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 speaks at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008
Date Created
2008-08-09
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Human rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher Raymond, IV on stage with Joseph E. Lowery at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Usher Raymond, IV on stage with Joseph E. Lowery at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American singers, African American civil rights workers, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery addresses campers at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia while Usher Raymond, IV stands to Lowery's left on stage.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery addresses campers at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia while Usher Raymond, IV stands to Lowery's left on stage.
Subject
African American singers, African American civil rights workers, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Civil Rights Museum Event, circa 2008
Date Created
2007/2008
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Rosa Parks, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2011
Description
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others at the 2006 State of the Black Union event, presented by Tavis Smiley.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at State of the Black Union, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others at the 2006 State of the Black Union event, presented by Tavis Smiley.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Community development, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Jesse Jackson at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Reverend Jesse Jackson at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Juanita Abernathy stands by her marker on the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame while holding a recognition plaque.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Juanita Abernathy stands by her marker on the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame while holding a recognition plaque.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery stands by her marker on the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame while posing for a photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery stands by her marker on the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame while posing for a photo.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees of the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame pose for a photo. People in the photo include, in the first row, beginning second from the left: Juanita Abernathy, Joseph E. Lowery, Xernona Clayton, and Evelyn G. Lowery. In the second row, Reverend Jesse Jackson stands behind Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Attendees of the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame pose for a photo. People in the photo include, in the first row, beginning second from the left: Juanita Abernathy, Joseph E. Lowery, Xernona Clayton, and Evelyn G. Lowery. In the second row, Reverend Jesse Jackson stands behind 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
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with a stone marker for the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with a stone marker for the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.
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
An unidentified man speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
An unidentified man speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with a stone marker for the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with a stone marker for the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.
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
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown in attendance at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown in attendance at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
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
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama" located outside of Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama. The marker was presented by SCLC/WOMEN.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Perry County, Alabama, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2007
Description
A photo of "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama" located outside of Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama. The marker was presented by SCLC/WOMEN.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/WOMEN to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Albert Turner, Sr., circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2006
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/WOMEN to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery marches arm-in-arm with his wife Evelyn (at right) and others to mark the renaming of Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard Road Dedication, October 2001
Date Created
2001-10
Description
Joseph E. Lowery marches arm-in-arm with his wife Evelyn (at right) and others to mark the renaming of Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia.
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 marches arm-in-arm with his wife Evelyn (at right) and others to mark the renaming of Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard Road Dedication, October 2001
Date Created
2001-10
Description
Joseph E. Lowery marches arm-in-arm with his wife Evelyn (at right) and others to mark the renaming of Ashby Street to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia.
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
Dr. Dorothy Height and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo at the 21st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Award dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Dorothy Height
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Height and Evelyn G. Lowery, April 5, 2000
Date Created
2000-04-05
Description
Dr. Dorothy Height and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo at the 21st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Award dinner. Written on verso: Dr. Dorothy Height
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series