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A group of people are shown riding in a wagon with a "51st State of Hunger" banner as part of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket operations.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket Wagon With "51st State of Hunger" Banner, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
A group of people are shown riding in a wagon with a "51st State of Hunger" banner as part of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket operations.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A sheet of paper containing photo caption information that was attached to the photo of SCLC's leadership signing an agreement with Jewel Companies, Inc.
Signing of an Agreement Between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc., April 28, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-28
Description
A sheet of paper containing photo caption information that was attached to the photo of SCLC's leadership signing an agreement with Jewel Companies, Inc.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Martin Luther King, Jr. is shown signing an agreement between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc. Written on verso: 1962 - Operation Breadbasket established
Signing of an Agreement Between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc., April 28, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-28
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Martin Luther King, Jr. is shown signing an agreement between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc. Written on verso: 1962 - Operation Breadbasket established
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson at an Operation Breadbasket Protest, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Tom Skinner is shown speaking during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Reverend Tom Skinner Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, April 25, 1970
Date Created
1970-04-25
Description
Reverend Tom Skinner is shown speaking during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: April 25, 1970 -- Evangelist Rev. Tom Skinner came to SCLC's Operation Breadbasket Saturday meeting to share the Good News to the live and radio audience that Jesus was a revolutionary feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and visiting those in prison. Rev. Skinner's intense message stirred the whole audience to the challenge to join the struggle for the liberation of black and poor people. (SCLC photo by JOLP)
Reverend Tom Skinner Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, April 25, 1970
Date Created
1970-04-25
Description
Transcription of caption: April 25, 1970 -- Evangelist Rev. Tom Skinner came to SCLC's Operation Breadbasket Saturday meeting to share the Good News to the live and radio audience that Jesus was a revolutionary feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and visiting those in prison. Rev. Skinner's intense message stirred the whole audience to the challenge to join the struggle for the liberation of black and poor people. (SCLC photo by JOLP)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Reverend Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, is shown welcoming attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Reverend Ed Riddick Welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, October 3, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-03
Description
Reverend Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, is shown welcoming attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: Oct. 3, 1970 -- Rev. Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, (standing above) welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant, Candidate for Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court, to the weekly SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting. Joining Mrs. Lafontant at the Breadbasket are Mr. Lewis and Mr. Coles, Black Union Leaders of Local 1109, Retail, Wholesale Clerks. (SCLC Photo)
Reverend Ed Riddick Welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, October 3, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-03
Description
Transcription of caption: Oct. 3, 1970 -- Rev. Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, (standing above) welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant, Candidate for Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court, to the weekly SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting. Joining Mrs. Lafontant at the Breadbasket are Mr. Lewis and Mr. Coles, Black Union Leaders of Local 1109, Retail, Wholesale Clerks. (SCLC Photo)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Jesse Jackson, actor William Marshall, and Black Labor leaders are shown standing and clapping hands behind a podium at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Black Labor Leaders at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, August 29, 1970
Date Created
1970-08-29
Description
Jesse Jackson, actor William Marshall, and Black Labor leaders are shown standing and clapping hands behind a podium at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Labor, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: August 29, 1970 -- Black Labor Leaders unite at SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting with actor, William Marshall. Shown above (l to r) are Bill Gilkey, candidate for President of United DUOC Local 777, Chicago cab drivers; Rev. Jesse Jackson; Charles Hayes, Chairman of SCLC Operation Breadbasket Black Labor Leaders; Alfred Holloway, candidate for Trustee for United DUOC Local 777; Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, SCLC Operation Breadbasket; and William Marshall. (SCLC Photo by PRH)
Black Labor Leaders at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, August 29, 1970
Date Created
1970-08-29
Description
Transcription of caption: August 29, 1970 -- Black Labor Leaders unite at SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting with actor, William Marshall. Shown above (l to r) are Bill Gilkey, candidate for President of United DUOC Local 777, Chicago cab drivers; Rev. Jesse Jackson; Charles Hayes, Chairman of SCLC Operation Breadbasket Black Labor Leaders; Alfred Holloway, candidate for Trustee for United DUOC Local 777; Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, SCLC Operation Breadbasket; and William Marshall. (SCLC Photo by PRH)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Labor, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Reverend C. Hiram Melson, SCLC Operation Breadbasket's Program Organizer, is shown speaking at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Reverend C. Hiram Melson Speaking at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, October 3, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-03
Description
Reverend C. Hiram Melson, SCLC Operation Breadbasket's Program Organizer, is shown speaking at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: Oct. 3, 1970 -- Rev. C. Hiram Melson, newly appointed Program Organizer and Administrative Assistant to the National Director by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, takes his position of leadership as the director of the general program of the weekly Breadbasket meeting held at the Capitol Theatre, 7941 S. Halsted, on Saturday mornings.
