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C. Eric Lincoln talks with John Bennett, President of Union Theological Seminary at the Union Theological Seminary.
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
C. Eric Lincoln at Union Theological Seminary, October 25, 1967
Date Created
10/25/1967
Description
C. Eric Lincoln talks with John Bennett, President of Union Theological Seminary at the Union Theological Seminary.
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Portraits and people, Events and programs
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Harlem Unity Rally, August 1, 1963
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Harlem Unity Rally, August 1, 1963
Date Created
1963-08-01
Subject
African American authors, African American scholars, Lectures and lecturing, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
C. Eric Lincoln Collection
Newsletter from the National Council of Negro Women on Mississippi planning news and news from around the country. 6 pages.
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Wednesdays in Mississippi", NCNW, December 1966
Date Created
1966-12
Description
Newsletter from the National Council of Negro Women on Mississippi planning news and news from around the country. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage
Collection
Southern Regional Council Papers
"Silver Anniversary Debutante Ball" program with images of debutantes. 40 pages.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Silver Anniversary Debutante Ball", 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
"Silver Anniversary Debutante Ball" program with images of debutantes. 40 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Article highlighting pictures from the NCNW silver anniversary debutante ball. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Presenting: The Girls" Article, 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Article highlighting pictures from the NCNW silver anniversary debutante ball. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Silver Anniversary Debs Ball Elegant, International Event" article about the organizations 25th anniversary of its founding and to raise funds to erect a monument to the founder, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, and for the educational center of the organization. 1 page.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"NCNW Silver Anniversary Debs Ball Elegant, International Event" Article, 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
"NCNW Silver Anniversary Debs Ball Elegant, International Event" article about the organizations 25th anniversary of its founding and to raise funds to erect a monument to the founder, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, and for the educational center of the organization. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Suffrage, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women social reformers
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Newsletter from reproductive rights organization giving legislative and court actions, along with progress reports. 6 pages.
Grace Towns Hamilton Papers
"NARAL News, Vol.1, No.1", 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
Newsletter from reproductive rights organization giving legislative and court actions, along with progress reports. 6 pages.
Subject
Atlanta Urban League, African Americans--Politics and government, Women's rights, African American women social reformers
Collection
Grace Towns Hamilton Papers
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller is shown standing with Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson at the Testimonial Dinner held for Robinson at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on July 20, 1962.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Rockefeller, Branch Rickey, and Jackie Robinson at the Jackie Robinson Testimonial Dinner, July 20, 196
Date Created
1962-07-20
Description
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller is shown standing with Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson at the Testimonial Dinner held for Robinson at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on July 20, 1962.
Subject
African American athletes, African American men, Sports, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jackie and Rachel Robinson are shown standing behind a podium with Branch Rickey at the Testimonial Dinner held for Robinson at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on July 20, 1962.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jackie and Rachel Robinson With Branch Rickey at the Jackie Robinson Testimonial Dinner, July 20, 1962
Date Created
1962-07-20
Description
Jackie and Rachel Robinson are shown standing behind a podium with Branch Rickey at the Testimonial Dinner held for Robinson at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on July 20, 1962.
Subject
African American athletes, African American men, African American women, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A civil rights demonstrator is arrested in New York City in an effort to block traffic to the World's Fair. Caption on photo reads: (FA12) NEW YORK, APRIL 22 - POLICEWOMEN HOLD DEMONSTATOR - Two New York City policewomen hold demonstrator after police broke up an attempt by civil rights demonstrators to block a road near the main entrance to the New York World's Fair this morning. Civil rights demonstrators trying to block traffic to the fair's opening ceremonies lay down on the street and at least one car was reported stalled and pushed out of the way by police.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Policewomen Arresting Protester in New York City, April 22, 1964
Date Created
1964-04-22
Description
A civil rights demonstrator is arrested in New York City in an effort to block traffic to the World's Fair. Caption on photo reads: (FA12) NEW YORK, APRIL 22 - POLICEWOMEN HOLD DEMONSTATOR - Two New York City policewomen hold demonstrator after police broke up an attempt by civil rights demonstrators to block a road near the main entrance to the New York World's Fair this morning. Civil rights demonstrators trying to block traffic to the fair's opening ceremonies lay down on the street and at least one car was reported stalled and pushed out of the way by police.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Civil rights demonstrators protest at the Florida Pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair. Caption on photo reads: (FA4) WORLD'S FAIR, N.Y. April 28 -- FLORIDA PAVILION PICKETED -- Members of the Florida chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality picket the Florida Pavilion at the World's Fair. Police asked the pickets to leave the Fair grounds. They refused and were then taken into the custody of World's Fair police.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Protesters at the World's Fair, 1964
Date Created
1964
Description
Civil rights demonstrators protest at the Florida Pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair. Caption on photo reads: (FA4) WORLD'S FAIR, N.Y. April 28 -- FLORIDA PAVILION PICKETED -- Members of the Florida chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality picket the Florida Pavilion at the World's Fair. Police asked the pickets to leave the Fair grounds. They refused and were then taken into the custody of World's Fair police.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro" article on the potential ousting of White politicians due to the power of the new Black voters.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro", August 26, 1964
