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 (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Meet With Yasser Arafat, September 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. From left to right in the photo are Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, unidentified man, Yasser Arafat, C.T. Vivian, Walter E. Fauntroy, and Reverend Bernard Lee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Meet With Yasser Arafat, September 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. From left to right in the photo are Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, unidentified man, Yasser Arafat, C.T. Vivian, Walter E. Fauntroy, and Reverend Bernard Lee.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of Yasser Arafat during his meeting with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference peace delegation.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Yasser Arafat, September 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
A photo of Yasser Arafat during his meeting with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference peace delegation.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Yasser Arafat, the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, shakes hands with Evelyn G. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Yasser Arafat Shakes Hands With Evelyn G. Lowery, Septemer 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
Yasser Arafat, the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, shakes hands with Evelyn G. Lowery.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (at center) holds a mosaic plaque depicting a historic site in Palestine. Evelyn G. Lowery holds a doll while SCLC Board Chairman Walter E. Fauntroy holds a mosaic plaque depicting the Dome of the Rock.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Delegation in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (at center) holds a mosaic plaque depicting a historic site in Palestine. Evelyn G. Lowery holds a doll while SCLC Board Chairman Walter E. Fauntroy holds a mosaic plaque depicting the Dome of the Rock.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) delegation tour a factory in Beirut, Lebanon. The delegation traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Delegation Visits a Factory in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) delegation tour a factory in Beirut, Lebanon. The delegation traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) delegation tour a factory in Beirut, Lebanon. The delegation traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Delegation Visits a Factory in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) delegation tour a factory in Beirut, Lebanon. The delegation traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series