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.
29 Objects displayed
AllCollectionsObjects
  1. Browse Repository
  2. Archival Collections
  3. The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
  4. The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
For:
  • Geographic Location = Alabama--Birmingham
  • Decade = 1980-1989
A cameraman is shown preparing to a capture a moment of SCLC/WOMEN Heritage Tour participants on the steps of 16th Street Baptist Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
A cameraman is shown preparing to a capture a moment of SCLC/WOMEN Heritage Tour participants on the steps of 16th Street Baptist Church.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of Southern Company stockholders are shown protesting against the purchase of South African coal. Written on verso: Even stockholders join SCLC picket lines against purchase of South African coal.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Company Stockholders Protest Against the Purchase of South African Coal, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
A group of Southern Company stockholders are shown protesting against the purchase of South African coal. Written on verso: Even stockholders join SCLC picket lines against purchase of South African coal.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Apartheid, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown demonstrating with other individuals against Southern Company's purchase of South African coal.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Protest Southern Company's Purchase of South African Coal, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown demonstrating with other individuals against Southern Company's purchase of South African coal.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, International relations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Price and others in the picket line during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. For more details, see page 47 of the August-September 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07030. Written on verso: Civil Rights Veteran Georgia Price comes out of semi retirement to join protest against "most deadly system in the world".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia Price and Others at an Anti-Apartheid March , 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Georgia Price and others in the picket line during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. For more details, see page 47 of the August-September 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07030. Written on verso: Civil Rights Veteran Georgia Price comes out of semi retirement to join protest against "most deadly system in the world".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport is shown leading demonstrators in a picket line protesting Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: Brenda Davenport, SCLC Youth Coordinator leads picketers in chant.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Brenda Davenport Leads Demonstrators in an Anti-Apartheid March, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Brenda Davenport is shown leading demonstrators in a picket line protesting Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: Brenda Davenport, SCLC Youth Coordinator leads picketers in chant.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy is shown holding a sign that reads "Keep Americans Working - Buy American Mined Coal" during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Youth against apartheid
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Boy Protesting at an Anti-Apartheid March, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
A young boy is shown holding a sign that reads "Keep Americans Working - Buy American Mined Coal" during a protest against Southern Company's purchasing of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Youth against apartheid
Subject
Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Taylor is shown singing freedom songs to kick off a demonstration to protest Southern Company's purchase of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Coordinator of Direct Action, Rev. Fred D. Taylor leads Freedom songs to kick off demonstration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Taylor Leads Southern Company Protest, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Fred Taylor is shown singing freedom songs to kick off a demonstration to protest Southern Company's purchase of South African coal. Written on verso: SCLC Coordinator of Direct Action, Rev. Fred D. Taylor leads Freedom songs to kick off demonstration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth is shown speaking at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Written on verso: The former president of the Birmingham-based Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, speaks at the 20th Anniversary Observance of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Rev. Shuttlesworth is an SCLC Board Member. (7/2/84)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth Speaking at a 20th Anniversary Observance of the Signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, July
Date Created
1984-07-02
Description
Fred Shuttlesworth is shown speaking at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Written on verso: The former president of the Birmingham-based Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, speaks at the 20th Anniversary Observance of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Rev. Shuttlesworth is an SCLC Board Member. (7/2/84)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth speaks at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act with other past and present Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership figures look on, including Andrew Young, Joseph E. Lowery, and Abraham Woods. Written on verso: Founder Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth addresses B'ham-Looking on Mayor Young, President Lowery, National Board member Abraham Woods
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Observance of the Signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Ju
Date Created
1984-07-02
Description
Fred Shuttlesworth speaks at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act with other past and present Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership figures look on, including Andrew Young, Joseph E. Lowery, and Abraham Woods. Written on verso: Founder Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth addresses B'ham-Looking on Mayor Young, President Lowery, National Board member Abraham Woods
