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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Joseph E. Lowery lights the candle of a Clemson University employee standing next to him during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at Clemson University, January 2006
Date Created
2006-01
Description
Joseph E. Lowery lights the candle of a Clemson University employee standing next to him during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery addresses a group of students during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at Clemson University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at Clemson University, January 2006
Date Created
2006-01
Description
Joseph E. Lowery addresses a group of students during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at Clemson University.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, College students, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Clemson University students and school officials march in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at Clemson University, January 2006
Date Created
2006-01
Description
Clemson University students and school officials march in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (center, right) poses for a photo with Clemson University students and others during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at Clemson University, January 2006
Date Created
2006-01
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (center, right) poses for a photo with Clemson University students and others during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, College students, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with (from left to right) Walter E. Fauntroy, Maxine Waters, [Lowery] and Dick Gregory for Lowery's 85th birthday celebration
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery's 85th Birthday Celebration, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with (from left to right) Walter E. Fauntroy, Maxine Waters, [Lowery] and Dick Gregory for Lowery's 85th birthday celebration
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, 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, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, 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
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, 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, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, 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
Spiver Gordon (on far right, with beard) is shown marching with a group of young adults.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon and Others, circa 2010
Date Created
2005/2015
Description
Spiver Gordon (on far right, with beard) is shown marching with a group of young adults.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American student movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A historical marker in honor of Amelia Boynton Robinson and Marie Foster, 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 2005
Date Created
2005/2007
Description
A historical marker in honor of Amelia Boynton Robinson and Marie Foster, 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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Viola Liuzzo's daughters Penny Liuzzo Herrington (left) and Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (right) at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker, presented in honor of civil rights leaders by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 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 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Viola Liuzzo's daughters Penny Liuzzo Herrington (left) and Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (right) at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker, presented in honor of civil rights leaders by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
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
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
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
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Board member Karen Reagle is shown speaking at the historical marker for Reverend James J. Reeb while Evelyn G. Lowery and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants listen.
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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Board member Karen Reagle is shown speaking at the historical marker for Reverend James J. Reeb while Evelyn G. Lowery and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A historical marker in honor of Reverend James J. Reeb, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 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 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
A historical marker in honor of Reverend James J. Reeb, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 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
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
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with the daughters of Viola Liuzzo. From left to right: Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe, Loretta Liuzzo, and Penny Liuzzo Herrington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 2005
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with the daughters of Viola Liuzzo. From left to right: Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe, Loretta Liuzzo, and Penny Liuzzo Herrington.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks on the phone in an office. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Lowery, Joseph E.: CNN".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2005
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks on the phone in an office. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Lowery, Joseph E.: CNN".
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnnie Carr is shown speaking at a memorial service for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church while Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnnie Carr Speaking at a Memorial for Rosa Parks, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Johnnie Carr is shown speaking at a memorial service for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church while Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown alongside Jesse Jackson at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Covington Pike Toyota Strike, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown alongside Jesse Jackson at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown marching with an "I Am A Man" sign alongside Jesse Jackson and others at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Covington Pike Toyota Strike, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown marching with an "I Am A Man" sign alongside Jesse Jackson and others at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series