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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Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding a megaphone to address marchers at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. SCLC staff member E. Randel T. Osburn is at right in the photo.
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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding a megaphone to address marchers at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. SCLC staff member E. Randel T. Osburn is at right in the photo.
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
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
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
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
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
Demonstrators are shown marching with a banner in the middle of a highway during the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
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
Demonstrators are shown marching with a banner in the middle of a highway during the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March.
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
Reverend Raleigh Trammell is shown at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, "studies the land" at the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. He march all the way!
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
Reverend Raleigh Trammell is shown at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Rev. Raleigh Trammell, SCLC National Board Member, "studies the land" at the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. He march all the way!
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
Junior High School students from Washington, D.C. are shown marching at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Jr. High School students from Washington, D.C. participated in the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. Too young to remember, these students, marched all the way.
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
Junior High School students from Washington, D.C. are shown marching at the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: Jr. High School students from Washington, D.C. participated in the 25th Anniversary of the Selma - Montgomery March. Too young to remember, these students, marched all the way.
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
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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a press conference in which he gives support to workers on strike. Written on verso: President Lowery gives support to workers on strike calling for better wages and safer working conditions.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Gives Support To Workers On Strike, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a press conference in which he gives support to workers on strike. Written on verso: President Lowery gives support to workers on strike calling for better wages and safer working conditions.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Price and others in the picket line during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. For more details, see page 47 of the August-September 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07030. Written on verso: Civil Rights Veteran Georgia Price comes out of semi retirement to join protest against "most deadly system in the world".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Price and Others at an Anti-Apartheid March , 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Georgia Price and others in the picket line during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. For more details, see page 47 of the August-September 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07030. Written on verso: Civil Rights Veteran Georgia Price comes out of semi retirement to join protest against "most deadly system in the world".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport is shown leading demonstrators in a picket line protesting Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: Brenda Davenport, SCLC Youth Coordinator leads picketers in chant.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport Leads Demonstrators in an Anti-Apartheid March, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Brenda Davenport is shown leading demonstrators in a picket line protesting Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: Brenda Davenport, SCLC Youth Coordinator leads picketers in chant.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lloyd Wilkins and E. Randel T. Osburn are shown leading the picket line in a protest against Gulf Power. Written on verso: Pensacola, Fla. Chapter President Lloyd Wilkins is joined by E. Randel T. Osburn, National Director of chapters and affiliates in leading picket line against Gulf Power.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lloyd Wilkins and E. Randel T. Osburn Protesting Against Gulf Power, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Lloyd Wilkins and E. Randel T. Osburn are shown leading the picket line in a protest against Gulf Power. Written on verso: Pensacola, Fla. Chapter President Lloyd Wilkins is joined by E. Randel T. Osburn, National Director of chapters and affiliates in leading picket line against Gulf Power.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy is shown holding a sign that reads "Keep Americans Working - Buy American Mined Coal" during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Youth against apartheid
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Boy Protesting at an Anti-Apartheid March, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
A young boy is shown holding a sign that reads "Keep Americans Working - Buy American Mined Coal" during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Youth against apartheid
Subject
Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with Lula Williams, Fred Taylor, and others posing for a picture with signs protesting apartheid and demanding the release of Nelson Mandela and Allan Boesak.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Posing With Anti-Apartheid Signs, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with Lula Williams, Fred Taylor, and others posing for a picture with signs protesting apartheid and demanding the release of Nelson Mandela and Allan Boesak.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown marching with a sign that reads "Pass The Anti-Apartheid Bill! SCLC WOMEN".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Marching With an Anti-Apartheid Sign, circa 1986
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown marching with a sign that reads "Pass The Anti-Apartheid Bill! SCLC WOMEN".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Protesters are shown holding banners that read "Reagan: Give Back the Cutbacks! Jobs For All! All-Peoples Congress" and "Embargo South Africa, Not Nicaragua! People's Anti-War Mobilization".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Protesters With Banners, circa 1986
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Protesters are shown holding banners that read "Reagan: Give Back the Cutbacks! Jobs For All! All-Peoples Congress" and "Embargo South Africa, Not Nicaragua! People's Anti-War Mobilization".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vanya Taylor is shown picketing outside of a Winn-Dixie store. Written on verso: Like father, like daughter, Vanya Taylor, daughter of SCLC staffer Rev. Fred D. Taylor pickets a Winn-Dixie store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vanya Taylor Pickets Outside of a Winn-Dixie Store, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Vanya Taylor is shown picketing outside of a Winn-Dixie store. Written on verso: Like father, like daughter, Vanya Taylor, daughter of SCLC staffer Rev. Fred D. Taylor pickets a Winn-Dixie store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, 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 with others at a Winn-Dixie boycott demonstration. Written on verso: Winn-Dixie Boycott Demonstration - Nov. 85, Atlanta, GA. SCLC National President Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery and Rev. E. Randel T. Osburn join SCLC National Board member, staff, SCLC WOMEN and supporters in freedom chant "Up with Freedom, Down with Apartheid". Written on verso of duplicate photo: Left to right: Vera Swan, Dr. Jackie Irvine, Paul Quentin, Rev. Howard Creecy, Rev. Charles Stovall, Rev. Albert Love, Rev. Timothy McDonald, Representative Douglass Dean, Commissioner John Evans, Brenda Davenport, Cheryl Osborne, Yvette Boulware, Dr. Lowery, Kim Miller, Mrs. Lowery, and E. Randel Osburn startle employees and shoppers as they begin rally which ended with sit in and arrest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Boycott Demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia, November 1985
Date Created
1985-11
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others at a Winn-Dixie boycott demonstration. Written on verso: Winn-Dixie Boycott Demonstration - Nov. 85, Atlanta, GA. SCLC National President Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery and Rev. E. Randel T. Osburn join SCLC National Board member, staff, SCLC WOMEN and supporters in freedom chant "Up with Freedom, Down with Apartheid". Written on verso of duplicate photo: Left to right: Vera Swan, Dr. Jackie Irvine, Paul Quentin, Rev. Howard Creecy, Rev. Charles Stovall, Rev. Albert Love, Rev. Timothy McDonald, Representative Douglass Dean, Commissioner John Evans, Brenda Davenport, Cheryl Osborne, Yvette Boulware, Dr. Lowery, Kim Miller, Mrs. Lowery, and E. Randel Osburn startle employees and shoppers as they begin rally which ended with sit in and arrest.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
E. Randel T. Osburn, Joseph E. Lowery, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown leading protesters through a Winn-Dixie store. Written on verso: (L-R) Rev. Randel T. Osburn, Dr. Joseph Lowery and Mrs. Evelyn Lowery lead protesters through a DeKalb County Winn Dixie store as an exasperated store clerk looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Boycott Demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia, November 1985
Date Created
1985-11
Description
E. Randel T. Osburn, Joseph E. Lowery, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown leading protesters through a Winn-Dixie store. Written on verso: (L-R) Rev. Randel T. Osburn, Dr. Joseph Lowery and Mrs. Evelyn Lowery lead protesters through a DeKalb County Winn Dixie store as an exasperated store clerk looks on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to an unidentified woman outside a Winn-Dixie store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Boycott Demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia, November 1985
Date Created
1985-11
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to an unidentified woman outside a Winn-Dixie store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks through a megaphone to address a crowd at a Jobs With Peace Campaign event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jobs With Peace Campaign Event, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks through a megaphone to address a crowd at a Jobs With Peace Campaign event.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman stands with a sign around her neck that reads "Build Homes, Not Bombs -- Housing is a right for ALL! -- Jobs With Peace!".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jobs With Peace Campaign Event, circa 1986
Date Created
1983/1989
Description
An unidentified woman stands with a sign around her neck that reads "Build Homes, Not Bombs -- Housing is a right for ALL! -- Jobs With Peace!".
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series