Created by
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of
Rev. Dr. Lowery, Joseph Echols, American, 1921 - 2020
Date
1987-1988
Medium
ink on poster board
Dimensions
H x W: 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)
Description
A Southern Christian Leadership Council handmade poster. The front has orange ink on white poster board that reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / "Feed The Hungry / Clothe The Naked" / Housing For The / Homeless / Joseph / Lowery / SCLC-President]. The back of the poster has a blue writing that reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / The Streets Are / Not [underlined] / A Good].
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
political posters
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Housing
Political organizations
Politics
Poverty
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.41.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58984ddcd-ac3f-4e47-b673-f16e1e6d0408

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