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Meeting Attendees Sitting and Listening, circa 1985
No full textA group of men and women sit and listen during an event.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Joseph E. Lowery and John Nettles Lead Operation Breadbasket Protest, 1981
No full textJoseph E. Lowery and John Nettles are shown with signs leading a group of demonstrators outside of a supermarket in Anniston, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (left) and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles display signs outside a supermarket in Anniston, Alabama that is part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's "non-cooperation with injustice" campaign launched through the reinstated "Operation Breadbasket" project which seeks to promote economic development in the black community. SCLC Field Secretary Rev. R.B. Cottonreader (at right) coordinates the participants of the campaign.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
SIDE 1: Oratorical Contest, 1981
No full textThis audio recording features the proceedings of the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National Oratorical Contest. The contestants speak on Martin Luther King, Jr's dream for America, the civil rights struggle, and the Black experience in America. The recording also contains musical performances and the contest winner announcements.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
SIDE 1: Central United Methodist Church, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Pastor, Dr. William B. McClain, Speaker. Sermon: "Who Jesus Is. Date: Sept.22, 1985
No full textThis audio recording features a church service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The service proceedings include songs, prayer service, and a sermon delivered by guest speaker Dr. William B. McClain. McClain speaks to the question of "Who Jesus Is?"The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
SIDE 1: Rev. Joseph Lowery, President, SCLC. Friendship West Baptist Church, 8-14-94
No full textThis audio recording features Joseph E. Lowery speaking at Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas ahead of the kickoff for the 37th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. The service proceedings include songs and a sermon delivered by Lowery (begins speaking at 00:10:53). In his sermon, Lowery invokes the theme of taking America "down by the riverside" to address hunger in America, labor relations, healthcare, and other societal ills confronting America.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
SIDE 1: SCLC's 35th Conv. 60 sec. PSA. Mrs. E. Lowery
No full textThis audio recording features a public service announcement from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder and national convener Evelyn G. Lowery. Lowery advertises SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. events to take place at the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dayton, Ohio, including the oratorical contest and the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. luncheon.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
SIDE 1: SCLC/Women. Sixth Annual Oratorical con. Date: 3-17-85
No full textThis audio recording features the proceedings of a regional 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s Annual Oratorical Contest is an event in which youth give speeches about a given topic/theme. The purpose of the contest is to promote speaking ability and participation in discussion regarding issues affecting youth. In the recording, the contestants speak about the civil rights movement, specifically the topic of voting. The recording also contains musical performances and contest winner announcements.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Assistant Secretary of Labor Arthur Fletcher Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, circa 1970
No full textTranscription of caption: Sec. Fletcher Comes To Breadbasket -- Asst. Sec. of Labor Arthur Fletcher is shown addressing this past Saturday's SCLC-Operation Breadbasket meeting. Fletcher, who was the Labor department's chief investigator in this past Fall's Chicago hearings into the construction industry explained how Black people must demand their share of the jobs that will develop during the 70's. (SCLC Photo by FCFJR)The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
