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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Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008 2008-08-09 Attendees at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C. display quilts. Human rights, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008 2008-08-09 Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C. African American civil rights workers, Human rights, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008 2008-08-09 A group of women stand in line on the stage at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C. African American women, Human rights, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008 2008-07-26 Usher Raymond, IV addresses campers at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. African American men, African American children, African American singers The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008 2008-07-26 Usher Raymond, IV on stage with Joseph E. Lowery at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. African American singers, African American civil rights workers, African American children The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008 2008-07-26 Joseph E. Lowery addresses campers at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia while Usher Raymond, IV stands to Lowery's left on stage. African American singers, African American civil rights workers, African American children The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children Playing Volleyball, 2008 2008 An unidentified group of children are shown in a gymnasium preparing for a volleyball game. Children, Sports The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children Playing Volleyball, 2008 2008 An unidentified group of children are shown in a gymnasium playing volleyball. Children, Sports The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Civil Rights Museum Event, circa 2008 2007/2008 Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Civil Rights Museum Event, circa 2008 2007/2008 Stevie Wonder speaks during an event at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American singers, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery's 86th Birthday Celebration, 2007 2007 Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Stevie Wonder and others during his 86th birthday celebration. African American men, African American singers, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Rosa Parks, circa 2006 2006/2011 A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at State of the Black Union, 2006 2006 Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others at the 2006 State of the Black Union event, presented by Tavis Smiley. Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Community development, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Banquet, October 2, 2005 2005-10-02 A group photo of Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (third and fourth from right) with others at a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta banquet event. African American men, African American women, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Banquet, October 2, 2005 2005-10-02 Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta banquet event. African American men, African American women, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Event, September 24, 2004 2004-09-24 Evelyn and Joseph Lowery (second and fifth from left, respectively) pose for a photo with Remy Martin representatives while holding a check made out to the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda. African American men, African American women, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Event, September 24, 2004 2004-09-24 A check for $5,000 is presented to Joseph E. Lowery, Chair of the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, by representatives from Remy Martin. African American men, African American women, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Event, September 24, 2004 2004-09-24 Representatives from Remy Martin pose with Joseph E. Lowery, who holds an award plaque presented to him. African American men, African American women, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Event, September 24, 2004 2004-09-24 A musician plays the violin at a event for the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda. African American men, African Americans--Music, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004 2004-09 Reverend Jesse Jackson at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series