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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Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with recipients of the Leadership in Higher Education Award at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with recipients of the Leadership in Higher Education Award at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African American educators, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Ben Yochanan and others are shown participating in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Hasan introducing Dr. Ben Yochanan who is an (center) who presented remarks during the luncheon hosted by SCLC's Student Affairs Deptartment [sic] . BLK Student Summit 86. Feb 23, 1986. Also present (left) Brenda Davenport National Director Student Affairs and (right) Kim Miller Associate Director SCLC Student Affairs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Ben Yochanan and Others at SCLC's Black Student Summit, February 23, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-23
Description
Dr. Ben Yochanan and others are shown participating in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Hasan introducing Dr. Ben Yochanan who is an (center) who presented remarks during the luncheon hosted by SCLC's Student Affairs Deptartment [sic] . BLK Student Summit 86. Feb 23, 1986. Also present (left) Brenda Davenport National Director Student Affairs and (right) Kim Miller Associate Director SCLC Student Affairs.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American youth--Education, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown engaged during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayle, Associate Professor of English at Spelman College listens intently during workshop session of SCLC's Black Student Summit 86' held on Atlanta University's Campus Feb 23, 1986.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles at SCLC's Black Student Summit, February 23, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-23
Description
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles is shown engaged during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit. Written on verso: Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayle, Associate Professor of English at Spelman College listens intently during workshop session of SCLC's Black Student Summit 86' held on Atlanta University's Campus Feb 23, 1986.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges, African American educators, African American youth--Education, Meetings
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