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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Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated between Ruby Dee and Rosa Parks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated between Ruby Dee and Rosa Parks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks (at left, first standing), Evelyn Occhino, Karen Lowery, Carolyn Watson (fourth thru second, from right), and others are shown applauding during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Rosa Parks (at left, first standing), Evelyn Occhino, Karen Lowery, Carolyn Watson (fourth thru second, from right), and others are shown applauding during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Dee, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee Speaking at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and others are shown in a church singing during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Singing at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and others are shown in a church singing during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting alongside Ruby Dee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Woman Speaks at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
An unidentified woman speaks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting alongside Ruby Dee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and panelists are shown at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and panelists are shown at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown during the proceedings of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown during the proceedings of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the National Convener Award for "Dedicated Service in the Continual Struggle for Peace and Justice" to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the National Convener Award for "Dedicated Service in the Continual Struggle for Peace and Justice" to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with Evelyn Occhino (at right, in front) and a group of other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With A Group of Women at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with Evelyn Occhino (at right, in front) and a group of other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and bowing her head with other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks Holding Hands With Others at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and bowing her head with other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks and Johnnie Carr listen in the audience during the proceedings of a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Written on verso: Rosa Parks and Johnnie Carr; Montgomery
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Rosa Parks and Johnnie Carr listen in the audience during the proceedings of a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Written on verso: Rosa Parks and Johnnie Carr; Montgomery
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo during the proceedings of a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Rosa Parks and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo during the proceedings of a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown listening during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown listening during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portia Scott, National Republican Party Committeewoman, speaks about the two-party system at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portia Scott Speaks at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Portia Scott, National Republican Party Committeewoman, speaks about the two-party system at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Political participation, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown welcoming participants at a SCLC/WOMEN retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: 9-6-86
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Retreat, September 6, 1986
Date Created
1986-09-06
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown welcoming participants at a SCLC/WOMEN retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: 9-6-86
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cheryl Lowery (first table, at right) and other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members listen during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: A member of the SCLC/WOMEN takes notes as Sheryl [sic] Lowery Osborne listens to some of the programs the women plan during 1987. 9-6-86
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Retreat, September 6, 1986
Date Created
1986-09-06
Description
Cheryl Lowery (first table, at right) and other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members listen during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: A member of the SCLC/WOMEN takes notes as Sheryl [sic] Lowery Osborne listens to some of the programs the women plan during 1987. 9-6-86
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series