The Photograph series consists of photographs, negatives, slides and photo albums relating to Joseph E. Lowery and Evelyn G. Lowery from circa 1900-2019 inclusive (bulk: 1950-1990). The images include individual portraits and snapshots of the Lowerys; images of the Lowerys with various relatives, friends, and acquaintances; Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) activities; other events, people and places; slides; negatives; and photograph albums. This series contains original images, as well as reproductions of photographs including photocopies of prints on paper.
May 11, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series

The Photograph series consists of photographs, negatives, slides and photo albums relating to Joseph E. Lowery and Evelyn G. Lowery from circa 1900-2019 inclusive (bulk: 1950-1990). The images include individual portraits and snapshots of the Lowerys; images of the Lowerys with various relatives, friends, and acquaintances; Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) activities; other events, people and places; slides; negatives; and photograph albums. This series contains original images, as well as reproductions of photographs including photocopies of prints on paper.
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A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American women, African American men, African American dancers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American women, African American men, African American dancers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Tyler Perry speaks at an unknown event as Cheryl Lowery and Joseph E. Lowery listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Tyler Perry and Cheryl Lowery, circa 2010
Date Created
2008/2012
Description
Tyler Perry speaks at an unknown event as Cheryl Lowery and Joseph E. Lowery listen.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women stand in line on the stage at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008
Date Created
2008-08-09
Description
A group of women stand in line on the stage at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, Human rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified women, Sheryl Lee Ralph (on right), and young girls during a Women's Multi Cultural Forum. Written on verso: 2008
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Women's Multi Cultural Forum, 2008
Date Created
2008
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified women, Sheryl Lee Ralph (on right), and young girls during a Women's Multi Cultural Forum. Written on verso: 2008
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with a group of women posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Pampering For Peace: Nurturing The Soul: Reclaiming SELF" domestic violence event at a hair salon.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Pampering For Peace Event, 2008
Date Created
2008
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with a group of women posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Pampering For Peace: Nurturing The Soul: Reclaiming SELF" domestic violence event at a hair salon.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with actor Kerry Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Kerry Washington, circa 2007
Date Created
2007/2008
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with actor Kerry Washington.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American actors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Barack Obama speaks at an event in front of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama. Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) is at left in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Barack Obama Speaking in Front of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, circa 2007
Date Created
2007/2008
Description
Barack Obama speaks at an event in front of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama. Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) is at left in the photo.
Subject
Presidents, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other people (including Christine King Farris and Bernice King) around the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other people (including Christine King Farris and Bernice King) around the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a road sign that reads "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 Memorial Highway".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A photo of a road sign that reads "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 Memorial Highway".
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Christine King Farris (left) and an unidentified woman (right) next to the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Christine King Farris (left) and an unidentified woman (right) next to the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and two others unveil the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and two others unveil the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified people posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Pampering For Peace: Nurturing The Soul: Reclaiming SELF" domestic violence event held at Urban Diva's Hair Salon in Houston, Texas.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Pampering For Peace Event, 2007
Date Created
2007
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified people posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Pampering For Peace: Nurturing The Soul: Reclaiming SELF" domestic violence event held at Urban Diva's Hair Salon in Houston, Texas.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Barbara Davis, a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Pampering For Peace" domestic violence event participant, is shown posing for picture while getting her hair done.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Pampering For Peace Event, 2007
Date Created
2007
Description
Barbara Davis, a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Pampering For Peace" domestic violence event participant, is shown posing for picture while getting her hair done.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series