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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Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008
Date Created
2008-08-09
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Human rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. President Bill Clinton is shown alongside Evelyn G. Lowery speaking to attendees at a White House reception marking the assault weapons ban law.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bill Clinton and Evelyn G. Lowery, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
U.S. President Bill Clinton is shown alongside Evelyn G. Lowery speaking to attendees at a White House reception marking the assault weapons ban law.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Special events, Gun control
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. President Bill Clinton is shown alongside Evelyn G. Lowery speaking to attendees at a White House reception marking the assault weapons ban law.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bill Clinton and Evelyn G. Lowery, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
U.S. President Bill Clinton is shown alongside Evelyn G. Lowery speaking to attendees at a White House reception marking the assault weapons ban law.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Special events, Gun control
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Joseph E. Lowery holds an award plaque that was presented to him at the National Conference of Black Mayors Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, April 1980
Date Created
1980-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Joseph E. Lowery holds an award plaque that was presented to him at the National Conference of Black Mayors Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy lights a torch at the eternal flame burning on the grave of John F. Kennedy. Caption on photo reads: (WX4) WASHINGTON, DEC. 22 -- LIGHTS TORCH AT KENNEDY GRAVE -- The Rev. Walter E. Fauntroy of a Washington Baptist Church, ignites a torch today from the eternal light burning on the grave of John F. Kennedy in nearby Arlington National Cemetery. The torch is one of those used to light candles at the memorial service held for the former Chief Executive at the Lincoln Memorial. President Johnson spoke at the memorial service which was held to mark the end of the official 30-day mourning period for the assassinated President.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Walter E. Fauntroy Lights Torch at Kennedy Grave, December 22, 1963
Date Created
1963-12-22
Description
Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy lights a torch at the eternal flame burning on the grave of John F. Kennedy. Caption on photo reads: (WX4) WASHINGTON, DEC. 22 -- LIGHTS TORCH AT KENNEDY GRAVE -- The Rev. Walter E. Fauntroy of a Washington Baptist Church, ignites a torch today from the eternal light burning on the grave of John F. Kennedy in nearby Arlington National Cemetery. The torch is one of those used to light candles at the memorial service held for the former Chief Executive at the Lincoln Memorial. President Johnson spoke at the memorial service which was held to mark the end of the official 30-day mourning period for the assassinated President.
Subject
Funeral rites and ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series