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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An exterior view of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
An exterior view of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Church buildings, African American churches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon (first on right on the dais) is shown speaking at a rally alongside Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (third from left) and others in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon speaks [illegible] rally at [illegible] High School in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon Speaking at a Rally in Selma, Alabama, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Spiver Gordon (first on right on the dais) is shown speaking at a rally alongside Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (third from left) and others in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon speaks [illegible] rally at [illegible] High School in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with (from left to right) John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, [the Lowerys], Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III leading demonstrators across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to mark the 20th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March..
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others Leading Demonstrators Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with (from left to right) John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, [the Lowerys], Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III leading demonstrators across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to mark the 20th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March..
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others Marching Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King, III march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Jesse Jackson and John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge can be seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and John Lewis Pose For a Photo, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Jesse Jackson and John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge can be seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
As part of the events during the pilgrimage march from Carrollton to Montgomery, several African Americans testified at a voting rights hearing held in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Alabamians Testify -- Testifying at the voting rights hearing in Selma, Alabama last February during the pilgrimage from Carrollton to Montgomery are (left to right) Anthony Butler of Chowtac County, Mattie Gay of Pickens County and Wendell Paris of Sumpter County. All three witnesses told of instances of intimidation of black voters and expressed concern about the widespread fear in the black communities where they live.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Anthony Butler, Mattie Gay, and Wendell Paris Testify at a Voting Rights Hearing in Selma, Alabama, February 1
Date Created
1982-02
Description
As part of the events during the pilgrimage march from Carrollton to Montgomery, several African Americans testified at a voting rights hearing held in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Alabamians Testify -- Testifying at the voting rights hearing in Selma, Alabama last February during the pilgrimage from Carrollton to Montgomery are (left to right) Anthony Butler of Chowtac County, Mattie Gay of Pickens County and Wendell Paris of Sumpter County. All three witnesses told of instances of intimidation of black voters and expressed concern about the widespread fear in the black communities where they live.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Amelia Boynton (at center) stands with her hands on the shoulders of Greene County Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Spiver Gordon (left) and Punta Bozeman (right), the daughter of Maggie Bozeman. Written on verso: Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights -- Pilgrims on Carrollton to Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights last February pause in Selma for a prayer in remembrance and in tribute to those who gave their lives to the freedom struggle in the 1960s. Standing is Mrs. Boynton who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights, and (kneeling, left to right) Greene County SCLC President Spiver Gordon, Ms. Punta Bozeman, daughter of Maggie Bozeman, incarcerated on work release in Tuskegee for alleged voter fraud, and Rev. N.Q. Reynolds, president of the Calhoun SCLC chapter in Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Amelia Boynton With Spiver Gordon and Punta Bozeman, February 1982
Date Created
1982-02
Description
Amelia Boynton (at center) stands with her hands on the shoulders of Greene County Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Spiver Gordon (left) and Punta Bozeman (right), the daughter of Maggie Bozeman. Written on verso: Cry for Meaningful Voting Rights -- Pilgrims on Carrollton to Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights last February pause in Selma for a prayer in remembrance and in tribute to those who gave their lives to the freedom struggle in the 1960s. Standing is Mrs. Boynton who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights, and (kneeling, left to right) Greene County SCLC President Spiver Gordon, Ms. Punta Bozeman, daughter of Maggie Bozeman, incarcerated on work release in Tuskegee for alleged voter fraud, and Rev. N.Q. Reynolds, president of the Calhoun SCLC chapter in Alabama.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles is shown speaking at the 4th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles Speaking at the 4th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
John Nettles is shown speaking at the 4th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese presents a key to the City of Selma to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at the 4th Annual Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese, who is also president of the Selma-Dallas County Black Leadership Council, presents to National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at left) "a key to the city of Selma" at the mass meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Key To The City Of Selma" Presented to Joseph E. Lowery, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese presents a key to the City of Selma to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at the 4th Annual Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese, who is also president of the Selma-Dallas County Black Leadership Council, presents to National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at left) "a key to the city of Selma" at the mass meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nancy Sewell is shown speaking at a mass meeting held during the Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Alabama SCLC -- Mrs. Nancy Sewell, president of the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, brings greetings to the mass meeting held during the Alabama SCLC Convention in Selma last December, and said "we must carry on the work that was started by the civil rights movement."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nancy Sewell Speaks at a Mass Meeting, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Nancy Sewell is shown speaking at a mass meeting held during the Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Alabama SCLC -- Mrs. Nancy Sewell, president of the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, brings greetings to the mass meeting held during the Alabama SCLC Convention in Selma last December, and said "we must carry on the work that was started by the civil rights movement."
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder is shown seated in front of E. Randel T. Osburn and others at an Alabama State Chapter Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: ALABAMA SCLC -- Mrs. Julia Wilder of Pickens County, Alabama sits in on a meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention in Selma. Convicted on a contemptible charge of vote fraud for aiding elderly and handicapped citizens in voting, Mrs. Wilder, along with comrade Maggie Bozeman (not pictured), was sentenced to serve time in prison. SCLC is currently engaged in a national campaign to win their freedom. Mrs. Wilder began serving five years on January 11th and Mrs. Bozeman, four years.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder and Others, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Julia Wilder is shown seated in front of E. Randel T. Osburn and others at an Alabama State Chapter Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: ALABAMA SCLC -- Mrs. Julia Wilder of Pickens County, Alabama sits in on a meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention in Selma. Convicted on a contemptible charge of vote fraud for aiding elderly and handicapped citizens in voting, Mrs. Wilder, along with comrade Maggie Bozeman (not pictured), was sentenced to serve time in prison. SCLC is currently engaged in a national campaign to win their freedom. Mrs. Wilder began serving five years on January 11th and Mrs. Bozeman, four years.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voter registration, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Marchers in the Selma to Montgomery March are charged by police in Selma, Alabama on the day that was given the name "Bloody Sunday".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bloody Sunday Demonstrators Charged by Police, March 7, 1965
Date Created
1965-03-07
Description
Marchers in the Selma to Montgomery March are charged by police in Selma, Alabama on the day that was given the name "Bloody Sunday".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. stands on the steps of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church with Reverends Bernard Lee, Joseph E. Lowery, and Ralph D. Abernathy. Written on verso: Bernard Lee, Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Ralph Abernathy. Picture from the collection of Evelyn G. Lowery on steps of Brown Chapel Church, Selma, Alabama, March 1965.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. With Others, March 1965
Date Created
1965-03
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. stands on the steps of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church with Reverends Bernard Lee, Joseph E. Lowery, and Ralph D. Abernathy. Written on verso: Bernard Lee, Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Ralph Abernathy. Picture from the collection of Evelyn G. Lowery on steps of Brown Chapel Church, Selma, Alabama, March 1965.
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
Teenage students stage a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama. Caption on photo reads: (SEX1) SELMA, ALA., Feb. 11 -- PRAY-IN AT COURT HOUSE -- Teen-aged Negro students tried successfully a new tactic in their demonstration today at Selma, Ala. They staged a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County court house, in their drive for the right to vote. Sheriff James Clark allowed the demonstration to proceed unmolested.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Pray-In at the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama, circa 1965
Date Created
1961/1969
Description
Teenage students stage a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama. Caption on photo reads: (SEX1) SELMA, ALA., Feb. 11 -- PRAY-IN AT COURT HOUSE -- Teen-aged Negro students tried successfully a new tactic in their demonstration today at Selma, Ala. They staged a pray-in on the sidewalk in front of the Dallas County court house, in their drive for the right to vote. Sheriff James Clark allowed the demonstration to proceed unmolested.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting, African American teenagers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series