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SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with the first place winner of the 7th Annual National Oratorical Contest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery presents an award to a young woman at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with the first place winner of the 3rd Annual National Oratorical Contest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women are shown posing for a picture while Evelyn G. Lowery presents an award to Shelby L. Thurman, the regional winner in the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s National Oratorical Contest. Written on verso: Cutline -- Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Convenor-Coordinator of SCLC/WOMEN (Women's Organization Movement For Equality Now) presents an award to Shelby L. Thurman the regional winner in the SCLC/WOMEN's National Oratorical Contest, in which a high school graduate will receive a $1,000 scholarship for college education. The award will be presented at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) 23rd Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio in August. The Scholarship is the top award in the contest based on the theme: "WHAT THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT MEANS TO YOUTH TODAY, YOUR ROLE -- YOUR FUTURE." Local and regional winners have already been selected. In addition to the first place scholarship award, plaques and certificates will be presented to second and third place winners. Pictured in the second row are Octavia Vivian, Geneva Cole and Gwendolyn Campbell. In the back row are Vargie Watkins, Janis Alexander, Tandi Gcabashe [Thandi Luthuli Gcabashe], Juanita Love, Hazel Griffith and Barbara Woods.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a plaque for first place winner of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Annual Oratorical Contest. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, national convener of SCLC/WOMEN, presents a plaque for first place finisher DeAndre Hampton in the organization's local oratorical contest for high school seniors planning to attend college. Hampton will advance to the national competition, which will be decided for first and second place scholarships during the SCLC national convention in August.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
First and second place winners of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Annual National Oratorical Contest are shown posing with their award plaques alongside an unidentified woman at the 29th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with a group of high school students during a National Library Week event at Joseph E. Brown High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young man is shown posing with his award plaque for winning first place in the 5th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a photo with the first place winner of the 4th Annual Oratorical Contest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a photo with the first, second, and third place winners of the 4th Annual Oratorical Contest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A teacher is shown calling on a group of students with raised hands in a classroom during a tutoring program at John F. Kennedy School in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two young women are shown posing for a picture in front of a "Tutoring" sign during a tutoring program at John F. Kennedy School in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of students are shown studying in a classroom during a tutoring program at John F. Kennedy School in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A teacher is shown speaking to a group of students in a classroom containing a banner that states "Thinking in a Modern Society".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A teacher is shown speaking to a group of students during a tutoring program at John F. Kennedy School in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting an award to the first place contest winner of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest alongside Rosa Parks and Ingrid Saunders Jones (at left).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks with a student in an office. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn Lowery confers with tutorial student.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members pose for a group photo with women and children who attended a tutoring program.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown shaking hands with a student in a classroom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a group of children and adults during a tutoring program at John F. Kennedy School in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series