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 speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Special Moral Imperatives Award to Emanuel Cleaver during the 12th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-6-91
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
12th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 6, 1991
Date Created
1991-04-06
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Special Moral Imperatives Award to Emanuel Cleaver during the 12th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-6-91
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, Special events
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 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
A group of women are shown posing with their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 5th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Nine of the 11 black women mayors honored at the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
5th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
A group of women are shown posing with their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 5th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Nine of the 11 black women mayors honored at the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors, Special events, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young presents Daniel and Rosario Murillo de Ortega with a gift during an event that was part of the Ortegas' visit to Atlanta, Georgia. For more information about the Ortegas' visit to Atlanta, see pages 34-37 in the December-January 1984-1985 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07388.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Daniel Ortega Visit to Atlanta, Georgia, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young presents Daniel and Rosario Murillo de Ortega with a gift during an event that was part of the Ortegas' visit to Atlanta, Georgia. For more information about the Ortegas' visit to Atlanta, see pages 34-37 in the December-January 1984-1985 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07388.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, International relations, African American mayors
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
Andrew Young is shown taking the oath as Atlanta's second Black mayor. Written on verso: ANDY'S INAUGURAL -- Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young takes the oath of office from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Osgood Williams to become the second black to serve as mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young's Inauguration, January 4, 1982
Date Created
1982-01-04
Description
Andrew Young is shown taking the oath as Atlanta's second Black mayor. Written on verso: ANDY'S INAUGURAL -- Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young takes the oath of office from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Osgood Williams to become the second black to serve as mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
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
Andrew Young is shown with Dr. Nelson McGhee and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) photographer Elaine Tomlin posing for a picture at the reception for the 4th SCLC Public Policy Symposium. Written on verso: SYMPOSIUM RECEPTION -- SCLC Staff Photographer Elaine Tomlin takes break from picture-taking duties to have her picture taken with two of her favorite people, Atlanta Physician Dr. Nelson McGhee and Atlanta Mayor-elect Andrew Young.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson McGhee, Elaine Tomlin, and Andrew Young, November 1981
Date Created
1981-11
Description
Andrew Young is shown with Dr. Nelson McGhee and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) photographer Elaine Tomlin posing for a picture at the reception for the 4th SCLC Public Policy Symposium. Written on verso: SYMPOSIUM RECEPTION -- SCLC Staff Photographer Elaine Tomlin takes break from picture-taking duties to have her picture taken with two of her favorite people, Atlanta Physician Dr. Nelson McGhee and Atlanta Mayor-elect Andrew Young.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, 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
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government to Maynard Jackson during the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: A jubilant Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson (right) accepts the award in government from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery as SCLC Board Chairman Walter Fauntroy looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1981
Date Created
1981-04-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government to Maynard Jackson during the 2nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: A jubilant Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson (right) accepts the award in government from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery as SCLC Board Chairman Walter Fauntroy looks on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Special events
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
Maynard Jackson is shown conversing with an unidentified woman during a banquet.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson With an Unidentified Woman, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1981
Description
Maynard Jackson is shown conversing with an unidentified woman during a banquet.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors, Special events
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
Johnny Ford, the mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama, points to the sky with his right index finger.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnny Ford, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Johnny Ford, the mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama, points to the sky with his right index finger.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series