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 poses for a photo with Reverend Al Sharpton (on left), who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Justice in the Media" Award, and Don Lemon (on right) who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Communications" Award.
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 poses for a photo with Reverend Al Sharpton (on left), who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Justice in the Media" Award, and Don Lemon (on right) who holds his "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.: Communications" Award.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, African American journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipients Reverend Al Sharpton and journalist Don Lemon 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 2012
Date Created
2012-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipients Reverend Al Sharpton and journalist Don Lemon 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 clergy, African American journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a representative from The Atlanta Daily World newspaper 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 2012
Date Created
2012-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a representative from The Atlanta Daily World newspaper 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 journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and an unidentified woman are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Communications to Ethel L. Payne during the 12th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-6-91
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
12th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 6, 1991
Date Created
1991-04-06
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and an unidentified woman are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Communications to Ethel L. Payne during the 12th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-6-91
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Alexis S. Reeves are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Communications to Barbara Reynolds during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery acknowledges the Drum Major for Justice Award winner for the field of Communications Ms. Barbara Reynolds. Presenting the award to Ms. Reynolds is Ms. Alexis S. Reeves Vice President, Community Affairs Atlanta Journal Constitution.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
8th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 3, 1987
Date Created
1987-04-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Alexis S. Reeves are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Communications to Barbara Reynolds during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery acknowledges the Drum Major for Justice Award winner for the field of Communications Ms. Barbara Reynolds. Presenting the award to Ms. Reynolds is Ms. Alexis S. Reeves Vice President, Community Affairs Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series