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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U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend James Orange are shown sharing a laugh outside of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2000
Date Created
1999/2001
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Reverend James Orange are shown sharing a laugh outside of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown gathered at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1999
Date Created
1997/2001
Description
Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown gathered at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Church buildings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown viewing an exhibit at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1999
Date Created
1997/2001
Description
Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown viewing an exhibit at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
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
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks with Tyrone Brooks as SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants disembark from buses to go the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1994
Date Created
1993/1995
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks with Tyrone Brooks as SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants disembark from buses to go the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Rosa Parks at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated between Ruby Dee and Rosa Parks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated between Ruby Dee and Rosa Parks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks (at left, first standing), Evelyn Occhino, Karen Lowery, Carolyn Watson (fourth thru second, from right), and others are shown applauding during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Rosa Parks (at left, first standing), Evelyn Occhino, Karen Lowery, Carolyn Watson (fourth thru second, from right), and others are shown applauding during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Dee, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee Speaking at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and others are shown in a church singing during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Singing at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and others are shown in a church singing during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting alongside Ruby Dee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Woman Speaks at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
An unidentified woman speaks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting alongside Ruby Dee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and panelists are shown at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and panelists are shown at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown during the proceedings of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown during the proceedings of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the National Convener Award for "Dedicated Service in the Continual Struggle for Peace and Justice" to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the National Convener Award for "Dedicated Service in the Continual Struggle for Peace and Justice" to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting an award to the first place contest winner of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest alongside Rosa Parks and Ingrid Saunders Jones (at left).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Annual Oratorical Contest, August 13, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-13
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting an award to the first place contest winner of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest alongside Rosa Parks and Ingrid Saunders Jones (at left).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, African American youth--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series