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, Penny Liuzzo Herrington, Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (sisters of Viola Liuzzo), Ruby Shinhoster (behind Lowery), and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown reading a litany at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Penny Liuzzo Herrington, Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (sisters of Viola Liuzzo), Ruby Shinhoster (behind Lowery), and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown reading a litany at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery flashes a peace sign as he rides in a parade.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Riding in a Parade, circa 2005
Date Created
2004/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery flashes a peace sign as he rides in a parade.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A historical marker in honor of U.S. Representative John Lewis, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2004
Date Created
2004/2006
Description
A historical marker in honor of U.S. Representative John Lewis, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding the James H. Costen Award for Civil and Community Affairs during the James H. Costen Awards Dinner at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery at the James H. Costen Awards Dinner, April 23, 2004
Date Created
2004-04-23
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding the James H. Costen Award for Civil and Community Affairs during the James H. Costen Awards Dinner at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Religion, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting civil rights activist Reverend Dr. Addie L. Wyatt with the "Women in the Civil Rights Movement" award at the 25th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 3, 2004
Date Created
2004-04-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting civil rights activist Reverend Dr. Addie L. Wyatt with the "Women in the Civil Rights Movement" award at the 25th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis is shown addressing Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants on tour bus #1 as Evelyn G. Lowery listens.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
John Lewis is shown addressing Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants on tour bus #1 as Evelyn G. Lowery listens.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, Artur Davis, and C.T. Vivian review documents ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, Artur Davis, and C.T. Vivian review documents ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ludacris and Joseph E. Lowery are shown sharing a hug at an event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ludacris and Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2005
Date Created
2002/2010
Description
Ludacris and Joseph E. Lowery are shown sharing a hug at an event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing for a photo in front of banner for Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, circa 2005
Date Created
2002/2010
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing for a photo in front of banner for Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama", presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2004
Description
A photo of the historical marker "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama", presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown standing next to a historical marker honoring him as Evelyn G. Lowery reads a litany service.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2004
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown standing next to a historical marker honoring him as Evelyn G. Lowery reads a litany service.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and U.S. Representative John Lewis are shown during a groundbreaking ceremony in the Civil Rights Memorial Park while a group of others watch.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Groundbreaking for a Historical Marker, circa 2003
Date Created
2002/2003
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and U.S. Representative John Lewis are shown during a groundbreaking ceremony in the Civil Rights Memorial Park while a group of others watch.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, 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 Andrew Young and Walter Young, an award recipient at the 23rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
23rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 6, 2002
Date Created
2002-04-06
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Andrew Young and Walter Young, an award recipient at the 23rd 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, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series