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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Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC staff member Ron Green pose for a photo with members of the Korean Merchants Association during the Third Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: Members of the Korean Merchants Assoc. join Dr. Lowery and staffer Rev. Ron Green at the 3rd Annual Golf Tournement [sic].
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
3rd Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC staff member Ron Green pose for a photo with members of the Korean Merchants Association during the Third Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: Members of the Korean Merchants Assoc. join Dr. Lowery and staffer Rev. Ron Green at the 3rd Annual Golf Tournement [sic].
Subject
African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing for a picture with award recipients during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1987
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing for a picture with award recipients during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting an award to Shirley Caesar at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1987
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting an award to Shirley Caesar at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rodney Franklin and his band are shown performing a musical tribute at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Rodney Franklin and Band pay musical tribute at MLK Drum Major Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1987
Description
Rodney Franklin and his band are shown performing a musical tribute at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Rodney Franklin and Band pay musical tribute at MLK Drum Major Dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American musicians, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Ralph D. Abernathy at an event organized to recognize Abernathy's contributions to the civil rights movement. Written on verso: Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Dr. Abernathy as Bishop and Mrs. Joseph Coles listen attentively. For more details about the event documented in this photograph, see pages 122-125 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: https://radar.auctr.edu/islandora/object/auc.199%3A07028.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. O.C. Jones Pays Tribute to Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Ralph D. Abernathy at an event organized to recognize Abernathy's contributions to the civil rights movement. Written on verso: Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Dr. Abernathy as Bishop and Mrs. Joseph Coles listen attentively. For more details about the event documented in this photograph, see pages 122-125 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: https://radar.auctr.edu/islandora/object/auc.199%3A07028.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery sits and talks with Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN founder and convener, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery chats with Mrs. Leah Tutu, wife of South African Bishop Desmond Tutu. Mrs. Lowery spearheaded effort to aid the Bishop Tutu Refugee Fund.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Nomalizo Leah Tutu, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery sits and talks with Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Written on verso: SCLC/WOMEN founder and convener, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery chats with Mrs. Leah Tutu, wife of South African Bishop Desmond Tutu. Mrs. Lowery spearheaded effort to aid the Bishop Tutu Refugee Fund.
Subject
African American women, Africa, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman is shown singing with a pianist.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Woman Singing, circa 1986
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
An unidentified woman is shown singing with a pianist.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting an award to Solomon Seay, Sr., seated next to Coretta Scott King, at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso (from duplicate photo filed in another box): Solomon Seay, Sr. accepts special award during SCLC Awards Banquet at 28th Annual Convention in Montgomery. (L to R) Dr. Lowery, Rosa Parks, Seay, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, Coretta Scott King.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Solomon Seay, Sr. and Others at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting an award to Solomon Seay, Sr., seated next to Coretta Scott King, at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso (from duplicate photo filed in another box): Solomon Seay, Sr. accepts special award during SCLC Awards Banquet at 28th Annual Convention in Montgomery. (L to R) Dr. Lowery, Rosa Parks, Seay, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, Coretta Scott King.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sharing a laugh with other women (including Delores Pickett) during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sharing a laugh with other women (including Delores Pickett) during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice to Judge Ruth Washington alongside Dick Gregory and Joseph E. Lowery during the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: HONORING A JUDGE - U.S. Magistrate of the Southern District of New York, the Honorable Ruth V. Washington received the Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice. Judge Washington is one of two black women who serve at this level of the Federal Judiciary.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1985
Date Created
1985-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice to Judge Ruth Washington alongside Dick Gregory and Joseph E. Lowery during the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: HONORING A JUDGE - U.S. Magistrate of the Southern District of New York, the Honorable Ruth V. Washington received the Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice. Judge Washington is one of two black women who serve at this level of the Federal Judiciary.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting U.S. Representative Mickey Leland with the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government alongside Dick Gregory at the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: A TALL TEXAN - U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland of Texas is given the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government. Leland serves as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1985
Date Created
