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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Evelyn G. Lowery stands next to U.S. Vice President Al Gore on the dais at the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Al Gore at the 38th Annual SCLC Conference, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery stands next to U.S. Vice President Al Gore on the dais at the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
Political science, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at right) are shown photographed with U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Coretta Scott King.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at right) are shown photographed with U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Coretta Scott King.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at right) are shown photographed with U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Coretta Scott King.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at right) are shown photographed with U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Coretta Scott King.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown speaking at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN. Gloria Wade-Gayles, professor of Black American Studies at Talladega College, speaks about black family strength during the SCLC 24th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana at a breakfast meeting of SCLC/WOMEN. (Photo by Elaine Tomlin)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gloria Wade-Gayles Speaking at the 24th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown speaking at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN. Gloria Wade-Gayles, professor of Black American Studies at Talladega College, speaks about black family strength during the SCLC 24th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana at a breakfast meeting of SCLC/WOMEN. (Photo by Elaine Tomlin)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American men, Meetings
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
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Evelyn G. Lowery, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown speaking at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gloria Wade-Gayles Speaking at the 24th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown speaking at the 24th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series