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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  • Subjects = African Americans--Civil rights
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to E. Randel T. Osburn alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and others at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon. Written on verso: Discussing a "serious problem"... President Lowery instructs E. Randel T. Osburn and Sevell Brown, III to improvise as SCLC is confronted with larger turnout for board luncheon than anticipated. Awaiting lunch is Mrs. Lowery, Dr. David Swenton, speaker and Rev. Emmanuel Cleaver.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking to E. Randel T. Osburn, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to E. Randel T. Osburn alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and others at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon. Written on verso: Discussing a "serious problem"... President Lowery instructs E. Randel T. Osburn and Sevell Brown, III to improvise as SCLC is confronted with larger turnout for board luncheon than anticipated. Awaiting lunch is Mrs. Lowery, Dr. David Swenton, speaker and Rev. Emmanuel Cleaver.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles are shown sharing a laugh during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: All work... And no play??
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles Sharing a Laugh, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles are shown sharing a laugh during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: All work... And no play??
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Curtis Harris is shown speaking during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon as (left to right) John Nettles, N.Q. Reynolds, and S.L. Harvey listen. Written on verso: Rev. Curtis Harris, Regional Vice President reports to Board on SCLC efforts in Va. as secretary N.Q. Reynolds, Vice President John Nettles and S.L. Harvey listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Curtis Harris Speaking at a SCLC Board Luncheon, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Reverend Curtis Harris is shown speaking during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon as (left to right) John Nettles, N.Q. Reynolds, and S.L. Harvey listen. Written on verso: Rev. Curtis Harris, Regional Vice President reports to Board on SCLC efforts in Va. as secretary N.Q. Reynolds, Vice President John Nettles and S.L. Harvey listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown sitting with other Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board members at a luncheon meeting. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery meets the press and others gathered.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others at a SCLC Board Luncheon, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown sitting with other Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board members at a luncheon meeting. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery meets the press and others gathered.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) St. Petersburg, Florida Chapter president Sevell Brown stands at a podium greeting attendees at the spring SCLC Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: SCLC's St. Petersburg dynamic president and host Sevell Brown welcome National Board and SCLC officials to St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
St. Petersburg, Florida SCLC Chapter President Sevell Brown, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) St. Petersburg, Florida Chapter president Sevell Brown stands at a podium greeting attendees at the spring SCLC Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: SCLC's St. Petersburg dynamic president and host Sevell Brown welcome National Board and SCLC officials to St. Petersburg, Fla.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series