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Charter and By-laws [oversize], 1986

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Rules Committee, 1987

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DNC Membership List, Charter and By-Laws, 1987

K. Small Business Council , 1984

Documents pertaining to the DNC Small Business Council from 1984.

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Small Business Council

L.Convention Decision

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July 18, 1988

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July 20, 1988

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July 21, 1988

 

VI. Audiovisual

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Reference copies of the audiovisual recordings are available upon request. Research requests will be filled as soon as possible and will be dependent upon the condition of the recordings.

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