Myron Lowery papers

Myron Lowery has served in a wealth of philanthropic and civic organizations. Councilman Lowery was first elected in October 1991 as the only African American to be elected At-Large, as well as from a Super District for the city. Lowery obtained degrees from LeMoyne-Owen College, New York University, and the University of Tennessee. He is the Manager of Corporate Communications for the FedEx Corporation. Lowery also served as Press Secretary for Congressman Harold Ford and was a reporter/producer and weekend anchorman for WMC-TV in Memphis, where he won several national awards. His papers consist of memorabilia, news clippings, correspondence, financial records related to LeMoyne Owen College, campaign letters, photographs, and news clippings about Lowery and his political activities for the city of Memphis.