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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Students at Augusta College are shown holding protest signs that state "Why Send Children To Do S. Africa's Dirty Work!" and "So. Africa Kills Black Children In Soweto:...". Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia deplore the college's refusal to cancel a concert appearance there by a South African boys' choir and join with SCLC in staging a protest demonstration that attracted national attention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Augusta College Students Holding Anti-Apartheid Signs, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Students at Augusta College are shown holding protest signs that state "Why Send Children To Do S. Africa's Dirty Work!" and "So. Africa Kills Black Children In Soweto:...". Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia deplore the college's refusal to cancel a concert appearance there by a South African boys' choir and join with SCLC in staging a protest demonstration that attracted national attention.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Augusta College students and Southern Christian Leadership Conference members are shown holding anti-apartheid signs during a demonstration to protest the performance of a South African boys choir at the college. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at a predominantly white Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia stage demonstration with SCLC leaders, including National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, to protest a concert appearance there by the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. The students met with the institution's administration, but the concert was not cancelled. Nevertheless, their opposition reached the ears of the choir's members and much of the American public. A performance scheduled for the choir at the University of Georgia several days before, was cancelled following protests from black students there.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Students Hold Anti-Apartheid Protest Signs During a Demonstration at Augusta College, October 14, 1
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Augusta College students and Southern Christian Leadership Conference members are shown holding anti-apartheid signs during a demonstration to protest the performance of a South African boys choir at the college. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at a predominantly white Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia stage demonstration with SCLC leaders, including National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, to protest a concert appearance there by the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. The students met with the institution's administration, but the concert was not cancelled. Nevertheless, their opposition reached the ears of the choir's members and much of the American public. A performance scheduled for the choir at the University of Georgia several days before, was cancelled following protests from black students there.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred D. Taylor is shown introducing Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at a rally in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance of a South African boys choir. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Rev. Fred. D. Taylor, national director of Chapters and Affiliates for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, introduces SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during a rally at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance there of a South African boys choir. Hundreds of students turned out to protest what was considered "a show of support" for the apartheid policies of racist South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred. D. Taylor Speaking at an Anti-Apartheid Rally in Augusta, Georgia, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Reverend Fred D. Taylor is shown introducing Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at a rally in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance of a South African boys choir. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Rev. Fred. D. Taylor, national director of Chapters and Affiliates for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, introduces SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during a rally at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance there of a South African boys choir. Hundreds of students turned out to protest what was considered "a show of support" for the apartheid policies of racist South Africa.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of Augusta College students are shown protesting against apartheid. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Several community supporters and a few whites in Augusta, Georgia join protest at Augusta College October 14th to voice disapproval of the appearance there of a South African boys' choir.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Anti-Apartheid Protest at Augusta College, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
A group of Augusta College students are shown protesting against apartheid. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Several community supporters and a few whites in Augusta, Georgia join protest at Augusta College October 14th to voice disapproval of the appearance there of a South African boys' choir.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of Augusta College students and others are shown demonstrating with anti-apartheid signs to protest the performance of a South African boys choir at Augusta College. Written on verso: Pickits [sic]
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Augusta College Students Protesting Apartheid, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
A group of Augusta College students and others are shown demonstrating with anti-apartheid signs to protest the performance of a South African boys choir at Augusta College. Written on verso: Pickits [sic]
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, College students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery with Reverend Robert Padgett at an anti-apartheid rally in Augusta, Georgia to protest the performance of a South African boys' choir at Augusta College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at an Anti-Apartheid Rally in Augusta, Georgia, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery with Reverend Robert Padgett at an anti-apartheid rally in Augusta, Georgia to protest the performance of a South African boys' choir at Augusta College.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to the press at an anti-apartheid rally held in Augusta to protest the scheduled performance of a South African boys' choir at Augusta College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks to the Press at an Anti-Apartheid Rally, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to the press at an anti-apartheid rally held in Augusta to protest the scheduled performance of a South African boys' choir at Augusta College.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Paul Leonard, a member of the South African boys' choir scheduled to perform at Augusta College, is interviewed by the press. Written on verso: Paul Leonard, Age 14, S. African Choir
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
South African Boys' Choir Member Being Interviewed, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Paul Leonard, a member of the South African boys' choir scheduled to perform at Augusta College, is interviewed by the press. Written on verso: Paul Leonard, Age 14, S. African Choir
Subject
Children, Apartheid, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at an anti-apartheid rally with Reverend Robert Padgett (at right, next to Lowery) in Augusta, Georgia to protest the performance of a South African boys' choir at Augusta College. Written on verso: Rev. J. E. Lowery, Rev. Robert Padgett, Evangelist, Augusta, Ga.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at an Anti-Apartheid Rally in Augusta, Georgia, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at an anti-apartheid rally with Reverend Robert Padgett (at right, next to Lowery) in Augusta, Georgia to protest the performance of a South African boys' choir at Augusta College. Written on verso: Rev. J. E. Lowery, Rev. Robert Padgett, Evangelist, Augusta, Ga.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series