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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Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Don King at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. King was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award in Economic Empowerment.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Don King at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. King was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award in Economic Empowerment.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, African Americans--Economic conditions, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dexter King, Coretta Scott King, Don King, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Dexter King, Coretta Scott King, Don King, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory speaks during a tribute event to mark Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Retirement Tribute Event for Joseph E. Lowery, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
Dick Gregory speaks during a tribute event to mark Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African American entertainers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with actress Tatyana Ali, rapper Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith of Kris Kross, and actress Karyn Parsons posing for a picture. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, April 1993
Date Created
1993-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with actress Tatyana Ali, rapper Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith of Kris Kross, and actress Karyn Parsons posing for a picture. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown receiving a kiss from Harry Belafonte while Joseph E. Lowery and others watch during the 13th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-4-92-2 28
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
13th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1992
Date Created
1992-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown receiving a kiss from Harry Belafonte while Joseph E. Lowery and others watch during the 13th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-4-92-2 28
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Oprah Winfrey is shown addressing a crowd at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 7, 1990
Date Created
1990-04-07
Description
Oprah Winfrey is shown addressing a crowd at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
Subject
African American businesspeople, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Raven-Symone and her parents are shown at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 7, 1990
Date Created
1990-04-07
Description
Raven-Symone and her parents are shown at the 11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards.
Subject
African American actors, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series