| Title | Date Created | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event held at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American women, African American men, African American dancers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | Joseph E. Lowery, C.T. Vivian, Michael Pfleger, Louis Farrakhan, and Harry Belafonte pose for a photograph seated at a table. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American women, African American men, African American dancers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | A photo of Harry Belafonte taken during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 2009. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | Priest Michael Pfleger, Joseph E. Lowery, C.T. Vivian, and others stand in a room at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | Joseph E. Lowery, C.T. Vivian, Michael Pfleger, Harry Belafonte, and others look on as Louis Farrakhan signs a photograph. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | Joseph E. Lowery and priest Michael Pfleger pose for a photo during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| "A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200 | 2009-01-23 | Joseph E. Lowery and C.T. Vivian sit with their chins balanced in their hands during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois. | African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Rally for Religious Freedom, September 18, 1984 | 1984-09-18 | Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks to a crowd at a rally for religious freedom in Chicago, Illinois. | African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American leadership, Demonstrations | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Rally for Religious Freedom, September 18, 1984 | 1984-09-18 | Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks to a crowd at a rally for religious freedom in Chicago, Illinois. | African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American leadership, Demonstrations | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| Matthew Moore, Earl B. Dickerson, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, and Reverend Elmer L. Fowler, 1982 | 1982 | Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board member Matthew Moore, Attorney Earl B. Dickerson, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, and Reverend Elmer L. Fowler are shown posing for a photo. Written on verso: SCLC Board member Matthew Moore, (second from left), who is a consultant for the Gulf Oil Corporation, was recently awarded the American Heritage and Freedom Award by the Fowler Historic Gallery in Chicago. Moore was cited for his personal involvement in advancing the prestige and dignity of black Americans. Standing with Moore are (left to right) Attorney Earl B. Dickerson of Chicago (another awardee), Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, president Emeritus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, and Rev. Elmer L. Fowler, founder and director of the Fowler Gallery. | African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| Unidentified Speaker at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, circa 1970 | 1969/1970 | An unidentified speaker is shown speaking at a podium in front of Jesse Jackson and others during an Operation Breadbasket meeting. | African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| Operation Breadbasket Workers Speaking to Residents at a House, circa 1970 | 1969/1970 | Operation Breadbasket workers are shown speaking to residents at a house. | African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, Voting | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| Chicago Black Expo, circa 1970 | 1968/1972 | A wide view of a crowd in an auditorium is shown at what may be a Black Expo event in Chicago, Illinois. Black Expo was a fair that exhibits the achievements of black culture, business and industry to the public. It was originally engineered and sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in the 1960s. Written on verso: Chicago Black Expo, 70? | African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Special events | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson at an Operation Breadbasket Protest, 1967 | 1967 | 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 | African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
| Jesse Jackson With Others, circa 1968 | 1966/1970 | 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. | African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American children | The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series |
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.
