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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Portia Scott, National Republican Party Committeewoman, speaks about the two-party system at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portia Scott Speaks at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Portia Scott, National Republican Party Committeewoman, speaks about the two-party system at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Political participation, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, the founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, is shown presenting an award to former U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm served as the keynote speaker at the SCLC/WOMEN Woman Power Forum held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Presenting an Award to Shirley Chisholm, December 15, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, the founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, is shown presenting an award to former U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm served as the keynote speaker at the SCLC/WOMEN Woman Power Forum held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman at the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana is shown holding a sign that says "Bring U.S. Together - Vote Chisholm 1972...". Written on verso: Gary 72 Convention
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Woman at the National Black Political Convention, March 1972
Date Created
1972-03
Description
An unidentified woman at the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana is shown holding a sign that says "Bring U.S. Together - Vote Chisholm 1972...". Written on verso: Gary 72 Convention
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of unidentified men, women, and children are shown sitting at a table, with some filling out paperwork. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Unidentified People at a Table, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A group of unidentified men, women, and children are shown sitting at a table, with some filling out paperwork. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
Subject
African American women, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified individuals are shown filling out paperwork at a table. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Unidentified People at a Table, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Unidentified individuals are shown filling out paperwork at a table. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
Subject
African American women, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three unidentified Alabama women are shown being sworn-in by another unidentified woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three Women Being Sworn-In, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three unidentified Alabama women are shown being sworn-in by another unidentified woman.
Subject
African American women, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series