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, Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, and others are shown participating in the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway Marker Commemoration, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, and others are shown participating in the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster are shown with a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. floral wreath during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration while Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway Marker Commemoration, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster are shown with a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. floral wreath during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration while Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange (at left, next to cameraman) is shown leading Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, Joseph E. Lowery, and others in prayer during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway Marker Commemoration, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Reverend James Orange (at left, next to cameraman) is shown leading Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, Joseph E. Lowery, and others in prayer during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Brenda Davenport and tour participants viewing an exhibit at the George Washington Carver Museum during 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 1994
Date Created
1992/1996
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Brenda Davenport and tour participants viewing an exhibit at the George Washington Carver Museum during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (back to camera) is shown walking outside of the George Washington Carver Museum while a cameraman films.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1994
Date Created
1992/1996
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (back to camera) is shown walking outside of the George Washington Carver Museum while a cameraman films.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two children are shown viewing a cow skeleton at the George Washington Carver Museum in Tuskegee, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1994
Date Created
1992/1996
Description
Two children are shown viewing a cow skeleton at the George Washington Carver Museum in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown viewing items in a gift shop.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1993
Date Created
1991/1995
Description
A group of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown viewing items in a gift shop.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women are shown viewing an exhibit panel at the George Washington Carver Museum.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1993
Date Created
1991/1995
Description
A group of women are shown viewing an exhibit panel at the George Washington Carver Museum.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A teenager is shown viewing a typewriter at the George Washington Carver Museum.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1993
Date Created
1991/1995
Description
A teenager is shown viewing a typewriter at the George Washington Carver Museum.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An exterior view of The Oaks, the home of Booker T. Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1993
Date Created
1991/1995
Description
An exterior view of The Oaks, the home of Booker T. Washington.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the Booker T. Washington Agricultural School on Wheels at the George Washington Carver Museum.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1993
Date Created
1991/1995
Description
A photo of the Booker T. Washington Agricultural School on Wheels at the George Washington Carver Museum.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking in Tuskegee, Alabama during the Sacred Rights Pilgrimage march from Eufaula to Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking in Tuskegee, Alabama During the Sacred Rights Pilgrimage, June 1983
Date Created
1983-06
Description
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking in Tuskegee, Alabama during the Sacred Rights Pilgrimage march from Eufaula to Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Reverend Jesse Jackson are shown speaking at a Pilgrimage to Washington press conference in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Press Conf. April 19, '82
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Jesse Jackson Speaking at a Press Conference, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and Reverend Jesse Jackson are shown speaking at a Pilgrimage to Washington press conference in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Press Conf. April 19, '82
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Voting, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and others (including UAW representative Joe Davis, behind Lowery) are shown speaking at a Pilgrimage to Washington press conference in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Press Conf. Apr. 19, '82. Tuskegee
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and Others Speaking at Press Conference, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and others (including UAW representative Joe Davis, behind Lowery) are shown speaking at a Pilgrimage to Washington press conference in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Press Conf. Apr. 19, '82. Tuskegee
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Voting, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young at the Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Rally, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses a crowd during the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally held in a gym in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Tuskegee, Ala. Apr. 19, '82. Property of J.E. Lowery
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Rally, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses a crowd during the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally held in a gym in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Tuskegee, Ala. Apr. 19, '82. Property of J.E. Lowery
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses a crowd during the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally held in a gym in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Tuskegee, '82. Beginning of Pilgrimage
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Rally, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery addresses a crowd during the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally held in a gym in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Tuskegee, '82. Beginning of Pilgrimage
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A college student is shown speaking at a podium in front of Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others during the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A College Student Speaking at the Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Rally, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
A college student is shown speaking at a podium in front of Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others during the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Voting, College students, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman is shown addressing a crowd alongside Julia Wilder (on left), Johnnie Carr (on right), and others in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Maggie Bozeman is joined by Mrs. Wilder, Rev. John L. Alford, Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes, SCLC Board member Tuskegee Mayor Johnnie Ford, and SCLC Board member Mrs. Johnnie R. Carr, as the "homecoming" celebration begins in Tuskegee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman and Others, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Maggie Bozeman is shown addressing a crowd alongside Julia Wilder (on left), Johnnie Carr (on right), and others in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Maggie Bozeman is joined by Mrs. Wilder, Rev. John L. Alford, Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes, SCLC Board member Tuskegee Mayor Johnnie Ford, and SCLC Board member Mrs. Johnnie R. Carr, as the "homecoming" celebration begins in Tuskegee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Voter registration, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series