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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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
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown demonstrating with other protesters against the budget cuts and policies of the Reagan administration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Protest Against the Reagan Administration, July 30, 1981
Date Created
1981-07-30
Description
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown demonstrating with other protesters against the budget cuts and policies of the Reagan administration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and Alabama State University students are shown protesting on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Members and Alabama State University Students Protesting, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference members and Alabama State University students are shown protesting on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, African American universities and colleges, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson speaks at event taking place outside of the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford stands to the right of Jackson at the podium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson Speaks at an Event, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Jesse Jackson speaks at event taking place outside of the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford stands to the right of Jackson at the podium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
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
National Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles walk in front of a store in Anniston, Alabama. See pages 30-33 of the December-January, 1981/1982 SCLC Magazine for more information: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07084. Written on verso: Operation Breadbasket -- National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (left) and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles appear outside an Anniston, Alabama general merchandise store being targeted by the local SCLC chapter's "selective buying campaign" in order to encourage greater reinvestment in the black community from businesses that enjoy substantial black patronage.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With John Nettles, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
National Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles walk in front of a store in Anniston, Alabama. See pages 30-33 of the December-January, 1981/1982 SCLC Magazine for more information: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07084. Written on verso: Operation Breadbasket -- National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (left) and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles appear outside an Anniston, Alabama general merchandise store being targeted by the local SCLC chapter's "selective buying campaign" in order to encourage greater reinvestment in the black community from businesses that enjoy substantial black patronage.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn and Joseph Lowery lead a march alongside Bernard Lafayette (first on left) and others to the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in downtown Atlanta to demand federal funding for the police investigations of the missing and murdered children cases. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02564.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bernard Lafayette, Evelyn and Joseph Lowery, and Others March in Atlanta, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Evelyn and Joseph Lowery lead a march alongside Bernard Lafayette (first on left) and others to the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in downtown Atlanta to demand federal funding for the police investigations of the missing and murdered children cases. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02564.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American children, Crime, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man addresses the crowd at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta, Georgia while Bernard Lafayette, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and others stand behind him. The demonstration in downtown Atlanta was to demand federal funding for police investigations of the missing and murdered children cases.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
An unidentified man addresses the crowd at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta, Georgia while Bernard Lafayette, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and others stand behind him. The demonstration in downtown Atlanta was to demand federal funding for police investigations of the missing and murdered children cases.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American children, Crime, Demonstrations
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
Joseph E. Lowery, Fred Taylor, and others are shown being interviewed by the press on the steps of the courthouse in Savannah, Georgia. Caption on front: SAVANNAH, GA.--- On steps of courthouse where a May 4 hearing resulted in 30-day jail sentences for four men arrested for trespassing on land at the Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge that they say actually belong to about 50 black families, SCLC president Dr. Joseph E. Lowery promises continued protest demonstrations and efforts to get legislation introduced into Congress which would enable the people to regain their land. With him are representatives of the families involved and (on Dr. Lowery's left) SCLC director of Chapters and affiliates Rev. Fred D. Taylor, who has remained in the area to consult with the families.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge Press Conference, May 1979
Date Created
1979-05
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Fred Taylor, and others are shown being interviewed by the press on the steps of the courthouse in Savannah, Georgia. Caption on front: SAVANNAH, GA.--- On steps of courthouse where a May 4 hearing resulted in 30-day jail sentences for four men arrested for trespassing on land at the Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge that they say actually belong to about 50 black families, SCLC president Dr. Joseph E. Lowery promises continued protest demonstrations and efforts to get legislation introduced into Congress which would enable the people to regain their land. With him are representatives of the families involved and (on Dr. Lowery's left) SCLC director of Chapters and affiliates Rev. Fred D. Taylor, who has remained in the area to consult with the families.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Interviews, Demonstrations, African Americans--Housing
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man being interviewed by the press on the steps of the courthouse in Savannah, Georgia after a hearing related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's sit-ins and marches at Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge Press Conference, May 1979
Date Created
1979-05
Description
An unidentified man being interviewed by the press on the steps of the courthouse in Savannah, Georgia after a hearing related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's sit-ins and marches at Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Interviews, Demonstrations, African Americans--Housing
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
Birmingham Mayor David Vann observes the protest over the killing of Bonita Carter. Written on verso: Mayor David Vann painfully watches the 4,000 demonstrators call for his ousting and the firing of policeman George Sands.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
David Vann, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Birmingham Mayor David Vann observes the protest over the killing of Bonita Carter. Written on verso: Mayor David Vann painfully watches the 4,000 demonstrators call for his ousting and the firing of policeman George Sands.
Subject
Demonstrations, Police brutality, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man is shown speaking to a crowd of adults and children. This photograph is filed in a folder labeled "Turner, Richard: in Sandersville, Georgia c. 1970-1979
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Man, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
An unidentified man is shown speaking to a crowd of adults and children. This photograph is filed in a folder labeled "Turner, Richard: in Sandersville, Georgia c. 1970-1979
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations
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
Joseph E. Lowery (at left) marches with Ralph D. Abernathy (at right) and others in East Germany to protest the Vietnam War. Written on verso: East Germany
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1972
Date Created
1969/1975
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (at left) marches with Ralph D. Abernathy (at right) and others in East Germany to protest the Vietnam War. Written on verso: East Germany
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, Demonstrations, Vietnam War (1961-1975)
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
Lydia McKinnon, a school teacher in Marks, Mississippi, who was beaten at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) demonstration. Written on recto: Lydia McKinnon, 23 yr old school teacher beaten in Marks, Mississippi. May 1, 1968 during SCLC Demonstration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lydia McKinnon, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Lydia McKinnon, a school teacher in Marks, Mississippi, who was beaten at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) demonstration. Written on recto: Lydia McKinnon, 23 yr old school teacher beaten in Marks, Mississippi. May 1, 1968 during SCLC Demonstration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American educators, African American women, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series