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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A young boy holds a sign that says "VOTE" at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event. Evelyn and Joseph Lowery, seated, look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, March 2012
Date Created
2012-03
Description
A young boy holds a sign that says "VOTE" at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event. Evelyn and Joseph Lowery, seated, look on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American children, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right) marches with other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right) marches with other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Voting, Voter registration, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants march while holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants march while holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Voting, Voter registration, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd while surrounded by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd while surrounded by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Voting, Voter registration, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified women, Sheryl Lee Ralph (on right), and young girls during a Women's Multi Cultural Forum. Written on verso: 2008
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Women's Multi Cultural Forum, 2008
Date Created
2008
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified women, Sheryl Lee Ralph (on right), and young girls during a Women's Multi Cultural Forum. Written on verso: 2008
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, 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 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
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Evelyn G. Lowery 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 E. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Evelyn G. Lowery 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
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others, including Georgia state senator Kasim Reed (second from right) 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, including Georgia state senator Kasim Reed (second from right) 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
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
Civil rights activist Marie Foster is shown presenting Evelyn G. Lowery with an award while Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) and others watch during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery receives award from Mrs. Marie Foster, Selma, Ala.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
Civil rights activist Marie Foster is shown presenting Evelyn G. Lowery with an award while Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) and others watch during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery receives award from Mrs. Marie Foster, Selma, Ala.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Maggie Wheeler, Dallas Cty, Ala. Atty Rose Sanders, Selma. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
From left to right: Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Maggie Wheeler, Dallas Cty, Ala. Atty Rose Sanders, Selma. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atlanta.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Betty Rogers Mays and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Betty Rogers Mays, Sumpter [sic - Sumter] Cty, Ala.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
Betty Rogers Mays and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Betty Rogers Mays, Sumpter [sic - Sumter] Cty, Ala.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Rev. Willie Barrow, Ms. Marie Foster, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atty. Rose Sanders
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Rev. Willie Barrow, Ms. Marie Foster, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atty. Rose Sanders
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (at center) poses for a photo with Reverend Willie Barrow, Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Dorothy Cotton, and others at the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at center) poses for a photo with Reverend Willie Barrow, Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Dorothy Cotton, and others at the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton (second from left) is shown with other women receiving an award during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference held in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
Dorothy Cotton (second from left) is shown with other women receiving an award during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference held in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
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
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Marching For Voting Rights, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and others are shown marching in support of voting rights.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a press conference with Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, John Lewis, and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams Speaking at a Press Conference With Others, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a press conference with Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, John Lewis, and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series