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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Joseph E. Lowery delivers the keynote address at Clark Atlanta University's fall convocation.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at Clark Atlanta University Convocation, 2012
Date Created
2012
Description
Joseph E. Lowery delivers the keynote address at Clark Atlanta University's fall convocation.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two digital photos printed on photo paper featuring Evelyn G. Lowery with Spelman College representatives and others at an awards ceremony at which Lowery received the Local Community Service Award.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Receives Award from Spelman College, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Two digital photos printed on photo paper featuring Evelyn G. Lowery with Spelman College representatives and others at an awards ceremony at which Lowery received the Local Community Service Award.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery receiving the Local Community Service Award from the Spelman College Board of Trustees.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Receives Award from Spelman College, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery receiving the Local Community Service Award from the Spelman College Board of Trustees.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Dr. Hugh Gloster as he receives an honorary degree during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony. Dr. Wildon Jackson is at far left in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Dr. Hugh Gloster as he receives an honorary degree during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony. Dr. Wildon Jackson is at far left in the photo.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Wildon Jackson hands a diploma over to Dr. Hugh Gloster to present to Joseph E. Lowery (at center) during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Dr. Wildon Jackson hands a diploma over to Dr. Hugh Gloster to present to Joseph E. Lowery (at center) during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown being hooded during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Dr. Hugh Gloster stands at right in the photograph.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown being hooded during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Dr. Hugh Gloster stands at right in the photograph.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery stands next to Dr. Hugh Gloster (at right) and an unidentified man during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery stands next to Dr. Hugh Gloster (at right) and an unidentified man during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery listens as Dr. Hugh Gloster speaks at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery listens as Dr. Hugh Gloster speaks at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right, Joseph E. Lowery, Judge Damon Keith, Dr. Wildon Jackson, Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John Carter, and Dr. Earl Graves at a Morehouse College commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
From left to right, Joseph E. Lowery, Judge Damon Keith, Dr. Wildon Jackson, Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John Carter, and Dr. Earl Graves at a Morehouse College commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown speaking at a Black College Day event in Woodruff Park in Atlanta, Georgia. An unidentified man and actor Jane Fonda stand at left behind Parks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Rosa Parks is shown speaking at a Black College Day event in Woodruff Park in Atlanta, Georgia. An unidentified man and actor Jane Fonda stand at left behind Parks.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown standing with actor Jane Fonda and an unidentified man at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Rosa Parks is shown standing with actor Jane Fonda and an unidentified man at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and singing with actor Jane Fonda and others at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and singing with actor Jane Fonda and others at a Black College Day event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with an unidentified man in an auditorium during a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event at Clark College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance Event, circa 1984
Date Created
1983/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with an unidentified man in an auditorium during a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event at Clark College.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff assist Clark College students in registering to vote as part of a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance Event, circa 1984
Date Created
1983/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff assist Clark College students in registering to vote as part of a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Voter registration, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses the audience during a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event at Clark College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance Event, circa 1984
Date Created
1983/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses the audience during a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event at Clark College.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses the audience during a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event at Clark College. Many of the audience members have their fists raised in the air.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance Event, circa 1984
Date Created
1983/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses the audience during a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial observance event at Clark College. Many of the audience members have their fists raised in the air.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and Alabama State University students are shown protesting on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Members and Alabama State University Students Protesting, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and Alabama State University students are shown protesting on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, African American universities and colleges, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man holding a handbag with a crest on it and wearing a Tuskegee University shirt is shown standing in front of car.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Man, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
An unidentified man holding a handbag with a crest on it and wearing a Tuskegee University shirt is shown standing in front of car.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, Greek letter societies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series