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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Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff members are shown standing at a table behind buckets with Dick Gregory (at far left, half out of photo), SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, and others in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Staff Members Stand at a Table Behind Buckets, circa 1983
Date Created
1983/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff members are shown standing at a table behind buckets with Dick Gregory (at far left, half out of photo), SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, and others in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Emanuel Cleaver is shown presenting a gavel to outgoing SCLC Kansas City Chapter President, Dr. Jesse Douglas. Written on verso: Rev. Emanuel Cleaver, Mid-Central Vice President, presenting gavel to outgoing SCLC President, Dr. Jesse Douglas.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Emanuel Cleaver Presenting a Gavel to Dr. Jesse L. Douglas, April 29, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-29
Description
Reverend Emanuel Cleaver is shown presenting a gavel to outgoing SCLC Kansas City Chapter President, Dr. Jesse Douglas. Written on verso: Rev. Emanuel Cleaver, Mid-Central Vice President, presenting gavel to outgoing SCLC President, Dr. Jesse Douglas.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with members of the Calhoun County, Alabama SCLC Chapter and award recipients. Written on verso: Chapter News -- Pictured here are members of the Calhoun County SCLC chapter in Alabama and award recipients following the chapter's annual awards banquet "for distinguished service".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Members of the Calhoun County, Alabama SCLC Chapter and Award Recipients, July 1981
Date Created
1981-07
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with members of the Calhoun County, Alabama SCLC Chapter and award recipients. Written on verso: Chapter News -- Pictured here are members of the Calhoun County SCLC chapter in Alabama and award recipients following the chapter's annual awards banquet "for distinguished service".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series