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 = 1980-1989
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to the press outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: Pres. Lowery is flanked by Randall Robinson of TransAfrica, Roger Wilkins, Mary Berry, and Congressman Walter Fauntroy as he and Cong. Charles Hayes prepare to be the second team to be arrested and jailed for demonstrating at the South African Embassy.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Arrested at South African Embassy, December 11, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-11
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to the press outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: Pres. Lowery is flanked by Randall Robinson of TransAfrica, Roger Wilkins, Mary Berry, and Congressman Walter Fauntroy as he and Cong. Charles Hayes prepare to be the second team to be arrested and jailed for demonstrating at the South African Embassy.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young, John Lewis, Bill Campbell, and Marvin Arrington, Sr. pose for a photo at a commemoration event marking the 20th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young, John Lewis, Bill Campbell, and Marvin Arrington, Sr., August 1983
Date Created
1983-08
Description
Claud Young, John Lewis, Bill Campbell, and Marvin Arrington, Sr. pose for a photo at a commemoration event marking the 20th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Four demonstrators during the Eufaula march are seen indoors with protest signs behind them. One of the demonstrators appears to be holding a press release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Four Demonstrators Pose Indoors During the Eufaula March, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
Four demonstrators during the Eufaula march are seen indoors with protest signs behind them. One of the demonstrators appears to be holding a press release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Pilgrimage to Washington marchers, including Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member Frederick Moore (first on right), sit and relax by an open van door.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Members Relax By a Van During the Pilgrimage to Washington March, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Pilgrimage to Washington marchers, including Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member Frederick Moore (first on right), sit and relax by an open van door.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An information table for emergency medical care and first aid set up at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Pilgrimage to Washington encampment with several volunteers seated around it.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Pilgrimage to Washington Encampment, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
An information table for emergency medical care and first aid set up at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Pilgrimage to Washington encampment with several volunteers seated around it.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, African American women, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a demonstrator taken from behind that shows the vest he is wearing, which says "Dr. Joseph Lowery, President -- Dallas, Texas -- SCLC".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Demonstrator Wearing a SCLC Vest, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
A photo of a demonstrator taken from behind that shows the vest he is wearing, which says "Dr. Joseph Lowery, President -- Dallas, Texas -- SCLC".
Subject
African American men, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sitting With Others on the Steps of a Building, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts and hats. Note: Glare is on photo - picture of a picture. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02405.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sitting With Others on the Steps of a Building, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts and hats. Note: Glare is on photo - picture of a picture. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02405.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Morris Brown College students are shown leading others in a march for Atlanta's missing and murdered children.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Morris Brown College Students and Others Marching for Children's Rights, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1981
Description
Morris Brown College students are shown leading others in a march for Atlanta's missing and murdered children.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Demonstrations, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Addressing the Crowd at a Rally, circa 1981
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others Holding Key to the City of Birmingham, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series