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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Reverend Al Sharpton, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and U.S. Representative John Lewis march arm in arm ahead of other demonstrators during a protest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery March With Others, circa 2008
Date Created
2007/2008
Description
Reverend Al Sharpton, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and U.S. Representative John Lewis march arm in arm ahead of other demonstrators during a protest.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (at left in photo) marches with Barack Obama and others during an anniversary marking of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 4, 2007.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Barack Obama and Others, March 4, 2007
Date Created
2007-03-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (at left in photo) marches with Barack Obama and others during an anniversary marking of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 4, 2007.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Presidents
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Joseph E. Lowery march with Barack Obama and others during an anniversary marking of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 4, 2007.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Barack Obama, March 4, 2007
Date Created
2007-03-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Joseph E. Lowery march with Barack Obama and others during an anniversary marking of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 4, 2007.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Joseph E. Lowery march with Barack Obama and others during an anniversary marking of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 4, 2007.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Barack Obama, March 4, 2007
Date Created
2007-03-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Joseph E. Lowery march with Barack Obama and others during an anniversary marking of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 4, 2007.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon (on far right, with beard) is shown marching with a group of young adults.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spiver Gordon and Others, circa 2010
Date Created
2005/2015
Description
Spiver Gordon (on far right, with beard) is shown marching with a group of young adults.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American student movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand in rows across a street in Selma, Alabama in preparation to march.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery stands at a podium during a press event in front of the St. Jude Educational Institute with George Wallace. The event was to mark the 30th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Press Event With George Wallace, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery stands at a podium during a press event in front of the St. Jude Educational Institute with George Wallace. The event was to mark the 30th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of people are shown gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the 30th anniversary marking of the March on Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Anniversary of the March on Washington, August 1993
Date Created
1993-08
Description
A crowd of people are shown gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the 30th anniversary marking of the March on Washington.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, Jesse Jackson, and John Lewis link arms and march with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Marching With Others, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, Coretta Scott King, Jesse Jackson, and John Lewis link arms and march with others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a rally regarding the abolition of the death penalty. Written on verso: 6/18/90. SCLC president Dr. Joseph Lowery addresses a rally of the national pilgrimage for the abolition of the death penalty at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty Rally, June 18, 1990
Date Created
1990-06-18
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a rally regarding the abolition of the death penalty. Written on verso: 6/18/90. SCLC president Dr. Joseph Lowery addresses a rally of the national pilgrimage for the abolition of the death penalty at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bernice King speaks at a rally regarding the abolition of the death penalty. Written on verso: 6/18/90. Rev. Bernice King, daughter of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses a rally of the national pilgrimage for the abolition of the death penalty at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty Rally, June 18, 1990
Date Created
1990-06-18
Description
Bernice King speaks at a rally regarding the abolition of the death penalty. Written on verso: 6/18/90. Rev. Bernice King, daughter of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses a rally of the national pilgrimage for the abolition of the death penalty at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others are shown at a demonstration led by E. Randel T. Osburn. An article documenting this march can be found on pages 66-67 of the June-July 1990 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07039. Written on verso: Rev. E.R. Osburn opens up the way for the leadership line to move to the Montgomery State Capitol.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and Others, March 9, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-09
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others are shown at a demonstration led by E. Randel T. Osburn. An article documenting this march can be found on pages 66-67 of the June-July 1990 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07039. Written on verso: Rev. E.R. Osburn opens up the way for the leadership line to move to the Montgomery State Capitol.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators in the National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty March hold a banner that reads "Lighting The Torch Of Conscience - National Pilgrimage For Abolition". Written on verso: SCLC's Keith Silver, Jack Hill, and Charlie Wiggins assemble marchers, Jackson, GA.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty March, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Demonstrators in the National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty March hold a banner that reads "Lighting The Torch Of Conscience - National Pilgrimage For Abolition". Written on verso: SCLC's Keith Silver, Jack Hill, and Charlie Wiggins assemble marchers, Jackson, GA.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators in the National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty March take a group photo in Americus, Georgia. Written on verso: Abolition of the death penalty - core group marchers - arrive in Americus, GA. SCLC veterans: Rev. Fred D. Taylor (2nd right); Clayton McIntosh (1st right); Fredick [sic - Frederick] Moore and Jack Hill and Charlie Wiggins (center); Keith Silver (2nd left).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty March, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Demonstrators in the National Pilgrimage for the Abolition of the Death Penalty March take a group photo in Americus, Georgia. Written on verso: Abolition of the death penalty - core group marchers - arrive in Americus, GA. SCLC veterans: Rev. Fred D. Taylor (2nd right); Clayton McIntosh (1st right); Fredick [sic - Frederick] Moore and Jack Hill and Charlie Wiggins (center); Keith Silver (2nd left).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown leading others in singing freedom songs. Written on verso: SCLC's Rev Fred D Taylor leads pilgrims/marchers in Freedom Songs. City Macon, Ga
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred D. Taylor, circa 1992
Date Created
1987/1997
Description
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown leading others in singing freedom songs. Written on verso: SCLC's Rev Fred D Taylor leads pilgrims/marchers in Freedom Songs. City Macon, Ga
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Gun control
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand with John Nettles in front of a crowd of demonstrators.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With John Nettles, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand with John Nettles in front of a crowd of demonstrators.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walk the picket line with others outside of a Winn-Dixie store. Written on verso: Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young joins SCLC president Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC/WOMEN protesting the sale of South African products by Winn-Dixie stores. SCLC is demonstrating at stores in Atlanta, as well as Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Louisiana, and other states.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walk the picket line with others outside of a Winn-Dixie store. Written on verso: Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young joins SCLC president Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC/WOMEN protesting the sale of South African products by Winn-Dixie stores. SCLC is demonstrating at stores in Atlanta, as well as Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Louisiana, and other states.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young are shown with two unidentified men at a Winn-Dixie protest in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young are shown with two unidentified men at a Winn-Dixie protest in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown being arrested for protesting at a Winn-Dixie store in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: East Point police lead SCLC staffer Rev. Fred D. Taylor to jail after he demonstrated in an Atlanta Winn Dixie store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Taylor Arrested at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown being arrested for protesting at a Winn-Dixie store in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: East Point police lead SCLC staffer Rev. Fred D. Taylor to jail after he demonstrated in an Atlanta Winn Dixie store.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport (middle) is shown protesting with a raised fist against apartheid alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others during a demonstration at a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Brenda Davenport (middle) is shown protesting with a raised fist against apartheid alongside Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others during a demonstration at a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
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