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 and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Evelyn G. Lowery at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Evelyn G. Lowery at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others, including Georgia state senator Kasim Reed (second from right) posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others, including Georgia state senator Kasim Reed (second from right) posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Marching With Others, circa 2001
Date Created
2000/2001
Description
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators are shown marching with a "Bridge Crossing March" banner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators March With a "Bridge Crossing March" Banner, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Demonstrators are shown marching with a "Bridge Crossing March" banner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Jesse Jackson, E. Randel T. Osburn, C.T. Vivian, and others addressing a crowd at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Jesse Jackson, E. Randel T. Osburn, C.T. Vivian, and others addressing a crowd at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding a megaphone to address marchers at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. SCLC staff member E. Randel T. Osburn is at right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding a megaphone to address marchers at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. SCLC staff member E. Randel T. Osburn is at right in the photo.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators are shown marching with a banner in the middle of a highway during the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
Demonstrators are shown marching with a banner in the middle of a highway during the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Raleigh Trammell is shown at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, "studies the land" at the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. He march all the way!
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
Reverend Raleigh Trammell is shown at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, "studies the land" at the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. He march all the way!
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Junior High School students from Washington, D.C. are shown marching at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Jr. High School students from Washington, D.C. participated in the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. Too young to remember, these students, marched all the way.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
Junior High School students from Washington, D.C. are shown marching at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Jr. High School students from Washington, D.C. participated in the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. Too young to remember, these students, marched all the way.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right in the first row (beginning fifth from the left), Dick Gregory, Martin Luther King, III, John Nettles, Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson lead demonstrators at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Marching up the streets of Montgomery headed to the state capitol on the 25th Anniversary of the Selma/Montgomery March. Leading the line Johnny Ford, student from Kelly Miller High School in D.C., Rev. John Alford President SCLC Dayton (?) Chapter, Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, SCLC Board Member Dick Gregory, SCLC Board Member Martin Luther King, III, Regional V. Pres. Rev. John Nettles, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Melba Moore.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
From left to right in the first row (beginning fifth from the left), Dick Gregory, Martin Luther King, III, John Nettles, Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson lead demonstrators at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Marching up the streets of Montgomery headed to the state capitol on the 25th Anniversary of the Selma/Montgomery March. Leading the line Johnny Ford, student from Kelly Miller High School in D.C., Rev. John Alford President SCLC Dayton (?) Chapter, Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, SCLC Board Member Dick Gregory, SCLC Board Member Martin Luther King, III, Regional V. Pres. Rev. John Nettles, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Melba Moore.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Marching For Voting Rights, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a press conference with Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, John Lewis, and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams Speaking at a Press Conference With Others, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a press conference with Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, John Lewis, and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Leading a March During the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Thomas Weatherford, Lula Williams, Delores Pickett and others are shown talking at a table. Written on verso: Registration officials discuss heaviest registration seen in years -- SCLCers Rev. Thomas Weatherford, Lula Williams, Bernice Alexander, Elaine Day, and Claudette Matthews shown with Delores Pickett of Governor Wallace's office.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Staff Discuss Voter Registration, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Reverend Thomas Weatherford, Lula Williams, Delores Pickett and others are shown talking at a table. Written on verso: Registration officials discuss heaviest registration seen in years -- SCLCers Rev. Thomas Weatherford, Lula Williams, Bernice Alexander, Elaine Day, and Claudette Matthews shown with Delores Pickett of Governor Wallace's office.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ramsey Clark is shown speaking at a podium in front of John Nettles, Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, and others during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark speaks at the 20th anniversary ceremony of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. (L to R) Clark; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President; Mrs. Evelyn Lowery; National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ramsey Clark Speaking at an Event to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Ramsey Clark is shown speaking at a podium in front of John Nettles, Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, and others during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark speaks at the 20th anniversary ceremony of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. (L to R) Clark; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President; Mrs. Evelyn Lowery; National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and other demonstrators carry banners and protest signs during the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd of Demonstrators During the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and other demonstrators carry banners and protest signs during the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a podium in front of Evelyn G. Lowery, Spiver Gordon, and others at an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former SCLC Staffer Hosea Williams, Albert Turner, C.T. Vivian and Jesse Jackson were among those on hand in Montgomery for celebration of anniversary of Voting Rights Act.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a podium in front of Evelyn G. Lowery, Spiver Gordon, and others at an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former SCLC Staffer Hosea Williams, Albert Turner, C.T. Vivian and Jesse Jackson were among those on hand in Montgomery for celebration of anniversary of Voting Rights Act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon and James Orange address the crowd during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act held on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. Walter E. Fauntroy (mostly hidden by Orange), Karen Lowery, and others are in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Spiver Gordon and James Orange address the crowd during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act held on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. Walter E. Fauntroy (mostly hidden by Orange), Karen Lowery, and others are in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series