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 = Labor
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Winn-Dixie Protest, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie stores.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Bob Como, Winn-Dixie boycott coordinator (left) and Lois Felder, Retail Clerks International Union representative (right).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at a Winn-Dixie Protest, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Bob Como, Winn-Dixie boycott coordinator (left) and Lois Felder, Retail Clerks International Union representative (right).
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown holding hands and singing with others during a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at a Winn-Dixie Boycott, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown holding hands and singing with others during a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators sit and stand with protest signs advocating for a boycott against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators at a Winn-Dixie Boycott Event, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Demonstrators sit and stand with protest signs advocating for a boycott against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators are shown sitting with press on a stage in the background at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1972
Date Created
1968/1976
Description
A crowd of demonstrators are shown sitting with press on a stage in the background at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Labor, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown addressing a crowd of demonstrators and the press outside of the U.S. Department of Justice building at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1972
Date Created
1968/1976
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown addressing a crowd of demonstrators and the press outside of the U.S. Department of Justice building at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Labor, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy stands with other demonstrators on the steps of the Supreme Court building at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1972
Date Created
1968/1976
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy stands with other demonstrators on the steps of the Supreme Court building at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Labor, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at the 14th Labor Conference on Civil Rights, sponsored by the Jewish Labor Committee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Speaking at the 14th Labor Conference on Civil Rights, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at the 14th Labor Conference on Civil Rights, sponsored by the Jewish Labor Committee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Labor, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series