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Atlanta Vice-Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown seated with his wife, Burnella "Bunnie" Jackson, at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium to watch the fight between Muhammad Ali and Jerry Quarry.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Muhammad Ali Fight, October 26, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-26
Description
Atlanta Vice-Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown seated with his wife, Burnella "Bunnie" Jackson, at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium to watch the fight between Muhammad Ali and Jerry Quarry.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Sports, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia state senator Leroy Johnson stands in the boxing ring with Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell as Massell addresses the crowd at the Ali-Quarry fight at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Muhammad Ali Fight, October 26, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-26
Description
Georgia state senator Leroy Johnson stands in the boxing ring with Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell as Massell addresses the crowd at the Ali-Quarry fight at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Sports, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young stands with an unidentified man at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young With an Unidentified Man, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1971
Description
Andrew Young stands with an unidentified man at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson is shown being sworn in as the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson, January 1974
Date Created
1974-01
Description
Maynard Jackson is shown being sworn in as the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Vice Mayor Maynard Jackson announcing his candidacy for mayor of Atlanta in the City Council chambers at Atlanta City Hall in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson, circa 1973
Date Created
1973/1974
Description
Atlanta Vice Mayor Maynard Jackson announcing his candidacy for mayor of Atlanta in the City Council chambers at Atlanta City Hall in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Political campaigns
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Atlanta Mayor Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson, circa 1992
Date Created
1990/1994
Description
A portrait photo of Atlanta Mayor Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia state senator Leroy Johnson is shown sitting in the Senate chambers at the Georgia State Capitol. Caption on photo reads: (AX1) ATLANTA, May 21 - LONE NEGRO SENATOR WINS VOTER AMENDMENT APPROVAL - Leroy Johnson of Atlanta, only Negro member of the Georgia State Senate, won adoption of an amendment Wednesday that would permit registrars to approve as voters any who answer correctly four of six questions. The amendment, which must have House approval, was substituted for a section of a proposed revision of the state's election code. The previous section called for 20 correct answers from illiterates of 30 questions. Johnson's amendment would add thousands of Negroes to registration rolls in Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Leroy Johnson at the Georgia General Assembly, May 1964
Date Created
1964-05
Description
Georgia state senator Leroy Johnson is shown sitting in the Senate chambers at the Georgia State Capitol. Caption on photo reads: (AX1) ATLANTA, May 21 - LONE NEGRO SENATOR WINS VOTER AMENDMENT APPROVAL - Leroy Johnson of Atlanta, only Negro member of the Georgia State Senate, won adoption of an amendment Wednesday that would permit registrars to approve as voters any who answer correctly four of six questions. The amendment, which must have House approval, was substituted for a section of a proposed revision of the state's election code. The previous section called for 20 correct answers from illiterates of 30 questions. Johnson's amendment would add thousands of Negroes to registration rolls in Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia state senator Leroy Johnson rides in the back seat of a convertible with a sign on the sign of the car that reads "Senator Leroy Johnson urges you to register and vote in your neighborhood."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Leroy Johnson Riding in a Car, circa 1964
Date Created
1963/1965
Description
Georgia state senator Leroy Johnson rides in the back seat of a convertible with a sign on the sign of the car that reads "Senator Leroy Johnson urges you to register and vote in your neighborhood."
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Leroy Johnson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Leroy Johnson, circa 1964
Date Created
1962/1966
Description
A portrait photo of Leroy Johnson.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III speaks at an unknown event. Written on verso: Martin Luther King, III pays tribute at the unveiling of the civil rights [illegible].
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III Speaks at an Event, circa 1990
Date Created
1990/1993
Description
Martin Luther King, III speaks at an unknown event. Written on verso: Martin Luther King, III pays tribute at the unveiling of the civil rights [illegible].
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III is shown speaking at the Alabama State Convention. Written on verso: Martin Luther King, III, Fulton County, GA County Commissioner addresses the Alabama State Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III Speaks at an Event, circa 1990
Date Created
1990/1993
Description
Martin Luther King, III is shown speaking at the Alabama State Convention. Written on verso: Martin Luther King, III, Fulton County, GA County Commissioner addresses the Alabama State Convention.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis stands with an unidentified man on the steps outside of Atlanta City Hall.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis With an Unidentified Man, circa 1983
Date Created
1982/1984
Description
John Lewis stands with an unidentified man on the steps outside of Atlanta City Hall.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis speaks at a podium during an event in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis, circa 1984
Date Created
1982/1986
Description
John Lewis speaks at a podium during an event in a church.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government
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
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
John Lewis and Wyche Fowler stand in a crowd of well-wishers and press. Written on verso: Lewis and Georgia Senator-elect, Wyche Fowler are mobbed by reporters and well-wishers after the vote is counted and they receive the good news on their election. Both will start their new jobs in Washington in just a few days.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis and Wyche Fowler, circa 1986
Date Created
1986/1987
Description
John Lewis and Wyche Fowler stand in a crowd of well-wishers and press. Written on verso: Lewis and Georgia Senator-elect, Wyche Fowler are mobbed by reporters and well-wishers after the vote is counted and they receive the good news on their election. Both will start their new jobs in Washington in just a few days.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government
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
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
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery stand outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Arrested at South African Embassy, December 11, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-11
Description
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery stand outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series