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Lee P. Brown, Joseph E. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson at Andrew Young's Inauguration, January 4, 1982
No full textSouthern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown posing for a photo during the mayoral inauguration ceremony for Andrew Young with Atlanta Public Safety Commissioner Lee P. Brown (left) and Operation PUSH President Jesse Jackson (right). See page 55 of the April-May 1982 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07021. Written on verso: ANDY'S INAUGURAL -- SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (center) is flanked by Atlanta Public Safety Commissioner Lee P. Brown (at left) and Rev. Jesse Jackson, president of Operation PUSH, at inauguration exercises for newly elected Andrew Young, mayor of Atlanta, and Atlanta city council members.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
Hosea Williams Being Interviewed by the Press, circa 1980
No full textHosea Williams is shown speaking to Atlanta media outlets outside of an unknown building.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
Hank Aaron With March of Dimes Poster Child, 1980
No full textHank Aaron is shown with the March of Dimes 1980 poster child. Written on verso: HANK AARON JOINS MARCH OF DIMES TEAM TO HELP CHANGE THE FUTURE -- Henry "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron, major league baseball's all-time home run king and Betsy Burch, March of Dimes 1980 poster child, met in Atlanta to announce Aaron's appointment as co-chairman of the Kentucky Fried Chicken/March of Dimes HELP CHANGE THE FUTURE national fund-raising campaign. Hank will visit March of Dimes-supported facilities in nine cities across America this July to dramatize the fine work of this not-for-profit health care organization in its battle to combat birth defects. Chairman of the drive is Colonel Harland Sanders.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, John Lewis, and Others at a Southwest Georgia Voting Revival Campaign Event, August 1983
No full textSouthern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery, John Lewis, and two unidentified men at a Southwest Georgia Voting Revival Campaign 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
SIDE 1: Cascade United Methodist Church. 10-7-01. "75th Church Anniversary" - Dr. Joseph E. Lowery. Rev. Walter L. Kimbrough, Senior Pastor.
No full textThis audio recording features proceedings from the 75th anniversary service of Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The recording opens with songs, including "Let Your Light From The Lighthouse", "I Will Trust In The Lord", and "Old Time Religion". At 00:23:05, the children's choir wishes Cascade a happy 75th anniversary and then perform "Rise And Shine". Beginning at 00:27:35, there begins remarks by church leaders interspersed with songs and a reading of selected verses from the New Testament by Reverend Calvin Morris. The recording proceeds with a prayer service and the performance of more songs. At 00:46:43, Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough speaks briefly before Joseph E. Lowery begins remarks on Cascade's 75th anniversary and on events marking his 80th birthday. The focus of Lowery's speech is on the topic of respect as borrowed through the lens of Aretha Franklin's song "Respect". Lowery connects how respect built into the church allows for reverence and creates a foundation of connection between people.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: May 24, 1981- Central. Part 2 - Recipe for Happiness. SIDE 2: Men's Chorus. "Blessed Are Poor in Spirit"
No full textThis audio recording features a church service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The service proceedings include songs, a scripture lesson, prayers, and a sermon delivered by Joseph E. Lowery (begins speaking at 00:18:18). The sermon is part of Lowery's "Recipes for Happiness" series. In his sermon, Lowery speaks about the first of the Beatitudes, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven". Lowery explores the question of what is meant by "poor in spirit" and the sense of need we must have toward salvation. The audio switches at 01:00:59 to a recording of Evelyn G. Lowery speaking to a young child who recites the chapters of the Bible.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: Press Conf. - Bd. - Apr. 14
No full textThis audio recording features a press conference at which Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks about the SCLC Board of Directors spring meeting agenda. Lowery speaks about five issues that the SCLC Board will be discussing at their meeting: 1) the extension of the Voting Rights Act, 2) opposing the assault on the poor as through the Federal budget cuts, 3) addressing the issue of violence, 4) advocating for the value of Black institutions in America, and 5) revitalizing SCLC's Operation Breadbasket program. After Lowery's statement, he and Board members take questions from the press. At 00:23:30, the audio switches to proceedings of the SCLC Board meeting at Alabama State University.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: Cascade United Methodist Church. 11:00am. Dec. 17, '89. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Pastor.
No full textThis audio recording features a church service at Cascade United Methodist Church on December 17, 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia. This audio recording begins with songs, followed by a scripture reading and sermon by Joseph E. Lowery. At 00:38:25, Lowery delivers a sermon about prioritizing and making room for Jesus.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 With Others at a Groundbreaking Ceremony in Washington, D.C., November 1981
No full textSouthern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated with others at a groundbreaking ceremony for a housing project in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: Seated at groundbreaking ceremonies for a housing project co-sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Washington, D.C. mayor's office are (left to right) Franklin H. Tinsley, president of Asbury Dwellings, Inc.; Mayor Marion Barry Jr.; Thomas Williams, board of trustees chairman for Asbury United Methodist Church; SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery of Atlanta; Attorney De Long Harris; Henry M. Davis of Asbury Dwellings and Rev. Frank L. Williams, pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church.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
Oscar Lewis Harris, Jr., circa 1970
No full textPortrait of Oscar Lewis Harris, Jr. in front of a bookcase