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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Evelyn G. Lowery smiles at a toddler that she holds in her arms while Joseph E. Lowery looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Children, circa 2002
Date Created
1999/2005
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery smiles at a toddler that she holds in her arms while Joseph E. Lowery looks on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing with the 1994 Junior Golf Classic winners during SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic event at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Junior Golf Classic winners with Mr. Elijah Walker - junior director - Prizes - Saving Bonds.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing with the 1994 Junior Golf Classic winners during SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic event at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Junior Golf Classic winners with Mr. Elijah Walker - junior director - Prizes - Saving Bonds.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Youth demonstrators are shown participating in the "Stop the Killing" rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Youth Marching at a "Stop the Killing" Rally, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Youth demonstrators are shown participating in the "Stop the Killing" rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Gun control, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a young boy with a gift at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a young boy with a gift at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American children, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy is shown holding a sign that reads "Keep Americans Working - Buy American Mined Coal" during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Youth against apartheid
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Boy Protesting at an Anti-Apartheid March, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
A young boy is shown holding a sign that reads "Keep Americans Working - Buy American Mined Coal" during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Youth against apartheid
Subject
Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Naomi Tutu, daughter of Bishop Tutu addresses youth rally as J. Orange (James), Bo Young (Andy), Greggory Greggory (Dick), Bernice King (Coretta) listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Naomi Tutu, daughter of Bishop Tutu addresses youth rally as J. Orange (James), Bo Young (Andy), Greggory Greggory (Dick), Bernice King (Coretta) listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American children, Africa
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American children, Africa
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis holds hands with a young girl and an unidentified man outside of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference national headquarters building on Auburn Avenue. All three were participants in the MLK Fun Run Festival.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis and an Unidentified Young Girl and Man Holding Hands, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
John Lewis holds hands with a young girl and an unidentified man outside of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference national headquarters building on Auburn Avenue. All three were participants in the MLK Fun Run Festival.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American children, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bo Young (Mayor Andrew Young's son), Kwame Abernathy (Ralph D. Abernathy's son), and another child are shown posing for a photo at a 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children at a March on Washington Commemoration Event, August 1983
Date Created
1983-08
Description
Bo Young (Mayor Andrew Young's son), Kwame Abernathy (Ralph D. Abernathy's son), and another child are shown posing for a photo at a 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American children, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A child is shown holding a protest sign that reads "Don't Buy in Eufaula".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Child Holds a "Don't Buy in Eufaula" Sign During the Eufaula March, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
A child is shown holding a protest sign that reads "Don't Buy in Eufaula".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Demonstrations, Crime, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A sleeping child is carried on a man's shoulders during a march that was part of the Pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Sleeping Child Being Carried on a Man's Shoulders During the Pilgrimage to Washington, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
A sleeping child is carried on a man's shoulders during a march that was part of the Pilgrimage to Washington.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two toddlers carry a sign that reads "Pilgrimage to Washington - Turn To Each Other, Not On Each Other" while guided by an adult standing behind them.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two Toddlers Marching With a "Pilgrimage to Washington" Sign, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Two toddlers carry a sign that reads "Pilgrimage to Washington - Turn To Each Other, Not On Each Other" while guided by an adult standing behind them.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown napping with a toddler on the grass at the Pilgrimage to Washington encampment in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Napping With a Toddler On The Grass, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown napping with a toddler on the grass at the Pilgrimage to Washington encampment in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three young boys are shown holding a "Free At Last From Drugs, Thugs, Alcohol Abuse" protest sign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three Young Boys Holding a Protest Sign, circa 1983
Date Created
1981/1985
Description
Three young boys are shown holding a "Free At Last From Drugs, Thugs, Alcohol Abuse" protest sign.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children, Demonstrations, Drug abuse
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children are shown posing for a photo with Brenda Davenport outside of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference headquarters on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children Outside of the SCLC Headquarters, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Children are shown posing for a photo with Brenda Davenport outside of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference headquarters on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American children, Buildings and grounds, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown marching with Camille Bell, SCLC members, children and adults in the Coalition to Save Our Children Prayer Pilgrimage, a march organized in response to the Atlanta missing and murdered children crisis. Photo caption: Marchers in the Coalition to Save Our Children Prayer Pilgrimage Trek down Atlanta's Auburn Avenue to Central City Park. Front Row (L-R) Mrs. Camille Bell, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Mrs. Williamae Mathis, SCLC President Joseph Lowery. On the Right, Rev. Earl Carroll, and to his rear, Rev. John D. Sharp and Rev. Albert Love.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others in the Coalition to Save Our Children Prayer Pilgrimage, October
Date Created
1980-10-05
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown marching with Camille Bell, SCLC members, children and adults in the Coalition to Save Our Children Prayer Pilgrimage, a march organized in response to the Atlanta missing and murdered children crisis. Photo caption: Marchers in the Coalition to Save Our Children Prayer Pilgrimage Trek down Atlanta's Auburn Avenue to Central City Park. Front Row (L-R) Mrs. Camille Bell, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Mrs. Williamae Mathis, SCLC President Joseph Lowery. On the Right, Rev. Earl Carroll, and to his rear, Rev. John D. Sharp and Rev. Albert Love.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women, African American children, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy is shown drinking from a can in front of a wooden tent in Resurrection City.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Boy Drinking Out of a Can in Front of a Wooden Tent in Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A young boy is shown drinking from a can in front of a wooden tent in Resurrection City.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young girl holds a baby in front of wooden tents set up as part of Resurrection City in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: Resurrection City - Children
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Girl Holding a Baby In Front of Tents, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A young girl holds a baby in front of wooden tents set up as part of Resurrection City in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: Resurrection City - Children
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two young girls lie on cots in a wooden tent encampment in Resurrection City while a woman in the background appears to be cleaning something with a cloth.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two Young Girls Lie on Cots in a Tent in Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Two young girls lie on cots in a wooden tent encampment in Resurrection City while a woman in the background appears to be cleaning something with a cloth.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy is shown sitting on a bicycle in the mud in the temporary encampment known as Resurrection City.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Boy Sits on a Bicycle In The Mud In Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A young boy is shown sitting on a bicycle in the mud in the temporary encampment known as Resurrection City.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series