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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  • Subjects = African Americans--Economic conditions
Claud Young, Karen Lowery, and others are shown protesting with signs in support of employment equity. Written on verso: SCLC Board Vice President Dr. Claud Young joins SCLC President's daughter Karen Lowery and others in protest march in downtown New Orleans during the 24th Annual Convention. Group was protesting injustices in hiring and employment practices of a large grocery store in New Orleans.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young, Karen Lowery, and Others at Protest March, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Claud Young, Karen Lowery, and others are shown protesting with signs in support of employment equity. Written on verso: SCLC Board Vice President Dr. Claud Young joins SCLC President's daughter Karen Lowery and others in protest march in downtown New Orleans during the 24th Annual Convention. Group was protesting injustices in hiring and employment practices of a large grocery store in New Orleans.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators are shown protesting outside of a grocery story in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators at Protest March in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Demonstrators are shown protesting outside of a grocery story in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown holding hands and singing with others during a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at a Winn-Dixie Boycott, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown holding hands and singing with others during a boycott rally against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators sit and stand with protest signs advocating for a boycott against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators at a Winn-Dixie Boycott Event, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Demonstrators sit and stand with protest signs advocating for a boycott against Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series