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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A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Reverend James Orange.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Reverend James Orange, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2007
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Reverend James Orange.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama" located outside of Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama. The marker was presented by SCLC/WOMEN.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Perry County, Alabama, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2007
Description
A photo of "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama" located outside of Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama. The marker was presented by SCLC/WOMEN.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Albert Turner, Sr., circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2006
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/WOMEN to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Albert Turner, Sr., circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2006
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/WOMEN to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend Fred Taylor are shown sharing a laugh as they address adult and youth participants during the SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others at Jimmie Lee Jackson Gravesite, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend Fred Taylor are shown sharing a laugh as they address adult and youth participants during the SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown speaking at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Orange Speaking at Jimmie Lee Jackson's Gravesite, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown speaking at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series