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 is shown holding hands with Nancy Pelosi during a 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington event. Evelyn G. Lowery looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Holding Hands With Nancy Pelosi, August 24, 2013
Date Created
2013-08-13
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding hands with Nancy Pelosi during a 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington event. Evelyn G. Lowery looks on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III is shown speaking at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III, 2012
Date Created
2012
Description
Martin Luther King, III is shown speaking at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Church, 2011
Date Created
2011
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with a group of people posing for a picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2010
Date Created
2008/2012
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with a group of people posing for a picture.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with sculptor Ronald Scott McDowell (second from right), Johnnie Carr (first on left), and others at the Rosa Parks Memorial unveiling ceremony at Alabama State University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, April 22, 2006
Date Created
2006-04-22
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with sculptor Ronald Scott McDowell (second from right), Johnnie Carr (first on left), and others at the Rosa Parks Memorial unveiling ceremony at Alabama State University.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Art, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others at an event. Printed on verso: Billie 70th Bday, 10/18/06
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others at an event. Printed on verso: Billie 70th Bday, 10/18/06
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnnie Carr is shown speaking at a memorial service for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church while Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Johnnie Carr Speaking at a Memorial for Rosa Parks, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Johnnie Carr is shown speaking at a memorial service for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church while Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, Reverend Fred Taylor, and others listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown alongside Jesse Jackson at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Covington Pike Toyota Strike, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown alongside Jesse Jackson at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown marching with an "I Am A Man" sign alongside Jesse Jackson and others at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Covington Pike Toyota Strike, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown marching with an "I Am A Man" sign alongside Jesse Jackson and others at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions
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
Demonstrators representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1733, march with other during the Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Covington Pike Toyota Strike, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Demonstrators representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1733, march with other during the Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (at center of photo) is shown amongst a group of demonstrators with signs at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Covington Pike Toyota Strike, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (at center of photo) is shown amongst a group of demonstrators with signs at a Covington Pike Toyota strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions
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 flashes a peace sign as he rides in a parade.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Riding in a Parade, circa 2005
Date Created
2004/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery flashes a peace sign as he rides in a parade.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding the James H. Costen Award for Civil and Community Affairs during the James H. Costen Awards Dinner at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery at the James H. Costen Awards Dinner, April 23, 2004
Date Created
2004-04-23
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown holding the James H. Costen Award for Civil and Community Affairs during the James H. Costen Awards Dinner at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Religion, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2006
Date Created
2002/2010
Description
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ludacris and Joseph E. Lowery are shown sharing a hug at an event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ludacris and Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2005
Date Created
2002/2010
Description
Ludacris and Joseph E. Lowery are shown sharing a hug at an event.
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
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing for a photo in front of banner for Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, circa 2005
Date Created
2002/2010
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown posing for a photo in front of banner for Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred Taylor, Frederick Moore, Lula Williams, Reverend James Orange, and others are shown holding demonstration signs at Joseph E. Lowery's 80th birthday celebration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery's 80th Birthday Celebration, October 2001
Date Created
2001-10
Description
Reverend Fred Taylor, Frederick Moore, Lula Williams, Reverend James Orange, and others are shown holding demonstration signs at Joseph E. Lowery's 80th birthday celebration.
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 walking arm in arm down the street with others during the dedication event to rename Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard Road Dedication, October 2001
Date Created
2001-10
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown walking arm in arm down the street with others during the dedication event to rename Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown speaking at an event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange Speaking at an Event, circa 2004
Date Created
2000/2008
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown speaking at an event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2003
Date Created
2000/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting outside with Rose Sanders (first on right, now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Martin Luther King, III (second from left), and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2003
Date Created
2000/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting outside with Rose Sanders (first on right, now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Martin Luther King, III (second from left), and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Marching With Others, circa 2001
Date Created
2000/2001
Description
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at an AFL-CIO election rally.
