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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Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with actress Tatyana Ali, rapper Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith of Kris Kross, and actress Karyn Parsons posing for a picture. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, April 1993
Date Created
1993-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with actress Tatyana Ali, rapper Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith of Kris Kross, and actress Karyn Parsons posing for a picture. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown receiving a kiss from Harry Belafonte while Joseph E. Lowery and others watch during the 13th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-4-92-2 28
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
13th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1992
Date Created
1992-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown receiving a kiss from Harry Belafonte while Joseph E. Lowery and others watch during the 13th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-4-92-2 28
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking during 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaking at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1987
Date Created
1987-08
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking during 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Jackson County, Mississippi chapter members Leon Wells and Hugh Grant share stories about Mississippi with Dick Gregory. Written on verso: Board Break -- SCLC Jackson County Miss. Chapter President Leon Wells and Executive Director Hugh Grant share Mississippi stories with Dick Gregory who marched and went to jail in Mississippi in the 60s.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Leon Wells, Hugh Grant, and Dick Gregory Laugh While Sharing Stories About Mississippi, circa 1986
Date Created
1984/1988
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Jackson County, Mississippi chapter members Leon Wells and Hugh Grant share stories about Mississippi with Dick Gregory. Written on verso: Board Break -- SCLC Jackson County Miss. Chapter President Leon Wells and Executive Director Hugh Grant share Mississippi stories with Dick Gregory who marched and went to jail in Mississippi in the 60s.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown standing on a table while addressing a crowd of young men.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Standing on a Table While Addressing a Crowd of Young Adults, circa 1985
Date Created
1983/1986
Description
Dick Gregory is shown standing on a table while addressing a crowd of young men.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American entertainers, African American youth--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lou Rawls performs during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Lou Rawls performs during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jean Young is shown speaking at the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner. Singer Lou Rawls and Joseph and Evelyn Lowery sit and listen. Caption from May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine: "Mrs. Jean Young welcomes the audience to the Fourth Annual Drum Majors for Justice Awards." - see page 22: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Jean Young is shown speaking at the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner. Singer Lou Rawls and Joseph and Evelyn Lowery sit and listen. Caption from May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine: "Mrs. Jean Young welcomes the audience to the Fourth Annual Drum Majors for Justice Awards." - see page 22: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a podium alongside his son, Dick Gregory, Jr., at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a podium alongside his son, Dick Gregory, Jr., at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory speaks to the press sitting alongside Joseph E. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and other Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) members during the SCLC holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Dick Gregory speaks to the press sitting alongside Joseph E. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and other Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) members during the SCLC holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Dick Gregory and others at the SCLC's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Dick Gregory and others at the SCLC's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown sitting with others inside a tent at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Dick Gregory is shown sitting with others inside a tent at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown sitting in a chair at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Holiday Fast and Prayer Vigil, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Dick Gregory is shown sitting in a chair at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's three day holiday fast and prayer vigil held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The vigil was held to call attention to the high rate of homelessness and joblessness in the United States.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory, Joseph E. Lowery, and an unidentified man are shown sitting together during the 5th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 5th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention, December 1982
Date Created
1982-12
Description
Dick Gregory, Joseph E. Lowery, and an unidentified man are shown sitting together during the 5th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African American entertainers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in the Arts to Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis during the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis receive the Drum Major for Justice awards in the performing arts from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Board Chairman Walter E. Fauntroy during the Second Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drum Major Awards Dinner in Atlanta April 4th, the 13th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1981
Date Created
1981-04-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in the Arts to Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis during the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis receive the Drum Major for Justice awards in the performing arts from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Board Chairman Walter E. Fauntroy during the Second Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drum Major Awards Dinner in Atlanta April 4th, the 13th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference mass meeting. Written on verso: Dick Gregory excites crowd with his hard hitting, self style humor. - Mass meeting
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting, circa 1983
Date Created
1980/1986
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference mass meeting. Written on verso: Dick Gregory excites crowd with his hard hitting, self style humor. - Mass meeting
Subject
African American entertainers, African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series