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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Evelyn G. Lowery places a floral arrangement next to the memorial monument for Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery places a floral arrangement next to the memorial monument for Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants at the gravesite of Jimmie Lee Jackson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants at the gravesite of Jimmie Lee Jackson.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy holds a microphone to speak at the gravesite of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a historical site visited by the 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 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
A young boy holds a microphone to speak at the gravesite of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a historical site visited by the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other people (including Christine King Farris and Bernice King) around the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other people (including Christine King Farris and Bernice King) around the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a road sign that reads "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 Memorial Highway".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A photo of a road sign that reads "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 Memorial Highway".
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Christine King Farris (left) and an unidentified woman (right) next to the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Christine King Farris (left) and an unidentified woman (right) next to the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and two others unveil the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and two others unveil the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Reverend James Orange.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Reverend James Orange, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2007
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Reverend James Orange.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama" located outside of Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama. The marker was presented by SCLC/WOMEN.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Perry County, Alabama, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2007
Description
A photo of "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama" located outside of Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama. The marker was presented by SCLC/WOMEN.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama", presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the 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 2002
Date Created
2002/2004
Description
A photo of the historical marker "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Perry County, Alabama", presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown standing next to a historical marker honoring him as Evelyn G. Lowery reads a litany service.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2004
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown standing next to a historical marker honoring him as Evelyn G. Lowery reads a litany service.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Albert Turner, Sr., circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2006
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/WOMEN to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Albert Turner, Sr., circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2006
Description
A photo of the historical marker presented by SCLC/WOMEN to commemorate Albert Turner, Sr.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A historical marker in honor of Reverend James Orange, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the 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 2001
Date Created
2001/2006
Description
A historical marker in honor of Reverend James Orange, presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in honor of civil rights movement leaders as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange (on left), Evelyn G. Lowery, Albert Turner, Jr. (on right), and others are shown posing for a picture at the dedication ceremony for Albert Turner, Sr.'s historical marker.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Historical Marker for Albert Turner, Sr., March 3, 2001
Date Created
2001-03-03
Description
Reverend James Orange (on left), Evelyn G. Lowery, Albert Turner, Jr. (on right), and others are shown posing for a picture at the dedication ceremony for Albert Turner, Sr.'s historical marker.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series