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Marchers in the Selma to Montgomery March are charged by police in Selma, Alabama on the day that was given the name "Bloody Sunday".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bloody Sunday Demonstrators Charged by Police, March 7, 1965
Date Created
1965-03-07
Description
Marchers in the Selma to Montgomery March are charged by police in Selma, Alabama on the day that was given the name "Bloody Sunday".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Teenage students stage a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama. Caption on photo reads: (SEX1) SELMA, ALA., Feb. 11 -- PRAY-IN AT COURT HOUSE -- Teen-aged Negro students tried successfully a new tactic in their demonstration today at Selma, Ala. They staged a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County court house, in their drive for the right to vote. Sheriff James Clark allowed the demonstration to proceed unmolested.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Pray-In at the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama, circa 1965
Date Created
1961/1969
Description
Teenage students stage a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama. Caption on photo reads: (SEX1) SELMA, ALA., Feb. 11 -- PRAY-IN AT COURT HOUSE -- Teen-aged Negro students tried successfully a new tactic in their demonstration today at Selma, Ala. They staged a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County court house, in their drive for the right to vote. Sheriff James Clark allowed the demonstration to proceed unmolested.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting, African American teenagers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
As part of the events during the pilgrimage march from Carrollton to Montgomery, several African Americans testified at a voting rights hearing held in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Alabamians Testify -- Testifying at the voting rights hearing in Selma, Alabama last February during the pilgrimage from Carrollton to Montgomery are (left to right) Anthony Butler of Chowtac County, Mattie Gay of Pickens County and Wendell Paris of Sumpter County. All three witnesses told of instances of intimidation of black voters and expressed concern about the widespread fear in the black communities where they live.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Anthony Butler, Mattie Gay, and Wendell Paris Testify at a Voting Rights Hearing in Selma, Alabama, February 1
Date Created
1982-02
Description
As part of the events during the pilgrimage march from Carrollton to Montgomery, several African Americans testified at a voting rights hearing held in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Alabamians Testify -- Testifying at the voting rights hearing in Selma, Alabama last February during the pilgrimage from Carrollton to Montgomery are (left to right) Anthony Butler of Chowtac County, Mattie Gay of Pickens County and Wendell Paris of Sumpter County. All three witnesses told of instances of intimidation of black voters and expressed concern about the widespread fear in the black communities where they live.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles is shown speaking at the 4th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles Speaking at the 4th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
John Nettles is shown speaking at the 4th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon (first on right on the dais) is shown speaking at a rally alongside Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (third from left) and others in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon speaks [illegible] rally at [illegible] High School in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon Speaking at a Rally in Selma, Alabama, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Spiver Gordon (first on right on the dais) is shown speaking at a rally alongside Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (third from left) and others in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon speaks [illegible] rally at [illegible] High School in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Jesse Jackson and John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge can be seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and John Lewis Pose For a Photo, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Jesse Jackson and John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge can be seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese presents a key to the City of Selma to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at the 4th Annual Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese, who is also president of the Selma-Dallas County Black Leadership Council, presents to National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at left) "a key to the city of Selma" at the mass meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Key To The City Of Selma" Presented to Joseph E. Lowery, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese presents a key to the City of Selma to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at the 4th Annual Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese, who is also president of the Selma-Dallas County Black Leadership Council, presents to National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at left) "a key to the city of Selma" at the mass meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nancy Sewell is shown speaking at a mass meeting held during the Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Alabama SCLC -- Mrs. Nancy Sewell, president of the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, brings greetings to the mass meeting held during the Alabama SCLC Convention in Selma last December, and said "we must carry on the work that was started by the civil rights movement."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nancy Sewell Speaks at a Mass Meeting, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Nancy Sewell is shown speaking at a mass meeting held during the Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Alabama SCLC -- Mrs. Nancy Sewell, president of the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, brings greetings to the mass meeting held during the Alabama SCLC Convention in Selma last December, and said "we must carry on the work that was started by the civil rights movement."
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with (from left to right) John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, [the Lowerys], Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III leading demonstrators across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to mark the 20th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March..
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others Leading Demonstrators Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with (from left to right) John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, [the Lowerys], Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III leading demonstrators across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to mark the 20th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March..
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others Marching Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Marching For Voting Rights, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) is shown marching with others across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Marching Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, circa 1992
Date Created
1990/1994
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) is shown marching with others across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators are shown walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during a commemoration of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators Walking Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Demonstrators are shown walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during a commemoration of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with Cynthia McKinney (at left) and others marching. Written on verso: Selma
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others Marching, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with Cynthia McKinney (at left) and others marching. Written on verso: Selma
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others are shown at a commemoration of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Selma
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others at the Selma to Montgomery Commemoration March, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others are shown at a commemoration of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Selma
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series