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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Eleanor Holmes Norton (SCLC Board member), Tony Randall (actor), and Evelyn G. Lowery (national convener, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) march to the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Arrested at South African Embassy, December 11, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-11
Description
Eleanor Holmes Norton (SCLC Board member), Tony Randall (actor), and Evelyn G. Lowery (national convener, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) march to the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, Entertainers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery stand outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Arrested at South African Embassy, December 11, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-11
Description
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery stand outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Arrested at South African Embassy, December 11, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-11
Description
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Arrested at South African Embassy, December 11, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-11
Description
Judy Goldsmith (National Organization for Women President), U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. national convener Evelyn G. Lowery being arrested outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Rally For Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C. on May 30, 1984. The rally was sponsored by the Ad-Hoc Committee for Religious Freedom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the Rally For Religious Freedom, May 30, 1984
Date Created
1984-05-30
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Rally For Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C. on May 30, 1984. The rally was sponsored by the Ad-Hoc Committee for Religious Freedom.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Rally For Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C. on May 30, 1984. The rally was sponsored by the Ad-Hoc Committee for Religious Freedom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the Rally For Religious Freedom, May 30, 1984
Date Created
1984-05-30
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at the Rally For Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C. on May 30, 1984. The rally was sponsored by the Ad-Hoc Committee for Religious Freedom.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery with Vanessa Williams, Suzette Charles, and Amy Elizabeth Keys at a reception for the Miss America contest. Written on recto: Washington, D.C. -- Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, chairman of the National Black Leadership Forum, also president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, greets Miss America, Vanessa Williams and finalists Miss New Jersey, Suzette Charles, and Miss Maryland, Amy Elizabeth Keys at a reception sponsored by the National Conference of Black Mayors.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Vanessa Williams, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Joseph E. Lowery with Vanessa Williams, Suzette Charles, and Amy Elizabeth Keys at a reception for the Miss America contest. Written on recto: Washington, D.C. -- Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, chairman of the National Black Leadership Forum, also president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, greets Miss America, Vanessa Williams and finalists Miss New Jersey, Suzette Charles, and Miss Maryland, Amy Elizabeth Keys at a reception sponsored by the National Conference of Black Mayors.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with a family at the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 28, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-28
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with a family at the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown addressing an audience during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 28, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-28
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown addressing an audience during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Awards to Dollie Burwell and Armenta Eaton for their "Outstanding Activism" during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 28, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-28
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Awards to Dollie Burwell and Armenta Eaton for their "Outstanding Activism" during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Addressing a Crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington March, August 27, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-27
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events, Demonstrations, Voting, 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 at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery Addressing a Crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington Commemoration, August 27, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-27
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events, Demonstrations, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Clyde Bellecourt, the National Director of the American Indian Movement (AIM), is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Clyde Bellecourt Addressing a Crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington March, August 27, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-27
Description
Clyde Bellecourt, the National Director of the American Indian Movement (AIM), is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
Subject
Protest movements, Civil rights movements, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to U.S. Representative Katie Hall during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Katie Hall at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to U.S. Representative Katie Hall during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference 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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Floretta D. McKenzie during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Floretta D. McKenzie at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Floretta D. McKenzie during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference 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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Coretta Scott King with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Coretta Scott King at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Coretta Scott King with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference 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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Dr. Mary Berry with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Dr. Mary Berry at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Dr. Mary Berry with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference 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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Ann Peterson during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ann Peterson at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Ann Peterson during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference 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
A cropped, close-up view of Coretta Scott King. The original photo from which this image was cropped can be found at the following link: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:03027.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
A cropped, close-up view of Coretta Scott King. The original photo from which this image was cropped can be found at the following link: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:03027.
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
Men and women are shown at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Men and Women at the 20th Anniversary of the March on Washington, August 1983
Date Created
1983-08
Description
Men and women are shown at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series