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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  • Decade = 1960-1969
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  • Geographic Location = New York (State)--New York--Harlem
Pallbearers are shown carrying out Malcolm X's casket from the Faith Temple of God in Christ. Written on verso: Malcom X's casket leaves church -- The casket of slain Black nationalist leader Malcolm X is carried by pallbearers from the Faith Temple of God in Christ after services in New York's Harlem Feb. 27. The funeral rites drew several prominent leaders.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Malcolm X Funeral, February 27, 1965
Date Created
1965-02-27
Description
Pallbearers are shown carrying out Malcolm X's casket from the Faith Temple of God in Christ. Written on verso: Malcom X's casket leaves church -- The casket of slain Black nationalist leader Malcolm X is carried by pallbearers from the Faith Temple of God in Christ after services in New York's Harlem Feb. 27. The funeral rites drew several prominent leaders.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Gray speaks at an outdoor rally regarding actions to mark the death of Malcolm X. Written on verso: Urges Memorial Gesture -- Militant Negro leader Jesse Gray is shown as he addressed and outdoor rally in Harlem, N.Y., Feb. 25, where he urged that all stores on 125th Street, Harlem's main shopping street, close at 3 pm, Feb. 26 as a memorial gesture to Malcom [sic] X, assassinated Negro leader. He said the businesses would be asked to stay closed until after the funeral Feb. 27.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Gray, February 25, 1965
Date Created
1965-02-25
Description
Jesse Gray speaks at an outdoor rally regarding actions to mark the death of Malcolm X. Written on verso: Urges Memorial Gesture -- Militant Negro leader Jesse Gray is shown as he addressed and outdoor rally in Harlem, N.Y., Feb. 25, where he urged that all stores on 125th Street, Harlem's main shopping street, close at 3 pm, Feb. 26 as a memorial gesture to Malcom [sic] X, assassinated Negro leader. He said the businesses would be asked to stay closed until after the funeral Feb. 27.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series