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 marching with others, including Jesse Jackson, in an AFL-CIO election rally held to protest the Supreme Court's decision in the Bush v. Gore court case.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery Marching in the AFL-CIO Election Rally, December 2000
Date Created
2000-12
Description
Joseph E. Lowery marching with others, including Jesse Jackson, in an AFL-CIO election rally held to protest the Supreme Court's decision in the Bush v. Gore court case.
Subject
Political participation, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Waiting Room" sign from the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Evelyn G. Lowery Holding a "Colored Waiting Room" Sign, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1999
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Waiting Room" sign from the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at Florida Southern College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at Florida Southern College, February 1995
Date Created
1995-02
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at Florida Southern College.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Education, African American students, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery is shown preaching his farewell sermon at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery preaches farewell sermon to members of Central United Methodist Church where he pastored for 18 years.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery Preaches a Farewell Sermon to Members of Central United Methodist Church, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown preaching his farewell sermon at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery preaches farewell sermon to members of Central United Methodist Church where he pastored for 18 years.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with John Evens and Douglass Dean demonstrating with picket signs at Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner John Evans and Ga. State Representative Douglass Dean joins SCLC's President Lowery and Osburn on picket line on Thanksgiving eve.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at Winn-Dixie Protest, November 1985
Date Created
1985-11
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with John Evens and Douglass Dean demonstrating with picket signs at Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner John Evans and Ga. State Representative Douglass Dean joins SCLC's President Lowery and Osburn on picket line on Thanksgiving eve.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery Addressing a Crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington Commemoration, August 27, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-27
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown at a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial addressing a crowd at the 20th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events, Demonstrations, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown leading demonstrators during the Pilgrimage to Washington march.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph E. Lowery Leading Demonstrators in the Pilgrimage to Washington March, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown leading demonstrators during the Pilgrimage to Washington march.
Subject
Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American leadership, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery walking down the street in front of shops.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series Featured Images
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Walking Down the Street, circa 1955
Date Created
1950/1960
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery walking down the street in front of shops.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series, Featured Images