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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Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown clapping with others on the lawn of the White House during the ceremony for the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement, September 13, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-13
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown clapping with others on the lawn of the White House during the ceremony for the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of people are shown gathered on the White House lawn to witness the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement. President Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat, and other dignitaries stand on the dais where the signing will occur.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement, September 13, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-13
Description
A crowd of people are shown gathered on the White House lawn to witness the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement. President Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat, and other dignitaries stand on the dais where the signing will occur.
Subject
Presidents, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is in conversation with Nelson Mandela as Evelyn G. Lowery looks on during Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is in conversation with Nelson Mandela as Evelyn G. Lowery looks on during Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Apartheid, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits and talks with Nelson Mandela during a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits and talks with Nelson Mandela during a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Winnie Mandela smile for the camera as Evelyn G. Lowery and Nelson Mandela look on during the Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Nelson and Winnie Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Winnie Mandela smile for the camera as Evelyn G. Lowery and Nelson Mandela look on during the Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets Nelson Mandela as he disembarks from an airplane. Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is second from left in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets Nelson Mandela as he disembarks from an airplane. Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is second from left in the photo.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery hug one another at a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church. Nelson was presented the SCLC Martin Luther King Human Rights Award by Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela and Joseph E. Lowery Hug, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Nelson Mandela and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery hug one another at a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church. Nelson was presented the SCLC Martin Luther King Human Rights Award by Lowery.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff member Frederick Moore (at right) stands with others holding signs expressing SCLC's support for Chinese students at a vigil event held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff member Frederick Moore (at right) stands with others holding signs expressing SCLC's support for Chinese students at a vigil event held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chinese Americans in attendance at a vigil held by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in support of students from China. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Chinese Americans in attendance at a vigil held by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in support of students from China. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chinese Americans and African American demonstrators hold signs supporting Chinese students at a vigil held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Chinese Americans and African American demonstrators hold signs supporting Chinese students at a vigil held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series