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Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at the March For Jobs and Justice event held outdoors at The King Center. Written on verso: SCLC president emeritus, Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy, recalls the historic day when founding SCLC president Martin Luther King, Jr. made his soul shaking speech to America.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
March For Jobs and Justice Event, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at the March For Jobs and Justice event held outdoors at The King Center. Written on verso: SCLC president emeritus, Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy, recalls the historic day when founding SCLC president Martin Luther King, Jr. made his soul shaking speech to America.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with an unidentified man at a banquet event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With An Unidentified Man, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with an unidentified man at a banquet event.
Subject
African American women, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King speaks during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Mrs. King speaks at the ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol to observe the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (L to R) Spiver Gordon, Mrs. King, Rev. John Nettles, Dr. Lowery, Dr. Claud Young, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Coretta Scott King speaks during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Mrs. King speaks at the ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol to observe the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (L to R) Spiver Gordon, Mrs. King, Rev. John Nettles, Dr. Lowery, Dr. Claud Young, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King stands with a group of people in front of The King Center's Freedom Hall. Others in the photo include Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) and Martin Luther King, III (standing behind Coretta).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Others, circa 1987
Date Created
1984/1990
Description
Coretta Scott King stands with a group of people in front of The King Center's Freedom Hall. Others in the photo include Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) and Martin Luther King, III (standing behind Coretta).
Subject
African American women, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Evelyn G. Lowery (left) and Shirley Caesar (right) at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Others, circa 1985
Date Created
1983/1987
Description
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Evelyn G. Lowery (left) and Shirley Caesar (right) at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two women are shown dancing at the annual Christmas party for senior citizens that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. sponsors.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two Women Dancing at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Two women are shown dancing at the annual Christmas party for senior citizens that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. sponsors.
Subject
Special events, African American women, Older people
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gladys Knight speaks at a podium during an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta. Written on verso: Gladys Knight, YW tribute, '87
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
YWCA of Greater Atlanta Awards Event, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
Gladys Knight speaks at a podium during an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta. Written on verso: Gladys Knight, YW tribute, '87
Subject
African American women, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gladys Knight at an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
YWCA of Greater Atlanta Awards Event, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
Gladys Knight at an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
Subject
African American women, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King speaks with Gladys Knight at an awards event for the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
YWCA of Greater Atlanta Awards Event, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
Coretta Scott King speaks with Gladys Knight at an awards event for the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
Subject
African American women, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gladys Knight speaks to the press during an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
YWCA of Greater Atlanta Awards Event, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
Gladys Knight speaks to the press during an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
Subject
African American women, African American singers, Interviews, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery sits and talks with Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN founder and convener, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery chats with Mrs. Leah Tutu, wife of South African Bishop Desmond Tutu. Mrs. Lowery spearheaded effort to aid the Bishop Tutu Refugee Fund.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Nomalizo Leah Tutu, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery sits and talks with Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN founder and convener, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery chats with Mrs. Leah Tutu, wife of South African Bishop Desmond Tutu. Mrs. Lowery spearheaded effort to aid the Bishop Tutu Refugee Fund.
Subject
African American women, Africa, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
E. Randel T. Osburn is shown presenting an award plaque to the reverend and singer Cleophus Robinson during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference awards banquet. Written on verso: Rev. Cleopheus [sic] Robinson receives life membership plaque from Director of Chapters and Affiliates, Rev. E. R. Osburn.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cleophus Robinson and E. Randel T. Osburn, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
E. Randel T. Osburn is shown presenting an award plaque to the reverend and singer Cleophus Robinson during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference awards banquet. Written on verso: Rev. Cleopheus [sic] Robinson receives life membership plaque from Director of Chapters and Affiliates, Rev. E. R. Osburn.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery holds the OIC National Clergy Award presented to him.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery holds the OIC National Clergy Award presented to him.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is presented an award by an unidentified man at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Award From George Washington University, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is presented an award by an unidentified man at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Award From George Washington University, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with an unidentified man while holding a medallion award he received at George Washington University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Award From George Washington University, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with an unidentified man while holding a medallion award he received at George Washington University.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery holds the Adin Ballou Peace Award he received from the Unitarian Universalist Peace Fellowship as he poses for a photo with an unidentified man. The Adin Ballou Peace Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their deep commitment to peace and justice.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Adin Ballou Peace Award, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery holds the Adin Ballou Peace Award he received from the Unitarian Universalist Peace Fellowship as he poses for a photo with an unidentified man. The Adin Ballou Peace Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their deep commitment to peace and justice.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, John Nettles, an unidentified man, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Coretta Scott King, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, John Nettles, an unidentified man, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, Poverty, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young stand in a tent at the SCLC's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young stand in a tent at the SCLC's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, Poverty, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event at the Butler Street YMCA in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Butler Street YMCA, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event at the Butler Street YMCA in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series