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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U.S. Representative John Conyers reads text from an award plaque that Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified woman hold at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives a Stand Up and Act Award, December 10, 2010
Date Created
2010-12-10
Description
U.S. Representative John Conyers reads text from an award plaque that Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified woman hold at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American women, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children march with signs during a forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
Children march with signs during a forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American children, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American women, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster pose for a photo at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster pose for a photo at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American women, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two unidentified women from the Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness sit at a table with health information brochures and magazines at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Pampering For Peace Event, October 11, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-11
Description
Two unidentified women from the Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness sit at a table with health information brochures and magazines at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with others in front of a Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness vehicle at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Pampering For Peace Event, October 11, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-11
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with others in front of a Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness vehicle at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (second row, third from right) poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Pampering For Peace Event, October 11, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-11
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (second row, third from right) poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified hair stylist styles the hair of another unidentified woman at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Pampering For Peace Event, October 11, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-11
Description
An unidentified hair stylist styles the hair of another unidentified woman at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
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
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting in a chair at unknown event. He wears his Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2011
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting in a chair at unknown event. He wears his Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Service, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2011
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (sitting, second from left) shakes hands with President Barack Obama in the White House as others look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Barack Obama, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (sitting, second from left) shakes hands with President Barack Obama in the White House as others look on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with her daughters Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen, Muriel Durley, and Reverend Gerald Durley at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Service, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with her daughters Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen, Muriel Durley, and Reverend Gerald Durley at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African American men, African American clergy, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery's daughters Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen are shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Service, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery's daughters Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen are shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Service, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Service, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia
Subject
African American men, African American clergy, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified person out of frame holds a framed image congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom during an event honoring Lowery at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Event, August 13, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-13
Description
An unidentified person out of frame holds a framed image congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom during an event honoring Lowery at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Airports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A decorated cake and banner that are part of a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport event congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Event, August 13, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-13
Description
A decorated cake and banner that are part of a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport event congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Airports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights leader Reverend Joseph E. Lowery during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on August 12, 2009.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights leader Reverend Joseph E. Lowery during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on August 12, 2009.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Presidents
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series