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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Demonstrators march to protest employment discrimination at Fort Lee, a United States Army post in Prince George County, Virginia. Written on verso: Marchers hold signs proudly as they march toward Fort Lee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd of Demonstrators March to Protest Employment Discrimination at Fort Lee, circa 1987
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
Demonstrators march to protest employment discrimination at Fort Lee, a United States Army post in Prince George County, Virginia. Written on verso: Marchers hold signs proudly as they march toward Fort Lee.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Board members Jesse Douglas and C.T. Vivian are shown at the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023. Written on verso: SCLC Board members Rev. Jesse Douglas and Rev. C.T. Vivian at Jobs and Peace Rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Board Members Jesse Douglas and C.T. Vivian at the Jobs and Peace Rally, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
SCLC Board members Jesse Douglas and C.T. Vivian are shown at the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023. Written on verso: SCLC Board members Rev. Jesse Douglas and Rev. C.T. Vivian at Jobs and Peace Rally.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Peace supporter R.B. Abercrombie (left) of the laundry workers union joins other peace supporters at the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
R.B. Abercrombie With Others at the Jobs and Peace Rally, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
Peace supporter R.B. Abercrombie (left) of the laundry workers union joins other peace supporters at the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to the press at the Jobs and Peace Rally held at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023. Written on verso: Protest at Russell Bld. Apr. '83, Jobs + Peace
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at the Jobs and Peace Rally, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to the press at the Jobs and Peace Rally held at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023. Written on verso: Protest at Russell Bld. Apr. '83, Jobs + Peace
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Jobs and Peace Rally alongside Altovise Davis. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the Jobs and Peace Rally, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Jobs and Peace Rally alongside Altovise Davis. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rally attendees and members of the press are shown gathered with signs at the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jobs and Peace Rally Attendees and Members of the Press, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
Rally attendees and members of the press are shown gathered with signs at the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Jobs and Peace Rally attendee is shown holding a protest sign that reads, "PUSH NOW AFFIRMATIVE ACTION YES, REAGAN NO". Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Jobs and Peace Rally Attendee Holds a Protest Sign, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
A Jobs and Peace Rally attendee is shown holding a protest sign that reads, "PUSH NOW AFFIRMATIVE ACTION YES, REAGAN NO". Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment, Affirmative action programs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children are shown at the Jobs and Peace Rally holding protest signs. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children at the Jobs and Peace Rally Hold Signs, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
Children are shown at the Jobs and Peace Rally holding protest signs. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hal McIver, organizing director for IUD, AFL-CIO, is shown addressing the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hal McIver Speaking at the Jobs and Peace Rally, April 1983
Date Created
1983-04
Description
Hal McIver, organizing director for IUD, AFL-CIO, is shown addressing the Jobs and Peace Rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Details about the Jobs and Peace Rally can be found on pages 21-25 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of men are shown demonstrating with signs protesting the Reagan administration and racism during a rally to protest South Africa's invasion of Angola.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Protest Against South Africa's Invasion of Angola, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
A group of men are shown demonstrating with signs protesting the Reagan administration and racism during a rally to protest South Africa's invasion of Angola.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Labor, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
March participants are shown with a UFCW union banner at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
March participants are shown with a UFCW union banner at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
March participants are shown conversing with anti-racism demonstration signs at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
March participants are shown conversing with anti-racism demonstration signs at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines. Written on verso: Decatur, Alabama March in support of Tommy Lee Hines.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines. Written on verso: Decatur, Alabama March in support of Tommy Lee Hines.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking Outside to a Crowd of Demonstrators, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators are shown sitting with press on a stage in the background at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1972
Date Created
1968/1976
Description
A crowd of demonstrators are shown sitting with press on a stage in the background at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Labor, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown addressing a crowd of demonstrators and the press outside of the U.S. Department of Justice building at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1972
Date Created
1968/1976
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown addressing a crowd of demonstrators and the press outside of the U.S. Department of Justice building at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Labor, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy stands with other demonstrators on the steps of the Supreme Court building at a Solidarity Day March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solidarity Day March, circa 1972
Date Created
1968/1976
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy stands with other demonstrators on the steps of the Supreme Court building at a Solidarity Day March.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Labor, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series