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
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery ride in the back of convertible car with signs taped to the side promoting the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as well as sign that says "Want Hope, Go Vote! Nov. 6, 1984".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery ride in the back of convertible car with signs taped to the side promoting the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as well as sign that says "Want Hope, Go Vote! Nov. 6, 1984".
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young at the Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Rally, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the "homecoming" of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder in Carrollton, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery - Bozeman / Wilder Homecoming and Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, National Convener SCLC/WOMEN
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder's "Homecoming", 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the "homecoming" of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder in Carrollton, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery - Bozeman / Wilder Homecoming and Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, National Convener SCLC/WOMEN
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman is shown addressing a crowd alongside Julia Wilder (on left), Johnnie Carr (on right), and others in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Maggie Bozeman is joined by Mrs. Wilder, Rev. John L. Alford, Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes, SCLC Board member Tuskegee Mayor Johnnie Ford, and SCLC Board member Mrs. Johnnie R. Carr, as the "homecoming" celebration begins in Tuskegee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman and Others, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Maggie Bozeman is shown addressing a crowd alongside Julia Wilder (on left), Johnnie Carr (on right), and others in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Maggie Bozeman is joined by Mrs. Wilder, Rev. John L. Alford, Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes, SCLC Board member Tuskegee Mayor Johnnie Ford, and SCLC Board member Mrs. Johnnie R. Carr, as the "homecoming" celebration begins in Tuskegee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Voter registration, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader speaks to rally attendees. SCLC-Alabama President John Nettles and Maggie Bozeman stand behind Cottonreader. Written on verso: Pickens County -- SCLC Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader leads rally at the courthouse in Pickens County which was held as an expression of support for Maggie Bozeman, 51, and Julia Wilder, 69, who were convicted by all-white juries in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud. Cottonreader is flanked by Alabama SCLC President John Nettles and Mrs. Bozeman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
R.B. Cottonreader Speaks at a Rally, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader speaks to rally attendees. SCLC-Alabama President John Nettles and Maggie Bozeman stand behind Cottonreader. Written on verso: Pickens County -- SCLC Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader leads rally at the courthouse in Pickens County which was held as an expression of support for Maggie Bozeman, 51, and Julia Wilder, 69, who were convicted by all-white juries in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud. Cottonreader is flanked by Alabama SCLC President John Nettles and Mrs. Bozeman.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two demonstrators hold a sign that reads "Pickens Co - The whole worlds watching!" as part of a rally held in expression of support for Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, who were convicted in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder Rally, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Two demonstrators hold a sign that reads "Pickens Co - The whole worlds watching!" as part of a rally held in expression of support for Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, who were convicted in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman (left) and Julia Wilder (right) stand outside of the Pickens County Courthouse.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Maggie Bozeman (left) and Julia Wilder (right) stand outside of the Pickens County Courthouse.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Men and women standing in line to vote or register to vote.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Men and Women Standing in Line to Vote or Register to Vote, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Men and women standing in line to vote or register to vote.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown submitting her voting ballot in front of a woman and a child.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Woman Submitting Her Voting Ballot in Front of a Woman and Child, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A woman is shown submitting her voting ballot in front of a woman and a child.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Men and women are shown walking down the steps of the Bibb County Courthouse in Macon, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Men and Women Walking Down the Steps of the Bibb County Courthouse, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Men and women are shown walking down the steps of the Bibb County Courthouse in Macon, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
DeKalb County residents are shown standing in front a bus in preparation for registering to vote. Written on verso: Dekalb County citizens getting in line to go to courthouse to register. (Taken in front of King's Memorial Methodist Church)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
DeKalb County Citizens Standing in Front of a Bus, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
DeKalb County residents are shown standing in front a bus in preparation for registering to vote. Written on verso: Dekalb County citizens getting in line to go to courthouse to register. (Taken in front of King's Memorial Methodist Church)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series