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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Evelyn G. Lowery is seen laughing as she shakes hands with Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson dressed up as Santa Claus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Maynard Jackson as Santa Claus, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is seen laughing as she shakes hands with Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson dressed up as Santa Claus.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young girl poses for a picture while other girls read a magazine during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Girls at Central United Methodist Church Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A young girl poses for a picture while other girls read a magazine during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Children With Their Teacher at Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion, African American educators
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Children With Their Teacher at Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion, African American educators
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of children listening to their teacher speak while sitting at a table during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Children at Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group of children listening to their teacher speak while sitting at a table during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of girls talking outside during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Girls Outside Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group of girls talking outside during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking with Walter E. Fauntroy and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking to a Group, circa 1980
Date Created
1979/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking with Walter E. Fauntroy and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery presents the Alabama Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Black Achievers Award to Congressman Parren Mitchell in recognition of his work related to economic justice.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presenting Alabama SCLC Black Achievers Award, circa 1980
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery presents the Alabama Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Black Achievers Award to Congressman Parren Mitchell in recognition of his work related to economic justice.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Addressing the Crowd at a Rally, circa 1981
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery holding a plaque at the 22nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. Written on verso: (L-r) Rev. Jesse Douglas, Rev. Garnett Henning, Rev. Virgil Wood, Rev. Nelson Smith, Rev. Al Sampson, join Rev. Walter Fauntroy, SCLC Chairman of the Board presents Dr. and Mrs. Lowery a plaque for their sacrificial support to SCLC.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Holding a Plaque at the 22nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1979
Date Created
1979-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery holding a plaque at the 22nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. Written on verso: (L-r) Rev. Jesse Douglas, Rev. Garnett Henning, Rev. Virgil Wood, Rev. Nelson Smith, Rev. Al Sampson, join Rev. Walter Fauntroy, SCLC Chairman of the Board presents Dr. and Mrs. Lowery a plaque for their sacrificial support to SCLC.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, Meetings
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 speaking at a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Winn-Dixie Protest, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie stores.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown being interviewed.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown being interviewed.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a podium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Podium, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a podium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others Holding Key to the City of Birmingham, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Evelyn G. Lowery posing in front of bookshelves.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Evelyn G. Lowery in a Library, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
A portrait photo of Evelyn G. Lowery posing in front of bookshelves.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery gestures enthusiastically while speaking at the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the 21st Annual SCLC Convention, August 1978
Date Created
1978-08
Description
Joseph E. Lowery gestures enthusiastically while speaking at the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery with a blue background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery with a blue background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shown posing with photos of former Southern Christian Leadership Conference presidents.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery with Portraits of Former SCLC Presidents, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown posing with photos of former Southern Christian Leadership Conference presidents.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series