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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Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2006
Date Created
2002/2010
Description
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown speaking during the 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Speaking at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1987
Date Created
1987-08
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown speaking during the 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young speaks at an event with Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others standing behind him. Two individuals hold a sign that reads "What have drugs done to his dream?"
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Speaking at an Event, circa 1986
Date Created
1986/1989
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young speaks at an event with Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others standing behind him. Two individuals hold a sign that reads "What have drugs done to his dream?"
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, Drug abuse
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and his son, Andrew Young, III, are shown protesting outside of a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young and Others Protesting Winn-Dixie, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and his son, Andrew Young, III, are shown protesting outside of a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown with a youth demonstrator picketing outside of a Winn-Dixie store to protest the store's selling of South African products.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young With Others at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown with a youth demonstrator picketing outside of a Winn-Dixie store to protest the store's selling of South African products.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Apartheid, Demonstrations, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young dances with his wife Jean at the SCLC Christmas party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Dancing With Jean Young at a Christmas Party, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young dances with his wife Jean at the SCLC Christmas party.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (at right) is shown standing and speaking with Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Andrew Young, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (at right) is shown standing and speaking with Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a photo with Andrew Young and a group of children at a Christmas party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Andrew Young Posing for a Photo With Children, circa 1984
Date Created
1982/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a photo with Andrew Young and a group of children at a Christmas party.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, Children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus) sits with a toddler on his lap at a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N while Ronald McDonald looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Toddler Sitting on Santa Claus's Lap With Ronald McDonald, circa 1983
Date Created
1982/1984
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus) sits with a toddler on his lap at a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N while Ronald McDonald looks on.
Subject
African American mayors, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Andrew Young and Children at a Christmas Party, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown walking arm in arm with Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus), Young's wife Jean, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. member Carolyn Watson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Andrew Young, Jean Young, and Carolyn Watson at a Christmas Party, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown walking arm in arm with Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus), Young's wife Jean, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. member Carolyn Watson.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is dressed up as Santa Claus for a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Dressed Up as Santa Claus, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is dressed up as Santa Claus for a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African American mayors, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown at an unknown event where an "Andrew Young" campaign banner is visible in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson With Others in Front of an Andrew Young Campaign Banner, circa 1981
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown at an unknown event where an "Andrew Young" campaign banner is visible in the background.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Augusta Mayor Edward McIntyre, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, and U.S. Representative Walter Fauntroy are shown posing for a picture at the reception for the 4th SCLC Public Policy Symposium that was held at the new Atlanta Life Insurance Company building.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Edward McIntyre, Andrew Young, and Walter Fauntroy at an Event, November 1981
Date Created
1981-11
Description
Augusta Mayor Edward McIntyre, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, and U.S. Representative Walter Fauntroy are shown posing for a picture at the reception for the 4th SCLC Public Policy Symposium that was held at the new Atlanta Life Insurance Company building.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with Andrew Young, Walter Fauntroy, and others posing for a photograph at the reception for the 4th SCLC Public Policy Symposium. Caption from the 3rd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program booklet (http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07401): A reception as held at the new Atlanta Life Insurance Company building to kick off the Public Policy Symposium, and among those attending were new SCLC board member Ms. Florencia Walker, Mayor Edward McIntyre of Augusta, Georgia, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (who along with McIntyre was waiting to take the oath of office at the time), U.S. Congressman Walter Fauntroy, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Atlanta Special FBI Agent John D. Glover and William C. Randall, chairman of the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, November 1981
Date Created
1981-11
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with Andrew Young, Walter Fauntroy, and others posing for a photograph at the reception for the 4th SCLC Public Policy Symposium. Caption from the 3rd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program booklet (http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07401): A reception as held at the new Atlanta Life Insurance Company building to kick off the Public Policy Symposium, and among those attending were new SCLC board member Ms. Florencia Walker, Mayor Edward McIntyre of Augusta, Georgia, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (who along with McIntyre was waiting to take the oath of office at the time), U.S. Congressman Walter Fauntroy, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Atlanta Special FBI Agent John D. Glover and William C. Randall, chairman of the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown shaking hands with Joe Boone at the annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Awards dinner held as part of the SCLC National Convention. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson (2nd from left) greets Atlanta clergyman Joe Boone following his address at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Annual Awards Dinner held each year during the SCLC National Convention. SCLC Board Member Nelson H. Smith (left) also greets Boone as Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy looks on from behind Jackson. Standing beside Jackson is SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Maynard Jackson Shaking Hands With Joe Boone at a SCLC Awards Dinner, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown shaking hands with Joe Boone at the annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Awards dinner held as part of the SCLC National Convention. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson (2nd from left) greets Atlanta clergyman Joe Boone following his address at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Annual Awards Dinner held each year during the SCLC National Convention. SCLC Board Member Nelson H. Smith (left) also greets Boone as Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy looks on from behind Jackson. Standing beside Jackson is SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors, African American clergy, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting Johnny Ford with the SCLC Presidential Award. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama (right) accepts the Presidential Award from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during the 24th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, held this August in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presenting Johnny Ford with an Award, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting Johnny Ford with the SCLC Presidential Award. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama (right) accepts the Presidential Award from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during the 24th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, held this August in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford leads a press conference surrounded by Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) leadership and staff, including Reverend Jesse Jackson (on Ford's right) and SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (on Ford's left).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford With SCLC Members at a Press Conference, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford leads a press conference surrounded by Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) leadership and staff, including Reverend Jesse Jackson (on Ford's right) and SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (on Ford's left).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership, African American mayors, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnny Ford is shown speaking during the 23rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Caption from the September-October 1980 SCLC Magazine, page 22: The Honorable Johnny Ford, Mayor, Tuskegee, Alabama served as master of ceremonies during the convention banquet. See http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07014.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnny Ford Speaks at the 23rd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1980
Date Created
1980-08
Description
Johnny Ford is shown speaking during the 23rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Caption from the September-October 1980 SCLC Magazine, page 22: The Honorable Johnny Ford, Mayor, Tuskegee, Alabama served as master of ceremonies during the convention banquet. See http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07014.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc., African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown dressed up as Santa Claus and surrounded by children at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson Dressed Up As Santa Claus at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Event, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown dressed up as Santa Claus and surrounded by children at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party.
Subject
African American mayors, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series