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J.H. O'Dell's article titled "Charleston's Legacy To The Poor People's Campaign" regarding the strike by South Carolina Medical College Hospital employees. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Charleston's Legacy To The Poor People's Campaign", 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
J.H. O'Dell's article titled "Charleston's Legacy To The Poor People's Campaign" regarding the strike by South Carolina Medical College Hospital employees. 16 pages.
Subject
Labor, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Jack Bass's article titled "The Charleston Strike" regarding the strike by South Carolina Medical College Hospital employees. The booklet cover also states "1199 Union Power Plus SCLC Soul Power Equals Victory In Charleston". 12 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"The Charleston Strike", 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
Jack Bass's article titled "The Charleston Strike" regarding the strike by South Carolina Medical College Hospital employees. The booklet cover also states "1199 Union Power Plus SCLC Soul Power Equals Victory In Charleston". 12 pages.
Subject
Labor, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union advertising the strike by the Delta Pride Catfish Workers of Indianola, Mississippi. The flyer also warns to not purchase Delta Pride Catfish from Winn-Dixie grocery stores. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Delta Pride Catfish Strike & Boycott Flyer, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
A flyer from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union advertising the strike by the Delta Pride Catfish Workers of Indianola, Mississippi. The flyer also warns to not purchase Delta Pride Catfish from Winn-Dixie grocery stores. 2 pages.
Subject
Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A newsletter from the organization Fuerza Unida that documents the organization's protests/boycotts of Levi Strauss in San Antonio, Texas. The newsletter addresses several concerns regarding Levi Strauss, including carpal tunnel syndrome, race/gender discrimination, and environmental racism. 20 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Fuerza Unida Newsletter, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
A newsletter from the organization Fuerza Unida that documents the organization's protests/boycotts of Levi Strauss in San Antonio, Texas. The newsletter addresses several concerns regarding Levi Strauss, including carpal tunnel syndrome, race/gender discrimination, and environmental racism. 20 pages.
Subject
Labor, Race discrimination, Women's rights, Environmental justice, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer advertising a march at the Georgia State Capitol to protest Senate Bill 629, which would impact Georgia workers' medical care and retirement benefits. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Demonstration March to Preserve the Rights of Georgia Workers" Flyer, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A flyer advertising a march at the Georgia State Capitol to protest Senate Bill 629, which would impact Georgia workers' medical care and retirement benefits. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program booklet for the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' eighth annual "Legislative Weekend" event. 65 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus 8th Annual Legislative Weekend Program, October 1990
Date Created
1990-10
Description
The program booklet for the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' eighth annual "Legislative Weekend" event. 65 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Labor, African American leadership, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The January-February 1988 issue of Justice Speaks, a newsletter for the Black Workers For Justice organization. Subjects addressed by articles include the election of Emma Gresham as mayor of Keysville, Georgia, labor issues, Harold Washington's death, and current events in Haiti. 11 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Justice Speaks Newsletter, January-February 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
The January-February 1988 issue of Justice Speaks, a newsletter for the Black Workers For Justice organization. Subjects addressed by articles include the election of Emma Gresham as mayor of Keysville, Georgia, labor issues, Harold Washington's death, and current events in Haiti. 11 pages.
Subject
Labor, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Race discrimination, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents related to the Justice for Janitors campaign in Atlanta, Georgia, including a letter from the Justice For Janitors Organizing Committee and news clippings regarding protests and wrestler Thunderbolt Patterson's union organizing efforts. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and News Clippings Regarding Justice for Janitors Campaign, March 1988
Date Created
1988-03
Description
Documents related to the Justice for Janitors campaign in Atlanta, Georgia, including a letter from the Justice For Janitors Organizing Committee and news clippings regarding protests and wrestler Thunderbolt Patterson's union organizing efforts. 9 pages.
Subject
Labor, Demonstrations, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American athletes, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program booklet for the Southern Community/Labor Conference to be held May 3-5, 1991 in Birmingham, Alabama. 36 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Community/Labor Conference Program, May 1991
Date Created
1991-05
Description
The program booklet for the Southern Community/Labor Conference to be held May 3-5, 1991 in Birmingham, Alabama. 36 pages.
