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  • Institution = Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
  • Subjects = Voting
  • Geographic Location = Washington (D.C.)
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol at the culmination of the Pilgrimage to Washington march from Alabama to Washington, D.C. Lowery is with Congressional leaders (l to r) Rep. Harold Washington, Rep. Don Edwards, Lowery (in middle), Rep. Peter Rodino, and Rep. Parren Mitchell.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
2nd Annual Dr. Calvin W. Rolark Sr. Memorial Luncheon, June 20, 1997
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others leading demonstrators near the Washington Monument during the Pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with Fred Taylor (first on left) and other Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and demonstrators during the Pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown marching with a crowd of demonstrators past the Washington Monument during the Pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center of photo) are shown marching amongst a crowd in Washington, D.C. as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center of photo) are shown marching amongst a crowd in Washington, D.C. as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at microphones alongside Congressional representatives and others in front of the U.S. Capitol at the culmination of the Pilgrimage to Washington. Beginning from the second on the left to right are Representatives Harold Washington, Don Edwards, [Lowery], Peter Rodino, and Parren Mitchell.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at microphones alongside Congressional representatives and others in front of the U.S. Capitol at the culmination of the Pilgrimage to Washington. From left to right are Representatives Harold Washington, Don Edwards, [Lowery], Peter Rodino, and Parren Mitchell.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown sitting down speaking at a press conference in front of Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and other pilgrims that were part of the Pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A banner that reads "Now That We've Extended Out Voting Rights, Let's Extend Our Voting--Right?" is shown near a tent in the Pilgrimage to Washington encampment in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of people are shown holding a "SCLC Resurrection City. D.C. II" plywood board at the Pilgrimage to Washington encampment in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery with others at the Pilgrimage to Washington encampment in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Black Vote Brings 'Revolution' in Mississippi" report on the increase of Black voters in Mississippi and the impact it is having on the state toward civil rights.
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"South Rises On 6 Million Black Votes" article on Jimmy Carter's successful presidential campaign was due in part by Black voters in the South.
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"Ford Hails Gain In Voting Rights" article on the 10th anniversary on the voting rights act and expansion of it's coverage.
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"Alabama's Amendment May Become Decisive in Negro Vote Battle" article on an Alabama constitutional amendment set to undermine the Black vote and how other states may negatively follow if the amendment passes.
Johnson Publishing Company Clipping Files Collection
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
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Demonstrators hold a number of protest signs advocating for voting rights and protesting the Reagan administration's budget cuts as they march in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: These signs reflect the various themes of the May 7th witness in Washington, D.C.. SCLC staffer Rev. Albert Love (3rd from left under the "Save Our Children" sign) helped coordinate the event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series