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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SCLC North Carolina Chapter Field Secretary Golden Frinks is shown holding a Southern Christian Leadership Conference banner. Written on verso: Mr. Golden Frinks: SCLC Field Director. Catur [Decatur], Ala. June, '80
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Golden Frinks Holding a SCLC Banner, June 1980
Date Created
1980-06
Description
SCLC North Carolina Chapter Field Secretary Golden Frinks is shown holding a Southern Christian Leadership Conference banner. Written on verso: Mr. Golden Frinks: SCLC Field Director. Catur [Decatur], Ala. June, '80
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The windshield of Evelyn G. Lowery's car is shown shattered by a bullet from a Ku Klux Klan attack in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: May 26, 1979 Ku Klux Klan decatur, Ala.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Car Windshield Shattered By a Bullet from a Ku Klux Klan Attack in Decatur, Alabama, May 26, 1979
Date Created
1979-05-26
Description
The windshield of Evelyn G. Lowery's car is shown shattered by a bullet from a Ku Klux Klan attack in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: May 26, 1979 Ku Klux Klan decatur, Ala.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines. Written on verso: Decatur, Alabama March in support of Tommy Lee Hines.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines. Written on verso: Decatur, Alabama March in support of Tommy Lee Hines.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series