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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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
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
An unidentified woman with a Southern Christian Leadership Conference sign around her neck is shown sitting with others in front of an Atlanta University campus sign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Woman With a Sign Around Her Neck Sitting in Front of an Atlanta University Campus Sign, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
An unidentified woman with a Southern Christian Leadership Conference sign around her neck is shown sitting with others in front of an Atlanta University campus sign.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series