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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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
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
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
Joseph E. Lowery stands at a podium during a press event in front of the St. Jude Educational Institute with George Wallace. The event was to mark the 30th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Press Event With George Wallace, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery stands at a podium during a press event in front of the St. Jude Educational Institute with George Wallace. The event was to mark the 30th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting an award to Solomon Seay, Sr., seated next to Coretta Scott King, at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso (from duplicate photo filed in another box): Solomon Seay, Sr. accepts special award during SCLC Awards Banquet at 28th Annual Convention in Montgomery. (L to R) Dr. Lowery, Rosa Parks, Seay, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, Coretta Scott King.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Solomon Seay, Sr. and Others at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting an award to Solomon Seay, Sr., seated next to Coretta Scott King, at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso (from duplicate photo filed in another box): Solomon Seay, Sr. accepts special award during SCLC Awards Banquet at 28th Annual Convention in Montgomery. (L to R) Dr. Lowery, Rosa Parks, Seay, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, Coretta Scott King.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sharing a laugh with other women (including Delores Pickett) during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sharing a laugh with other women (including Delores Pickett) during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King speaks during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Mrs. King speaks at the ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol to observe the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (L to R) Spiver Gordon, Mrs. King, Rev. John Nettles, Dr. Lowery, Dr. Claud Young, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Coretta Scott King speaks during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Mrs. King speaks at the ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol to observe the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (L to R) Spiver Gordon, Mrs. King, Rev. John Nettles, Dr. Lowery, Dr. Claud Young, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Alabama Governor George Wallace speaks at his desk while Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, John Nettles, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others listen. The group was gathered in Wallace's office to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: 1985, 20th Anniv.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March Commemoration, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Alabama Governor George Wallace speaks at his desk while Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, John Nettles, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others listen. The group was gathered in Wallace's office to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: 1985, 20th Anniv.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery looks at a program with John Nettles during an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act held in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery looks at a program with John Nettles during an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act held in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of people are shown gathered for an unknown event in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd at an Unknown Event, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
A crowd of people are shown gathered for an unknown event in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series