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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U.S. Representative John Conyers (second from left) is shown receiving the Adam Clayton Powell Congressional Leadership Award with (from left to right) Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy and Fred Shuttlesworth. Conyers was recognized with the award at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Written on verso: Congressman John Conyers receives the SCLC Adam Clayton Powell Congressional leadership award. Lowery, Fauntroy and Shuttlesworth join him for a group picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, John Conyers, Walter Fauntroy, and Fred Shuttlesworth, August 1987
Date Created
1987-08
Description
U.S. Representative John Conyers (second from left) is shown receiving the Adam Clayton Powell Congressional Leadership Award with (from left to right) Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy and Fred Shuttlesworth. Conyers was recognized with the award at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Written on verso: Congressman John Conyers receives the SCLC Adam Clayton Powell Congressional leadership award. Lowery, Fauntroy and Shuttlesworth join him for a group picture.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A male demonstrator is shown holding two protest signs during a march that was part of the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Karen Lowery and other protesters can be seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Male Demonstrator Holding Two Protest Signs, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
A male demonstrator is shown holding two protest signs during a march that was part of the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Karen Lowery and other protesters can be seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harold Washington is shown addressing a crowd at a voting rights hearing while Johnny Ford and others listen behind him during the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention. Written on verso: Voting Rights Hearing -- During a hearing on the Voting Rights Act at the 24th annual convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Congressman Harold Washington, (D-Calif.) addresses the need for the Act's extension. Others testifying at the hearing are seated behind Washington. They are (front to back) New Orleans City Councilman Avery Alexander, New Orleans City Council President Sidney Barthelemy, Mayor Eddie James Carthan of Tchula, Mississippi and Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harold Washington Speaks at the 24th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Harold Washington is shown addressing a crowd at a voting rights hearing while Johnny Ford and others listen behind him during the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention. Written on verso: Voting Rights Hearing -- During a hearing on the Voting Rights Act at the 24th annual convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Congressman Harold Washington, (D-Calif.) addresses the need for the Act's extension. Others testifying at the hearing are seated behind Washington. They are (front to back) New Orleans City Councilman Avery Alexander, New Orleans City Council President Sidney Barthelemy, Mayor Eddie James Carthan of Tchula, Mississippi and Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series