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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Martin Luther King, III is shown speaking 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
Martin Luther King, III, 2012
Date Created
2012
Description
Martin Luther King, III is shown speaking at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Church, 2011
Date Created
2011
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnnie Carr is shown speaking at a memorial service for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church while Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnnie Carr Speaking at a Memorial for Rosa Parks, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Johnnie Carr is shown speaking at a memorial service for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church while Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery flashes a peace sign as he rides in a parade.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Riding in a Parade, circa 2005
Date Created
2004/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery flashes a peace sign as he rides in a parade.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding the James H. Costen Award for Civil and Community Affairs during the James H. Costen Awards Dinner at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery at the James H. Costen Awards Dinner, April 23, 2004
Date Created
2004-04-23
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding the James H. Costen Award for Civil and Community Affairs during the James H. Costen Awards Dinner at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Religion, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown walking arm in arm down the street with others during the dedication event to rename Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard Road Dedication, October 2001
Date Created
2001-10
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown walking arm in arm down the street with others during the dedication event to rename Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2003
Date Created
2000/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, and Jesse Jackson are shown gathered at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, June 4, 1999
Date Created
1999-06-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, and Jesse Jackson are shown gathered at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jimmy Carter is shown speaking at a The Carter Center event alongside panelists including Joseph E. Lowery and Evander Holyfield, who were members of an election observation team for the Jamaican elections.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jimmy Carter Speaking at a The Carter Center Event, circa 1997
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
Jimmy Carter is shown speaking at a The Carter Center event alongside panelists including Joseph E. Lowery and Evander Holyfield, who were members of an election observation team for the Jamaican elections.
Subject
Political participation, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown receiving an award from MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown receiving an award from MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown laughing at a podium in front of others at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown laughing at a podium in front of others at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with youth watering a tree during a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with youth watering a tree during a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta are shown shaking hands at a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta are shown shaking hands at a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Women" sign during an event at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. headquarter building in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Holding a "Colored Women" Sign, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1999
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Women" sign during an event at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. headquarter building in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (seated, first on right) is shown posing for a group photo at an event at The Carter Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Group Photo at a The Carter Center Event, circa 1996
Date Created
1994/1998
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (seated, first on right) is shown posing for a group photo at an event at The Carter Center.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing with the 1994 Junior Golf Classic winners during SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic event at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Junior Golf Classic winners with Mr. Elijah Walker - junior director - Prizes - Saving Bonds.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing with the 1994 Junior Golf Classic winners during SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic event at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Junior Golf Classic winners with Mr. Elijah Walker - junior director - Prizes - Saving Bonds.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown posing for a picture with a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Mr. Luther Pal[illegible]
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown posing for a picture with a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Mr. Luther Pal[illegible]
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Tina White are shown posing for a picture next to a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: National Convener Evelyn G. Lowery + Classic Coordinator Tina White.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Tina White are shown posing for a picture next to a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: National Convener Evelyn G. Lowery + Classic Coordinator Tina White.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown swinging a golf club.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Golfing, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown swinging a golf club.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series