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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Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with SCLC staff members while speaking to the press in front of the Alabama State Capitol to culminate the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: President Joseph E. Lowery at the end of the 20th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. E.R. Osburn, Rev. John Nettles, SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon among the large gathering.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking to the Press, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with SCLC staff members while speaking to the press in front of the Alabama State Capitol to culminate the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: President Joseph E. Lowery at the end of the 20th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. E.R. Osburn, Rev. John Nettles, SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon among the large gathering.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting next to his wife Evelyn G. Lowery and surrounded by other Southern Christian Leadership Conference members at a press conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Members at a Press Conference, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting next to his wife Evelyn G. Lowery and surrounded by other Southern Christian Leadership Conference members at a press conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Alabama Governor George Wallace is shown in an office surrounded by stacks of papers and encyclopedias. Caption on front reads: MONTGOMERY, ALA. June 9 -- COME SEE MY MAIL -- Governor George Wallace of Alabama in [text cut off] during an interview makes a gesture about one of the many thousands of out of state let [text cut off] the past months in support for his position on civil rights. Wallace, has entered primar [text cut off] three states, Wisconsin, Indiana and Maryland. 1964
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
George Wallace, June 9, 1964
Date Created
1964-06-09
Description
Alabama Governor George Wallace is shown in an office surrounded by stacks of papers and encyclopedias. Caption on front reads: MONTGOMERY, ALA. June 9 -- COME SEE MY MAIL -- Governor George Wallace of Alabama in [text cut off] during an interview makes a gesture about one of the many thousands of out of state let [text cut off] the past months in support for his position on civil rights. Wallace, has entered primar [text cut off] three states, Wisconsin, Indiana and Maryland. 1964
Subject
Civil rights movements, Interviews, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series