The Photograph series consists of photographs, negatives, slides and photo albums relating to Joseph E. Lowery and Evelyn G. Lowery from circa 1900-2019 inclusive (bulk: 1950-1990). The images include individual portraits and snapshots of the Lowerys; images of the Lowerys with various relatives, friends, and acquaintances; Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) activities; other events, people and places; slides; negatives; and photograph albums. This series contains original images, as well as reproductions of photographs including photocopies of prints on paper.
May 11, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series

The Photograph series consists of photographs, negatives, slides and photo albums relating to Joseph E. Lowery and Evelyn G. Lowery from circa 1900-2019 inclusive (bulk: 1950-1990). The images include individual portraits and snapshots of the Lowerys; images of the Lowerys with various relatives, friends, and acquaintances; Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) activities; other events, people and places; slides; negatives; and photograph albums. This series contains original images, as well as reproductions of photographs including photocopies of prints on paper.
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Joseph E. Lowery preaching in a kente cloth clergy robe.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching in a Kente Cloth Clergy Robe, circa 2010
Date Created
2010/2015
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching in a kente cloth clergy robe.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery standing with his arm around Evelyn G. Lowery at a church alter.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With His Arm Around Evelyn G. Lowery at a Church Alter, circa 2010
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Joseph E. Lowery standing with his arm around Evelyn G. Lowery at a church alter.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery in a kente cloth clergy robe.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery in a Kente Cloth Clergy Robe, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery in a kente cloth clergy robe.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery standing in front of a choir and congregation in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Standing in Front of a Choir and Congregation, circa 1988
Date Created
1988/1989
Description
Joseph E. Lowery standing in front of a choir and congregation in a church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shown rejoicing with his hands up behind a church alter.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Rejoicing with His Hands Up, circa 1986
Date Created
1986/1989
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown rejoicing with his hands up behind a church alter.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching with his hand raised at a podium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at a Podium, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching with his hand raised at a podium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching and pointing with his left hand while standing at a podium. Written on verso: Young Joseph Lowery preaching on pilgrimage 1979.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at a Podium, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching and pointing with his left hand while standing at a podium. Written on verso: Young Joseph Lowery preaching on pilgrimage 1979.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown preaching at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at Central United Methodist Church, circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown preaching at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching at an alter.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at an Alter, circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching at an alter.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching in a Church, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching in a church.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery posing behind a church alter holding his glasses.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery posing behind a church alter holding his glasses.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series