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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Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2010
Date Created
2010
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Rosa Parks, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2011
Description
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Rosa Parks, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2011
Description
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2008
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
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
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and another woman examine the granite fountain designed by Maya Lin at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery stands at a podium during a press event in front of the St. Jude Educational Institute with George Wallace. The event was to mark the 30th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Press Event With George Wallace, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery stands at a podium during a press event in front of the St. Jude Educational Institute with George Wallace. The event was to mark the 30th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (middle) is shown posing with a group of people in front of the Alabama State Capitol.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1994
Date Created
1990/1998
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (middle) is shown posing with a group of people in front of the Alabama State Capitol.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators are shown marching through the streets of Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators Marching in Montgomery, Alabama, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Demonstrators are shown marching through the streets of Montgomery, Alabama.
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
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others are shown at a demonstration led by E. Randel T. Osburn. An article documenting this march can be found on pages 66-67 of the June-July 1990 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07039. Written on verso: Rev. E.R. Osburn opens up the way for the leadership line to move to the Montgomery State Capitol.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and Others, March 9, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-09
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others are shown at a demonstration led by E. Randel T. Osburn. An article documenting this march can be found on pages 66-67 of the June-July 1990 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07039. Written on verso: Rev. E.R. Osburn opens up the way for the leadership line to move to the Montgomery State Capitol.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right in the first row (beginning fifth from the left), Dick Gregory, Martin Luther King, III, John Nettles, Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson lead demonstrators at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Marching up the streets of Montgomery headed to the state capitol on the 25th Anniversary of the Selma/Montgomery March. Leading the line Johnny Ford, student from Kelly Miller High School in D.C., Rev. John Alford President SCLC Dayton (?) Chapter, Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, SCLC Board Member Dick Gregory, SCLC Board Member Martin Luther King, III, Regional V. Pres. Rev. John Nettles, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Melba Moore.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
25th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-04
Description
From left to right in the first row (beginning fifth from the left), Dick Gregory, Martin Luther King, III, John Nettles, Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson lead demonstrators at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Marching up the streets of Montgomery headed to the state capitol on the 25th Anniversary of the Selma/Montgomery March. Leading the line Johnny Ford, student from Kelly Miller High School in D.C., Rev. John Alford President SCLC Dayton (?) Chapter, Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, SCLC Board Member Dick Gregory, SCLC Board Member Martin Luther King, III, Regional V. Pres. Rev. John Nettles, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Melba Moore.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown posing in front of a blackboard with Brenda Davenport and others at a youth rally event during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport and Dick Gregory With Others, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Dick Gregory is shown posing in front of a blackboard with Brenda Davenport and others at a youth rally event during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is sitting next to Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event held at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Congressman William Gray and Joseph E. Lowery, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is sitting next to Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event held at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Solomon Seay, Sr. (center) sits next to an unidentified woman and Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Woman, Solomon Seay, Sr., and William Gray, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Solomon Seay, Sr. (center) sits next to an unidentified woman and Congressman William Gray at a 28th Annual SCLC Convention event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting an award at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting an award at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An audience is shown enjoying a choir performance at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Choir Performance at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
An audience is shown enjoying a choir performance at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board member Jesse Douglas sings at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: SCLC board member Rev. Jesse Douglas at 28th annual convention in Montgomery, singing like no one else does.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Jesse L. Douglas at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board member Jesse Douglas sings at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: SCLC board member Rev. Jesse Douglas at 28th annual convention in Montgomery, singing like no one else does.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Fred Shuttlesworth are shown listening to Montgomery County Commissioner John Knight speak at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention. For more information, see page 38 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Fred Shuttlesworth Listen to Montgomery County Commissioner John Knight, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Fred Shuttlesworth are shown listening to Montgomery County Commissioner John Knight speak at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention. For more information, see page 38 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (to the immediate left of the speaker at the podium, seated) are shown gathered with others at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Gathered With Others at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (to the immediate left of the speaker at the podium, seated) are shown gathered with others at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board members and convention participants are shown holding hands and singing at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting Attendees Hold Hands at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board members and convention participants are shown holding hands and singing at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Leading a March During the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown leading a march during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Written on verso: Processional leaves Dexter Avenue-King Memorial Baptist Church (background) and heads to the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery for a ceremony to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The ceremony was planned as part of the 28th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (L to R) Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, SCLC founder; Dexter King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; John Norwood of Evanston; Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee; Bernard Lee, former SCLC staff. For more photo highlights from the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, see pages 70-81 of the October-November 1985 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07027.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian is shown speaking at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and others listen. Written on verso: C.T. Vivian and Joseph Lowery (left to right) at final business session of 1985 convention, Dexter Avenue - King Memorial Baptist Church. 1985 Con [Convention]
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
C.T. Vivian is shown speaking at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and others listen. Written on verso: C.T. Vivian and Joseph Lowery (left to right) at final business session of 1985 convention, Dexter Avenue - King Memorial Baptist Church. 1985 Con [Convention]
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Naomi Tutu, daughter of Bishop Tutu addresses youth rally as J. Orange (James), Bo Young (Andy), Greggory Greggory (Dick), Bernice King (Coretta) listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Naomi Tutu, daughter of Bishop Tutu addresses youth rally as J. Orange (James), Bo Young (Andy), Greggory Greggory (Dick), Bernice King (Coretta) listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American children, Africa
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown sharing a laugh with Rosa Parks, Walter E. Fauntroy, and Coretta Scott King while presenting an award to Solomon Seay, Sr. at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention.
