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 and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others at an event. Printed on verso: Billie 70th Bday, 10/18/06
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others at an event. Printed on verso: Billie 70th Bday, 10/18/06
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown swinging a golf club.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Golfing, June 1994
Date Created
1994-06
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown swinging a golf club.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (center) poses for a photo with, from left to right, his wife Evelyn G. Lowery, Karyn Parsons, two unidentified individuals, and Tatyana Ali. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference. Written on verso: Silver "k" photo
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Posing With Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, and Others, April 1993
Date Created
1993-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (center) poses for a photo with, from left to right, his wife Evelyn G. Lowery, Karyn Parsons, two unidentified individuals, and Tatyana Ali. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference. Written on verso: Silver "k" photo
Subject
African American actors, African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery, an unidentified man, and Fred Shuttlesworth sit together during the 34th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1991
Date Created
1991-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery, an unidentified man, and Fred Shuttlesworth sit together during the 34th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. Also in the photo are Coretta Scott King (on the left, sitting), Evelyn G. Lowery (behind Lowery), and C.T. Vivian (third from the right, standing with his arms crossed).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Speak at an Event, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. Also in the photo are Coretta Scott King (on the left, sitting), Evelyn G. Lowery (behind Lowery), and C.T. Vivian (third from the right, standing with his arms crossed).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of men, women, and children are seated in a school gym at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Men, Women, and Children Seated in a School Gym, circa 1989
Date Created
1988/1990
Description
A group of men, women, and children are seated in a school gym at an unknown event.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event . Behind Lowery, from left to right, are Dick Gregory and Coretta Scott King. The photo is autographed by Lowery, with the words "Love and Justice, Joseph E. Lowery".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Autographed Photo of Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at an Event, circa 1986
Date Created
1986/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at an event . Behind Lowery, from left to right, are Dick Gregory and Coretta Scott King. The photo is autographed by Lowery, with the words "Love and Justice, Joseph E. Lowery".
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
John Nettles, Dick Gregory, and E. Randel T. Osburn are shown sitting down and talking during the 29th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles, Dick Gregory, and E. Randel T. Osburn, August 1986
Date Created
1986-08
Description
John Nettles, Dick Gregory, and E. Randel T. Osburn are shown sitting down and talking during the 29th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Jim Young and Charles King are shown at the Adult Summit on Teenage Pregnancy, a conference sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Written on verso: Conference - Dr. Jim Young and Mr. Charles King react to a remark from the audience.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jim Young and Charles King at the Adult Summit on Teenage Pregnancy, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Dr. Jim Young and Charles King are shown at the Adult Summit on Teenage Pregnancy, a conference sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Written on verso: Conference - Dr. Jim Young and Mr. Charles King react to a remark from the audience.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles are shown sharing a laugh during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: All work... And no play??
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles Sharing a Laugh, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles are shown sharing a laugh during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: All work... And no play??
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Curtis Harris is shown speaking during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon as (left to right) John Nettles, N.Q. Reynolds, and S.L. Harvey listen. Written on verso: Rev. Curtis Harris, Regional Vice President reports to Board on SCLC efforts in Va. as secretary N.Q. Reynolds, Vice President John Nettles and S.L. Harvey listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Curtis Harris Speaking at a SCLC Board Luncheon, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Reverend Curtis Harris is shown speaking during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon as (left to right) John Nettles, N.Q. Reynolds, and S.L. Harvey listen. Written on verso: Rev. Curtis Harris, Regional Vice President reports to Board on SCLC efforts in Va. as secretary N.Q. Reynolds, Vice President John Nettles and S.L. Harvey listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) St. Petersburg, Florida Chapter president Sevell Brown stands at a podium greeting attendees at the spring SCLC Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: SCLC's St. Petersburg dynamic president and host Sevell Brown welcome National Board and SCLC officials to St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
St. Petersburg, Florida SCLC Chapter President Sevell Brown, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) St. Petersburg, Florida Chapter president Sevell Brown stands at a podium greeting attendees at the spring SCLC Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: SCLC's St. Petersburg dynamic president and host Sevell Brown welcome National Board and SCLC officials to St. Petersburg, Fla.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member E. Randel T. Osburn presents a $1,000 check to Carl McNair, the brother of astronaut Ron McNair, who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Written on verso: On behalf of the president... SCLC administrator, Rev. Albert E. Love and Coordinator of Direct Action Rev. Fred D. Taylor look on as Carl McNair receives $1000 check presented by E. Randel T. Osburn on behalf of Dr. Joseph Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
E. Randel T. Osburn Presents a Check to Carl McNair, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member E. Randel T. Osburn presents a $1,000 check to Carl McNair, the brother of astronaut Ron McNair, who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Written on verso: On behalf of the president... SCLC administrator, Rev. Albert E. Love and Coordinator of Direct Action Rev. Fred D. Taylor look on as Carl McNair receives $1000 check presented by E. Randel T. Osburn on behalf of Dr. Joseph Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American men, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III is shown standing outside with other unidentified individuals.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III Standing With Others, circa 1986
Date Created
1985/1987
Description
Martin Luther King, III is shown standing outside with other unidentified individuals.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown posing in front of a blackboard with Brenda Davenport and others at a youth rally event during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport and Dick Gregory With Others, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Dick Gregory is shown posing in front of a blackboard with Brenda Davenport and others at a youth rally event during the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Convention in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Carolyn Watson (center) and others are shown posing for a picture. Written on verso: Conference. Jacquelyne Sykes, "Sonny" Walker, Carolyn Watson and Jocelyn Wilson pose with Ron Brown and members of the Black McDonald's Owners Association, who donated for the youth conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Carolyn Watson and Others Posing for a Photo, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Carolyn Watson (center) and others are shown posing for a picture. Written on verso: Conference. Jacquelyne Sykes, "Sonny" Walker, Carolyn Watson and Jocelyn Wilson pose with Ron Brown and members of the Black McDonald's Owners Association, who donated for the youth conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a Christmas party that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. played a role in sponsoring.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Christmas Party, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a Christmas party that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. played a role in sponsoring.
Subject
African American leadership, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery dances with an unidentified woman at a Christmas party event for senior citizens.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Dancing With an Unidentified Woman at a Christmas Party, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Joseph E. Lowery dances with an unidentified woman at a Christmas party event for senior citizens.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Older people, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery (fourth from left) pose with winners of the 1985 Drum Major For Justice Golf Tournament.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Stand With Winners of the Drum Major For Justice Golf Tournament, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery (fourth from left) pose with winners of the 1985 Drum Major For Justice Golf Tournament.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series