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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  • Subjects = Meetings
  • Subjects = African American universities and colleges
Dorothy Meeks and Tammala Rice are shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Dorothy Meeks and Tammala Rice students at Spelman College responds after viewing the controversial CBS produced The Vanishing Family: Crisis in Black America. The students talked about how the college community must be involved in the community which surrounds them.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Meeks and Tammala Rice Speak at SCLC's Black Student Summit, February 23, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-23
Description
Dorothy Meeks and Tammala Rice are shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Dorothy Meeks and Tammala Rice students at Spelman College responds after viewing the controversial CBS produced The Vanishing Family: Crisis in Black America. The students talked about how the college community must be involved in the community which surrounds them.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges, African American students, College students, African American youth--Education, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Ben Yochanan and others are shown participating in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Hasan introducing Dr. Ben Yochanan who is an (center) who presented remarks during the luncheon hosted by SCLC's Student Affairs Deptartment [sic] . BLK Student Summit 86. Feb 23, 1986. Also present (left) Brenda Davenport National Director Student Affairs and (right) Kim Miller Associate Director SCLC Student Affairs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Ben Yochanan and Others at SCLC's Black Student Summit, February 23, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-23
Description
Dr. Ben Yochanan and others are shown participating in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Hasan introducing Dr. Ben Yochanan who is an (center) who presented remarks during the luncheon hosted by SCLC's Student Affairs Deptartment [sic] . BLK Student Summit 86. Feb 23, 1986. Also present (left) Brenda Davenport National Director Student Affairs and (right) Kim Miller Associate Director SCLC Student Affairs.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American youth--Education, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown engaged during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayle, Associate Professor of English at Spelman College listens intently during workshop session of SCLC's Black Student Summit 86' held on Atlanta University's Campus Feb 23, 1986.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles at SCLC's Black Student Summit, February 23, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-23
Description
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown engaged during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayle, Associate Professor of English at Spelman College listens intently during workshop session of SCLC's Black Student Summit 86' held on Atlanta University's Campus Feb 23, 1986.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American youth--Education, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Former Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff member Gordon Sellers is shown addressing Atlanta University students at a political activism workshop focused on the theme "The Future of Black Youth in America."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gordon Sellers Addresses a Group of Atlanta University Students Sitting Around a Table During a Workshop, Janu
Date Created
1981-01
Description
Former Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff member Gordon Sellers is shown addressing Atlanta University students at a political activism workshop focused on the theme "The Future of Black Youth in America."
Subject
Meetings, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vivian Fannings and Terri McFadden are shown sharing a laugh during a conference addressing "The Future of Black Youth in America." Written on verso: AUC-SCLC President Vivian Fannings (left) and AUC Student Council President Terri McFadden share a laugh during what turned out to be a successful conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vivian Fannings and Terri McFadden Sharing a Laugh, January 1981
Date Created
1981-01
Description
Vivian Fannings and Terri McFadden are shown sharing a laugh during a conference addressing "The Future of Black Youth in America." Written on verso: AUC-SCLC President Vivian Fannings (left) and AUC Student Council President Terri McFadden share a laugh during what turned out to be a successful conference.
Subject
Meetings, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of Atlanta University students are shown attending a conference workshop on "The Future of Black Youth in America."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Atlanta University Students Attend a Conference Workshop, January 1981
Date Created
1981-01
Description
A group of Atlanta University students are shown attending a conference workshop on "The Future of Black Youth in America."
Subject
Meetings, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series