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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  • Subjects = African American women
  • Decade = 1970-1979
  • Subjects = Special events
Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Walter Fauntroy are shown holding awards at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Walter Fauntroy Holding Awards, circa 1979
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Walter Fauntroy are shown holding awards at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton and an unidentified man stand at microphones on a stage with several individuals behind them, including Reverend James Orange (second from right).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton and an Unidentified Man On a Stage With Others, circa 1979
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Dorothy Cotton and an unidentified man stand at microphones on a stage with several individuals behind them, including Reverend James Orange (second from right).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting a Human Rights Award to Mrs. Maggie Muzorewa at a Central United Methodist Church Women's Day Event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Present an Award at a Central United Methodist Church Women's Day Event, May 1977
Date Created
1977-05
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting a Human Rights Award to Mrs. Maggie Muzorewa at a Central United Methodist Church Women's Day Event.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Human rights, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding hands in front of a cake for their 25th wedding anniversary.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery 25th Wedding Anniversary, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding hands in front of a cake for their 25th wedding anniversary.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown standing together on their 25th wedding anniversary.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery 25th Wedding Anniversary, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown standing together on their 25th wedding anniversary.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks gestures with her right arm raised in the air while speaking at an event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Rosa Parks gestures with her right arm raised in the air while speaking at an event.
Subject
African American women, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with an unidentified woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With an Unidentified Woman, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with an unidentified woman.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and a group of children are shown admiring a Christmas tree.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and a Group of Children Admiring a Christmas Tree, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and a group of children are shown admiring a Christmas tree.
Subject
African American women, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series