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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Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Don King are shown posing for a picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Don King, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Don King are shown posing for a picture.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American businesspeople, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Don King and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Don King and Joseph E. Lowery, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
Don King and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American businesspeople, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing with the 1994 Junior Golf Classic winners during SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic event at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Junior Golf Classic winners with Mr. Elijah Walker - junior director - Prizes - Saving Bonds.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing with the 1994 Junior Golf Classic winners during SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic event at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Junior Golf Classic winners with Mr. Elijah Walker - junior director - Prizes - Saving Bonds.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown posing for a picture with a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Mr. Luther Pal[illegible]
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown posing for a picture with a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Mr. Luther Pal[illegible]
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Tina White are shown posing for a picture next to a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: National Convener Evelyn G. Lowery + Classic Coordinator Tina White.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Tina White are shown posing for a picture next to a "SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Scholarship Celebrity Golf Classic" banner at Brown's Mill Golf Course. Written on verso: National Convener Evelyn G. Lowery + Classic Coordinator Tina White.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Sports to professional golfer Renee Powell during the 12th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-6-91.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
12th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 6, 1991
Date Created
1991-04-06
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Sports to professional golfer Renee Powell during the 12th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: 4-6-91.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Sports, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery stands with a megaphone while an unidentified man holds a plaque and gift he was presented at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery stands with a megaphone while an unidentified man holds a plaque and gift he was presented at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a young boy with a gift at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, circa 1990
Date Created
1987/1993
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a young boy with a gift at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American children, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Sports to Richard Dent while Ron Sailor watches. Written on verso: Richard Dent was also honored for team spirit. Ron Sailor joins President Lowery in presentation.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
7th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Sports to Richard Dent while Ron Sailor watches. Written on verso: Richard Dent was also honored for team spirit. Ron Sailor joins President Lowery in presentation.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Sports, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of MLK Fun Run Festival participants enjoy a shower of water from a fire truck.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of MLK Fun Run Festival Participants Enjoy a Shower From a Fire Truck, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
A group of MLK Fun Run Festival participants enjoy a shower of water from a fire truck.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, 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 poses for a photo with other MLK Fun Run Festival participants. Alonzo Herndon Stadium is seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With MLK Fun Run Festival Participants, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with other MLK Fun Run Festival participants. Alonzo Herndon Stadium is seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of men are shown gathered around a table during the MLK Fun Run Festival at the Alonzo Herndon Stadium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Men in Track Outfits at the MLK Fun Run Festival, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
A group of men are shown gathered around a table during the MLK Fun Run Festival at the Alonzo Herndon Stadium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A runner in the MLK Fun Run Festival holds hands with an unidentified man while other participants, as well as James Orange, are seen behind them.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Runner in the MLK Fun Run Festival Holds Hands With an Unidentified Man, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
A runner in the MLK Fun Run Festival holds hands with an unidentified man while other participants, as well as James Orange, are seen behind them.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, 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 is shown (at center of photo) running with others in the M.L.K. (Martin Luther King) Fun Run Festival.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the MLK Fun Run Festival, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown (at center of photo) running with others in the M.L.K. (Martin Luther King) Fun Run Festival.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis (first row, sixth from left) and Joseph E. Lowery (second row, eighth from left) pose for a group photo with other MLK Fun Run Festival participants in the bleachers at Alonzo Herndon Stadium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis and Joseph E. Lowery With Other MLK Fun Run Festival Participants, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
John Lewis (first row, sixth from left) and Joseph E. Lowery (second row, eighth from left) pose for a group photo with other MLK Fun Run Festival participants in the bleachers at Alonzo Herndon Stadium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with an unidentified woman participating in the MLK Fun Run Festival. John Lewis is in the background behind the woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Shaking Hands With a MLK Fun Run Festival Participant, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with an unidentified woman participating in the MLK Fun Run Festival. John Lewis is in the background behind the woman.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis holds hands with a young girl and an unidentified man outside of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference national headquarters building on Auburn Avenue. All three were participants in the MLK Fun Run Festival.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis and an Unidentified Young Girl and Man Holding Hands, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
John Lewis holds hands with a young girl and an unidentified man outside of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference national headquarters building on Auburn Avenue. All three were participants in the MLK Fun Run Festival.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American children, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with a MLK Fun Run Festival participant.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With an Unidentified Man, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with a MLK Fun Run Festival participant.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery swinging a golf club.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Swinging a Golf Club, circa 1983
Date Created
1983/1988
Description
Joseph E. Lowery swinging a golf club.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series