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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C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A picture of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church's marquee sign announcing Congresswoman Maxine Waters as a guest speaker.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
A picture of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church's marquee sign announcing Congresswoman Maxine Waters as a guest speaker.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American churches, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) is shown marching with others across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Marching Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, circa 1992
Date Created
1990/1994
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) is shown marching with others across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Marching For Voting Rights, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Jesse Jackson and John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge can be seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and John Lewis Pose For a Photo, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Jesse Jackson and John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge can be seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series