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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  • Subjects = Civil rights movements
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Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2010
Date Created
2010
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Rosa Parks, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2011
Description
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Rosa Parks, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2011
Description
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2008
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with sculptor Ronald Scott McDowell (second from right), Johnnie Carr (first on left), and others at the Rosa Parks Memorial unveiling ceremony at Alabama State University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, April 22, 2006
Date Created
2006-04-22
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with sculptor Ronald Scott McDowell (second from right), Johnnie Carr (first on left), and others at the Rosa Parks Memorial unveiling ceremony at Alabama State University.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Art, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, 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
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators are shown marching through the streets of Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators Marching in Montgomery, Alabama, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Demonstrators are shown marching through the streets of Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right in the first row (beginning fifth from the left), Dick Gregory, Martin Luther King, III, John Nettles, Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson lead demonstrators at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Marching up the streets of Montgomery headed to the state capitol on the 25th Anniversary of the Selma/Montgomery March. Leading the line Johnny Ford, student from Kelly Miller High School in D.C., Rev. John Alford President SCLC Dayton (?) Chapter, Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, SCLC Board Member Dick Gregory, SCLC Board Member Martin Luther King, III, Regional V. Pres. Rev. John Nettles, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Melba Moore.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
From left to right in the first row (beginning fifth from the left), Dick Gregory, Martin Luther King, III, John Nettles, Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson lead demonstrators at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Marching up the streets of Montgomery headed to the state capitol on the 25th Anniversary of the Selma/Montgomery March. Leading the line Johnny Ford, student from Kelly Miller High School in D.C., Rev. John Alford President SCLC Dayton (?) Chapter, Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, SCLC Board Member Dick Gregory, SCLC Board Member Martin Luther King, III, Regional V. Pres. Rev. John Nettles, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Melba Moore.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown posing in front of a blackboard with Brenda Davenport and others at a youth rally event during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport and Dick Gregory With Others, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Dick Gregory is shown posing in front of a blackboard with Brenda Davenport and others at a youth rally event during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is sitting next to Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event held at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Congressman William Gray and Joseph E. Lowery, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is sitting next to Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event held at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solomon Seay, Sr. (center) sits next to an unidentified woman and Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Woman, Solomon Seay, Sr., and William Gray, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Solomon Seay, Sr. (center) sits next to an unidentified woman and Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting an award at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting an award at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An audience is shown enjoying a choir performance at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Choir Performance at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
An audience is shown enjoying a choir performance at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (to the immediate left of the speaker at the podium, seated) are shown gathered with others at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Gathered With Others at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (to the immediate left of the speaker at the podium, seated) are shown gathered with others at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board members and convention participants are shown holding hands and singing at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting Attendees Hold Hands at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board members and convention participants are shown holding hands and singing at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Leading a March During the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian is shown speaking at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and others listen. Written on verso: C.T. Vivian and Joseph Lowery (left to right) at final business session of 1985 convention, Dexter Avenue - King Memorial Baptist Church. 1985 Con [Convention]
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
C.T. Vivian is shown speaking at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and others listen. Written on verso: C.T. Vivian and Joseph Lowery (left to right) at final business session of 1985 convention, Dexter Avenue - King Memorial Baptist Church. 1985 Con [Convention]
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series