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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Walter E. Fauntroy is shown alongside two men raising their fists in the air. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "United Auto Workers, 1964".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Walter E. Fauntroy and Others, circa 1964
Date Created
1962/1966
Description
Walter E. Fauntroy is shown alongside two men raising their fists in the air. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "United Auto Workers, 1964".
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Birmingham citizens look at destruction of a playground and building structure that is across the street from St. Paul United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Citizens View Destruction at a Playground and Building, circa 1963
Date Created
1962/1964
Description
Birmingham citizens look at destruction of a playground and building structure that is across the street from St. Paul United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African American churches, Church buildings, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of unidentified men, women, and children are shown sitting at a table, with some filling out paperwork. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Unidentified People at a Table, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A group of unidentified men, women, and children are shown sitting at a table, with some filling out paperwork. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
Subject
African American women, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified individuals are shown filling out paperwork at a table. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Unidentified People at a Table, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Unidentified individuals are shown filling out paperwork at a table. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
Subject
African American women, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three unidentified Alabama women are shown being sworn-in by another unidentified woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three Women Being Sworn-In, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three unidentified Alabama women are shown being sworn-in by another unidentified woman.
Subject
African American women, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified women sit and hold a program at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Women at an Event, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Unidentified women sit and hold a program at an unknown event.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lilian Person stands outside of the Center Ridge School in Eufaula, Alabama. Written on verso: Two Face School: Lilian Person, 18, explains the two faces of the dining hall at the Center Ridge School in Eufaula, Alabama. "The whole place is crumbling, but they painted the front of it because that is what passers-by see."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lilian Person at the Center Ridge School in Eufaula, Alabama, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Lilian Person stands outside of the Center Ridge School in Eufaula, Alabama. Written on verso: Two Face School: Lilian Person, 18, explains the two faces of the dining hall at the Center Ridge School in Eufaula, Alabama. "The whole place is crumbling, but they painted the front of it because that is what passers-by see."
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three policemen, one of which is holding his arm out with a police baton in it, arrest a Black man whose head and body is being pressed against a car.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Policemen Arresting a Man, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Three policemen, one of which is holding his arm out with a police baton in it, arrest a Black man whose head and body is being pressed against a car.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two unidentified women are shown singing.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two Women Singing, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Two unidentified women are shown singing.
Subject
African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man is shown singing during a concert.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Man Singing, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
An unidentified man is shown singing during a concert.
Subject
African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A contact sheet containing images of Martin Luther King, Jr. and others speaking at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Contact Sheet of Martin Luther King, Jr. Speaking at Podium, circa 1964
Date Created
1960/1968
Description
A contact sheet containing images of Martin Luther King, Jr. and others speaking at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of college students (three women and one man) sit during an event. Written on verso: 1959 College Students sin[?] in
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
College Students, 1959
Date Created
1959
Description
A group of college students (three women and one man) sit during an event. Written on verso: 1959 College Students sin[?] in
Subject
African American men, African American women, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at an unknown event. The crowd behind the Kings have their hands raised and are smiling.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. With Coretta Scott King, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at an unknown event. The crowd behind the Kings have their hands raised and are smiling.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. With Coretta Scott King, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. With Coretta Scott King, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of men and women dressed in caps and gowns at Centenary United Methodist Church. Written on verso: Centenary United Methodist Church, 35-40, Property of Mrs. Evelyn Gibson Redmond.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group Photo of Graduates at Centenary United Methodist Church, circa 1935
Date Created
1930/1940
Description
A group photo of men and women dressed in caps and gowns at Centenary United Methodist Church. Written on verso: Centenary United Methodist Church, 35-40, Property of Mrs. Evelyn Gibson Redmond.
Subject
African American women, African American students, African American men, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Lewis H. Latimer. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "PNT Convention, 1979". Written on verso: Inventor Lewis H. Latimer made many contributions toward the development of electrical power. The son of a runaway slave, Latimer was best known for patenting a process for making carbon filaments.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lewis H. Latimer, circa 1920
Date Created
1915/1925
Description
A portrait photo of Lewis H. Latimer. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "PNT Convention, 1979". Written on verso: Inventor Lewis H. Latimer made many contributions toward the development of electrical power. The son of a runaway slave, Latimer was best known for patenting a process for making carbon filaments.
Subject
African American men, African American pioneers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series