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 presenting the SCLC Presidential Award to James Orange during the 25th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presents the SCLC Presidential Award to James Orange, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC Presidential Award to James Orange during the 25th 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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown being presented with the Rosa Parks Award alongside Joseph E. Lowery (at right), and Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy and John Nettles (first thru third, at left) at SCLC's 25th Silver Anniversary Convention awards ceremony. Written on verso: Conference '82
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown being presented with the Rosa Parks Award alongside Joseph E. Lowery (at right), and Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy and John Nettles (first thru third, at left) at SCLC's 25th Silver Anniversary Convention awards ceremony. Written on verso: Conference '82
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention while in the background (beginning second from left) John Nettles, Bishop Philip R. Cousin, and Abraham Woods listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Speaks at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention while in the background (beginning second from left) John Nettles, Bishop Philip R. Cousin, and Abraham Woods listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Birmingham chapter president Abraham Woods, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, and SCLC Alabama State chapter president John Nettles speak to the press at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Birmingham chapter president Abraham Woods, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, and SCLC Alabama State chapter president John Nettles speak to the press at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attorney Joe Reed speaks at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, John Nettles, and other attendees listen. Written on recto: ATTY. Joe Reed
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed Speaks at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Attorney Joe Reed speaks at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, John Nettles, and other attendees listen. Written on recto: ATTY. Joe Reed
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s children are shown seated at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: The children of SCLC's First President, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, attend the Silver Anniversary convetion [sic] of SCLC. Seated from left to right are Martin Luther King, III, Yolanda King, Dexter King and Bernice King.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III, Yolanda King, Dexter King and Bernice King, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s children are shown seated at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: The children of SCLC's First President, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, attend the Silver Anniversary convetion [sic] of SCLC. Seated from left to right are Martin Luther King, III, Yolanda King, Dexter King and Bernice King.
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 marching with others at the 25th Silver Anniversary Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: One of the highlights of the convention was a candlelight march in memorial of the four girls killed in the bombing of the 16th Avenue Baptist church in 1963 and the thousands of persons that were arrested and beaten in Birmingham during the civil rights struggle. Leading the march (from left to right) are Birmingham SCLC chapter president Rev. Abraham Woods, Mrs. Abraham Woods, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, President Joseph Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Nearly 2000 persons joined the march.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery marching with others at the 25th Silver Anniversary Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: One of the highlights of the convention was a candlelight march in memorial of the four girls killed in the bombing of the 16th Avenue Baptist church in 1963 and the thousands of persons that were arrested and beaten in Birmingham during the civil rights struggle. Leading the march (from left to right) are Birmingham SCLC chapter president Rev. Abraham Woods, Mrs. Abraham Woods, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, President Joseph Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Nearly 2000 persons joined the march.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale are shown greeting each other at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale is welcomed to SCLC's 25th annual convention by SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter Mondale at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale are shown greeting each other at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale is welcomed to SCLC's 25th annual convention by SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Political science, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery presents remarks to women attending the SCLC/WOMEN Breakfast meeting at the Birmingham Hilton during the 25th Anniversary Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Breakfast Meeting, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery presents remarks to women attending the SCLC/WOMEN Breakfast meeting at the Birmingham Hilton during the 25th Anniversary Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rachel Arrington is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and other women. Written on verso: The wife of Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington, Mrs. Rachel Arrington, welcomes SCLC/Women to Birmingham.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rachel Arrington Speaking at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Breakfast Meeting, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Rachel Arrington is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and other women. Written on verso: The wife of Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington, Mrs. Rachel Arrington, welcomes SCLC/Women to Birmingham.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Alabama Governor George Wallace at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on. Written on verso: George Wallace, Governor of Alabama, Johnnie [sic] Ford, Tuskegee Mayor
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With George Wallace, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Alabama Governor George Wallace at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on. Written on verso: George Wallace, Governor of Alabama, Johnnie [sic] Ford, Tuskegee Mayor
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man speaks at the podium of the A.G. Gaston Motel during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Alabama Chapter President John Nettles look on and listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Man Speaks at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
An unidentified man speaks at the podium of the A.G. Gaston Motel during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Alabama Chapter President John Nettles look on and listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery marching with others at the 25th Silver Anniversary Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. From left to right on the front row of marchers: Abraham Woods, Marian Ann Dowdell Woods, Walter E. Fauntroy, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Fred Shuttlesworth.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery marching with others at the 25th Silver Anniversary Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. From left to right on the front row of marchers: Abraham Woods, Marian Ann Dowdell Woods, Walter E. Fauntroy, Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Fred Shuttlesworth.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sharon Woodruff performs at a luncheon during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third annual public policy symposium event. Written on verso: Ms. Sharon W. Woodruff, daughter of Birmingham Chapter President Abraham Woods, renders an inspirational solo during the symposium luncheon as Dr. Lowery (left), Bishop Philip Cousin and Rev. John Nettles (right) listen, Ms. Woodruff also shared her musical voice at the president's reception.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Sharon W. Woodruff Sings During the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium Luncheon, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Sharon Woodruff performs at a luncheon during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third annual public policy symposium event. Written on verso: Ms. Sharon W. Woodruff, daughter of Birmingham Chapter President Abraham Woods, renders an inspirational solo during the symposium luncheon as Dr. Lowery (left), Bishop Philip Cousin and Rev. John Nettles (right) listen, Ms. Woodruff also shared her musical voice at the president's reception.
