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.

For:
  • Subjects = African American women
  • Geographic Location = Alabama--Selma
  • Subjects = Civil rights movements
Evelyn G. Lowery and an unidentified man display a plaque honoring Amelia Boynton Robinson and Marie Foster at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman (standing) holds hands with Amelia Boynton Robinson during the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Amelia Boynton Robinson waves to the crowd as Faya Ora Rose Toure (at left) speaks during the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series