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Producer Ely Landau and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman are shown conversing with director Sidney Lumet. Attached caption reads: STARS WORK FOR KING TRIBUTE -- Photo left to right: Producer Ely Landau, and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman confer with director Sidney Lumet in New York City just prior to filming special dramatic reading sequences for the two-and-a-half-hour motion picture film: "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis", scheduled to be shown on Tuesday evening, March 24th at 8:00 P.M. on a one-time only simultaneous showing in more than one thousand theaters across the country. Tickets are $5 tax-deductible. Total proceeds will go into the Martin Luther King Jr. Special Fund which will seek through its program to support Dr. King's principles and ideals of using non-violent methods in the war on poverty and illiteracy and the struggle for civil and human rights for all peoples.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ely Landau, Ruby Dee, Paul Newman, and Sidney Lumet, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
Producer Ely Landau and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman are shown conversing with director Sidney Lumet. Attached caption reads: STARS WORK FOR KING TRIBUTE -- Photo left to right: Producer Ely Landau, and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman confer with director Sidney Lumet in New York City just prior to filming special dramatic reading sequences for the two-and-a-half-hour motion picture film: "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis", scheduled to be shown on Tuesday evening, March 24th at 8:00 P.M. on a one-time only simultaneous showing in more than one thousand theaters across the country. Tickets are $5 tax-deductible. Total proceeds will go into the Martin Luther King Jr. Special Fund which will seek through its program to support Dr. King's principles and ideals of using non-violent methods in the war on poverty and illiteracy and the struggle for civil and human rights for all peoples.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American actors, African American entertainers, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators with signs are shown rallying for the "Poor People's Message" march in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd of "Poor People's Message" Demonstrators with Signs, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
A crowd of demonstrators with signs are shown rallying for the "Poor People's Message" march in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Human rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting a Human Rights Award to Mrs. Maggie Muzorewa at a Central United Methodist Church Women's Day Event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Present an Award at a Central United Methodist Church Women's Day Event, May 1977
Date Created
1977-05
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting a Human Rights Award to Mrs. Maggie Muzorewa at a Central United Methodist Church Women's Day Event.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Human rights, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sidney Poitier is shown with fellow cast members and others involved in the production of the film "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery To Memphis".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sidney Poitier and Others Posing For a Photo, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
Sidney Poitier is shown with fellow cast members and others involved in the production of the film "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery To Memphis".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American actors, African American entertainers, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of demonstrators are shown holding protest signs reading "Human Rights for the Wilmington 10 and the Charlotte 3", "Jobs Not Bombs", and "Cut Food Prices, Raise Jobs...".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Demonstrators Holding Protest Signs, circa 1971
Date Created
1971/1972
Description
A group of demonstrators are shown holding protest signs reading "Human Rights for the Wilmington 10 and the Charlotte 3", "Jobs Not Bombs", and "Cut Food Prices, Raise Jobs...".
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with his wife Evelyn and others in the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Other SCLC Members in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with his wife Evelyn and others in the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown eating food with other individuals while in Lebanon as part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Mid-East peace mission.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sharing Food With Others During His Visit to Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown eating food with other individuals while in Lebanon as part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Mid-East peace mission.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Refugee Palestinian children in Lebanon perform for the visiting Southern Christian Leadership Conference delegation.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Palestinian Children Perform for the Visiting SCLC Delegation, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Refugee Palestinian children in Lebanon perform for the visiting Southern Christian Leadership Conference delegation.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a tapestry embroidered with the Palestinian flag.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Holds a Tapestry Embroidered With The Palestinian Flag, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a tapestry embroidered with the Palestinian flag.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A delegation of Southern Christian Leadership Conference members meet with Jewish leaders to discuss the killing of Palestinians and Israelis.
