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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Gay Adams is shown leading a workshop on economic violence at a "National Gathering of Black Clergy" meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Ms. Gay Adams, Special Assistant to the President of the Children's Defense Fund leads workshop on "Economic Violence". She explains that over 6 million children face cut offs from AFDC as a result of Reagan's budget cuts.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gay Adams Leads a Workshop on Economic Violence at a Conference, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Gay Adams is shown leading a workshop on economic violence at a "National Gathering of Black Clergy" meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Ms. Gay Adams, Special Assistant to the President of the Children's Defense Fund leads workshop on "Economic Violence". She explains that over 6 million children face cut offs from AFDC as a result of Reagan's budget cuts.
Subject
Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper Speaks at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium while Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper and Reverend Franklin Tate listen. Written on verso: Mr. Joe Reed, state chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference, emphasizes direct, political action as an important means of winning legal and legislative victories for black and poor people. He says black voters must form "working relationships" with their elected representatives, as Mrs. Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper (2nd from right) and Rev. Franklin Tate listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed Speaks at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Joe Reed is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium while Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper and Reverend Franklin Tate listen. Written on verso: Mr. Joe Reed, state chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference, emphasizes direct, political action as an important means of winning legal and legislative victories for black and poor people. He says black voters must form "working relationships" with their elected representatives, as Mrs. Leola Early Smith, Garry Cooper (2nd from right) and Rev. Franklin Tate listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators from Eutaw, Alabama stand with signs during a protest against the FBI investigations of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. Written on verso: Eutaw, Alabama citizens representing a vast coalition of civil and human rights organizations lead march in Livingston, Alabama to protest the FBI investigations of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Marchers in a Protest Against the FBI's Investigations of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Demonstrators from Eutaw, Alabama stand with signs during a protest against the FBI investigations of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. Written on verso: Eutaw, Alabama citizens representing a vast coalition of civil and human rights organizations lead march in Livingston, Alabama to protest the FBI investigations of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.
Subject
Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fulton County Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves speaking during a public hearing at the Atlanta City Hall council chambers before final adoption of the Reagan budget by Congress. See pages 15 and 17 of the June-July 1981 SCLC Magazine for additional photos and information related to the public hearing: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07018. Written on verso: Atlanta Fulton County Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves (a candidate for mayor of Atlanta) discusses with hearing attendants the "severe and negative" impact the Reagan budget cuts will have on county government.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A. Reginald Eaves Speaks at a Public Hearing, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Fulton County Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves speaking during a public hearing at the Atlanta City Hall council chambers before final adoption of the Reagan budget by Congress. See pages 15 and 17 of the June-July 1981 SCLC Magazine for additional photos and information related to the public hearing: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07018. Written on verso: Atlanta Fulton County Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves (a candidate for mayor of Atlanta) discusses with hearing attendants the "severe and negative" impact the Reagan budget cuts will have on county government.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and John Nettles are shown with signs leading a group of demonstrators outside of a supermarket in Anniston, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (left) and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles display signs outside a supermarket in Anniston, Alabama that is part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's "non-cooperation with injustice" campaign launched through the reinstated "Operation Breadbasket" project which seeks to promote economic development in the black community. SCLC Field Secretary Rev. R.B. Cottonreader (at right) coordinates the participants of the campaign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and John Nettles Lead Operation Breadbasket Protest, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and John Nettles are shown with signs leading a group of demonstrators outside of a supermarket in Anniston, Alabama. Written on verso: SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (left) and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles display signs outside a supermarket in Anniston, Alabama that is part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's "non-cooperation with injustice" campaign launched through the reinstated "Operation Breadbasket" project which seeks to promote economic development in the black community. SCLC Field Secretary Rev. R.B. Cottonreader (at right) coordinates the participants of the campaign.