1985-04-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting U.S. Representative Mickey Leland with the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government alongside Dick Gregory at the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: A TALL TEXAN - U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland of Texas is given the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government. Leland serves as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian and Joseph E. Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Business to Dick Gregory during the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: GREGORY SCORES ONE FOR BUSINESS - SCLC Board member and civil rights activist, Dick Gregory (center) receives the Drum Major for Justice Award in Business at the 6th Annual Awards Dinner in Atlanta. Presenting Gregory with the award are SCLC Board member, Rev. C.T. Vivian and SCLC President Joseph Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1985
Date Created
1985-04-04
Description
C.T. Vivian and Joseph E. Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Business to Dick Gregory during the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: GREGORY SCORES ONE FOR BUSINESS - SCLC Board member and civil rights activist, Dick Gregory (center) receives the Drum Major for Justice Award in Business at the 6th Annual Awards Dinner in Atlanta. Presenting Gregory with the award are SCLC Board member, Rev. C.T. Vivian and SCLC President Joseph Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American businesspeople, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with the first place winner of the 2nd Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: Carribean [sic] Cruise Winner - John Johnson of Dalton, Ga. takes first prize in 1985 Drum Major for Justice Golf Tournament. Johnson won an all expense paid cruise to the Bahamas courtesy of Franson International Tours.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
2nd Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, April 1985
Date Created
1985-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with the first place winner of the 2nd Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: Carribean [sic] Cruise Winner - John Johnson of Dalton, Ga. takes first prize in 1985 Drum Major for Justice Golf Tournament. Johnson won an all expense paid cruise to the Bahamas courtesy of Franson International Tours.
Subject
African American women, African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery announces the winners of the 2nd Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: Announcing The Winners - Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN announces the winners of each flight in the 2nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Golf Tournament.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
2nd Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, April 1985
Date Created
1985-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery announces the winners of the 2nd Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: Announcing The Winners - Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN announces the winners of each flight in the 2nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Golf Tournament.
Subject
African American women, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a Christmas party that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. played a role in sponsoring.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Christmas Party, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a Christmas party that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. played a role in sponsoring.
Subject
African American leadership, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery dances with an unidentified woman at a Christmas party event for senior citizens.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Dancing With an Unidentified Woman at a Christmas Party, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Joseph E. Lowery dances with an unidentified woman at a Christmas party event for senior citizens.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Older people, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King speaks during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Mrs. King speaks at the ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol to observe the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (L to R) Spiver Gordon, Mrs. King, Rev. John Nettles, Dr. Lowery, Dr. Claud Young, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Coretta Scott King speaks during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Mrs. King speaks at the ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol to observe the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (L to R) Spiver Gordon, Mrs. King, Rev. John Nettles, Dr. Lowery, Dr. Claud Young, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Quentin Bradford, Evelyn G. Lowery, Carolyn Watson, and Andrew Young observe a tennis match during the first annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Open Tennis Tournament. More details about the tennis tournament can be found on pages 82-83 of the August-September 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07390. Written on verso: Watching The Action -- Quentin Bradford, SCLC National Communications Director (left), Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN; Carolyn Watson, SCLC/WOMEN and Mayor Andrew Young watch some of the tennis action.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Quentin Bradford, Evelyn, G. Lowery, Carolyn Watson, and Andrew Young, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Quentin Bradford, Evelyn G. Lowery, Carolyn Watson, and Andrew Young observe a tennis match during the first annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Open Tennis Tournament. More details about the tennis tournament can be found on pages 82-83 of the August-September 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07390. Written on verso: Watching The Action -- Quentin Bradford, SCLC National Communications Director (left), Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN; Carolyn Watson, SCLC/WOMEN and Mayor Andrew Young watch some of the tennis action.
Subject
African American women, African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery holds the Adin Ballou Peace Award he received from the Unitarian Universalist Peace Fellowship as he poses for a photo with an unidentified man. The Adin Ballou Peace Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their deep commitment to peace and justice.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Adin Ballou Peace Award, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery holds the Adin Ballou Peace Award he received from the Unitarian Universalist Peace Fellowship as he poses for a photo with an unidentified man. The Adin Ballou Peace Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their deep commitment to peace and justice.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series