Subject
Meetings, Labor, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A background information sheet about the "Justice for Janitors" campaign in Atlanta, Georgia sponsored by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Justice for Janitors Campaign Information, circa 1988
Date Created
1988/1989
Description
A background information sheet about the "Justice for Janitors" campaign in Atlanta, Georgia sponsored by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). 2 pages.
Subject
Labor, Protest movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A full page advertisement produced by The Labor Institute from the May 23, 1984 issue of The Albany (Ga.) Herald regarding the lockout of union employees by Merck & Co., a pharmaceutical company. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A Newspaper Advertisement Regarding Merck Labor Union Employees, May 23, 1984
Date Created
1984-05-23
Description
A full page advertisement produced by The Labor Institute from the May 23, 1984 issue of The Albany (Ga.) Herald regarding the lockout of union employees by Merck & Co., a pharmaceutical company. 1 page.
Subject
Labor, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A handbill produced by the Newspaper Guild Local 3, AFL-CIO calling for a boycott of The Daily News and U.S. News and World Report, two media entities owned by Mortimer Zuckerman, because of Zuckerman's firing of people of color, older workers, and union activists. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Mort Massacres 180 Jobs!" Handbill, circa 1993
Date Created
1993/1994
Description
A handbill produced by the Newspaper Guild Local 3, AFL-CIO calling for a boycott of The Daily News and U.S. News and World Report, two media entities owned by Mortimer Zuckerman, because of Zuckerman's firing of people of color, older workers, and union activists. 3 pages.
Subject
Labor, African Americans--Employment, Protest movements, Older people
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the A. Philip Randolph Institute containing a statement written by Norman Hill titled "Minimum Wage Must Be A Livable Wage". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on Minimum Wage, July 1, 1988
Date Created
1988-07-01
Description
A news release from the A. Philip Randolph Institute containing a statement written by Norman Hill titled "Minimum Wage Must Be A Livable Wage". 4 pages.
Subject
Labor, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A photocopy of a magazine article clipped from the May-April 1988 issue of "Service Employees Union" that is about Claude "Thunderbolt" Patterson's efforts as an organizer for the Justice for Janitors campaign. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Thunderbolt for Justice" Article in Service Employees Union Magazine, March-April 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
A photocopy of a magazine article clipped from the May-April 1988 issue of "Service Employees Union" that is about Claude "Thunderbolt" Patterson's efforts as an organizer for the Justice for Janitors campaign. 1 page.
Subject
Race discrimination, Labor, Protest movements, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The July 1989 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Fight-Back Newsletter, July 1989
Date Created
1989-07
Description
The July 1989 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 8 pages.
Subject
Labor, Police brutality, African Americans--Housing, Environmental justice, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The November 1978 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Fight-Back Newsletter, November 1978
Date Created
1978-11
Description
The November 1978 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 7 pages.
Subject
Labor, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Race discrimination, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Spring 1986 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Fight-Back Newsletter, Spring 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
The Spring 1986 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 7 pages.
Subject
Labor, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Housing, Demonstrations, Environmental justice, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The September-October 1986 issue of Southern Fight-Back/Southern Neighborhoods, a joint issue newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice and the Southern Neighborhoods Network. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Fight-Back/Southern Neighborhoods Newsletter, September-October 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
The September-October 1986 issue of Southern Fight-Back/Southern Neighborhoods, a joint issue newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice and the Southern Neighborhoods Network. 7 pages.
Subject
Labor, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Housing
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents about the Southern Community/Labor Conference for Environmental Justice, convened by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Community/Labor Conference for Environmental Justice Records, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Documents about the Southern Community/Labor Conference for Environmental Justice, convened by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 6 pages.
Subject
Labor, Environmental justice, Race discrimination, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The March 1987 issue of Southern Changes, a newsletter published by the Southern Regional Council. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Changes Newsletter, March 1987
Date Created
1987-03
Description
The March 1987 issue of Southern Changes, a newsletter published by the Southern Regional Council. 16 pages.
Subject
Poverty, Labor, African Americans--Agriculture, International relations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files