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 and Cicely Tyson, the recipient of the Arts/Humanitarian Award, hug during the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Cicely Tyson, the recipient of the Arts/Humanitarian Award, hug during the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African American actors, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of Harry Belafonte taken during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 2009.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
A photo of Harry Belafonte taken during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 2009.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery sit with actor and comedian Bill Cosby, who was the guest speaker at the 6th Annual Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Bill Cosby, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery sit with actor and comedian Bill Cosby, who was the guest speaker at the 6th Annual Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Don King at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. King was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award in Economic Empowerment.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Don King at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. King was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award in Economic Empowerment.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, African Americans--Economic conditions, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dexter King, Coretta Scott King, Don King, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Dexter King, Coretta Scott King, Don King, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory speaks during a tribute event to mark Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Retirement Tribute Event for Joseph E. Lowery, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
Dick Gregory speaks during a tribute event to mark Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African American entertainers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with actress Tatyana Ali, rapper Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith of Kris Kross, and actress Karyn Parsons posing for a picture. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, April 1993
Date Created
1993-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with actress Tatyana Ali, rapper Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith of Kris Kross, and actress Karyn Parsons posing for a picture. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown receiving a kiss from Harry Belafonte while Joseph E. Lowery and others watch during the 13th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-4-92-2 28
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
13th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1992
Date Created
1992-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown receiving a kiss from Harry Belafonte while Joseph E. Lowery and others watch during the 13th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-4-92-2 28
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Oprah Winfrey is shown addressing a crowd at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 7, 1990
Date Created
1990-04-07
Description
Oprah Winfrey is shown addressing a crowd at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
Subject
African American businesspeople, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Raven-Symone and her parents are shown at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 7, 1990
Date Created
1990-04-07
Description
Raven-Symone and her parents are shown at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
Subject
African American actors, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lou Rawls performs during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Lou Rawls performs during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jean Young is shown speaking at the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner. Singer Lou Rawls and Joseph and Evelyn Lowery sit and listen. Caption from May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine: "Mrs. Jean Young welcomes the audience to the Fourth Annual Drum Majors for Justice Awards." - see page 22: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Jean Young is shown speaking at the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner. Singer Lou Rawls and Joseph and Evelyn Lowery sit and listen. Caption from May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine: "Mrs. Jean Young welcomes the audience to the Fourth Annual Drum Majors for Justice Awards." - see page 22: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in the Arts to Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis during the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis receive the Drum Major for Justice awards in the performing arts from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Board Chairman Walter E. Fauntroy during the Second Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drum Major Awards Dinner in Atlanta April 4th, the 13th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1981
Date Created
1981-04-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in the Arts to Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis during the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis receive the Drum Major for Justice awards in the performing arts from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Board Chairman Walter E. Fauntroy during the Second Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drum Major Awards Dinner in Atlanta April 4th, the 13th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Camille Cosby holds a Drum Major For Justice Award plaque for her husband Bill Cosby while Evelyn G. Lowery looks on during the 1st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
1st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1980
Date Created
1980-04-04
Description
Camille Cosby holds a Drum Major For Justice Award plaque for her husband Bill Cosby while Evelyn G. Lowery looks on during the 1st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (at left), Charles Kenzie Steele (first on the right), and Wyatt Tee Walker present Dick Gregory (second from the left) with a Drum Major for Justice Award. Written on verso: Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 15, 1980, Rev. C.K. Steele presenter of the Drum Major Award to Dick Gregory, at the first annual Martin Luther Award Memorial Dinner at the Atlanta, Hilton Hotel.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Receiving a Drum Major for Justice Award, January 15, 1980
Date Created
1980-01-15
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (at left), Charles Kenzie Steele (first on the right), and Wyatt Tee Walker present Dick Gregory (second from the left) with a Drum Major for Justice Award. Written on verso: Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 15, 1980, Rev. C.K. Steele presenter of the Drum Major Award to Dick Gregory, at the first annual Martin Luther Award Memorial Dinner at the Atlanta, Hilton Hotel.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Edna Hill (second from right), poses for a photo with Hal Jackson, Alice Jackson, and Don Cornelius. Caption on photo reads: Edna Hill, of Columbia, Md., "Miss U.S. Teen 1973" (formerly "Hal Jackson's Miss Black Teenage America), was a recent Special Guest on "Soul Train" along with The Temptations. Also appearing was Hal Jackson (left) sponsor of the national pageant, shown with wife Alice (right) Edna and Don Cornelius, host of "Soul Train", one of tv's most popular series.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Edna Hill, Miss Black Teenage America, 1973
Date Created
1973
Description
Edna Hill (second from right), poses for a photo with Hal Jackson, Alice Jackson, and Don Cornelius. Caption on photo reads: Edna Hill, of Columbia, Md., "Miss U.S. Teen 1973" (formerly "Hal Jackson's Miss Black Teenage America), was a recent Special Guest on "Soul Train" along with The Temptations. Also appearing was Hal Jackson (left) sponsor of the national pageant, shown with wife Alice (right) Edna and Don Cornelius, host of "Soul Train", one of tv's most popular series.
Subject
African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series