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 men
Dorothy Cotton and an unidentified man stand at microphones on a stage with several individuals behind them, including Reverend James Orange (second from right).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton and an Unidentified Man On a Stage With Others, circa 1979
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Dorothy Cotton and an unidentified man stand at microphones on a stage with several individuals behind them, including Reverend James Orange (second from right).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Autographed photograph signed by President Jimmy Carter to Joseph E. Lowery showing Lowery and Carter smiling while looking at a paper. Autograph reads: "Joe, Thanks! - Jimmy Carter"
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Autographed Photograph from Jimmy Carter to Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1979
Date Created
1979/1980
Description
Autographed photograph signed by President Jimmy Carter to Joseph E. Lowery showing Lowery and Carter smiling while looking at a paper. Autograph reads: "Joe, Thanks! - Jimmy Carter"
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth stands next to Birmingham Mayor David Vann at an event. Written on verso: Lowery, Vann, Shuttlesworth
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth With Mayor David Vann, circa 1979
Date Created
1979/1980
Description
Fred Shuttlesworth stands next to Birmingham Mayor David Vann at an event. Written on verso: Lowery, Vann, Shuttlesworth
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands in the foreground outside of building. Other SCLC Board and members stand in the background, including N.Q. Reynolds, Harry Gibson, Jr., and Evelyn G. Lowery. Written on verso: Cleveland
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1979
Date Created
1979/1980
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands in the foreground outside of building. Other SCLC Board and members stand in the background, including N.Q. Reynolds, Harry Gibson, Jr., and Evelyn G. Lowery. Written on verso: Cleveland
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference peace delegation to Lebanon meet with Prime Minister Selim Hoss. From left to right: C.T. Vivian, Walter E. Fauntroy, Hoss, Joseph E. Lowery, Harry Gibson, Jr (in background behind Lowery), unidentified man, Bernard Lee. Written on recto: Dr. Lowery and SCLC delegation with Lebanese Prime Minister Salema (sp?) al-Hoss.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Delegation Meets With Lebanese Prime Minister, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference peace delegation to Lebanon meet with Prime Minister Selim Hoss. From left to right: C.T. Vivian, Walter E. Fauntroy, Hoss, Joseph E. Lowery, Harry Gibson, Jr (in background behind Lowery), unidentified man, Bernard Lee. Written on recto: Dr. Lowery and SCLC delegation with Lebanese Prime Minister Salema (sp?) al-Hoss.
Subject
African American men, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery holding a plaque at the 22nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. Written on verso: (L-r) Rev. Jesse Douglas, Rev. Garnett Henning, Rev. Virgil Wood, Rev. Nelson Smith, Rev. Al Sampson, join Rev. Walter Fauntroy, SCLC Chairman of the Board presents Dr. and Mrs. Lowery a plaque for their sacrificial support to SCLC.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Holding a Plaque at the 22nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1979
Date Created
1979-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery holding a plaque at the 22nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. Written on verso: (L-r) Rev. Jesse Douglas, Rev. Garnett Henning, Rev. Virgil Wood, Rev. Nelson Smith, Rev. Al Sampson, join Rev. Walter Fauntroy, SCLC Chairman of the Board presents Dr. and Mrs. Lowery a plaque for their sacrificial support to SCLC.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
This page from a magazine contains a photo of Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery shaking hands with Israeli U.N. Ambassador Yehuda Blum and a corresponding caption. Caption on recto: SCLC president Dr. Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Israeli U.N. Ambassador Yehuda Blum after their historic meeting at the United Nations last week. Lowery expressed support for the nationhood of Israel but also revealed concern for the Jewish nation's relationship with South Africa. The SCLC delegation also included (l-r) Rev. Bernard Lee, Cong. Walter Fauntroy (D-D.C.), Mrs. Joseph Lowery, Rev. Al Sampson, Rev. C.T. Vivian and Dr. Harry Gibson, Jr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Delegation Meets With Israeli U.N. Ambassador, August 1979
Date Created
1979-08
Description