Reverend C. Hiram Melson Speaking at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, October 3, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-03
Description
Transcription of caption: Oct. 3, 1970 -- Rev. C. Hiram Melson, newly appointed Program Organizer and Administrative Assistant to the National Director by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, takes his position of leadership as the director of the general program of the weekly Breadbasket meeting held at the Capitol Theatre, 7941 S. Halsted, on Saturday mornings.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Assistant Secretary of Labor Arthur Fletcher is shown speaking at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Assistant Secretary of Labor Arthur Fletcher Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Assistant Secretary of Labor Arthur Fletcher is shown speaking at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: Sec. Fletcher Comes To Breadbasket -- Asst. Sec. of Labor Arthur Fletcher is shown addressing this past Saturday's SCLC-Operation Breadbasket meeting. Fletcher, who was the Labor department's chief investigator in this past Fall's Chicago hearings into the construction industry explained how Black people must demand their share of the jobs that will develop during the 70's. (SCLC Photo by FCFJR)
Assistant Secretary of Labor Arthur Fletcher Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Transcription of caption: Sec. Fletcher Comes To Breadbasket -- Asst. Sec. of Labor Arthur Fletcher is shown addressing this past Saturday's SCLC-Operation Breadbasket meeting. Fletcher, who was the Labor department's chief investigator in this past Fall's Chicago hearings into the construction industry explained how Black people must demand their share of the jobs that will develop during the 70's. (SCLC Photo by FCFJR)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Reverend Calvin S. Morris, associate director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket, is shown speaking during a press conference amongst a crowd.
Reverend Calvin S. Morris Holding a Press Conference, March 8, 1970
Date Created
1970-03-08
Description
Reverend Calvin S. Morris, associate director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket, is shown speaking during a press conference amongst a crowd.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Interviews, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Young John Watson is shown playing a trombone with the Operation Breadbasket Orchestra.
Young John Watson Playing Trombone with the Operation Breadbasket Orchestra, September 5, 1970
Date Created
1970-09-05
Description
Young John Watson is shown playing a trombone with the Operation Breadbasket Orchestra.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American musicians, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: September 5, 1970 -- Young John Watson, son of departing SCLC Operation Breadbasket orchestra member John Watson, follows in the footsteps of his father by playing trombone with the Breadbasket orchestra at the weekly Saturday meeting of SCLC Operation Breadbasket. Young Watson's father is joining Count Basie's Orchestra. Ben Branch, Director of the Breadbasket Orchestra, praised father and son for their musical talent and the dedication in the Breadbasket Orchestra. (SCLC Photo by Janice Tang)
Young John Watson Playing Trombone with the Operation Breadbasket Orchestra, September 5, 1970
Date Created
1970-09-05
Description
Transcription of caption: September 5, 1970 -- Young John Watson, son of departing SCLC Operation Breadbasket orchestra member John Watson, follows in the footsteps of his father by playing trombone with the Breadbasket orchestra at the weekly Saturday meeting of SCLC Operation Breadbasket. Young Watson's father is joining Count Basie's Orchestra. Ben Branch, Director of the Breadbasket Orchestra, praised father and son for their musical talent and the dedication in the Breadbasket Orchestra. (SCLC Photo by Janice Tang)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American musicians, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: March 8, 1970 -- HUNGER SABBATH weekend climaxed at the SCLC's Operation Breadbasket Information Office, 5036 S. State, with a 43 car caravan of food collected at churches and synagogues on the North Shore and by several churches in Chicago for the Hunger Breakfast Feeding Program now feeding more than 5,000 hungry people each week. Rev. Calvin S. Morris, Associate Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket, is shown above holding a press conference surrounded by volunteers from the Northern Communities Chapter who organized the caravan from the North Shore area. (SCLC Photo by Paul Walker)
Reverend Calvin S. Morris Holding a Press Conference, March 8, 1970
Date Created
1970-03-08
Description
Transcription of caption: March 8, 1970 -- HUNGER SABBATH weekend climaxed at the SCLC's Operation Breadbasket Information Office, 5036 S. State, with a 43 car caravan of food collected at churches and synagogues on the North Shore and by several churches in Chicago for the Hunger Breakfast Feeding Program now feeding more than 5,000 hungry people each week. Rev. Calvin S. Morris, Associate Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket, is shown above holding a press conference surrounded by volunteers from the Northern Communities Chapter who organized the caravan from the North Shore area. (SCLC Photo by Paul Walker)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Interviews, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
An unidentified speaker is shown speaking at a podium in front of Jesse Jackson and others during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Speaker at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
An unidentified speaker is shown speaking at a podium in front of Jesse Jackson and others during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket workers are shown speaking to residents at a house.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket Workers Speaking to Residents at a House, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Operation Breadbasket workers are shown speaking to residents at a house.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series