Date Created
1964-08-26
Description
"Fear in South, Vote Potential of the Negro" article on the potential ousting of White politicians due to the power of the new Black voters.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Harris Poll, Public Backs Voting Rights Bill, 3 to 2" article on Americans favoring passage of Johnson's voting rights bill before Congress. Smaller article on the Senate hoping to ban poll taxes.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"Harris Poll, Public Backs Voting Rights Bill, 3 to 2", May 10, 1965
Date Created
1965-05-10
Description
"Harris Poll, Public Backs Voting Rights Bill, 3 to 2" article on Americans favoring passage of Johnson's voting rights bill before Congress. Smaller article on the Senate hoping to ban poll taxes.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill" article on how Congress easily approves White House proposals if they are members of the same party, and how that will shape voting and civil rights bills.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill", March 21, 1965
Date Created
1965-03-21
Description
"President and Congress, Shaping Voting Bill" article on how Congress easily approves White House proposals if they are members of the same party, and how that will shape voting and civil rights bills.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Voting
Collection
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge en route to demand better educational services for Puerto Ricans in the city's school system. Written on verso: Puerto Ricans on the March -- Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, March 1, en route to the Board of Education offices in Brooklyn to press their demands for improved educational facilities for Puerto Ricans in the city's school system. The marchers, estimated at more than 2,000, rallied outside city hall and then marched to Brooklyn. Towers of the bridge and part of New York City skyline are in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators Marching Across the Brooklyn Bridge, March 1, 1964
Date Created
1964-03-01
Description
Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge en route to demand better educational services for Puerto Ricans in the city's school system. Written on verso: Puerto Ricans on the March -- Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, March 1, en route to the Board of Education offices in Brooklyn to press their demands for improved educational facilities for Puerto Ricans in the city's school system. The marchers, estimated at more than 2,000, rallied outside city hall and then marched to Brooklyn. Towers of the bridge and part of New York City skyline are in the background.
Subject
Demonstrations, Protest movements, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Norman Butler, the accused assassin of Malcolm X, is shown at New York City's police headquarters with a detective. Written on verso: Police hold accused Malcolm X slayer Norman 3X Butler, 26 year-old Black Muslim charged in the slaying of Black nationalist leader Malcolm X, is shown at police headquarters at 240 Centre St. in New York today after his arrest. Police called Butler an "enforcer" for the Muslims. Shown with him is a detective. 2/26/65
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Norman Butler and a New York City Detective, February 26, 1965
Date Created
1965-02-26
Description
Norman Butler, the accused assassin of Malcolm X, is shown at New York City's police headquarters with a detective. Written on verso: Police hold accused Malcolm X slayer Norman 3X Butler, 26 year-old Black Muslim charged in the slaying of Black nationalist leader Malcolm X, is shown at police headquarters at 240 Centre St. in New York today after his arrest. Police called Butler an "enforcer" for the Muslims. Shown with him is a detective. 2/26/65
Subject
African American men, Crime, Black power
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Gray leads picketers outside of the Municipal Building in New York City protesting housing concerns and slum conditions. Written on verso: Jesse Gray Pickets -- The Director of Community Council on Housing, Jesse Gray, today led pickets in front of the Municipal Building, demanding the immediate arrest of slum lords. 8/10/64.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Gray and Others Picketing, August 1964
Date Created
1964-08
Description
Jesse Gray leads picketers outside of the Municipal Building in New York City protesting housing concerns and slum conditions. Written on verso: Jesse Gray Pickets -- The Director of Community Council on Housing, Jesse Gray, today led pickets in front of the Municipal Building, demanding the immediate arrest of slum lords. 8/10/64.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Housing, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jackie and Rachel Robinson are shown standing with Nelson Rockefeller and others guests at the Testimonial Dinner held for Robinson at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on July 20, 1962.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jackie and Rachel Robinson With Nelson Rockefeller and Others at the Jackie Robinson Testimonial Dinner, July
Date Created
1962-07-20
Description
Jackie and Rachel Robinson are shown standing with Nelson Rockefeller and others guests at the Testimonial Dinner held for Robinson at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on July 20, 1962.
Subject
African American men, Political science, African American athletes, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of people are shown lined up outside of Unity Funeral Chapel waiting to attend Malcolm X's funeral in New York City. Written on verso: From New York. WAITING TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS - Standees wait behind police barricades at 126th Street and Eighth Avenue in New York, Feb. 24, for entry to the Unity Funeral Chapel where slain Muslim Leader Malcolm X is laid out. As precautionary measure police searched all packages being carried by persons entering the chapel. Unity Funeral Home.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
People Waiting To Attend Malcolm X's Funeral, February 24, 1965
Date Created
1965-02-24
Description
A crowd of people are shown lined up outside of Unity Funeral Chapel waiting to attend Malcolm X's funeral in New York City. Written on verso: From New York. WAITING TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS - Standees wait behind police barricades at 126th Street and Eighth Avenue in New York, Feb. 24, for entry to the Unity Funeral Chapel where slain Muslim Leader Malcolm X is laid out. As precautionary measure police searched all packages being carried by persons entering the chapel. Unity Funeral Home.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The program brochure for an interdenominational church service held at Convent Avenue Baptist Church in New York City in which Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the sermon. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Convent Avenue Baptist Church Interdenominational Church Service Program, February 26, 1963
Date Created
1963-02-26
Description
The program brochure for an interdenominational church service held at Convent Avenue Baptist Church in New York City in which Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the sermon. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records