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Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Leading a March During the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder is shown speaking at the 5th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Alabama State Chapter Convention in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Wilder, along with Maggie Bozeman, was accused and convicted of voter fraud in 1979 and SCLC worked as an advocate for Wilder and Bozeman to clear their names.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder Speaking at the 5th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Julia Wilder is shown speaking at the 5th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Alabama State Chapter Convention in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Wilder, along with Maggie Bozeman, was accused and convicted of voter fraud in 1979 and SCLC worked as an advocate for Wilder and Bozeman to clear their names.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young at the Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Rally, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Charles Steele is shown speaking to a gathering in front of Julia Wilder, Joseph E. Lowery, Maggie Bozeman and John Nettles. Written on verso: Tuscaloosa SCLC Chapter President Charles Steele speaks to gathering held at the first Baptist Church in Reform Alabama. Seated behind him are Mrs. Wilder, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Bozeman and Alabama SCLC State chapter President John Nettles.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Charles Steele Speaking at an Event, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Charles Steele is shown speaking to a gathering in front of Julia Wilder, Joseph E. Lowery, Maggie Bozeman and John Nettles. Written on verso: Tuscaloosa SCLC Chapter President Charles Steele speaks to gathering held at the first Baptist Church in Reform Alabama. Seated behind him are Mrs. Wilder, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Bozeman and Alabama SCLC State chapter President John Nettles.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder is shown seated in front of E. Randel T. Osburn and others at an Alabama State Chapter Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: ALABAMA SCLC -- Mrs. Julia Wilder of Pickens County, Alabama sits in on a meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention in Selma. Convicted on a contemptible charge of vote fraud for aiding elderly and handicapped citizens in voting, Mrs. Wilder, along with comrade Maggie Bozeman (not pictured), was sentenced to serve time in prison. SCLC is currently engaged in a national campaign to win their freedom. Mrs. Wilder began serving five years on January 11th and Mrs. Bozeman, four years.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder and Others, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Julia Wilder is shown seated in front of E. Randel T. Osburn and others at an Alabama State Chapter Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: ALABAMA SCLC -- Mrs. Julia Wilder of Pickens County, Alabama sits in on a meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention in Selma. Convicted on a contemptible charge of vote fraud for aiding elderly and handicapped citizens in voting, Mrs. Wilder, along with comrade Maggie Bozeman (not pictured), was sentenced to serve time in prison. SCLC is currently engaged in a national campaign to win their freedom. Mrs. Wilder began serving five years on January 11th and Mrs. Bozeman, four years.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voter registration, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harold Washington is shown addressing a crowd at a voting rights hearing while Johnny Ford and others listen behind him during the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention. Written on verso: Voting Rights Hearing -- During a hearing on the Voting Rights Act at the 24th annual convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Congressman Harold Washington, (D-Calif.) addresses the need for the Act's extension. Others testifying at the hearing are seated behind Washington. They are (front to back) New Orleans City Councilman Avery Alexander, New Orleans City Council President Sidney Barthelemy, Mayor Eddie James Carthan of Tchula, Mississippi and Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harold Washington Speaks at the 24th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Harold Washington is shown addressing a crowd at a voting rights hearing while Johnny Ford and others listen behind him during the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention. Written on verso: Voting Rights Hearing -- During a hearing on the Voting Rights Act at the 24th annual convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Congressman Harold Washington, (D-Calif.) addresses the need for the Act's extension. Others testifying at the hearing are seated behind Washington. They are (front to back) New Orleans City Councilman Avery Alexander, New Orleans City Council President Sidney Barthelemy, Mayor Eddie James Carthan of Tchula, Mississippi and Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper Speaks at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium while Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper and Reverend Franklin Tate listen. Written on verso: Mr. Joe Reed, state chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference, emphasizes direct, political action as an important means of winning legal and legislative victories for black and poor people. He says black voters must form "working relationships" with their elected representatives, as Mrs. Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper (2nd from right) and Rev. Franklin Tate listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed Speaks at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Joe Reed is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium while Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper and Reverend Franklin Tate listen. Written on verso: Mr. Joe Reed, state chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference, emphasizes direct, political action as an important means of winning legal and legislative victories for black and poor people. He says black voters must form "working relationships" with their elected representatives, as Mrs. Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper (2nd from right) and Rev. Franklin Tate listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Get Out The Vote" Rally in Louisville, Georgia, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, African American men, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Get Out The Vote" Rally in Louisville, Georgia, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, African American men, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series