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Mayor Maynard Jackson, Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Carolyn Watson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Mayor Maynard Jackson, Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Carolyn Watson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party while others watch. Izzy, the official mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics can be seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party while others watch. Izzy, the official mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics can be seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman, Evelyn G. Lowery, Raven-Symone, Reverend James Orange as Santa Claus, and Carolyn Watson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
An unidentified woman, Evelyn G. Lowery, Raven-Symone, Reverend James Orange as Santa Claus, and Carolyn Watson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta while Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Maynard Jackson watch.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta while Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Maynard Jackson watch.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man, Izzy (the 1996 Atlanta Olympics mascot), Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
An unidentified man, Izzy (the 1996 Atlanta Olympics mascot), Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (third from left, seated) is shown at a ceremony with other award recipients, including Andrew Young. Shirley Franklin stands behind Young.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2008
Date Created
2006/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (third from left, seated) is shown at a ceremony with other award recipients, including Andrew Young. Shirley Franklin stands behind Young.
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Photocopies of news clippings about the death of Jean Childs Young, the wife of Andrew Young. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clippings on the Passing of Jean Young, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
Photocopies of news clippings about the death of Jean Childs Young, the wife of Andrew Young. 3 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Atlanta-based Voter Education Project, led by Charles McCant, plans to challenge a county in federal court by January 14, 1984 in their effort to dismantle "one man governing boards" in Georgia that they deem undemocratic and Nazi-like, with a determination based on the Black voting age population in the targeted county and a focus on examining the racial composition of county boards of education during their tour of five counties from December 12-16. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"One Man County Boards Targeted for Lawsuit", December 8, 1983
Date Created
1983--12-08
Description
The Atlanta-based Voter Education Project, led by Charles McCant, plans to challenge a county in federal court by January 14, 1984 in their effort to dismantle "one man governing boards" in Georgia that they deem undemocratic and Nazi-like, with a determination based on the Black voting age population in the targeted county and a focus on examining the racial composition of county boards of education during their tour of five counties from December 12-16. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Report on the "Great Equalizer" campaign, conducted by the Voter Education Project, was a successful public service media effort aimed at encouraging voter registration and participation in the 1976 elections, with high acceptance and usage rates among broadcast stations, reaching millions of viewers and listeners, and potentially contributing to increased voter turnout in the South, as indicated by higher registration figures compared to previous years. 13 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"An Evaluation of the Voter Education Projects Great Equalizer Campaign", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Report on the "Great Equalizer" campaign, conducted by the Voter Education Project, was a successful public service media effort aimed at encouraging voter registration and participation in the 1976 elections, with high acceptance and usage rates among broadcast stations, reaching millions of viewers and listeners, and potentially contributing to increased voter turnout in the South, as indicated by higher registration figures compared to previous years. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Employee manual of the VEP describing organizational structure, employment, salaries, etc. 24 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Employee Manual, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Employee manual of the VEP describing organizational structure, employment, salaries, etc. 24 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Report on the background of the VEP, the need for voter registration, technical assistance for minority elected and appointed officials, the need for citizenship education programs, and leadership development programs. 16 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Field Foundation Discussion Paper", 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Report on the background of the VEP, the need for voter registration, technical assistance for minority elected and appointed officials, the need for citizenship education programs, and leadership development programs. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"How to Conduct a Registration Campaign" created by VEP intern and Spelman College sophomore Patricia Collins working in the office of Mayor Irving Allen. 24 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"How to Conduct a Registration Campaign", 1967
Date Created
1967
Author
Collins, Patricia
Description
"How to Conduct a Registration Campaign" created by VEP intern and Spelman College sophomore Patricia Collins working in the office of Mayor Irving Allen. 24 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan and objections for the program in 1986. 11 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Introduction of the VEP, With Plan for 1986
Date Created
1985/1988
Description
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan and objections for the program in 1986. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Booklet describing the VEP Information Service and how it collects, stores, and disseminates data and statistics to electorate and news organizations. Includes evaluation and reporting forms. 35 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP Information Service Handbook, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Booklet describing the VEP Information Service and how it collects, stores, and disseminates data and statistics to electorate and news organizations. Includes evaluation and reporting forms. 35 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A short history of the VEP and explanation of how it would spend contributions to advance the minority vote. 3 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"What is the Voter Education Project?", circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
A short history of the VEP and explanation of how it would spend contributions to advance the minority vote. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A short history and activities conducted by the VEP. 9 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"A Statement on the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council, Inc.", June 14, 1969
Date Created
1969-06-14
Description
A short history and activities conducted by the VEP. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan, goals and budget for the program. 11 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Introduction of the VEP with Budget Report, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1987
Description
A brief history of the VEP, with a plan, goals and budget for the program. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
VEP research department essay by Brian Sherman, Ph.D. and K. Farouk Brimah on the increase of participation in voting by the Black population in the South, listing states and percentages. 16 pages.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"Increase and Impact: Black Participation in Southern Electoral Politics During the First Half of 1984", July
Date Created
1984-07-25
Author
Sherman, Brian, Brimah, K. Farouk
Description
VEP research department essay by Brian Sherman, Ph.D. and K. Farouk Brimah on the increase of participation in voting by the Black population in the South, listing states and percentages. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
Article on the VEP celebrating their 20th anniversary. 1 page.
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
"VEP celebrates 20th Year Here October 21", October 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-10-19
Description
Article on the VEP celebrating their 20th anniversary. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
Collection
Voter Education Project Organizational Records