SCLC Delegation Meets With Jewish Leaders, August 1979
Date Created
1979-08
Description
A delegation of Southern Christian Leadership Conference members meet with Jewish leaders to discuss the killing of Palestinians and Israelis.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American civil rights workers
Transcription of caption: SCLS [sic] Delegation Meets With Jewish Leaders -- Left to right front row: Rabbi Henry Siegmen, Exec. Dir., America Jewish Congress; Howard G. Squadom, Pres. American Congress; Dr. J.E. Lowery, Pres. SCLC Natl.; Con. Walter Fauntroy, Chairman SCLC Natl. Board; Bertram Gold, Exec. V.P. American Jewish Congress; Nathan Perlmutter, Exec. V.P. Anti Defamation League; SECOND ROW: Rev. Harry Gibson - Chicago; Bishop Phillip Cousin, 9th Episcopal District, Ala.; Rev. Bernard Lee, Wash. D.C.; Rev. Albert Sampson, Chicago; Mrs. J.E. Lowery (Evelyn G.); Mr. Phil Baum; Assoc. Exec Dir American Jewish Congress; A.J.C. (P.R.) Person
SCLC Delegation Meets With Jewish Leaders, August 1979
Date Created
1979-08
Description
Transcription of caption: SCLS [sic] Delegation Meets With Jewish Leaders -- Left to right front row: Rabbi Henry Siegmen, Exec. Dir., America Jewish Congress; Howard G. Squadom, Pres. American Congress; Dr. J.E. Lowery, Pres. SCLC Natl.; Con. Walter Fauntroy, Chairman SCLC Natl. Board; Bertram Gold, Exec. V.P. American Jewish Congress; Nathan Perlmutter, Exec. V.P. Anti Defamation League; SECOND ROW: Rev. Harry Gibson - Chicago; Bishop Phillip Cousin, 9th Episcopal District, Ala.; Rev. Bernard Lee, Wash. D.C.; Rev. Albert Sampson, Chicago; Mrs. J.E. Lowery (Evelyn G.); Mr. Phil Baum; Assoc. Exec Dir American Jewish Congress; A.J.C. (P.R.) Person
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American civil rights workers
Demonstrators are shown marching in Eufaula, Alabama to protest policy brutality in response to the killings of Hamp Russaw and Anthony Russaw by police officers.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd of Demonstrators at the Eufaula March, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
Demonstrators are shown marching in Eufaula, Alabama to protest policy brutality in response to the killings of Hamp Russaw and Anthony Russaw by police officers.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Leadership members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, including Spiver Gordon, John Nettles, and Joseph E. Lowery, leads demonstrators in a march prompted by the killing of the Russaw brothers in Eufaula, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles, Joseph E. Lowery, and Others Marching in Response to Police Killings in Eufaula, June 1983
Date Created
1983-06
Description
Leadership members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, including Spiver Gordon, John Nettles, and Joseph E. Lowery, leads demonstrators in a march prompted by the killing of the Russaw brothers in Eufaula, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A child is shown holding a protest sign that reads "Don't Buy in Eufaula".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Child Holds a "Don't Buy in Eufaula" Sign During the Eufaula March, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
A child is shown holding a protest sign that reads "Don't Buy in Eufaula".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of demonstrators are shown standing around a casket with protest signs, one of which reads "We Don't Need A Racist Mayor So Beat It Emory Folmar".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Demonstrators Stand Around a Casket With Protest Signs, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
A group of demonstrators are shown standing around a casket with protest signs, one of which reads "We Don't Need A Racist Mayor So Beat It Emory Folmar".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of demonstrators, including Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership members (at right in the photo) are shown holding "Sacred Rights Pilgrimage" banners.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Demonstrators Hold "Sacred Rights Pilgrimage" Banners, June 1983
Date Created
1983-06
Description
A group of demonstrators, including Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership members (at right in the photo) are shown holding "Sacred Rights Pilgrimage" banners.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three women are shown sitting, with one of them holding a protest sign that reads "We Deserve The Right To Live!!" The women were marching in Eufaula, Alabama to protest the killing of the Russaw brothers by police.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three Women Sit With a Protest Sign at the Eufaula March, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
Three women are shown sitting, with one of them holding a protest sign that reads "We Deserve The Right To Live!!" The women were marching in Eufaula, Alabama to protest the killing of the Russaw brothers by police.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd in Eufaula, Alabama to kick off the Sacred Rights Pilgrimage march that lasted one week and stretched 330 miles from Eufaula to Montgomery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks in Eufaula, Alabama to Kick Off the Sacred Rights Pilgrimage, June 1983
Date Created
1983-06
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd in Eufaula, Alabama to kick off the Sacred Rights Pilgrimage march that lasted one week and stretched 330 miles from Eufaula to Montgomery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman holds a sign that reads "Join SCLC Woman Power" at a march prompted by the killing of the Russaw brothers by police officers in Eufaula, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Woman Holds a "Join SCLC Woman Power" Sign at a March, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
An unidentified woman holds a sign that reads "Join SCLC Woman Power" at a march prompted by the killing of the Russaw brothers by police officers in Eufaula, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of unidentified men walk down a street carrying a casket while others, including a woman in wheelchair, follow behind them.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Unidentified Men March Down a Street Carrying a Casket, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
A group of unidentified men walk down a street carrying a casket while others, including a woman in wheelchair, follow behind them.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series