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This newspaper article focuses on the Lowery family and their achievements, including Alice Lowery's bold act of attending a white-only movie theater with her daughter. For Alice Lowery, it was a risk to her safety and an almost unthinkable action.…

This is a black and white photo of a deed of trust from Purel Miller's collection. This deed of trust is dated October 26, 1923. It is written for the amount of $50. They promise to pay Howard Smith and Julia Hyett.

This is a black and white photo of Deacon Purel Miller. Deacon Miller is a deacon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Andrews. He is wearing a light colored jacket, a shirt and tie, and a smile.

This is a black and white photo of Deacon Johnny Allen. Deacon Allen is a deacon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Andrews, NC. He is wearing a suit and tie.

Black and white photo of Deacon Thompson. He is wearing glasses, a suit and a stripped tie. There is a fan in the background.