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
  • Institution = Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
  • Subjects = African American entertainers
Edna Hill (second from right), poses for a photo with Hal Jackson, Alice Jackson, and Don Cornelius. Caption on photo reads: Edna Hill, of Columbia, Md., "Miss U.S. Teen 1973" (formerly "Hal Jackson's Miss Black Teenage America), was a recent Special Guest on "Soul Train" along with The Temptations. Also appearing was Hal Jackson (left) sponsor of the national pageant, shown with wife Alice (right) Edna and Don Cornelius, host of "Soul Train", one of tv's most popular series.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Edna Hill, Miss Black Teenage America, 1973
Date Created
1973
Description
Edna Hill (second from right), poses for a photo with Hal Jackson, Alice Jackson, and Don Cornelius. Caption on photo reads: Edna Hill, of Columbia, Md., "Miss U.S. Teen 1973" (formerly "Hal Jackson's Miss Black Teenage America), was a recent Special Guest on "Soul Train" along with The Temptations. Also appearing was Hal Jackson (left) sponsor of the national pageant, shown with wife Alice (right) Edna and Don Cornelius, host of "Soul Train", one of tv's most popular series.
Subject
African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Edna Hill, the winner of the Miss Black Teenage America pageant, observes an employee working on a wristwatch. Caption on photo reads: Edna Hill, of Columbia, MD., and 1974 winner of "Hal Jackson's Miss Black Teenage America Pageant & U.S. Teen Revue" recently completed a tour of the U.S. Virgin Islands via Eastern Airlines at the invitation of the Virgin Islands Dept. of Commerce with accommodations at luxurious Bluebeard's Castle Hotel in St. Thomas. Edna was enthusiastically received by the islands' young people who proudly sent a Virgin Islands representative to compete at this year's national finals in New York City. Here, Edna visits a Standard Time Watch Factory in St. Croix which presented her with a gold wristwatch in recognition of her title and goodwill tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Edna Hill, Miss Black Teenage America, 1973
Date Created
1973
Description
Edna Hill, the winner of the Miss Black Teenage America pageant, observes an employee working on a wristwatch. Caption on photo reads: Edna Hill, of Columbia, MD., and 1974 winner of "Hal Jackson's Miss Black Teenage America Pageant & U.S. Teen Revue" recently completed a tour of the U.S. Virgin Islands via Eastern Airlines at the invitation of the Virgin Islands Dept. of Commerce with accommodations at luxurious Bluebeard's Castle Hotel in St. Thomas. Edna was enthusiastically received by the islands' young people who proudly sent a Virgin Islands representative to compete at this year's national finals in New York City. Here, Edna visits a Standard Time Watch Factory in St. Croix which presented her with a gold wristwatch in recognition of her title and goodwill tour.
Subject
African American entertainers, Special events, Travel
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of four members of the Jackson 5 performing. From left to right are Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Marlon Jackson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jackson Five Performance, 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
A photo of four members of the Jackson 5 performing. From left to right are Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Marlon Jackson.
Subject
African American musicians, African American entertainers, African American singers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harry Belafonte is shown speaking at an unknown event with Joseph E. Lowery and Ralph D. Abernathy in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Harry Belafonte Speaks at an Event, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Harry Belafonte is shown speaking at an unknown event with Joseph E. Lowery and Ralph D. Abernathy in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Producer Ely Landau and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman are shown conversing with director Sidney Lumet. Attached caption reads: STARS WORK FOR KING TRIBUTE -- Photo left to right: Producer Ely Landau, and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman confer with director Sidney Lumet in New York City just prior to filming special dramatic reading sequences for the two-and-a-half-hour motion picture film: "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis", scheduled to be shown on Tuesday evening, March 24th at 8:00 P.M. on a one-time only simultaneous showing in more than one thousand theaters across the country. Tickets are $5 tax-deductible. Total proceeds will go into the Martin Luther King Jr. Special Fund which will seek through its program to support Dr. King's principles and ideals of using non-violent methods in the war on poverty and illiteracy and the struggle for civil and human rights for all peoples.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ely Landau, Ruby Dee, Paul Newman, and Sidney Lumet, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
Producer Ely Landau and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman are shown conversing with director Sidney Lumet. Attached caption reads: STARS WORK FOR KING TRIBUTE -- Photo left to right: Producer Ely Landau, and film stars Ruby Dee and Paul Newman confer with director Sidney Lumet in New York City just prior to filming special dramatic reading sequences for the two-and-a-half-hour motion picture film: "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis", scheduled to be shown on Tuesday evening, March 24th at 8:00 P.M. on a one-time only simultaneous showing in more than one thousand theaters across the country. Tickets are $5 tax-deductible. Total proceeds will go into the Martin Luther King Jr. Special Fund which will seek through its program to support Dr. King's principles and ideals of using non-violent methods in the war on poverty and illiteracy and the struggle for civil and human rights for all peoples.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American actors, African American entertainers, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sidney Poitier is shown with fellow cast members and others involved in the production of the film "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery To Memphis".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sidney Poitier and Others Posing For a Photo, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
Sidney Poitier is shown with fellow cast members and others involved in the production of the film "KING: A Filmed Record...Montgomery To Memphis".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American actors, African American entertainers, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A contact sheet of 35mm negative images of Aretha Franklin with others, including Andrew Young.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Contact Sheet of Aretha Franklin Photos, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A contact sheet of 35mm negative images of Aretha Franklin with others, including Andrew Young.
Subject
African American singers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series