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 poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2010
Date Created
2010
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2008
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend John L. Alford and Alabama State University SCLC chapter president Charles Anderson address a crowd at a rally held at the Alabama state capitol to protest the merger of Alabama State University with Auburn University. Written on verso: Rev. John L. Alford, (right), pastor of Mt. Gillard Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, addresses rally at Alabama state capitol to protest the merger of Alabama State University with predominantly white Auburn University. Chalres [sic] Anderson, (left) is president of the university's SCLC chapter. He joins other ASU students in chanting, "We're all fired up; Ain't gon' take it no more."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend John L. Alford and Charles Anderson Address a College Student Rally at Alabama State Capitol, April 1
Date Created
1981-04-16
Description
Reverend John L. Alford and Alabama State University SCLC chapter president Charles Anderson address a crowd at a rally held at the Alabama state capitol to protest the merger of Alabama State University with Auburn University. Written on verso: Rev. John L. Alford, (right), pastor of Mt. Gillard Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, addresses rally at Alabama state capitol to protest the merger of Alabama State University with predominantly white Auburn University. Chalres [sic] Anderson, (left) is president of the university's SCLC chapter. He joins other ASU students in chanting, "We're all fired up; Ain't gon' take it no more."
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Demonstrations, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Alabama State University (ASU) President Dr. Levi Watkins welcomes the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board of Directors to their spring Board meeting held on ASU's campus. Written on verso: Dr. Levi Watkins, president of Alabama State University, greeted the SCLC Board of Directors and staff and recalled the days when he was prohibited from hosting a civil rights organization on campus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Alabama State University President Dr. Levi Watkins Addressing the SCLC Board of Directors, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Alabama State University (ASU) President Dr. Levi Watkins welcomes the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board of Directors to their spring Board meeting held on ASU's campus. Written on verso: Dr. Levi Watkins, president of Alabama State University, greeted the SCLC Board of Directors and staff and recalled the days when he was prohibited from hosting a civil rights organization on campus.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series