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 is seen laughing with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden while Evelyn G. Lowery looks on. The photo is signed by Joe Biden.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Joe Biden, circa 2009
Date Created
2008/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is seen laughing with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden while Evelyn G. Lowery looks on. The photo is signed by Joe Biden.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Al Gore and Second Lady Tipper Gore are shown standing and looking on during a White House reception marking the assault weapons ban law.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Al and Tipper Gore, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
Vice President Al Gore and Second Lady Tipper Gore are shown standing and looking on during a White House reception marking the assault weapons ban law.
Subject
Law--Study and teaching, Gun control, Political science, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Al Gore is shown speaking at a White House reception marking the passage of an assault weapons ban bill.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Al Gore Speaking About the Assault Weapons Ban Law, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
Vice President Al Gore is shown speaking at a White House reception marking the passage of an assault weapons ban bill.
Subject
Law--Study and teaching, Gun control, Political science, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Al Gore and Tipper Gore wave to the crowd during the presidential inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 1993.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Presidential Inaugural Parade, January 20, 1993
Date Created
1993-01-20
Description
Vice President Al Gore and Tipper Gore wave to the crowd during the presidential inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 1993.
Subject
Political science, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified civil rights worker is shown raising a rope to allow New York City Mayor Robert Wagner into an area reserved for dignitaries at a civil rights rally. Caption on photo reads: (WX39) WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- RAISING THE ROPE FOR WAGNER -- An unidentified civil rights group member raises the rope to help New York City Mayor Robert Wagner into area reserved for dignitaries at civil rights rally at Lincoln Memorial today following March on Washington parade.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Civil Rights Worker Lifts a Rope for Mayor Robert Wagner, August 28, 1963
Date Created
1963-08-28
Description
An unidentified civil rights worker is shown raising a rope to allow New York City Mayor Robert Wagner into an area reserved for dignitaries at a civil rights rally. Caption on photo reads: (WX39) WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- RAISING THE ROPE FOR WAGNER -- An unidentified civil rights group member raises the rope to help New York City Mayor Robert Wagner into area reserved for dignitaries at civil rights rally at Lincoln Memorial today following March on Washington parade.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Demonstrations, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series