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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Martin Luther King, III (second from right, at forefront in photo) sits next to his sister Yolanda King and others during an event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III With Yolanda King and Others, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Martin Luther King, III (second from right, at forefront in photo) sits next to his sister Yolanda King and others during an event.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lydia McKinnon, a school teacher in Marks, Mississippi, who was beaten at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) demonstration. Written on recto: Lydia McKinnon, 23 yr old school teacher beaten in Marks, Mississippi. May 1, 1968 during SCLC Demonstration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lydia McKinnon, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Lydia McKinnon, a school teacher in Marks, Mississippi, who was beaten at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) demonstration. Written on recto: Lydia McKinnon, 23 yr old school teacher beaten in Marks, Mississippi. May 1, 1968 during SCLC Demonstration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American educators, African American women, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An elderly woman is shown at a Department of Agriculture demonstration. Written on verso: Old woman at Dept of Agriculture demonstration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Old Woman at Department of Agriculture Demonstration, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
An elderly woman is shown at a Department of Agriculture demonstration. Written on verso: Old woman at Dept of Agriculture demonstration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, Older people, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified indigenous woman addresses a crowd that includes Ralph D. Abernathy (at the far right) and a man directly in front of the woman who is wearing an indigenous headdress and a button that says "Indian Power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Woman Addresses a Crowd With Her Arms Raised, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
An unidentified indigenous woman addresses a crowd that includes Ralph D. Abernathy (at the far right) and a man directly in front of the woman who is wearing an indigenous headdress and a button that says "Indian Power".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy (middle left), Evelyn G. Lowery, and other demonstrators are shown marching in Memphis, Tennessee in support of workers' rights. Written on verso: Memphis 1968
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstration in Memphis, Tennessee, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy (middle left), Evelyn G. Lowery, and other demonstrators are shown marching in Memphis, Tennessee in support of workers' rights. Written on verso: Memphis 1968
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A charcoal drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. by artist George Stewart. Written on verso: Title: A Giant In His Time; Artist: George Stewart; Medium: Charcoal; In this study George wanted to give people an image of a relaxed and serene King full of peace and harmony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait Drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr., 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A charcoal drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. by artist George Stewart. Written on verso: Title: A Giant In His Time; Artist: George Stewart; Medium: Charcoal; In this study George wanted to give people an image of a relaxed and serene King full of peace and harmony.
Subject
Art, African American artists, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown laughing while talking with a group of men. Vice President Hubert Humphrey stands to the right of Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Laughing With Others, circa 1968
Date Created
1967/1969
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown laughing while talking with a group of men. Vice President Hubert Humphrey stands to the right of Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three young boys are shown riding in the back of a wagon.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three Young Boys Riding in the Back of a Wagon, circa 1968
Date Created
1967/1969
Description
Three young boys are shown riding in the back of a wagon.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Bevel speaks at a podium during an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Bevel, circa 1968
Date Created
1967/1969
Description
James Bevel speaks at a podium during an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of an Agreement Between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc., April 28, 1967
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of an Agreement Between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc., April 28, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-28
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson at an Operation Breadbasket Protest, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks to the press upon his release from jail in Birmingham as his wife Coretta Scott King looks on. Written on recto: B'ham - 1967 - Dr. King released from jail.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. With Coretta Scott King, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks to the press upon his release from jail in Birmingham as his wife Coretta Scott King looks on. Written on recto: B'ham - 1967 - Dr. King released from jail.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown walking with others across a street in Memphis, Tennessee. Written on verso: Memphis after release from jail
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Walking With Others, circa 1968
Date Created
1966/1970
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown walking with others across a street in Memphis, Tennessee. Written on verso: Memphis after release from jail
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Jesse Jackson (at right) poses for a photo with a child and two other individuals at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Written on verso: "Soul Santa" Visits Provident Hospital -- Little Barbara Scott is enjoying a "Beautiful Black Christmas" even if she is a hospital patient in Provident Hospital. Barbara was visited this week by "Soul Santa" and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket. "Soul Santa" is visiting black people in other hospitals and institutions including Cook County Jail and other penal institutions. Children can also visit "Soul Santa" at Black Christmas Headquarters in the 51st and State Shopping Center. Hours are on weekdays 6pm to 9pm, and after 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson With Others, circa 1968
Date Created
1966/1970
Description
Reverend Jesse Jackson (at right) poses for a photo with a child and two other individuals at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Written on verso: "Soul Santa" Visits Provident Hospital -- Little Barbara Scott is enjoying a "Beautiful Black Christmas" even if she is a hospital patient in Provident Hospital. Barbara was visited this week by "Soul Santa" and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket. "Soul Santa" is visiting black people in other hospitals and institutions including Cook County Jail and other penal institutions. Children can also visit "Soul Santa" at Black Christmas Headquarters in the 51st and State Shopping Center. Hours are on weekdays 6pm to 9pm, and after 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Reverend Bernard Lee and Juanita Abernathy at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King With Others, circa 1968
Date Created
1966/1970
Description
Coretta Scott King poses for a photo with Reverend Bernard Lee and Juanita Abernathy at an unknown event.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay sits in conference with members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. From left to right: Willis Reed, unidentified, William Rutherford, Lindsay, unidentified, Cirilo McSween, Walt Bellamy, Joe Peters.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Vliet Lindsay With SCLC Members, circa 1967
Date Created
1966/1970
Description
New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay sits in conference with members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. From left to right: Willis Reed, unidentified, William Rutherford, Lindsay, unidentified, Cirilo McSween, Walt Bellamy, Joe Peters.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, D.E. King, Yolanda King, Bernice King (? -- in front of Yolanda), Coretta Scott King, Dexter King, Martin Luther King, III, Ralph D. Abernathy, Juanita Abernathy, Sam Davis, and Jesse Jackson stand together at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1968
Date Created
1966/1970
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, D.E. King, Yolanda King, Bernice King (? -- in front of Yolanda), Coretta Scott King, Dexter King, Martin Luther King, III, Ralph D. Abernathy, Juanita Abernathy, Sam Davis, and Jesse Jackson stand together at an unknown event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson is shown signing a document at an A & P store while other individuals look on, including Reverends Clay Evans and Stroy Freeman (third and fourth from left, respectively).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson With Others, circa 1967
Date Created
1966/1968
Description
Jesse Jackson is shown signing a document at an A & P store while other individuals look on, including Reverends Clay Evans and Stroy Freeman (third and fourth from left, respectively).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. sings with others at the Chicago Freedom Festival to End Slums and Segregation. From left to right: Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, King, unidentified man, Mahalia Jackson, unidentified man.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chicago Freedom Festival to End Slums and Segregation, March 12, 1966
Date Created
1966-03-12
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. sings with others at the Chicago Freedom Festival to End Slums and Segregation. From left to right: Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, King, unidentified man, Mahalia Jackson, unidentified man.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory and James Meredith are interviewed by the press as they walk in the "March Against Fear" begun by Meredith. Written on verso: Dick Gregory Mississippi March 1966 - James Meredith - R.S.?
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory and James Meredith Being Interviewed By Press During a March in Mississippi, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
Dick Gregory and James Meredith are interviewed by the press as they walk in the "March Against Fear" begun by Meredith. Written on verso: Dick Gregory Mississippi March 1966 - James Meredith - R.S.?
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series