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 social reformers
  • Series = Series: Photographs; Subseries: SCLC/WOMEN
  • Geographic Location = Georgia--Atlanta
Evelyn G. Lowery and Christine King Farris (Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister ) are shown posing for a picture at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2012
Date Created
2012-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Christine King Farris (Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister ) are shown posing for a picture at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Service, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2011
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three individuals are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
Three individuals are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of people during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of people during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two women are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
Two women are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman works on a computer during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
A woman works on a computer during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder Evelyn G. Lowery is interviewed at the Five Points MARTA station by the press. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. was conducting AIDS/HIV outreach at the MARTA station.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. AIDS Outreach, circa 1997
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder Evelyn G. Lowery is interviewed at the Five Points MARTA station by the press. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. was conducting AIDS/HIV outreach at the MARTA station.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Special events, Interviews, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members from the Outreach, Inc. organization sit at a table and speak with citizens about AIDS/HIV information and resources at the Five Points MARTA station in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. AIDS Outreach, circa 1997
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
Members from the Outreach, Inc. organization sit at a table and speak with citizens about AIDS/HIV information and resources at the Five Points MARTA station in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Special events, Interviews, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with SCLC/WOMEN Board members, including Lula Williams and Kim White.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Group Photo of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Board Members, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with SCLC/WOMEN Board members, including Lula Williams and Kim White.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American women social reformers, Meetings, Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown teaching a group of young adults at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A woman is shown teaching a group of young adults at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women pause from work to take a picture at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A group of women pause from work to take a picture at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown engaging with a group of women at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A woman is shown engaging with a group of women at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women are shown in computer training at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A group of women are shown in computer training at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman is shown posing for a picture in an office at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
An unidentified woman is shown posing for a picture in an office at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women are shown working in the Computer Training Center at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A group of women are shown working in the Computer Training Center at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown working at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A woman is shown working at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle during his visit to the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle Receives a Tour of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle during his visit to the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political science, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle is shown with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members during his visit to the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle Receives a Tour of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle is shown with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members during his visit to the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political science, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Marilyn Wilkins (the grand-niece of Harriet Tubman), Delores St. Amand, and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a picture in front of a Harriet Tubman quilt during a "A Tribute To Harriet Tubman" event held at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Tribute To Harriet Tubman" Event, February 21, 1983
Date Created
1983-02-21
Description
Marilyn Wilkins (the grand-niece of Harriet Tubman), Delores St. Amand, and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a picture in front of a Harriet Tubman quilt during a "A Tribute To Harriet Tubman" event held at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
Subject
Special events, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series