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
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Spectators at the Muhammad Ali fight with Jerry Quarry held at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium on October 26, 1970.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Muhammad Ali Fight, October 26, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-26
Description
Spectators at the Muhammad Ali fight with Jerry Quarry held at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium on October 26, 1970.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph and Juanita Abernathy are shown alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others leading the March Against Repression in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Marching With Others, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Description
Ralph and Juanita Abernathy are shown alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others leading the March Against Repression in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
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
Joseph E. Lowery (at left) marches with Ralph D. Abernathy (at right) and others in East Germany to protest the Vietnam War. Written on verso: East Germany
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1972
Date Created
1969/1975
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (at left) marches with Ralph D. Abernathy (at right) and others in East Germany to protest the Vietnam War. Written on verso: East Germany
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, Demonstrations, Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery sits at a banquet dinner with U.S. Senator George McGovern. Written on verso: G. McGovern and Joseph Lowery
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With George McGovern, circa 1971
Date Created
1969/1973
Description
Joseph E. Lowery sits at a banquet dinner with U.S. Senator George McGovern. Written on verso: G. McGovern and Joseph Lowery
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young stands with an unidentified man at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young With an Unidentified Man, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1971
Description
Andrew Young stands with an unidentified man at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King (at center) poses for a group photo with others at The King Center. Written on verso: Ms. Bennett, seated left to right in earlier photo With coworkers at the Martin Luther King Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Others at The King Center, circa 1973
Date Created
1968/1978
Description
Coretta Scott King (at center) poses for a group photo with others at The King Center. Written on verso: Ms. Bennett, seated left to right in earlier photo With coworkers at the Martin Luther King Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown being interviewed by a group of press representatives while others listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Speaks to the Press, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1975
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown being interviewed by a group of press representatives while others listen.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
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 shaking hands with an unidentified man during an outdoor event.
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 shaking hands with an unidentified man during an outdoor event.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown reviewing documents and speaking to a group of young adults.
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 reviewing documents and speaking to a group of young adults.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking with an unidentified man inside of an airplane.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking with an unidentified man inside of an airplane.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown shaking hands with a crowd of people.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown shaking hands with a crowd of people.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown marching arm in arm with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Marching With Others, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown marching arm in arm with others.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
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 with an unidentified pastor in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With an Unidentified Man, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with an unidentified pastor in a church.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown shaking hands with Nina Simone alongside two unidentified people.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Nina Simone, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown shaking hands with Nina Simone alongside two unidentified people.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American singers
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
Septima Clark is shown with an unidentified man.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Septima Clark and an Unidentified Man, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Septima Clark is shown with an unidentified man.
Subject
African American women, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series