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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  • Geographic Location = Alabama--Selma
  • Subjects = Meetings
John Nettles is shown speaking at the 4th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles Speaking at the 4th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
John Nettles is shown speaking at the 4th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Alabama State Chapter Convention in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese presents a key to the City of Selma to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at the 4th Annual Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese, who is also president of the Selma-Dallas County Black Leadership Council, presents to National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at left) "a key to the city of Selma" at the mass meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Key To The City Of Selma" Presented to Joseph E. Lowery, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese presents a key to the City of Selma to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at the 4th Annual Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Selma City Councilman F.D. Reese, who is also president of the Selma-Dallas County Black Leadership Council, presents to National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at left) "a key to the city of Selma" at the mass meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nancy Sewell is shown speaking at a mass meeting held during the Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Alabama SCLC -- Mrs. Nancy Sewell, president of the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, brings greetings to the mass meeting held during the Alabama SCLC Convention in Selma last December, and said "we must carry on the work that was started by the civil rights movement."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nancy Sewell Speaks at a Mass Meeting, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Nancy Sewell is shown speaking at a mass meeting held during the Alabama State Chapter SCLC Convention. Written on verso: Alabama SCLC -- Mrs. Nancy Sewell, president of the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, brings greetings to the mass meeting held during the Alabama SCLC Convention in Selma last December, and said "we must carry on the work that was started by the civil rights movement."
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder is shown seated in front of E. Randel T. Osburn and others at an Alabama State Chapter Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: ALABAMA SCLC -- Mrs. Julia Wilder of Pickens County, Alabama sits in on a meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention in Selma. Convicted on a contemptible charge of vote fraud for aiding elderly and handicapped citizens in voting, Mrs. Wilder, along with comrade Maggie Bozeman (not pictured), was sentenced to serve time in prison. SCLC is currently engaged in a national campaign to win their freedom. Mrs. Wilder began serving five years on January 11th and Mrs. Bozeman, four years.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julia Wilder and Others, December 1981
Date Created
1981-12
Description
Julia Wilder is shown seated in front of E. Randel T. Osburn and others at an Alabama State Chapter Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: ALABAMA SCLC -- Mrs. Julia Wilder of Pickens County, Alabama sits in on a meeting during the Alabama SCLC convention in Selma. Convicted on a contemptible charge of vote fraud for aiding elderly and handicapped citizens in voting, Mrs. Wilder, along with comrade Maggie Bozeman (not pictured), was sentenced to serve time in prison. SCLC is currently engaged in a national campaign to win their freedom. Mrs. Wilder began serving five years on January 11th and Mrs. Bozeman, four years.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voter registration, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series