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Coretta Scott King With Her Children, circa 1965
No full textCoretta Scott King sits on a couch with her children Yolanda, Bernice, Dexter, and Martin, III. Bernice is reaching out to pet a dog.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
Coretta Scott King, circa 1975
No full textCoretta Scott King is shown sitting at an unknown 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: May 10, '81. Mother's Day. "Power In Home".
No full textThis audio recording features a Mother's Day church service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The service proceedings include songs, prayers, and a sermon delivered by Joseph E. Lowery (at 00:17:44). In his sermon, Lowery explores the idea of there being "power in the home". Lowery discusses how the home environment and family (mother, father, grandparents, foster parents, neighbors) are the influences that mold and shape the lives of children. The recording concludes with the singing of hymns. Audio note: Distorted audio high background noise and high noise floor throughout recording playback; Inconsistent channel volume levels throughout recording playback.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
Mid-East / Central- David & Goliath
No full textThis audio recording features a church service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The service proceedings include songs, prayers, and a sermon delivered by Joseph E. Lowery (at 00:16:22). In his sermon, Lowery speaks about the story of David and Goliath as found in 1 Samuel 17. From this story, Lowery emphasizes that the basis of all power held by man comes from God. At 00:45:50, a switch in audio occurs to a separate recording, mostly quiet with the sound of radio or TV in the background. At 00:49:38 and 00:53:03, there are switches of audio back to a church service, in which the singing of hymns and remarks by Lowery are heard, respectively. There is another switch in audio at 00:54:48 that features songs and prayers from a church service.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
Written on tape: Highlights of Dr. Joseph E. Lowery's Campaign for Human and Civil Rights.
No full textThis video features excerpts of footage from various events that highlight Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery's work to advance civil and human rights. Events highlighted include the SCLC Gun Buy-Back program, a March Against Violence in East Point, Georgia, remarks by Lowery at a 1988 King Week event, an affirmative action panel discussion and signing of a covenant with Shoney's, and Lowery speaking about voting rights in Montgomery, Alabama.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
Written on tape: B'Ham X-mas Play - Sardis.
No full textThis video features a children's Christmas play and choral performances, a result of a partnership between Sixth Avenue Baptist Church and Sardis Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Yvonne Lowery Kennedy was one of the directors of the 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
Written on tape: Chancel Choir Spring Concert. Sunday April 17, 1988. Glynn Halsey, Director. Donald Dumpson, Guest Pianist.
No full textThis video features a concert by the Chancel Choir of Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Joseph E. Lowery served as pastor at Cascade United Methodist Church from 1986-1992. Note: Tape recorded with audio hissing throughout tape, ingested as is. No audio from 00:19:10 to 00:21:20 , 01:03:45 to 01:04:30, and from 01:04:50 to the end of the tape.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
Written on tape: 2-2-92. MLK, Jr. Celebration. Dr. Rev. Joseph E. Lowery. "From Ceremony to Sacriment". Shiloh Baptist Church - Jonesboro.
No full textThis video features a church service held in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. The service proceedings include songs, scripture readings, and a sermon delivered by Joseph E. Lowery (begins speaking at 01:15:50). In his sermon, Lowery speaks around the theme of "From Ceremony to Sacrament", honoring Dr. King's work as a preacher as well as a civil rights activist. An audio recording of this church service can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:00344The 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
Reprint "Bethune-Cookman Advocate" Published by Bethune-Cookman College, Vol 1. No. 1 November 1950, November 1950
No full textBethune-Cookman College's first edition of "Bethune-Cookman Advocate" reprint. 5 pages.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generosity of the Digital Public Library of America for supporting in part the digitization of this collection as part of the Black Women's Suffrage Digital Collection, a project made possible through funding from Pivotal Ventures, A Melinda Gates Company
News Release From National Council of Negro Women, Inc., November 16, 1953
No full textNews Release from National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on the organization directed a telegram to the Senate Appropriations Sub-Committee addressed to The Honorable Edward J. Thye. 3 pages.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generosity of the Digital Public Library of America for supporting in part the digitization of this collection as part of the Black Women's Suffrage Digital Collection, a project made possible through funding from Pivotal Ventures, A Melinda Gates Company