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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A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
Subject
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
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
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
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
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
Two digital photos printed on photo paper featuring Evelyn G. Lowery with Spelman College representatives and others at an awards ceremony at which Lowery received the Local Community Service Award.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Receives Award from Spelman College, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Two digital photos printed on photo paper featuring Evelyn G. Lowery with Spelman College representatives and others at an awards ceremony at which Lowery received the Local Community Service Award.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery receiving the Local Community Service Award from the Spelman College Board of Trustees.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Receives Award from Spelman College, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery receiving the Local Community Service Award from the Spelman College Board of Trustees.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (standing, at center) is shown with Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, possibly Hillary Clinton, and others at an event honoring Parks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 2002
Date Created
2000/2004
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (standing, at center) is shown with Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, possibly Hillary Clinton, and others at an event honoring Parks.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (second from right), U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater (at right), and others applaud during an American Public Transit Association awards ceremony recognizing Rosa Parks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
APTA Event Recognizing Rosa Parks, March 1997
Date Created
1997-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (second from right), U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater (at right), and others applaud during an American Public Transit Association awards ceremony recognizing Rosa Parks.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Transportation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an American Public Transit Association awards ceremony recognizing Rosa Parks. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater is at right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
APTA Event Recognizing Rosa Parks, March 1997
Date Created
1997-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an American Public Transit Association awards ceremony recognizing Rosa Parks. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater is at right in the photo.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Transportation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery holds a lifetime achievement award presented to Rosa Parks by the American Public Transit Association (APTA). U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater (at right) and two unidentified men flanking Parks and Lowery are shown.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
APTA Event Recognizing Rosa Parks, March 1997
Date Created
1997-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery holds a lifetime achievement award presented to Rosa Parks by the American Public Transit Association (APTA). U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater (at right) and two unidentified men flanking Parks and Lowery are shown.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Transportation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks, Joseph E. Lowery, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater are shown at an American Public Transit Association (APTA) event in honor of Rosa Parks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
APTA Event Recognizing Rosa Parks, March 1997
Date Created
1997-03
Description
Rosa Parks, Joseph E. Lowery, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater are shown at an American Public Transit Association (APTA) event in honor of Rosa Parks.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Transportation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery at the presidential inaugural ball for President Bill Clinton.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery at the Presidential Inaugural Ball, January 20, 1993
Date Created
1993-01-20
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery at the presidential inaugural ball for President Bill Clinton.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Evelyn G. Lowery (left) and Shirley Caesar (right) at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Others, circa 1985
Date Created
1983/1987
Description
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Evelyn G. Lowery (left) and Shirley Caesar (right) at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
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
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Reverend Bernard Lee and Juanita Abernathy at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Others, circa 1968
Date Created
1966/1970
Description
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Reverend Bernard Lee and Juanita Abernathy at an unknown event.
Subject
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
Evelyn G. Lowery (at back of photo) is shown with two other women looking at a table of wrapped gifts.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1950
Date Created
1945/1955
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at back of photo) is shown with two other women looking at a table of wrapped gifts.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series