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 officials join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Left to right: Kim Miller, associate director youth and student affairs department. Darryl Brown, SCLC specialist on chemical abuse. Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, Rev. Jesse Douglass, Dr. Lowery, Mayor Young, Brenda Davenport. student affairs director, Dick Gregory, E. Randel T. Osburn, Sevell Brown, join in singing We Shall Overcome.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Officials at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Left to right: Kim Miller, associate director youth and student affairs department. Darryl Brown, SCLC specialist on chemical abuse. Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, Rev. Jesse Douglass, Dr. Lowery, Mayor Young, Brenda Davenport. student affairs director, Dick Gregory, E. Randel T. Osburn, Sevell Brown, join in singing We Shall Overcome.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Former Miami Dolphins football player Mercury Morris speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Highlight of the high school visit was the appearance of Mercury Morris, who was released from prison to join SCLC leadership in anti drug campaign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mercury Morris Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Former Miami Dolphins football player Mercury Morris speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Highlight of the high school visit was the appearance of Mercury Morris, who was released from prison to join SCLC leadership in anti drug campaign.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials, including (L to R) Sevell Brown, III, E. Randel. T. Osburn, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Dick Gregory, and others meet during an event for SCLC's campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC officials discuss format of program about to begin.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Officials at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials, including (L to R) Sevell Brown, III, E. Randel. T. Osburn, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, Dick Gregory, and others meet during an event for SCLC's campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC officials discuss format of program about to begin.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers football player Theo Bell speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Theo Bell, formerly star player of the Tampa Buccaneers, is a key leader of SCLC's alcohol abuse program.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Theo Bell Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers football player Theo Bell speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Theo Bell, formerly star player of the Tampa Buccaneers, is a key leader of SCLC's alcohol abuse program.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American athletes
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Andrew Young, former ambassador to the United Nations, addresses students.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Andrew Young speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Andrew Young, former ambassador to the United Nations, addresses students.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees gathered for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's event related to their campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. The event was held as part of the SCLC Spring Board meeting program. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dick Gregory, Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, and Andy Young unite to appeal to youth to avoid use of drugs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Audience at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Attendees gathered for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's event related to their campaign against youth drug and alcohol abuse. The event was held as part of the SCLC Spring Board meeting program. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dick Gregory, Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, and Andy Young unite to appeal to youth to avoid use of drugs.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Meetings, Drug abuse
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC president Lowery keeps student spellbound as he tells of drug dangers.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC president Lowery keeps student spellbound as he tells of drug dangers.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Dick Gregory addresses the enthusiastic crowd against the use of drugs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Dick Gregory speaks at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Dick Gregory addresses the enthusiastic crowd against the use of drugs.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American entertainers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to E. Randel T. Osburn alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and others at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon. Written on verso: Discussing a "serious problem"... President Lowery instructs E. Randel T. Osburn and Sevell Brown, III to improvise as SCLC is confronted with larger turnout for board luncheon than anticipated. Awaiting lunch is Mrs. Lowery, Dr. David Swenton, speaker and Rev. Emmanuel Cleaver.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking to E. Randel T. Osburn, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking to E. Randel T. Osburn alongside Evelyn G. Lowery and others at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon. Written on verso: Discussing a "serious problem"... President Lowery instructs E. Randel T. Osburn and Sevell Brown, III to improvise as SCLC is confronted with larger turnout for board luncheon than anticipated. Awaiting lunch is Mrs. Lowery, Dr. David Swenton, speaker and Rev. Emmanuel Cleaver.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles are shown sharing a laugh during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: All work... And no play??
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles Sharing a Laugh, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy, Andrew Young and John Nettles are shown sharing a laugh during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: All work... And no play??
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Curtis Harris is shown speaking during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon as (left to right) John Nettles, N.Q. Reynolds, and S.L. Harvey listen. Written on verso: Rev. Curtis Harris, Regional Vice President reports to Board on SCLC efforts in Va. as secretary N.Q. Reynolds, Vice President John Nettles and S.L. Harvey listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Curtis Harris Speaking at a SCLC Board Luncheon, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Reverend Curtis Harris is shown speaking during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Luncheon as (left to right) John Nettles, N.Q. Reynolds, and S.L. Harvey listen. Written on verso: Rev. Curtis Harris, Regional Vice President reports to Board on SCLC efforts in Va. as secretary N.Q. Reynolds, Vice President John Nettles and S.L. Harvey listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown sitting with other Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board members at a luncheon meeting. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery meets the press and others gathered.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others at a SCLC Board Luncheon, April 1986
Date Created
1986-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown sitting with other Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board members at a luncheon meeting. Written on verso: Dr. Joseph Lowery meets the press and others gathered.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) St. Petersburg, Florida Chapter president Sevell Brown stands at a podium greeting attendees at the spring SCLC Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: SCLC's St. Petersburg dynamic president and host Sevell Brown welcome National Board and SCLC officials to St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
St. Petersburg, Florida SCLC Chapter President Sevell Brown, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) St. Petersburg, Florida Chapter president Sevell Brown stands at a podium greeting attendees at the spring SCLC Board meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Written on verso: SCLC's St. Petersburg dynamic president and host Sevell Brown welcome National Board and SCLC officials to St. Petersburg, Fla.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series