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 Reverend Al Sharpton (on left), who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Justice in the Media" Award, and Don Lemon (on right) who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Communications" Award.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2012
Date Created
2012-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Reverend Al Sharpton (on left), who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Justice in the Media" Award, and Don Lemon (on right) who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Communications" Award.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, African American journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipients Reverend Al Sharpton and journalist Don Lemon at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 2012
Date Created
2012-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipients Reverend Al Sharpton and journalist Don Lemon at the 33rd 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 clergy, African American journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching in a kente cloth clergy robe.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching in a Kente Cloth Clergy Robe, circa 2010
Date Created
2010/2015
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching in a kente cloth clergy robe.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery standing with his arm around Evelyn G. Lowery at a church alter.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With His Arm Around Evelyn G. Lowery at a Church Alter, circa 2010
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Joseph E. Lowery standing with his arm around Evelyn G. Lowery at a church alter.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Kelly Miller Smith Ecumenical Award to Reverend Cecil Williams at the 35th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Reverend Cecil Williams at the 35th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1992
Date Created
1992-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Kelly Miller Smith Ecumenical Award to Reverend Cecil Williams at the 35th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery in a kente cloth clergy robe.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery in a Kente Cloth Clergy Robe, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery in a kente cloth clergy robe.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery standing in front of a choir and congregation in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Standing in Front of a Choir and Congregation, circa 1988
Date Created
1988/1989
Description
Joseph E. Lowery standing in front of a choir and congregation in a church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shown rejoicing with his hands up behind a church alter.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Rejoicing with His Hands Up, circa 1986
Date Created
1986/1989
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown rejoicing with his hands up behind a church alter.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown being interviewed by the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery explains "evils" of South African canned peaches being sold by Winn-Dixie as ministers look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Being Interviewed at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown being interviewed by the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery explains "evils" of South African canned peaches being sold by Winn-Dixie as ministers look on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and others, including members of the concerned Black clergy, sing during a Winn-Dixie protest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Singing at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and others, including members of the concerned Black clergy, sing during a Winn-Dixie protest.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets Bishop John H. Adams. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery embraces Bishop John H. Adams as SCLC board members Bishop Phillip Cousin and Rev. C.T. Vivian look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Bishop John H. Adams, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets Bishop John H. Adams. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery embraces Bishop John H. Adams as SCLC board members Bishop Phillip Cousin and Rev. C.T. Vivian look on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Howard Creecy, Jr. and his wife Yolanda Grier Creecy are shown at the reception for the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Rev. and Mrs. Howard Creecy of Atlanta enjoy refreshments during the reception preceding the Second Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Drum Major Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Reverend Howard Creecy, Jr. and his wife Yolanda Grier Creecy are shown at the reception for the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Rev. and Mrs. Howard Creecy of Atlanta enjoy refreshments during the reception preceding the Second Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Drum Major Awards Dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Lawrence Landrum presents a $1,500 check to Reverend S.L. Harvey, Sidney Barthelemy, and Reverend Albert E. Love to support funding for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference banquet held each year at the annual convention. Written on verso: *Note: Spotlight Convention Host Chapter -- Reverend Lawrence Landrum (2nd from right) presents a check of $1,500 to (from left to right) Rev. S.L. Harvey, New Orleans SCLC Chapter president, Sidney Barthelemy, New Orleans City Council president and Rev. Albert E. Love, administrative assistant to the national president of SCLC. The money was raised for the SCLC banquet held each year during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's annual convention. Landrum pastors the Ebenezer Baptist Church in New Orleans and hosted a luncheon and two plenary sessions for the SCLC convention. Barthelemy served as honorary co-chairman of the local chapter's SCLC banquet committee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lawrence Landrum Presents a Check to S.L. Harvey, Sidney Barthelemy, and Albert E. Love, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Reverend Lawrence Landrum presents a $1,500 check to Reverend S.L. Harvey, Sidney Barthelemy, and Reverend Albert E. Love to support funding for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference banquet held each year at the annual convention. Written on verso: *Note: Spotlight Convention Host Chapter -- Reverend Lawrence Landrum (2nd from right) presents a check of $1,500 to (from left to right) Rev. S.L. Harvey, New Orleans SCLC Chapter president, Sidney Barthelemy, New Orleans City Council president and Rev. Albert E. Love, administrative assistant to the national president of SCLC. The money was raised for the SCLC banquet held each year during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's annual convention. Landrum pastors the Ebenezer Baptist Church in New Orleans and hosted a luncheon and two plenary sessions for the SCLC convention. Barthelemy served as honorary co-chairman of the local chapter's SCLC banquet committee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching with his hand raised at a podium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at a Podium, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching with his hand raised at a podium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching and pointing with his left hand while standing at a podium. Written on verso: Young Joseph Lowery preaching on pilgrimage 1979.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at a Podium, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching and pointing with his left hand while standing at a podium. Written on verso: Young Joseph Lowery preaching on pilgrimage 1979.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Charles K. Steele, Sr. poses for a photo holding his cane and a Bible, sitting in a pulpit chair in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Charles K. Steele, Sr., circa 1979
Date Created
1978/1980
Description
Charles K. Steele, Sr. poses for a photo holding his cane and a Bible, sitting in a pulpit chair in a church.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Wyatt T. Walker is shown speaking at a podium. Written on verso: Rev. W.T. Walker, Pastor, Canaan Baptist Ch NYC
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Wyatt Tee Walker, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Wyatt T. Walker is shown speaking at a podium. Written on verso: Rev. W.T. Walker, Pastor, Canaan Baptist Ch NYC
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching at an alter.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at an Alter, circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching at an alter.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy, sitting, poses for a photo with Reverend Dr. Bernel Virdure, president of International Divine Temple, Inc. in East Palo Alto, during the OICW Awards Banquet in Palo Alto, California. Written on verso: OICW Awards Banquet, Palo Alto, Calif. 1974, Rev. Dr. R. Abernathy, Rev. Dr. B.B. Virdure
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Bernel B. Virdure, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy, sitting, poses for a photo with Reverend Dr. Bernel Virdure, president of International Divine Temple, Inc. in East Palo Alto, during the OICW Awards Banquet in Palo Alto, California. Written on verso: OICW Awards Banquet, Palo Alto, Calif. 1974, Rev. Dr. R. Abernathy, Rev. Dr. B.B. Virdure
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Philosophy and religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with an unidentified pastor in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With an Unidentified Man, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with an unidentified pastor in a church.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series