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
A woman is shown holding a sign that reads "You No Hire, We No Buy" and leading youth demonstrators during an Operation Breadbasket rally. See pages 30-33 of the December-January, 1981/1982 SCLC Magazine for more information: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07084. Written on verso: Operation Breadbasket -- The Calhoun County SCLC's "selective buying campaign" in Anniston, Alabama enjoys the support of several youths, particularly on weekends when they are out of school. The campaign is part of the newly reinstated "Operation Breadbasket" project which encourages businesses that earn profits in the black community to reinvest in the black community and employ blacks in proportion to their patronage, population in the community or other relevant factors.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Woman Holding a Sign That Reads "You No Hire, We No Buy", 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
A woman is shown holding a sign that reads "You No Hire, We No Buy" and leading youth demonstrators during an Operation Breadbasket rally. See pages 30-33 of the December-January, 1981/1982 SCLC Magazine for more information: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07084. Written on verso: Operation Breadbasket -- The Calhoun County SCLC's "selective buying campaign" in Anniston, Alabama enjoys the support of several youths, particularly on weekends when they are out of school. The campaign is part of the newly reinstated "Operation Breadbasket" project which encourages businesses that earn profits in the black community to reinvest in the black community and employ blacks in proportion to their patronage, population in the community or other relevant factors.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles walk in front of a store in Anniston, Alabama. See pages 30-33 of the December-January, 1981/1982 SCLC Magazine for more information: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07084. Written on verso: Operation Breadbasket -- National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (left) and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles appear outside an Anniston, Alabama general merchandise store being targeted by the local SCLC chapter's "selective buying campaign" in order to encourage greater reinvestment in the black community from businesses that enjoy substantial black patronage.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With John Nettles, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
National Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles walk in front of a store in Anniston, Alabama. See pages 30-33 of the December-January, 1981/1982 SCLC Magazine for more information: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07084. Written on verso: Operation Breadbasket -- National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (left) and Alabama SCLC President John Nettles appear outside an Anniston, Alabama general merchandise store being targeted by the local SCLC chapter's "selective buying campaign" in order to encourage greater reinvestment in the black community from businesses that enjoy substantial black patronage.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Claud Young, Reverend C.T. Vivian, Reverend Howard Creecy, and Spiver Gordon are shown listening to Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speak at a mass rally. Written on verso: SCLC Board members Dr. Claud Young, Rev. C.T. Vivian, Rev. Howard Creecy and Spiver Gordon listen intently as the president shares poor people's campaign plans with mass rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, Howard Creecy, and Spiver Gordon, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Dr. Claud Young, Reverend C.T. Vivian, Reverend Howard Creecy, and Spiver Gordon are shown listening to Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speak at a mass rally. Written on verso: SCLC Board members Dr. Claud Young, Rev. C.T. Vivian, Rev. Howard Creecy and Spiver Gordon listen intently as the president shares poor people's campaign plans with mass rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery presents the Alabama Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Black Achievers Award to Congressman Parren Mitchell in recognition of his work related to economic justice.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presenting Alabama SCLC Black Achievers Award, circa 1980
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery presents the Alabama Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Black Achievers Award to Congressman Parren Mitchell in recognition of his work related to economic justice.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators with signs are shown rallying for the "Poor People's Message" march in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd of "Poor People's Message" Demonstrators with Signs, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
A crowd of demonstrators with signs are shown rallying for the "Poor People's Message" march in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Human rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown holding hands and singing with others during a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at a Winn-Dixie Boycott, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown holding hands and singing with others during a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators sit and stand with protest signs advocating for a boycott against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators at a Winn-Dixie Boycott Event, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Demonstrators sit and stand with protest signs advocating for a boycott against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Protesters stand alongside a road holding signs supporting union and labor rights.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Protesters Hold Signs Supporting Union Rights, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Protesters stand alongside a road holding signs supporting union and labor rights.
Subject
Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks at a demonstration related to labor rights. James Orange stands behind the woman (to the left). This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Speaker at a Demonstration, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
An unidentified woman speaks at a demonstration related to labor rights. James Orange stands behind the woman (to the left). This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969".
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, Labor, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Operation Breadbasket information booth is shown at a Black Expo event in 1971.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket Information Booth at a Black Expo, 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
An Operation Breadbasket information booth is shown at a Black Expo event in 1971.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators are shown marching with signs during an Operation Breadbasket protest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Marchers in an Operation Breadbasket Protest, circa 1969
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
A crowd of demonstrators are shown marching with signs during an Operation Breadbasket 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
An unidentified speaker is shown speaking at a podium in front of Jesse Jackson and others during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Speaker at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
An unidentified speaker is shown speaking at a podium in front of Jesse Jackson and others during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket workers are shown speaking to residents at a house.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket Workers Speaking to Residents at a House, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Operation Breadbasket workers are shown speaking to residents at a house.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of housing in disrepair. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Housing in Disrepair, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A photo of housing in disrepair. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969".
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series