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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A portrait photo of Leroy Johnson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Leroy Johnson, circa 1964
Date Created
1962/1966
Description
A portrait photo of Leroy Johnson.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
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
U.S. Senator Jacob Javits (center) in conversation with four unidentified individuals at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jacob Javits With Others, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
U.S. Senator Jacob Javits (center) in conversation with four unidentified individuals at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference event.
Subject
Political science, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series