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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Three civil defense workers are shown standing guard outside the home of attorney Arthur Shores, whose house was bombed by dynamite. Caption on photo reads: (BM4) BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 5 -- GUARD BOMBED HOME -- Three Negro Civil Defense workers stand guard in front of the home of Negro attorney Arthur Shores in Birmingham, Ala. today. The house was blasted by dynamite last night.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three Civil Defense Workers Stand Guard Outside Arthur Shores' House, September 1963
Date Created
1963-09
Description
Three civil defense workers are shown standing guard outside the home of attorney Arthur Shores, whose house was bombed by dynamite. Caption on photo reads: (BM4) BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 5 -- GUARD BOMBED HOME -- Three Negro Civil Defense workers stand guard in front of the home of Negro attorney Arthur Shores in Birmingham, Ala. today. The house was blasted by dynamite last night.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attorney Arthur Shores inspects the damage done to his house from a bomb that went off. Caption on photo reads: (BM2) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 5 -- INSPECTING THE DAMAGE -- Negro attorney Arthur Shores follows a police officer at they walk around the yard of his home after a bomb went off causing considerable damage in Birmingham, Ala. last night. A policeman stands guard with rifle at the ready.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Arthur Shores Inspects Damage To His House, September 1963
Date Created
1963-09
Description
Attorney Arthur Shores inspects the damage done to his house from a bomb that went off. Caption on photo reads: (BM2) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 5 -- INSPECTING THE DAMAGE -- Negro attorney Arthur Shores follows a police officer at they walk around the yard of his home after a bomb went off causing considerable damage in Birmingham, Ala. last night. A policeman stands guard with rifle at the ready.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three unidentified women shown crying and being helped down the steps of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church during the funeral services for three girls killed in a bomb blast. Caption on verso: OVERCOME WITH GRIEF -- Birmingham, Ala...Three Negro women, crying and hysterical are helped from the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Birmingham today during funeral services for three young Negro girls who were killed in a bomb blast....9/18/63
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three Unidentified Women Crying in Front of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, September 1963
Date Created
1963-09
Description
Three unidentified women shown crying and being helped down the steps of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church during the funeral services for three girls killed in a bomb blast. Caption on verso: OVERCOME WITH GRIEF -- Birmingham, Ala...Three Negro women, crying and hysterical are helped from the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Birmingham today during funeral services for three young Negro girls who were killed in a bomb blast....9/18/63
Subject
African American women, African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Religion, Race discrimination, Church buildings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Construction workers and other individuals examine the damage caused by a bombing at the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A.G. Gaston Motel Bombing Aftermath, May 10, 1963
Date Created
1963-05-10
Description
Construction workers and other individuals examine the damage caused by a bombing at the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
Race discrimination, Crime, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the damage caused by a bomb at the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A.G. Gaston Motel Bombing Aftermath, May 10, 1963
Date Created
1963-05-10
Description
A view of the damage caused by a bomb at the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
Race discrimination, Crime, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mrs. A.G. Gaston tells the press about two fire bombs that were thrown at the window of her home. Caption on photo reads: (BM1) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept 9 -- TELLS OF BOMB DAMAGE -- Mrs. A.G. Gaston, wife of a Negro millionaire, tells newsmen in Birmingham yesterday how two fire bombs were thrown at the window of her palatial home before dawn. No one was injured and damage was slight. Lampshade at left was burned, glass was broken from the window and the exterior of the house was blackened.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mrs. A.G. Gaston Showing Newsmen Bomb Damage to Home, 1963
Date Created
1963
Description
Mrs. A.G. Gaston tells the press about two fire bombs that were thrown at the window of her home. Caption on photo reads: (BM1) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept 9 -- TELLS OF BOMB DAMAGE -- Mrs. A.G. Gaston, wife of a Negro millionaire, tells newsmen in Birmingham yesterday how two fire bombs were thrown at the window of her palatial home before dawn. No one was injured and damage was slight. Lampshade at left was burned, glass was broken from the window and the exterior of the house was blackened.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attorney Arthur Shores and a police officer inspect the damage to a window in his home after a bomb went off in his yard. Caption on photo reads: (BM20) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 4 -- BOMB DAMAGE -- Arthur Shores, right, Negro attorney, and a police officer view damage to a window of the Shores home after a bomb went off in the yard in Birmingham, Ala. tonight.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Arthur Shores and a Policeman View Bomb Damage To Home, 1963
Date Created
1963
Description
Attorney Arthur Shores and a police officer inspect the damage to a window in his home after a bomb went off in his yard. Caption on photo reads: (BM20) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 4 -- BOMB DAMAGE -- Arthur Shores, right, Negro attorney, and a police officer view damage to a window of the Shores home after a bomb went off in the yard in Birmingham, Ala. tonight.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The aftermath of a bombing of Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bethel Baptist Church After a Bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, circa December 1962
Date Created
1962/1963
Description
The aftermath of a bombing of Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, Church buildings, Church history
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverends V.C. Provitt and N.H. Smith are shown examining the damage to Bethel Baptist Church. Written on verso: Rev. V.C. Provitt (left, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church) and Rev. N.H. Smith (right, vice president of Alabama Christian Movement) examining damage done to church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverends V.C. Provitt and N.H. Smith Examining Damage to Bethel Baptist Church, circa December 1962
Date Created
1962/1963
Description
Reverends V.C. Provitt and N.H. Smith are shown examining the damage to Bethel Baptist Church. Written on verso: Rev. V.C. Provitt (left, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church) and Rev. N.H. Smith (right, vice president of Alabama Christian Movement) examining damage done to church.
Subject
African American men, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Religion, Race discrimination, Church buildings, Church history
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series