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 Holding a "Colored Waiting Room" Sign, circa 1995
1995/1999
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Waiting Room" sign from the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Waiting Room" sign from the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
Joseph E. Lowery Preaches a Farewell Sermon to Members of Central United Methodist Church, 1986
1986
Joseph E. Lowery is shown preaching his farewell sermon at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery preaches farewell sermon to members of Central United Methodist Church where he pastored for 18 years.
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown preaching his farewell sermon at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery preaches farewell sermon to members of Central United Methodist Church where he pastored for 18 years.
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at Winn-Dixie Protest, November 1985
1985-11
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with John Evens and Douglass Dean demonstrating with picket signs at Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner John Evans and Ga. State Representative Douglass Dean joins SCLC's President Lowery and Osburn on picket line on Thanksgiving eve.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with John Evens and Douglass Dean demonstrating with picket signs at Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner John Evans and Ga. State Representative Douglass Dean joins SCLC's President Lowery and Osburn on picket line on Thanksgiving eve.