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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Joseph E. Lowery Holding Hands with an Unidentified Woman While Leading Demonstrators Down a Street, 1979
1979
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with other demonstrators walking down a street as part of a march supporting SCLC's advocacy against police brutality in Chester, South Carolina.
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with other demonstrators walking down a street as part of a march supporting SCLC's advocacy against police brutality in Chester, South Carolina.
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Standing Outside in Front of a Crowd, 1979
1979
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with unidentified demonstrators at a march in Chester, South Carolina.
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with unidentified demonstrators at a march in Chester, South Carolina.
Demonstrators Hold a "Black is Beautiful" Sign, 1979
1979
An unidentified man and woman are shown holding a protest sign that reads "We fighting for peace because we are somebody. Light (Fight?) on! Soul Powers. Black is Beautiful!!!"
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man and woman are shown holding a protest sign that reads "We fighting for peace because we are somebody. Light (Fight?) on! Soul Powers. Black is Beautiful!!!"
A Group of Men and Women Pose With Raised Fists, 1979
1979
An unidentified group of young adults pose for a photo, with many of them raising their fist in the air.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified group of young adults pose for a photo, with many of them raising their fist in the air.
A Group of Women and Men Rallying Outside With Protest Signs, 1979
1979
A group of protesters are seen holding protest signs in Chester, South Carolina.
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of protesters are seen holding protest signs in Chester, South Carolina.
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking Outside to a Crowd of Demonstrators, 1979
1979
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina.
African American leadership, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina.
Bonita Carter Protest, 1971
1979
A crowd of protesters are seen standing with umbrellas and a protest sign that reads "Vann & Sands Must Go" at a demonstration to protest the killing of Bonita Carter by a Birmingham police officer.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Police brutality
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of protesters are seen standing with umbrellas and a protest sign that reads "Vann & Sands Must Go" at a demonstration to protest the killing of Bonita Carter by a Birmingham police officer.
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking Outside to a Crowd of Demonstrators, 1979
1979
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd of demonstrators in Chester, South Carolina. Written on verso: Chester, South Carolina, 2,000 protest killing of 18 year old Mickey McClinton by unknown persons for allegedly dating a white woman.