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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A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Reverend James Orange.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Reverend James Orange, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2007
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Reverend James Orange.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 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/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man speaks during a commemoration service held at the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument as part of the SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour at the Viola Liuzzo Memorial, circa 2000
Date Created
1995/2005
Description
An unidentified man speaks during a commemoration service held at the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument as part of the SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend Fred Taylor are shown sharing a laugh as they address adult and youth participants during the SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others at Jimmie Lee Jackson Gravesite, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend Fred Taylor are shown sharing a laugh as they address adult and youth participants during the SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Reverend James Orange and an unidentified man posing for a picture at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in front of the "I Had A Dream" memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Reverend James Orange and an unidentified man posing for a picture at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in front of the "I Had A Dream" memorial monument.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown speaking at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Orange Speaking at Jimmie Lee Jackson's Gravesite, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown speaking at Jimmie Lee Jackson's gravesite alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown walking up the stairs of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of People at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown walking up the stairs of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend Fred Taylor while speaking with SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Orange Speaking During a Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend Fred Taylor while speaking with SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking with Spiver Gordon, Reverend James Orange, and others during a SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking with Spiver Gordon, Reverend James Orange, and others during a SCLC/WOMEN Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the monument presented by SCLC/WOMEN in 1991 to honor the memory of civil rights worker Viola Liuzzo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Viola Liuzzo Memorial Monument, circa 1996
Date Created
1991/2001
Description
A photo of the monument presented by SCLC/WOMEN in 1991 to honor the memory of civil rights worker Viola Liuzzo.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Left to right: Kim Miller, associate director youth and student affairs department. Darryl Brown, SCLC specialist on chemical abuse. Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, Rev. Jesse Douglass, Dr. Lowery, Mayor Young, Brenda Davenport. student affairs director, Dick Gregory, E. Randel T. Osburn, Sevell Brown, join in singing We Shall Overcome.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Officials at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Left to right: Kim Miller, associate director youth and student affairs department. Darryl Brown, SCLC specialist on chemical abuse. Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, Rev. Jesse Douglass, Dr. Lowery, Mayor Young, Brenda Davenport. student affairs director, Dick Gregory, E. Randel T. Osburn, Sevell Brown, join in singing We Shall Overcome.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Former Miami Dolphins football player Mercury Morris speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Highlight of the high school visit was the appearance of Mercury Morris, who was released from prison to join SCLC leadership in anti drug campaign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mercury Morris Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Former Miami Dolphins football player Mercury Morris speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Highlight of the high school visit was the appearance of Mercury Morris, who was released from prison to join SCLC leadership in anti drug campaign.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials, including (L to R) Sevell Brown, III, E. Randel. T. Osburn, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Dick Gregory, and others meet during an event for SCLC's campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC officials discuss format of program about to begin.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Officials at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials, including (L to R) Sevell Brown, III, E. Randel. T. Osburn, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Dick Gregory, and others meet during an event for SCLC's campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC officials discuss format of program about to begin.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers football player Theo Bell speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Theo Bell, formerly star player of the Tampa Buccaneers, is a key leader of SCLC's alcohol abuse program.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Theo Bell Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers football player Theo Bell speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Theo Bell, formerly star player of the Tampa Buccaneers, is a key leader of SCLC's alcohol abuse program.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Andrew Young, former ambassador to the United Nations, addresses students.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Andrew Young speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Andrew Young, former ambassador to the United Nations, addresses students.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees gathered for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's event related to their campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. The event was held as part of the SCLC Spring Board meeting program. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dick Gregory, Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, and Andy Young unite to appeal to youth to avoid use of drugs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Audience at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Attendees gathered for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's event related to their campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. The event was held as part of the SCLC Spring Board meeting program. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dick Gregory, Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, and Andy Young unite to appeal to youth to avoid use of drugs.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Meetings, Drug abuse
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC president Lowery keeps student spellbound as he tells of drug dangers.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC president Lowery keeps student spellbound as he tells of drug dangers.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Dick Gregory addresses the enthusiastic crowd against the use of drugs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Dick Gregory speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Dick Gregory addresses the enthusiastic crowd against the use of drugs.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
College students march on a street in Atlanta, Georgia on Black College Day. Written on verso: Police escorts clear the way for a crowd of young black college students that stretched for more than a block.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
College students march on a street in Atlanta, Georgia on Black College Day. Written on verso: Police escorts clear the way for a crowd of young black college students that stretched for more than a block.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
College students and Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member Frederick Moore hold signs and banners during a Black College Day march in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Long time staff member Frederick Moore joins a line of chanting cheering college students on the speaker's platform of Woodruff Park in Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black College Day March in Atlanta, Georgia, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
College students and Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member Frederick Moore hold signs and banners during a Black College Day march in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Long time staff member Frederick Moore joins a line of chanting cheering college students on the speaker's platform of Woodruff Park in Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges, African American students, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series