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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Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the Civil Rights Memorial Park amongst Reverend Al Sharpton and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the Civil Rights Memorial Park amongst Reverend Al Sharpton and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Shinhoster is shown speaking during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Ruby Shinhoster is shown speaking during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lula Williams is shown smiling and marching amongst Evelyn G. Lowery and other demonstrators protesting Ford Motor Company and Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Lula Williams is shown smiling and marching amongst Evelyn G. Lowery and other demonstrators protesting Ford Motor Company and Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, Reverend Al Sharpton, and others are shown leading a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, Reverend Al Sharpton, and others are shown leading a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Kris Kristofferson (second from left), Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right), and John Lewis (first from right) march with others in a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: kris kristofferson
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black Youth Vote Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Kris Kristofferson (second from left), Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right), and John Lewis (first from right) march with others in a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: kris kristofferson
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks at a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black Youth Vote Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks at a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2003
Date Created
2000/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting outside with Rose Sanders (first on right, now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Martin Luther King, III (second from left), and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2003
Date Created
2000/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting outside with Rose Sanders (first on right, now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Martin Luther King, III (second from left), and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Marching With Others, circa 2001
Date Created
2000/2001
Description
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at an AFL-CIO election rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at an AFL-CIO Election Rally, December 2000
Date Created
2000-12
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at an AFL-CIO election rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown smiling at the camera while an unidentified man, Reverend James Orange, and Hosea Williams converse during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2000
Date Created
2000-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown smiling at the camera while an unidentified man, Reverend James Orange, and Hosea Williams converse during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with three unidentified women after receiving an award.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others at an Awards Ceremony, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with three unidentified women after receiving an award.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with others during an awards ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others at an Awards Ceremony, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with others during an awards ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a floral arrangement and walking with Ruby Shinhoster and others during a SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a floral arrangement and walking with Ruby Shinhoster and others during a SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and John Lewis (at center) march with a crowd including several celebrities and politicians (Tyrese, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Tucker, Cynthia McKinney) at a "Get Out The Vote" rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Get Out The Vote Rally, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and John Lewis (at center) march with a crowd including several celebrities and politicians (Tyrese, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Tucker, Cynthia McKinney) at a "Get Out The Vote" rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery presents a gift to Chris Tucker at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Get Out The Vote Rally, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery presents a gift to Chris Tucker at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations, African American actors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend James Orange are shown sharing a laugh outside of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2000
Date Created
1999/2001
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend James Orange are shown sharing a laugh outside of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with others at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. From left to right: Hosea Williams, Evelyn G. Lowery, unidentified man, Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, unidentified woman, and Andrew Young.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, June 4, 1999
Date Created
1999-06-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with others at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. From left to right: Hosea Williams, Evelyn G. Lowery, unidentified man, Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, unidentified woman, and Andrew Young.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, and Jesse Jackson are shown gathered at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards, June 4, 1999
Date Created
1999-06-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, and Jesse Jackson are shown gathered at the 20th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (behind children carrying the banner) march with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (behind children carrying the banner) march with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series