Boyd Lewis

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People & Places, Politics, Talk
The second death of Martin King
Tales of Old Atlanta - The photo journalism of Boyd Lewis 1969-79.
How “the most dangerous man in America” was transformed into a feel-good platitude rolled out every January 15 to assure us racism is a thing of the past.
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This free webzine is meant for your entertainment and information only. All photographs copyright Boyd Lewis/Atlanta History Center. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976, these images may not be reproduced in whole or in part with permission in writing from copyright owner. For information, contact Boyd Lewis. Or snail mail me at Boyd Lewis, 2858 Marengo Ave., ...
Arts, Life, Reviews, Talk
Last of the Good Old Boys
The last time I saw Paul Hemphill was in September 2007 at Manuel’s Tavern. I was in Atlanta for the opening of my first photo exhibit and wanted to get his opinion. I had suggested we get together for a few beers and chew over old times. Paul had been a legendary columnist for The Atlanta Journal, quitting the year I moved to the city to write his first and most successful book, The Nashville Sound.
Paul arrived late and, looking more haggard than his usual Raymond Massey self, politely passed on the beers. “Those days are behind me,” he said ...
Rhythm & Dews
Christmas wishes from 1974
Christmas wishes from the guys in Summerhill circa 1974. The boys were members of a youth group organized by Emmaus House, an Episcopal Church outpost in Atlanta's worst slum.
From Tales of Old Atlanta - The photo journalism of Boyd Lewis 1969-79.
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Life, People & Places, Talk
The Rise of Andy Young
Tales of Old Atlanta - The photo journalism of Boyd Lewis 1969-79.
These are the photographs of a bygone time and place. Paris had the 1890s. New York City the 1940s and 50s. San Francisco of the 60s. Atlanta of the 1970s had something in common with and had something unique compared to these epochs. We had the legacy of hometown hero Martin King.
The city, like Atlantis, sank long ago. Those were the rare old times.
I took the pictures. Hope you enjoy old times not forgotten.
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People & Places, Reviews, Talk
Hippies in Atlanta! However did they get in?
Tales of Old Atlanta - The photo journalism of Boyd Lewis 1969-79.
These are the photographs of a bygone time and place. Paris had the 1890s. New York City the 1940s and 50s. San Francisco of the 60s. Atlanta of the 1970s had something in common with and had something unique compared to these epochs. We had the legacy of hometown hero Martin King.
The city, like Atlantis, sank long ago. Those were the rare old times.
I took the pictures. Hope you enjoy old times not forgotten.
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This free webzine is meant for your entertainment and information only. All photographs copyright ...
Rhythm & Dews
The Beloved Community: Race
Tales of Old Atlanta - The photo journalism of Boyd Lewis 1969-79.
Featured: Zell Milller. Tom Offenburger, Dr. Ralph David Abernathy. Andy Young. Rev. Joseph Lowery. Joe Rauh. George McGovern. Sam Massell. E.J. Shepherd. Jimmy Carter. John Lewis. Archie Allen. Julian Bond. Charles Weltner. June Cofer. Bill Alexander.
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This free webzine is meant for your entertainment and information only. All photographs copyright Boyd Lewis/Atlanta History Center. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976, these images may not be reproduced in whole or in part with permission in writing from copyright owner. For information, contact Boyd Lewis. Or snail ...
Rhythm & Dews
Chapter Five – The City
Tales of Old Atlanta - The photojournalism of Boyd Lewis 1969-79.
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This free webzine is meant for your entertainment and information only. All photographs copyright Boyd Lewis/Atlanta History Center. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976, these images may not be reproduced in whole or in part with permission in writing from copyright owner. For information, contact Boyd Lewis.
Politics
The Conservative Dead Parrot Sketch
To mark the 40th anniversary of the formation of Monty Python’s Flying Circus and 20th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s (physical) exit from the White House, our poor players strut and fret and proudly present this topical sketch.
Scene: A conservative pet shop. Present day.
A customer enters the shop with a motionless bird in a cage.
Customer: Hello, I want to register a complaint.
Shop-owner: We’re closing for teatime. Like a tea bag?
Customer: Never mind that. I would like to complain about this bird You sold it to me saying it would parrot a bold fresh slice of the new ideas of ...









