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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Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event of Black clergy gathering in support of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon in Norfolk, Virginia. Other Black clergy members are seated and standing behind Lowery listening to his address.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at an Event in Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1984
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event of Black clergy gathering in support of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon in Norfolk, Virginia. Other Black clergy members are seated and standing behind Lowery listening to his address.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy speaks at an event of Black clergy gathering in support of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Walter E. Fauntroy Speaking at an Event in Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1984
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy speaks at an event of Black clergy gathering in support of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon in Norfolk, Virginia.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event of Black clergy gathering in support of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at an Event in Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1984
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event of Black clergy gathering in support of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon in Norfolk, Virginia.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Lawson addresses the audience at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention as Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and Bishop Philip R. Cousin listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Lawson Speaks at the 24th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Reverend James Lawson addresses the audience at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention as Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and Bishop Philip R. Cousin listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American men, African American women, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Kelly M. Smith is shown delivering a sermon at a workshop on violence convened by the Black Clergy of Atlanta. Written on verso: Dr. Kelly M. Smith delivers sermon at opening worship service held at West Mitchell St. CME Church in Atlanta. The service was part of a 2 day workshop on violence convened by Black Clergy of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Kelly M. Smith Speaks at a Workshop on Violence, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Dr. Kelly M. Smith is shown delivering a sermon at a workshop on violence convened by the Black Clergy of Atlanta. Written on verso: Dr. Kelly M. Smith delivers sermon at opening worship service held at West Mitchell St. CME Church in Atlanta. The service was part of a 2 day workshop on violence convened by Black Clergy of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series