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 is shown speaking at an AFL-CIO election rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with three unidentified women after receiving an award.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others at an Awards Ceremony, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with three unidentified women after receiving an award.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with others during an awards ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others at an Awards Ceremony, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with others during an awards ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a floral arrangement and walking with Ruby Shinhoster and others during a SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a floral arrangement and walking with Ruby Shinhoster and others during a SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery smiles at a toddler that she holds in her arms while Joseph E. Lowery looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Children, circa 2002
Date Created
1999/2005
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery smiles at a toddler that she holds in her arms while Joseph E. Lowery looks on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with others at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. From left to right: Hosea Williams, Evelyn G. Lowery, unidentified man, Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, unidentified woman, and Andrew Young.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, June 4, 1999
Date Created
1999-06-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with others at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. From left to right: Hosea Williams, Evelyn G. Lowery, unidentified man, Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, unidentified woman, and Andrew Young.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, and Jesse Jackson are shown gathered at the 20th Annual 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
20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, June 4, 1999
Date Created
1999-06-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, and Jesse Jackson are shown gathered at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (third from right) is shown marching with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Marching With Others, circa 2000
Date Created
1998/2002
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (third from right) is shown marching with others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams is shown sitting outside.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams, circa 1999
Date Created
1998/2000
Description
Hosea Williams is shown sitting outside.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jimmy Carter is shown speaking at a The Carter Center event alongside panelists including Joseph E. Lowery and Evander Holyfield, who were members of an election observation team for the Jamaican elections.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jimmy Carter Speaking at a The Carter Center Event, circa 1997
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
Jimmy Carter is shown speaking at a The Carter Center event alongside panelists including Joseph E. Lowery and Evander Holyfield, who were members of an election observation team for the Jamaican elections.
Subject
Political participation, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater are shown at an American Public Transit Association (APTA) event in honor of Rosa Parks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
APTA Event Recognizing Rosa Parks, March 1997
Date Created
1997-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater are shown at an American Public Transit Association (APTA) event in honor of Rosa Parks.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Transportation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Claud Young are shown receiving a check from James B. Adamson (standing between Lowery and Young). Written on verso: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery - President & CEO, SCLC; Dr. Claude Young - Chairman of the Board of Directors, SCLC; Adamson, Flagstar CEO
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Denny's Restaurant Presents a Check to SCLC, January 15, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Claud Young are shown receiving a check from James B. Adamson (standing between Lowery and Young). Written on verso: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery - President & CEO, SCLC; Dr. Claude Young - Chairman of the Board of Directors, SCLC; Adamson, Flagstar CEO
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a press conference alongside James B. Adamson, Rachelle Hood Phillips, and others. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery and Flagstar President at Nat'l Press Conf.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and James B. Adamson at a Press Conference, January 15, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a press conference alongside James B. Adamson, Rachelle Hood Phillips, and others. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery and Flagstar President at Nat'l Press Conf.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown receiving an award from MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown receiving an award from MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown laughing at a podium in front of others at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown laughing at a podium in front of others at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with youth watering a tree during a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with youth watering a tree during a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta are shown shaking hands at a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and MARTA General Manager Richard Simonetta are shown shaking hands at a tree planting ceremony at the M.L. King Memorial MARTA station in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC "Week Without Violence" MARTA Event, January 13, 1997
Date Created
1997-01-13
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at SCLC's "Week Without Violence" MARTA event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Gun control, Transportation
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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown shaking hands with U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Shaking Hands With Janet Reno, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown shaking hands with U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at a 42nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education rally held in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
42nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Rally, May 17, 1996
Date Created
1996-05-17
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at a 42nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education rally held in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Education, School integration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks at a 42nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education rally held in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
42nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Rally, May 17, 1996
Date Created
1996-05-17
Description
An unidentified woman speaks at a 42nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education rally held in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Education, School integration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Women" sign during an event at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. headquarter building in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Holding a "Colored Women" Sign, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1999
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Women" sign during an event at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. headquarter building in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators are shown walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during a commemoration of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators Walking Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Demonstrators are shown walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during a commemoration of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series