Subject
African Americans--Music, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper Speaks at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium while Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper and Reverend Franklin Tate listen. Written on verso: Mr. Joe Reed, state chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference, emphasizes direct, political action as an important means of winning legal and legislative victories for black and poor people. He says black voters must form "working relationships" with their elected representatives, as Mrs. Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper (2nd from right) and Rev. Franklin Tate listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed Speaks at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Joe Reed is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium while Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper and Reverend Franklin Tate listen. Written on verso: Mr. Joe Reed, state chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference, emphasizes direct, political action as an important means of winning legal and legislative victories for black and poor people. He says black voters must form "working relationships" with their elected representatives, as Mrs. Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper (2nd from right) and Rev. Franklin Tate listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Hamid Taki and Jim Zogby speak during a panel discussion that was part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium. Written on verso: Dr. Hamid Taki, professor of political science at Morehouse College (right), discusses the determined fight for liberation on the part of black South Africans during SCLC's third public policy symposium. Jim Zogby, (left), director of the Palestinian Human Rights Committee, shares international panel discussion with Dr. Taki.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Hamid Taki Speaking at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Dr. Hamid Taki and Jim Zogby speak during a panel discussion that was part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium. Written on verso: Dr. Hamid Taki, professor of political science at Morehouse College (right), discusses the determined fight for liberation on the part of black South Africans during SCLC's third public policy symposium. Jim Zogby, (left), director of the Palestinian Human Rights Committee, shares international panel discussion with Dr. Taki.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Apartheid, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Abraham Woods is shown speaking at the 1981 SCLC Public Policy Symposium reception. Written on verso: 1981 SCLC History -- Rev. Abraham Woods, president of the Birmingham chapter of SCLC, extends greetings to Dr. and Mrs. Lowery during a reception given in their honor that was hosted by Mrs. Richard Arrington, wife of Birmingham's mayor. The reception launched the two-day public policy symposium held in Birmingham.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Abraham Woods Speaking at the SCLC Public Policy Symposium Reception, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Reverend Abraham Woods is shown speaking at the 1981 SCLC Public Policy Symposium reception. Written on verso: 1981 SCLC History -- Rev. Abraham Woods, president of the Birmingham chapter of SCLC, extends greetings to Dr. and Mrs. Lowery during a reception given in their honor that was hosted by Mrs. Richard Arrington, wife of Birmingham's mayor. The reception launched the two-day public policy symposium held in Birmingham.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding hands with others and singing at a Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration held at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: MLK birthday - '80, Birmingham - Nelson Smith's church
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Event, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown holding hands with others and singing at a Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration held at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: MLK birthday - '80, Birmingham - Nelson Smith's church
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Birmingham Mayor David Vann observes the protest over the killing of Bonita Carter. Written on verso: Mayor David Vann painfully watches the 4,000 demonstrators call for his ousting and the firing of policeman George Sands.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
David Vann, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Birmingham Mayor David Vann observes the protest over the killing of Bonita Carter. Written on verso: Mayor David Vann painfully watches the 4,000 demonstrators call for his ousting and the firing of policeman George Sands.
Subject
Demonstrations, Police brutality, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series