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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A portrait photo of Jerry John Rawlings, a former president of Ghana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jerry John Rawlings, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
A portrait photo of Jerry John Rawlings, a former president of Ghana.
Subject
Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown clapping with others on the lawn of the White House during the ceremony for the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement, September 13, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-13
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown clapping with others on the lawn of the White House during the ceremony for the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of people are shown gathered on the White House lawn to witness the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement. President Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat, and other dignitaries stand on the dais where the signing will occur.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement, September 13, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-13
Description
A crowd of people are shown gathered on the White House lawn to witness the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement. President Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat, and other dignitaries stand on the dais where the signing will occur.
Subject
Presidents, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Welcome Event for Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand with Sunanda Gandhi and her husband, Aron Gandhi, outside the headquarters building for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Aron Gandhi is the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, circa 1987
Date Created
1987/1988
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand with Sunanda Gandhi and her husband, Aron Gandhi, outside the headquarters building for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Aron Gandhi is the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Bishop Desmond Tutu, Nomalizo Leah Tutu, and others at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1988
Date Created
1986/1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Bishop Desmond Tutu, Nomalizo Leah Tutu, and others at an unknown event.
Subject
International relations, Protest movements, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Bishop Desmond Tutu sit in attendance at an International Conference Against Apartheid held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Conference Against Apartheid, January 1986
Date Created
1986-01
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Bishop Desmond Tutu sit in attendance at an International Conference Against Apartheid held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Apartheid, International relations, Protest movements, Civil rights movements, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery sits and talks with Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN founder and convener, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery chats with Mrs. Leah Tutu, wife of South African Bishop Desmond Tutu. Mrs. Lowery spearheaded effort to aid the Bishop Tutu Refugee Fund.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Nomalizo Leah Tutu, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery sits and talks with Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN founder and convener, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery chats with Mrs. Leah Tutu, wife of South African Bishop Desmond Tutu. Mrs. Lowery spearheaded effort to aid the Bishop Tutu Refugee Fund.
Subject
African American women, Africa, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff are shown meeting with former Grenadian Ambassador Dessima Williams regarding the U.S. invasion of Grenada at the SCLC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Former Grenadian Ambassador, Dessima Williams (Center head of table) briefs SCLC staff and others on the U.S. invasion of Grenada. Ms. Williams visited the National Headquarters of SCLC on a tour just prior to the 1st anniversary of the invasion. (Oct. 25, 1984)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others, October 25, 1984
Date Created
1984-10-25
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff are shown meeting with former Grenadian Ambassador Dessima Williams regarding the U.S. invasion of Grenada at the SCLC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Former Grenadian Ambassador, Dessima Williams (Center head of table) briefs SCLC staff and others on the U.S. invasion of Grenada. Ms. Williams visited the National Headquarters of SCLC on a tour just prior to the 1st anniversary of the invasion. (Oct. 25, 1984)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, International relations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Rosario Murillo de Ortega and Jean Childs Young. For more information about the Ortegas' visit to Atlanta, see pages 34-37 in the December-January 1984-1985 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07388.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Rosario Murillo de Ortega, and Jean Young, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Rosario Murillo de Ortega and Jean Childs Young. For more information about the Ortegas' visit to Atlanta, see pages 34-37 in the December-January 1984-1985 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07388.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, International relations, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery disembark from a plane upon their arrival in Nicaragua and are greeted by Nicaraguan official Ray Hooker (in white shirt at left with hand extended).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Arriving in Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery disembark from a plane upon their arrival in Nicaragua and are greeted by Nicaraguan official Ray Hooker (in white shirt at left with hand extended).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, International relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with the press as he walks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government. Written on verso: (L-R) Tracy Gray, Damu Smith, Fernando Cardenal (Min. of Saudinista [sic] Youth), Mrs. Lowery, Dr. Lowery - SCLC President, Daniel Ortega, Coordinator of the Junta Saudinista Government, Sergio Ramerez, 2nd Member of Junta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with the press as he walks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government. Written on verso: (L-R) Tracy Gray, Damu Smith, Fernando Cardenal (Min. of Saudinista [sic] Youth), Mrs. Lowery, Dr. Lowery - SCLC President, Daniel Ortega, Coordinator of the Junta Saudinista Government, Sergio Ramerez, 2nd Member of Junta.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with Fernando Cardenal, Nicaragua's Minister of Sandinista Youth.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with Fernando Cardenal, Nicaragua's Minister of Sandinista Youth.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government. Fernando Cardenal stands in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government. Fernando Cardenal stands in the background.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits with two unidentified clergymen in Nicaragua.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits with two unidentified clergymen in Nicaragua.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with Fernando Cardenal, Nicaragua's Minister of Sandinista Youth. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:05345.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with Fernando Cardenal, Nicaragua's Minister of Sandinista Youth. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:05345.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a press conference in Nicaragua as Evelyn G. Lowery and two other individuals look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a press conference in Nicaragua as Evelyn G. Lowery and two other individuals look on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with the press as he walks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with the press as he walks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery with the former Mayor of Comiso, Paul Cagnes (second from right), Vinnie McGhee, former head of Amnesty International (at left), and others in Comiso, Italy. Cagnes holds a wreath to be laid at a memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. in Resistance Square. To learn more about Dr. Lowery's trip to Italy, see pages 50-51 of the November-December 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07024. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02728.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others in Comiso, Italy, February 1983
Date Created
1983-02
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery with the former Mayor of Comiso, Paul Cagnes (second from right), Vinnie McGhee, former head of Amnesty International (at left), and others in Comiso, Italy. Cagnes holds a wreath to be laid at a memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. in Resistance Square. To learn more about Dr. Lowery's trip to Italy, see pages 50-51 of the November-December 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07024. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02728.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series