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 speaking at an AFL-CIO election rally demonstration held to protest the Supreme Court's decision in the Bush v. Gore court case.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at an AFL-CIO Election Rally, December 2000
Date Created
2000-12
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at an AFL-CIO election rally demonstration held to protest the Supreme Court's decision in the Bush v. Gore court case.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (in middle) marching with (L to R) John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, Coretta Scott King, Dick Gregory, and others at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (in middle) marching with (L to R) John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, Coretta Scott King, Dick Gregory, and others at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Pickens County Courthouse in Carrolton, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery addresses "homecoming" at the Pickens Courthouse in Carrolton, AL. Lowery is flanked by: Pickens County SCLC Chapter President Willie Davis, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Mrs. Maggie Bozeman and SCLC Board member Rev. Abraham Woods.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others in Front of the Pickens County Courthouse, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Pickens County Courthouse in Carrolton, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery addresses "homecoming" at the Pickens Courthouse in Carrolton, AL. Lowery is flanked by: Pickens County SCLC Chapter President Willie Davis, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Mrs. Maggie Bozeman and SCLC Board member Rev. Abraham Woods.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol at the culmination of the Pilgrimage to Washington march from Alabama to Washington, D.C. Lowery is with Congressional leaders (l to r) Rep. Harold Washington, Rep. Don Edwards, Lowery (in middle), Rep. Peter Rodino, and Rep. Parren Mitchell.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Congressional Leaders on the Steps of the U.S. Capitol, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol at the culmination of the Pilgrimage to Washington march from Alabama to Washington, D.C. Lowery is with Congressional leaders (l to r) Rep. Harold Washington, Rep. Don Edwards, Lowery (in middle), Rep. Peter Rodino, and Rep. Parren Mitchell.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking into a megaphone at an event held as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington in 1982.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking Into a Megaphone at a Pilgrimage to Washington Rally, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking into a megaphone at an event held as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington in 1982.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Addressing the Crowd at a Rally, circa 1981
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Winn-Dixie Protest, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie stores.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others Holding Key to the City of Birmingham, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking on a megaphone to a group outside.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Using a Megaphone to Speak to a Group, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking on a megaphone to a group outside.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series