This page from a magazine contains a photo of Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery shaking hands with Israeli U.N. Ambassador Yehuda Blum and a corresponding caption. Caption on recto: SCLC president Dr. Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Israeli U.N. Ambassador Yehuda Blum after their historic meeting at the United Nations last week. Lowery expressed support for the nationhood of Israel but also revealed concern for the Jewish nation's relationship with South Africa. The SCLC delegation also included (l-r) Rev. Bernard Lee, Cong. Walter Fauntroy (D-D.C.), Mrs. Joseph Lowery, Rev. Al Sampson, Rev. C.T. Vivian and Dr. Harry Gibson, Jr.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching with his hand raised at a podium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at a Podium, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching with his hand raised at a podium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery preaching and pointing with his left hand while standing at a podium. Written on verso: Young Joseph Lowery preaching on pilgrimage 1979.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Preaching at a Podium, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery preaching and pointing with his left hand while standing at a podium. Written on verso: Young Joseph Lowery preaching on pilgrimage 1979.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference national field director Tyrone Brooks is shown speaking to the press during a press conference. A "Poor People's Message to President Jimmy Carter" banner hangs in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Staff Member Tyrone Brooks at a Press Conference, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference national field director Tyrone Brooks is shown speaking to the press during a press conference. A "Poor People's Message to President Jimmy Carter" banner hangs in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified group of young adults pose for a photo, with many of them raising their fist in the air.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Men and Women Pose With Raised Fists, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
An unidentified group of young adults pose for a photo, with many of them raising their fist in the air.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with others, including U.S. Representative Walter Fauntroy (at left) and Father Abram (second from right). This photo is related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's peace delegation trip to Lebanon in September 1979.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with others, including U.S. Representative Walter Fauntroy (at left) and Father Abram (second from right). This photo is related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's peace delegation trip to Lebanon in September 1979.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery with Reverend Kelly Miller Smith. Written on verso: Joseph Lowery, Kelly Miller Smith, 1979
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Kelly Miller Smith, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
A photo of Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery with Reverend Kelly Miller Smith. Written on verso: Joseph Lowery, Kelly Miller Smith, 1979
Subject
African American clergy, African American men, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting with Hank Aaron, Rick Dunn, and John Gilliam to discuss task force progress on racial bias in professional sports. Photos of Southern Christian Leadership Conference activities and leaders hang on the wall in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sitting With Others, circa 1979
Date Created
1978/1980
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting with Hank Aaron, Rick Dunn, and John Gilliam to discuss task force progress on racial bias in professional sports. Photos of Southern Christian Leadership Conference activities and leaders hang on the wall in the background.
Subject
African American men, Meetings, African Americans--Civil rights, Sports, Race discrimination, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Charles K. Steele, Sr. poses for a photo holding his cane and a Bible, sitting in a pulpit chair in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Charles K. Steele, Sr., circa 1979
Date Created
1978/1980
Description
Charles K. Steele, Sr. poses for a photo holding his cane and a Bible, sitting in a pulpit chair in a church.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery gestures enthusiastically while speaking at the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the 21st Annual SCLC Convention, August 1978
Date Created
1978-08
Description
Joseph E. Lowery gestures enthusiastically while speaking at the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery with a blue background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery with a blue background.
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 E. Lowery shown posing with photos of former Southern Christian Leadership Conference presidents.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery with Portraits of Former SCLC Presidents, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown posing with photos of former Southern Christian Leadership Conference presidents.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery.
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 E. Lowery shown speaking to a group of men (Benjamin Hooks is at the far left in photo). Signature at bottom right corner reads "Love, Joseph".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Autographed Photo of Joseph E. Lowery Speaking, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown speaking to a group of men (Benjamin Hooks is at the far left in photo). Signature at bottom right corner reads "Love, Joseph".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series