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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  • Institution = Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
  • Geographic Location = Alabama--Birmingham
  • Subjects = Special events
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown walking up the stairs of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of People at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown walking up the stairs of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Dee, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee Speaking at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents attorney Elaine Jones with the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award during the awards ceremony at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Caption from magazine: Attorney Elaine Jones is beaming as she gets the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award from Dr. Lowery for her outstanding performance in the legal community. More details about the awards banquet can be found on pages 32-39 of the November-December 1991 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07045.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presenting an Award to Elaine Jones at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1991
Date Created
1991-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents attorney Elaine Jones with the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award during the awards ceremony at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Caption from magazine: Attorney Elaine Jones is beaming as she gets the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award from Dr. Lowery for her outstanding performance in the legal community. More details about the awards banquet can be found on pages 32-39 of the November-December 1991 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07045.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Special events, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sharon Woodruff performs at a luncheon during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third annual public policy symposium event. Written on verso: Ms. Sharon W. Woodruff, daughter of Birmingham Chapter President Abraham Woods, renders an inspirational solo during the symposium luncheon as Dr. Lowery (left), Bishop Philip Cousin and Rev. John Nettles (right) listen, Ms. Woodruff also shared her musical voice at the president's reception.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sharon W. Woodruff Sings During the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium Luncheon, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Sharon Woodruff performs at a luncheon during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third annual public policy symposium event. Written on verso: Ms. Sharon W. Woodruff, daughter of Birmingham Chapter President Abraham Woods, renders an inspirational solo during the symposium luncheon as Dr. Lowery (left), Bishop Philip Cousin and Rev. John Nettles (right) listen, Ms. Woodruff also shared her musical voice at the president's reception.
Subject
African Americans--Music, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding hands with others and singing at a Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration held at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: MLK birthday - '80, Birmingham - Nelson Smith's church
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Event, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding hands with others and singing at a Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration held at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: MLK birthday - '80, Birmingham - Nelson Smith's church
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series