Memorabilia, 1926-2011
Scope and Contents
The Memorabilia series consists of the artifacts and memorabilia of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., personal artifacts of Joseph E. and Evelyn G. Lowery, as well as objects relating to other organizations, initiatives, and events. The series is comprised of materials related to SCLC’s National Convention such as pens, buttons, ribbons, bumper stickers, banners, buttons, and conference swag gifts. Of particular interest is a replica of the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Lowery in 2009 by President Barak Obama. Briefcases, other awards, and family ephemera are also included.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1900-2019
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2013
Extent
From the Collection: 210 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The series is divided into three sub-series: SCLC, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N, and other items. Each sub-series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Creator
- From the Collection: Lowery, Joseph E. (Person)
- From the Collection: Abernathy, Ralph (Person)
- From the Collection: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 (Person)
- From the Collection: Southern Christian Leadership Conference (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository