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.

For:
  • Subjects = African American women
  • Decade = 1980-1989
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Oprah Winfrey, circa 1989 1989/1990 A publicity photo of talk show host Oprah Winfrey. African American women, African American entertainers, African American businesspeople The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Oprah Winfrey, circa 1989 1989/1990 A publicity photo of talk show host Oprah Winfrey. African American women, African American entertainers, African American businesspeople The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portia Scott Speaks at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989 1989-08 Portia Scott, National Republican Party Committeewoman, speaks about the two-party system at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Political participation, Meetings The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Men, Women, and Children Seated in a School Gym, circa 1989 1988/1990 A group of men, women, and children are seated in a school gym at an unknown event. African American men, African American women, African American children The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, circa 1989 1988/1990 Oprah Winfrey stands (at middle) as a check is held by herself, Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified man (second from left). Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman bookend the group photo. African American men, African American women, African American entertainers The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Oprah Winfrey, circa 1989 1988/1990 Evelyn G. Lowery and Oprah Winfrey strike silly poses while taking a photograph. African American women, African American women social reformers, African American businesspeople The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Oprah Winfrey, circa 1989 1988/1990 Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with talk show host Oprah Winfrey. African American women, African American women social reformers, African American businesspeople The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Stedman Graham, circa 1989 1988/1990 Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Stedman Graham. African American women, African American women social reformers, African American businesspeople, African American educators The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery at a Christmas Party, circa 1989 1988/1990 Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown standing by the buffet line at a Christmas party. Written on verso: Dr. and Mrs. Lowery feast at the Christmas party. African American men, African American women, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, circa 1989 1988/1990 Oprah Winfrey stands (at middle) as a check is held by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified man (second from left). Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman bookend the group photo. African American men, African American women, African American businesspeople, African American entertainers The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, circa 1989 1988/1990 Joseph and Evelyn Lowery give a thumbs up alongside Oprah Winfrey, Stedman Graham, and others. African American men, African American women, African American businesspeople, African American entertainers The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
40 Years in Ministry Celebration, October 23, 1988 1988-10-23 Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen Lowery sing during an event celebrating their father Joseph E. Lowery's 40th anniversary as a Methodist minister. African American women, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
40 Years in Ministry Celebration, October 23, 1988 1988-10-23 Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen Lowery stand at a podium during an event celebrating their father Joseph E. Lowery's 40th anniversary as a Methodist minister. African American women, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
40 Years in Ministry Celebration, October 23, 1988 1988-10-23 Joseph E. Lowery hugs his daughter Cheryl during an event celebrating his 40th anniversary as a Methodist minister. African American women, African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Rosey Grier, January 1988 1988-01 Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Rosey Grier, one of the guests on Robert H. Schuller's "Hour of Power" episode recognizing the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. African American men, African American women, Religious broadcasting, African American entertainers The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, 1988 1988 Evelyn G. Lowery receives a kiss at the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: SCLC Magazine publisher Steven Blood plants a kiss on Mrs. Lowery as he receives 1st place in his flight. African American women, Sports, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, 1988 1988 Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a winner of the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. African American women, Sports, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Grace W. Davis, circa 1988 1987/1989 Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Georgia state representative Grace Davis. The photo is signed "Best Wishes, Grace". African American men, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at a Church Service, circa 1988 1987/1989 Joseph E. Lowery is shown during a church service with a choir of men and women standing behind him. African American men, African American women, African Americans--Religion The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Georganna Sinkfield, circa 1988 1987/1989 Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Georgia state representative Georganna Sinkfield. Evelyn G. Lowery stands in the background. African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series