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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Spiver Gordon (on far right, with beard) is shown marching with a group of young adults.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon and Others, circa 2010
Date Created
2005/2015
Description
Spiver Gordon (on far right, with beard) is shown marching with a group of young adults.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American student movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of people are shown gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the 30th anniversary marking of the March on Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Anniversary of the March on Washington, August 1993
Date Created
1993-08
Description
A crowd of people are shown gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the 30th anniversary marking of the March on Washington.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young are shown with two unidentified men at a Winn-Dixie protest in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young are shown with two unidentified men at a Winn-Dixie protest in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport (middle) is shown protesting with a raised fist against apartheid alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others during a demonstration at a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Brenda Davenport (middle) is shown protesting with a raised fist against apartheid alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others during a demonstration at a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators with signs are shown protesting outside of Winn-Dixie grocery store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
A crowd of demonstrators with signs are shown protesting outside of Winn-Dixie grocery store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy are shown speaking to the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. For more details, see pages 34-39 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07028.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy are shown speaking to the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. For more details, see pages 34-39 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07028.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
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
Evelyn G. Lowery walks with Camille Cosby in Washington, D.C. as part of the commemoration event for the 20th anniversary of the March on Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Camille Cosby, August 1983
Date Created
1983-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery walks with Camille Cosby in Washington, D.C. as part of the commemoration event for the 20th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the crowd at the 20th anniversary of the March on Washington surrounding the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background. The image contain the text "We Still Have A Dream...Thousands gather peacefully to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "The greatest Day for Freedom in the History of Our Nation." Written on verso: 20th anniv. March on Washington, Aug. '83
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the March on Washington, August 1983
Date Created
1983-08
Description
A photo of the crowd at the 20th anniversary of the March on Washington surrounding the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background. The image contain the text "We Still Have A Dream...Thousands gather peacefully to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "The greatest Day for Freedom in the History of Our Nation." Written on verso: 20th anniv. March on Washington, Aug. '83
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with his hand on an unidentified man's shoulder at the Pilgrimage to Washington encampment in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With an Unidentified Man, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with his hand on an unidentified man's shoulder at the Pilgrimage to Washington encampment in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of drummers and dancers are shown performing at an Atlanta rally supporting extension of the Voting Rights Act. The performers are part of the Atlanta African Dance Ensemble.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Rally, circa 1981
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
A group of drummers and dancers are shown performing at an Atlanta rally supporting extension of the Voting Rights Act. The performers are part of the Atlanta African Dance Ensemble.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Johnny Ford, Walter E. Fauntroy, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and an unidentified man wearing a "Young For Mayor" hat are shown leading others during a march.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
From left to right: Johnny Ford, Walter E. Fauntroy, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and an unidentified man wearing a "Young For Mayor" hat are shown leading others during a march.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Political campaigns
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts and hats. Note: Glare is on photo - picture of a picture. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02405.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sitting With Others on the Steps of a Building, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts and hats. Note: Glare is on photo - picture of a picture. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02405.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking Outside to a Crowd of Demonstrators, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph and Juanita Abernathy are shown alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others leading the March Against Repression in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Marching With Others, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Description
Ralph and Juanita Abernathy are shown alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others leading the March Against Repression in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young is shown standing on top of a car addressing a crowd of Local 1199 Union hospital workers.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young at a Hospital Workers' Strike, circa 1969
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Andrew Young is shown standing on top of a car addressing a crowd of Local 1199 Union hospital workers.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown marching arm in arm with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Marching With Others, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown marching arm in arm with others.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy (behind podium), Senator Ted Kennedy, Evelyn G. Lowery, Juanita Abernathy, and others are shown clapping on a stage during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Others During a Poor People's Campaign Event, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy (behind podium), Senator Ted Kennedy, Evelyn G. Lowery, Juanita Abernathy, and others are shown clapping on a stage during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy (middle left), Evelyn G. Lowery, and other demonstrators are shown marching in Memphis, Tennessee in support of workers' rights. Written on verso: Memphis 1968
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstration in Memphis, Tennessee, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy (middle left), Evelyn G. Lowery, and other demonstrators are shown marching in Memphis, Tennessee in support of workers' rights. Written on verso: Memphis 1968
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series