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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown sharing a laugh with Rosa Parks, Walter E. Fauntroy, and Coretta Scott King while presenting an award to Solomon Seay, Sr. at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Carolyn Watson (center) and others are shown posing for a picture. Written on verso: Conference. Jacquelyne Sykes, "Sonny" Walker, Carolyn Watson and Jocelyn Wilson pose with Ron Brown and members of the Black McDonald's Owners Association, who donated for the youth conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Carolyn Watson and Others Posing for a Photo, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Carolyn Watson (center) and others are shown posing for a picture. Written on verso: Conference. Jacquelyne Sykes, "Sonny" Walker, Carolyn Watson and Jocelyn Wilson pose with Ron Brown and members of the Black McDonald's Owners Association, who donated for the youth conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Naomi Tutu Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Naomi Tutu, Desmond Tutu's daughter, is shown addressing a youth group at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American children, Africa
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women and a man are shown singing at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group Singing at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
A group of women and a man are shown singing at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African Americans--Music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a podium alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Fred Shuttlesworth, Rosa Parks, and others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: "GLAD TO BE ALIVE"... SCLC President Emeritus Dr. Ralph Abernathy who had miraculous recovery from serious brain surgery, thanked God for "allowing me to come back to Montgomery for the first SCLC Convention since 1957."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a podium alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Fred Shuttlesworth, Rosa Parks, and others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: "GLAD TO BE ALIVE"... SCLC President Emeritus Dr. Ralph Abernathy who had miraculous recovery from serious brain surgery, thanked God for "allowing me to come back to Montgomery for the first SCLC Convention since 1957."
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown receiving a check from a Church's Chicken representative and posing for a picture with Fred Shuttlesworth and Walter E. Fauntroy at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Reinvestment... President Lowery receives check from Church's Chicken as "a small contribution to an organization that has done so much."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving a Check at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown receiving a check from a Church's Chicken representative and posing for a picture with Fred Shuttlesworth and Walter E. Fauntroy at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Reinvestment... President Lowery receives check from Church's Chicken as "a small contribution to an organization that has done so much."
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth is shown speaking at a podium alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Where it all started... Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, an SCLC founder and leader of the now famous Birmingham Movement tells "how it was" before SCLC in Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth is shown speaking at a podium alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Where it all started... Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, an SCLC founder and leader of the now famous Birmingham Movement tells "how it was" before SCLC in Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative William Gray is shown speaking at the awards banquet during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman, Rep. William Gray, delivers keynote address at SCLC awards banquet for the 28th Annual Convention
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
William Gray Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
U.S. Representative William Gray is shown speaking at the awards banquet during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman, Rep. William Gray, delivers keynote address at SCLC awards banquet for the 28th Annual Convention
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Delores Pickett is shown sharing a laugh with Fred Shuttlesworth, Joseph E. Lowery and others while speaking at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Standing in for Governor... Delores Pickett, a key aide to Governor George Wallace makes special proclamation and welcome from the governor.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Delores Pickett Speaking at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Delores Pickett is shown sharing a laugh with Fred Shuttlesworth, Joseph E. Lowery and others while speaking at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Standing in for Governor... Delores Pickett, a key aide to Governor George Wallace makes special proclamation and welcome from the governor.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dexter and Bernice King are shown at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dexter and Bernice King at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Dexter and Bernice King are shown at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Amerian civil rights workers, Meetings
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
From left to right, Senator Gary Hart, Reverend Jesse Douglas, and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Julian Dixon sit during an event held at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gary Hart, Jesse Douglas, and Julian Dixon, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
From left to right, Senator Gary Hart, Reverend Jesse Douglas, and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Julian Dixon sit during an event held at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African American clergy, Meetings, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown meeting with Alabama Governor George Wallace.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Meeting With George Wallace, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown meeting with Alabama Governor George Wallace.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Political science, African Americans--Segregation
