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Dorothy Cotton poses for a photo while sitting at a desk.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton, 1964
Date Created
1964
Description
Dorothy Cotton poses for a photo while sitting at a desk.
Subject
African American women, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Septima Clark is shown with an unidentified man.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Septima Clark and an Unidentified Man, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Septima Clark is shown with an unidentified man.
Subject
African American women, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton speaking at an a conference on education. Written on verso: Education Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dorothy Cotton speaking at an a conference on education. Written on verso: Education Conference.
Subject
African American women, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton speaking at a podium during an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dorothy Cotton speaking at a podium during an unknown event.
Subject
African American women, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dionne Warwick and Christopher Edley pose for a photo. Written on verso: Reachin for the Dream -- Christopher F. Edley, Executive Director of the United Negro College Fund, greets singing star Dionne Warwick during the recording of the UNCF's theme song, "Reachin' for the Dream." Ms. Warwick's recording is expected to reach radio stations across the country as part of the United Negro College Fund's public service campaign. The Advertising Council and Young & Rubicam Inc. make possible this public service program.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dionne Warwick and Christopher Edley, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
Dionne Warwick and Christopher Edley pose for a photo. Written on verso: Reachin for the Dream -- Christopher F. Edley, Executive Director of the United Negro College Fund, greets singing star Dionne Warwick during the recording of the UNCF's theme song, "Reachin' for the Dream." Ms. Warwick's recording is expected to reach radio stations across the country as part of the United Negro College Fund's public service campaign. The Advertising Council and Young & Rubicam Inc. make possible this public service program.
Subject
African American singers, African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, Artur Davis, and C.T. Vivian review documents ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, Artur Davis, and C.T. Vivian review documents ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Maynard Jackson and an Atlanta Public Schools representative.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 2002
Date Created
2002
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Maynard Jackson and an Atlanta Public Schools representative.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Education, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown speaking at a Black College Day event in Woodruff Park in Atlanta, Georgia. An unidentified man and actor Jane Fonda stand at left behind Parks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Rosa Parks is shown speaking at a Black College Day event in Woodruff Park in Atlanta, Georgia. An unidentified man and actor Jane Fonda stand at left behind Parks.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown standing with actor Jane Fonda and an unidentified man at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Rosa Parks is shown standing with actor Jane Fonda and an unidentified man at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and singing with actor Jane Fonda and others at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and singing with actor Jane Fonda and others at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gloria Richardson and Lawrence Cundirr are shown speaking in a courtroom while court attendees listen. Written on front: CAMBRIDGE, MD., MAY 13 -- NEGRO LEADER IN COURTROOM -- Mrs. Gloria Richardson stands in courtroom talking with Lawrence Cundirr, executive advisor of committee for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. She was charged with disorderly conduct for her part in Monday night's demonstrations. Mrs. Richardson was released on $100 bail when she requested a jury trial. 1964.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gloria Richardson in Court for Desegregation Demonstration, May 13, 1964
Date Created
1964-05-13
Description
Gloria Richardson and Lawrence Cundirr are shown speaking in a courtroom while court attendees listen. Written on front: CAMBRIDGE, MD., MAY 13 -- NEGRO LEADER IN COURTROOM -- Mrs. Gloria Richardson stands in courtroom talking with Lawrence Cundirr, executive advisor of committee for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. She was charged with disorderly conduct for her part in Monday night's demonstrations. Mrs. Richardson was released on $100 bail when she requested a jury trial. 1964.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Segregation, School integration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Civil rights leaders are shown gathered at an court arraignment hearing after their participation in a demonstration against alleged defacto school integration in Chester, Pennsylvania. Written on front: Chester, PA., April 2 - LEADERS ARRAIGNED AFTER DEMONSTRATION - Negro leaders in the continuing demonstrations against alleged defacto school segregation in Chester, Pa., face a magistrate early today after their arrest last night. Stanley E. Branche, executive director of the Committee For Freedom Now, is at extreme left, with Mrs. Gloria Richardson, civil rights leader from Cambridge, Md., in center. Next to Mrs. Richardson is Philip Savage, NAACP tri-state secretary. 1964.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Arraignment After School Desegregation Demonstration, April 2, 1964
Date Created
1964-04-02
Description
Civil rights leaders are shown gathered at an court arraignment hearing after their participation in a demonstration against alleged defacto school integration in Chester, Pennsylvania. Written on front: Chester, PA., April 2 - LEADERS ARRAIGNED AFTER DEMONSTRATION - Negro leaders in the continuing demonstrations against alleged defacto school segregation in Chester, Pa., face a magistrate early today after their arrest last night. Stanley E. Branche, executive director of the Committee For Freedom Now, is at extreme left, with Mrs. Gloria Richardson, civil rights leader from Cambridge, Md., in center. Next to Mrs. Richardson is Philip Savage, NAACP tri-state secretary. 1964.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Segregation, School integration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, President of Brown University, is shown smiling in an office.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, President of Brown University, is shown smiling in an office.
Subject
African American women, African American educators, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series