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 = 1970-1979
  • Series = Series: Photographs; Subseries: People
  • Subjects = African Americans--Civil rights
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking Outside to a Crowd of Demonstrators, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (middle) is shown with Walter E. Fauntroy (on right) and other SCLC members during a symposium in Washington, D.C. Written on recto: DR. LOWERY OPENS WASHINGTON SYMPOSIUM.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others, circa 1979
Date Created
1977/1981
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (middle) is shown with Walter E. Fauntroy (on right) and other SCLC members during a symposium in Washington, D.C. Written on recto: DR. LOWERY OPENS WASHINGTON SYMPOSIUM.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of Southern Christian Leadership Conference member and civil rights activist Lula Williams.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lula Williams, circa 1975
Date Created
1974/1976
Description
A photo of Southern Christian Leadership Conference member and civil rights activist Lula Williams.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1975
Date Created
1973/1977
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at an Event, circa 1975
Date Created
1973/1977
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand (at the center of the photo) with a crowd of other people in front of an airplane. Also in the photo are Ralph D. Abernathy and Juanita Abernathy.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, circa 1975
Date Created
1973/1977
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand (at the center of the photo) with a crowd of other people in front of an airplane. Also in the photo are Ralph D. Abernathy and Juanita Abernathy.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Airports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking with an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dr. Ralph Abernathy
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With an Unidentified Man, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking with an unidentified man. Written on verso: Dr. Ralph Abernathy
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking with an unidentified man. Written on verso: Look Alikes; Dr. Abernathy and friend at Young Brown reception
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With an Unidentified Man, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking with an unidentified man. Written on verso: Look Alikes; Dr. Abernathy and friend at Young Brown reception
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of Richard Boone in which his arms are raised.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Richard Boone, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A photo of Richard Boone in which his arms are raised.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King (third from left) sits with (from left to right) an unidentified man, John Lewis, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Julian Bond.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Others, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Coretta Scott King (third from left) sits with (from left to right) an unidentified man, John Lewis, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Julian Bond.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man is shown speaking to a crowd of adults and children. This photograph is filed in a folder labeled "Turner, Richard: in Sandersville, Georgia c. 1970-1979
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Man, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
An unidentified man is shown speaking to a crowd of adults and children. This photograph is filed in a folder labeled "Turner, Richard: in Sandersville, Georgia c. 1970-1979
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A publicity photo of actress and civil rights activist Cicely Tyson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cicely Tyson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
A publicity photo of actress and civil rights activist Cicely Tyson.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American actors, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian is shown gathered with Hosea Williams (on left), Ralph D. Abernathy (second from right), and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian and Others, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
C.T. Vivian is shown gathered with Hosea Williams (on left), Ralph D. Abernathy (second from right), and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Ralph D. Abernathy posing in front of a bookcase. Written on verso: Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy President Emeritus
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1973
Date Created
1970/1976
Description
A portrait photo of Ralph D. Abernathy posing in front of a bookcase. Written on verso: Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy President Emeritus
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Ralph D. Abernathy is shown hugging and laughing with Stoney Cooks, SCLC's executive director.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With Stoney Cooks, circa 1970
Date Created
1970/1972
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Ralph D. Abernathy is shown hugging and laughing with Stoney Cooks, SCLC's executive director.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An autographed photo of Ralph D. Abernathy from Ralph D. Abernathy to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery. Signature reads: To Joe and Evelyn, Without whose love and support my life would be meaningless and nonfulfilling. Ralph David Abernathy, 4/30/'70
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Autographed Photo of Ralph D. Abernathy, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
An autographed photo of Ralph D. Abernathy from Ralph D. Abernathy to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery. Signature reads: To Joe and Evelyn, Without whose love and support my life would be meaningless and nonfulfilling. Ralph David Abernathy, 4/30/'70
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with E.D. Nixon (standing to the left of the person speaking at the podium) and others at a press conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Others, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with E.D. Nixon (standing to the left of the person speaking at the podium) and others at a press conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown walking with a group of men down the street.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Others, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown walking with a group of men down the street.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with Dick Hatcher, the mayor of Gary, Indiana, and others. Written on verso: Ralph; Mayor Dick Hatcher - Gary, Ind.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Others, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with Dick Hatcher, the mayor of Gary, Indiana, and others. Written on verso: Ralph; Mayor Dick Hatcher - Gary, Ind.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a podium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a podium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series