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
Joseph E. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown presenting the Rosa Parks Award to Walter E. Fauntroy and Mary Berry for their service in the "Free South Africa Movement". Written on verso: Mrs. Rosa Parks looks on as Congressman Walter Fauntroy and Atty. Mary Berry accept Rosa Parks Award from Dr. Joseph Lowery for initiating sit-in at South African Embassy last November and commitment to the "Free South African Movement".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown presenting the Rosa Parks Award to Walter E. Fauntroy and Mary Berry for their service in the "Free South Africa Movement". Written on verso: Mrs. Rosa Parks looks on as Congressman Walter Fauntroy and Atty. Mary Berry accept Rosa Parks Award from Dr. Joseph Lowery for initiating sit-in at South African Embassy last November and commitment to the "Free South African Movement".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jet Magazine editor Robert Johnson is shown speaking at 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
Jet Magazine editor Robert Johnson is shown speaking at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery hands a document to an unidentified woman as John Nettles, E. Randel T. Osburn, and Rosa Parks look on at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery hands a document to an unidentified woman as John Nettles, E. Randel T. Osburn, and Rosa Parks look on at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Rosa Parks stand at a podium during the proceedings of the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Members of the SCLC Board stand behind Parks and Lowery, including Jesse Douglas, Dick Gregory, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Nettles, an unidentified woman, and Spiver Gordon.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks and Joseph E. Lowery, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Rosa Parks stand at a podium during the proceedings of the 28th Annual SCLC Convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Members of the SCLC Board stand behind Parks and Lowery, including Jesse Douglas, Dick Gregory, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Nettles, an unidentified woman, and Spiver Gordon.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ramsey Clark is shown speaking at a podium in front of John Nettles, Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, and others during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark speaks at the 20th anniversary ceremony of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. (L to R) Clark; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President; Mrs. Evelyn Lowery; National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ramsey Clark Speaking at an Event to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Ramsey Clark is shown speaking at a podium in front of John Nettles, Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, and others during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark speaks at the 20th anniversary ceremony of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. (L to R) Clark; Rev. John Nettles, Alabama SCLC President; Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC President; Mrs. Evelyn Lowery; National Convener of SCLC/WOMEN.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with SCLC staff members while speaking to the press in front of the Alabama State Capitol to culminate the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: President Joseph E. Lowery at the end of the 20th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. E.R. Osburn, Rev. John Nettles, SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon among the large gathering.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking to the Press, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with SCLC staff members while speaking to the press in front of the Alabama State Capitol to culminate the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: President Joseph E. Lowery at the end of the 20th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. E.R. Osburn, Rev. John Nettles, SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon among the large gathering.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cleophus Robinson is shown singing at the culmination of the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March at the Alabama State Capitol. Written on verso: Rev. Cleopheus [sic] Robinson rouses the crowd in song at the end of 1985 Reinactment [sic] of the 1965 Selma - Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cleophus Robinson Singing at the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Cleophus Robinson is shown singing at the culmination of the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March at the Alabama State Capitol. Written on verso: Rev. Cleopheus [sic] Robinson rouses the crowd in song at the end of 1985 Reinactment [sic] of the 1965 Selma - Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American singers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a podium in front of Evelyn G. Lowery, Spiver Gordon, and others at an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former SCLC Staffer Hosea Williams, Albert Turner, C.T. Vivian and Jesse Jackson were among those on hand in Montgomery for celebration of anniversary of Voting Rights Act.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Hosea Williams is shown speaking at a podium in front of Evelyn G. Lowery, Spiver Gordon, and others at an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Written on verso: Former SCLC Staffer Hosea Williams, Albert Turner, C.T. Vivian and Jesse Jackson were among those on hand in Montgomery for celebration of anniversary of Voting Rights Act.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon and James Orange address the crowd during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act held on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. Walter E. Fauntroy (mostly hidden by Orange), Karen Lowery, and others are in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Ceremony, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Spiver Gordon and James Orange address the crowd during an event in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act held on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. Walter E. Fauntroy (mostly hidden by Orange), Karen Lowery, and others are in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series