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC Presidential Award to James Orange during the 25th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presents the SCLC Presidential Award to James Orange, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC Presidential Award to James Orange during the 25th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown being presented with the Rosa Parks Award alongside Joseph E. Lowery (at right), and Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy and John Nettles (first thru third, at left) at SCLC's 25th Silver Anniversary Convention awards ceremony. Written on verso: Conference '82
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown being presented with the Rosa Parks Award alongside Joseph E. Lowery (at right), and Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy and John Nettles (first thru third, at left) at SCLC's 25th Silver Anniversary Convention awards ceremony. Written on verso: Conference '82
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention while in the background (beginning second from left) John Nettles, Bishop Philip R. Cousin, and Abraham Woods listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Speaks at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention while in the background (beginning second from left) John Nettles, Bishop Philip R. Cousin, and Abraham Woods listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Birmingham chapter president Abraham Woods, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, and SCLC Alabama State chapter president John Nettles speak to the press at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Birmingham chapter president Abraham Woods, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, and SCLC Alabama State chapter president John Nettles speak to the press at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attorney Joe Reed speaks at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, John Nettles, and other attendees listen. Written on recto: ATTY. Joe Reed
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joe Reed Speaks at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Attorney Joe Reed speaks at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention while SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, John Nettles, and other attendees listen. Written on recto: ATTY. Joe Reed
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s children are shown seated at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: The children of SCLC's First President, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, attend the Silver Anniversary convetion [sic] of SCLC. Seated from left to right are Martin Luther King, III, Yolanda King, Dexter King and Bernice King.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, III, Yolanda King, Dexter King and Bernice King, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s children are shown seated at the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: The children of SCLC's First President, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, attend the Silver Anniversary convetion [sic] of SCLC. Seated from left to right are Martin Luther King, III, Yolanda King, Dexter King and Bernice King.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery marching with others at the 25th Silver Anniversary Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: One of the highlights of the convention was a candlelight march in memorial of the four girls killed in the bombing of the 16th Avenue Baptist church in 1963 and the thousands of persons that were arrested and beaten in Birmingham during the civil rights struggle. Leading the march (from left to right) are Birmingham SCLC chapter president Rev. Abraham Woods, Mrs. Abraham Woods, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, President Joseph Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Nearly 2000 persons joined the march.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery marching with others at the 25th Silver Anniversary Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Written on verso: One of the highlights of the convention was a candlelight march in memorial of the four girls killed in the bombing of the 16th Avenue Baptist church in 1963 and the thousands of persons that were arrested and beaten in Birmingham during the civil rights struggle. Leading the march (from left to right) are Birmingham SCLC chapter president Rev. Abraham Woods, Mrs. Abraham Woods, Cong. Walter Fauntroy, President Joseph Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Nearly 2000 persons joined the march.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale are shown greeting each other at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale is welcomed to SCLC's 25th annual convention by SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Walter Mondale at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale are shown greeting each other at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale is welcomed to SCLC's 25th annual convention by SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Political science, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery presents remarks to women attending the SCLC/WOMEN Breakfast meeting at the Birmingham Hilton during the 25th Anniversary Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Breakfast Meeting, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery presents remarks to women attending the SCLC/WOMEN Breakfast meeting at the Birmingham Hilton during the 25th Anniversary Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rachel Arrington is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and other women. Written on verso: The wife of Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington, Mrs. Rachel Arrington, welcomes SCLC/Women to Birmingham.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rachel Arrington Speaking at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Breakfast Meeting, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Rachel Arrington is shown speaking at the SCLC/WOMEN breakfast meeting alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and other women. Written on verso: The wife of Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington, Mrs. Rachel Arrington, welcomes SCLC/Women to Birmingham.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Alabama Governor George Wallace at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on. Written on verso: George Wallace, Governor of Alabama, Johnnie [sic] Ford, Tuskegee Mayor
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With George Wallace, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Alabama Governor George Wallace at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on. Written on verso: George Wallace, Governor of Alabama, Johnnie [sic] Ford, Tuskegee Mayor
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series