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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Golden Frinks Holding a SCLC Banner, June 1980
1980-06
SCLC North Carolina Chapter Field Secretary Golden Frinks is shown holding a Southern Christian Leadership Conference banner. Written on verso: Mr. Golden Frinks: SCLC Field Director. Catur [Decatur], Ala. June, '80
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC North Carolina Chapter Field Secretary Golden Frinks is shown holding a Southern Christian Leadership Conference banner. Written on verso: Mr. Golden Frinks: SCLC Field Director. Catur [Decatur], Ala. June, '80
Car Windshield Shattered By a Bullet from a Ku Klux Klan Attack in Decatur, Alabama, May 26, 1979
1979-05-26
The windshield of Evelyn G. Lowery's car is shown shattered by a bullet from a Ku Klux Klan attack in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: May 26, 1979 Ku Klux Klan decatur, Ala.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, Crime
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The windshield of Evelyn G. Lowery's car is shown shattered by a bullet from a Ku Klux Klan attack in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: May 26, 1979 Ku Klux Klan decatur, Ala.
Ku Klux Klan March in Decatur, Alabama, May 26, 1979
1979-05-26
Ku Klux Klan members and supporters march in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: Ku Klux Klan. Decatur, Alabama March, May 26, 1979
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ku Klux Klan members and supporters march in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: Ku Klux Klan. Decatur, Alabama March, May 26, 1979
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others, 1979
1979
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines. Written on verso: Decatur, Alabama March in support of Tommy Lee Hines.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines. Written on verso: Decatur, Alabama March in support of Tommy Lee Hines.
Men Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
A crowd of men protesting in Decatur, Alabama. One protester holds a Confederate battle flag.
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of men protesting in Decatur, Alabama. One protester holds a Confederate battle flag.
Ku Klux Klan Members at Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
Ku Klux Klan members protesting in Decatur, Alabama.
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ku Klux Klan members protesting in Decatur, Alabama.
Bill Wilkinson and Other Ku Klux Klan Members at Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
Bill Wilkinson (at center), an Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), stands with other KKK members at a protest in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: Wilkerson [sic] and aids
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bill Wilkinson (at center), an Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), stands with other KKK members at a protest in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: Wilkerson [sic] and aids
Men Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
A crowd of men protesting in Decatur, Alabama.
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of men protesting in Decatur, Alabama.
March in Support of Tommy Lee Hines, 1979
1979
Demonstrators march in support of Tommy Lee Hines, carrying a banner that reads "Free Tommy Lee Hines! Stop Racist Klan Terror! Prisoners Solidarity Committee".
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations, African Americans--Civil rights
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators march in support of Tommy Lee Hines, carrying a banner that reads "Free Tommy Lee Hines! Stop Racist Klan Terror! Prisoners Solidarity Committee".
March in Support of Tommy Lee Hines, 1979
1979
Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership members and others march arm in arm in support of Tommy Lee Hines at a protest in Decatur, Alabama.
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations, African Americans--Civil rights
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership members and others march arm in arm in support of Tommy Lee Hines at a protest in Decatur, Alabama.
March in Support of Tommy Lee Hines, 1979
1979
A crowd of demonstrators is gathered for a march in support of Tommy Lee Hines, holding signs that read "Ban The Klan - S.C.L.C" and "Free Tommy Lee Hines - S.C.L.C".
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations, African Americans--Civil rights
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators is gathered for a march in support of Tommy Lee Hines, holding signs that read "Ban The Klan - S.C.L.C" and "Free Tommy Lee Hines - S.C.L.C".
Ku Klux Klan Members at Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
Ku Klux Klan members and supporters march in Decatur, Alabama.
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ku Klux Klan members and supporters march in Decatur, Alabama.
March in Support of Tommy Lee Hines, 1979
1979
A crowd of demonstrators is gathered for a march in support of Tommy Lee Hines, holding signs and banners that read "Justice Now" and "Self-Determination For The Afro-American Nation".
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations, African Americans--Civil rights
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators is gathered for a march in support of Tommy Lee Hines, holding signs and banners that read "Justice Now" and "Self-Determination For The Afro-American Nation".
Ku Klux Klan Members at Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
Ku Klux Klan counter-protesters stand to the right in the photo while some protesters in support of Tommy Lee Hines are seen to the left.
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations, African Americans--Civil rights
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ku Klux Klan counter-protesters stand to the right in the photo while some protesters in support of Tommy Lee Hines are seen to the left.
Ku Klux Klan Members at Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
Ku Klux Klan members and supporters march in Decatur, Alabama.
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ku Klux Klan members and supporters march in Decatur, Alabama.
A Protester Holds a "Hire Black Police" Sign in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
1979
A protester in Decatur, Alabama holds a sign that reads "Hire Black Police". Written on verso: This demonstrator displays a sign calling for one of the black community's demands. Others include hiring of blacks in county government and equal opportunity in employment in the private sector.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A protester in Decatur, Alabama holds a sign that reads "Hire Black Police". Written on verso: This demonstrator displays a sign calling for one of the black community's demands. Others include hiring of blacks in county government and equal opportunity in employment in the private sector.
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Marching With Others, 1979
1979
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines.
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Health and hygiene
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) are shown marching with Walter E. Fauntroy, John Nettles, Claud Young, C.T. Vivian, and others in support of Tommy Lee Hines.