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 is shown posing with a group of children and an unidentified woman during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. poster contest event. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN Poster Contest Winners - Atlanta (?)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1994
Date Created
1991/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing with a group of children and an unidentified woman during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. poster contest event. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN Poster Contest Winners - Atlanta (?)
Subject
African American women, African American children, African American youth--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle, along with Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and others, observes children using computers at the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center. During his visit, Quayle met with children from the McDaniel Glenn public housing project.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Dan Quayle, and Others Observe Children Use Computers, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle, along with Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and others, observes children using computers at the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center. During his visit, Quayle met with children from the McDaniel Glenn public housing project.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political science, African American children, African American youth--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown instructing a group of children as part of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s "Enrichment for Children" project. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery instructs a class as part of SCLC/WOMEN's ongoing "Enrichment for Children" project, which meets every Saturday and features different guests relating information on topics as diverse as math, personal hygiene and fire safety.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking to Children, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown instructing a group of children as part of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s "Enrichment for Children" project. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery instructs a class as part of SCLC/WOMEN's ongoing "Enrichment for Children" project, which meets every Saturday and features different guests relating information on topics as diverse as math, personal hygiene and fire safety.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young girl poses for a picture while other girls read a magazine during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Girls at Central United Methodist Church Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A young girl poses for a picture while other girls read a magazine during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Children With Their Teacher at Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion, African American educators
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Children With Their Teacher at Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group of children sitting at a table with their Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion, African American educators
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of girls talking outside during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Girls Outside Sunday School, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
A group of girls talking outside during Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American children, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series