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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  • Series = Series: SCLC Records; Subseries: Ralph D. Abernathy Files
Ralph D. Abernathy, sitting, poses for a photo with Reverend Dr. Bernel Virdure, president of International Divine Temple, Inc. in East Palo Alto, during the OICW Awards Banquet in Palo Alto, California. Written on verso: OICW Awards Banquet, Palo Alto, Calif. 1974, Rev. Dr. R. Abernathy, Rev. Dr. B.B. Virdure
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Bernel B. Virdure, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy, sitting, poses for a photo with Reverend Dr. Bernel Virdure, president of International Divine Temple, Inc. in East Palo Alto, during the OICW Awards Banquet in Palo Alto, California. Written on verso: OICW Awards Banquet, Palo Alto, Calif. 1974, Rev. Dr. R. Abernathy, Rev. Dr. B.B. Virdure
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Philosophy and religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A charcoal drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. by artist George Stewart. Written on verso: Title: A Giant In His Time; Artist: George Stewart; Medium: Charcoal; In this study George wanted to give people an image of a relaxed and serene King full of peace and harmony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait Drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr., 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A charcoal drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. by artist George Stewart. Written on verso: Title: A Giant In His Time; Artist: George Stewart; Medium: Charcoal; In this study George wanted to give people an image of a relaxed and serene King full of peace and harmony.
Subject
Art, African American artists, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series