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 = Florida--Saint Petersburg
  • Subjects = African American athletes
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
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