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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SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder and convener Evelyn G. Lowery (first row, fifth from left), poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others, including Winnie Mandela (next to Lowery).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1995
Date Created
1993/1997
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder and convener Evelyn G. Lowery (first row, fifth from left), poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others, including Winnie Mandela (next to Lowery).
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African American women, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder and convener Evelyn G. Lowery (first row, fifth from left), poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others, including Winnie Mandela (next to Lowery). A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:05099.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1995
Date Created
1993/1997
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder and convener Evelyn G. Lowery (first row, fifth from left), poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others, including Winnie Mandela (next to Lowery). A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:05099.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in the Struggle Against Apartheid to Winnie Mandela during the "A Salute to South African Women" event presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Salute to South African Women Event, June 27, 1990
Date Created
1990-06-27
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in the Struggle Against Apartheid to Winnie Mandela during the "A Salute to South African Women" event presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Special events, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is in conversation with Nelson Mandela as Evelyn G. Lowery looks on during Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is in conversation with Nelson Mandela as Evelyn G. Lowery looks on during Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Apartheid, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Naomi Tutu-Seavers are shown protesting at a Winn-Dixie supermarket. Written on verso: Naomi Tutu-SEAVERS, daughter of Nobel Peace Laurette [sic], Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa joins SCLC-WOMEN convenor, Evelyn Lowery on picket.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Naomi Tutu-Seavers are shown protesting at a Winn-Dixie supermarket. Written on verso: Naomi Tutu-SEAVERS, daughter of Nobel Peace Laurette [sic], Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa joins SCLC-WOMEN convenor, Evelyn Lowery on picket.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Apartheid, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during a demonstration to protest apartheid in South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaks at an Anti-Apartheid Demonstration, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during a demonstration to protest apartheid in South Africa.
Subject
African American women, Apartheid, Africa, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
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
Eleanor Holmes Norton (SCLC Board member), Tony Randall (actor), and Evelyn G. Lowery (national convener, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) march to the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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
Eleanor Holmes Norton (SCLC Board member), Tony Randall (actor), and Evelyn G. Lowery (national convener, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) march to the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, Entertainers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery stand outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery stand outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series