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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Coretta Scott King stands at the podium during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King at SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Convention Luncheon, August 13, 1996
Date Created
1996-08-13
Description
Coretta Scott King stands at the podium during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King speaks at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King at SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Convention Luncheon, August 13, 1996
Date Created
1996-08-13
Description
Coretta Scott King speaks at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown shaking hands with U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Shaking Hands With Janet Reno, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown shaking hands with U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents an award to U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual SCLC Convention in Detroit, Michigan. Claud Young and John Nettles stand at right.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Janet Reno, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents an award to U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual SCLC Convention in Detroit, Michigan. Claud Young and John Nettles stand at right.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Law--Study and teaching, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) join hands with other Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board members during the SCLC Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan. Others in the photo include Joe Davis (fourth from left) and Claud Young (third from right).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others Holding Hands at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery (at center) join hands with other Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board members during the SCLC Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan. Others in the photo include Joe Davis (fourth from left) and Claud Young (third from right).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with Evelyn Occhino (at right, in front) and a group of other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With A Group of Women at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with Evelyn Occhino (at right, in front) and a group of other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a SCLC Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a SCLC Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a SCLC Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a SCLC Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a SCLC Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a SCLC Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board Vice Chairman Claud Young is shown speaking at the SCLC Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young Speaking at a SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board Vice Chairman Claud Young is shown speaking at the SCLC Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and bowing her head with other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks Holding Hands With Others at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Rosa Parks is shown holding hands and bowing her head with other women at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown with Claud Young (at right) and an unidentified man sitting in front of a choir at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory and Others Sitting in Church During a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown with Claud Young (at right) and an unidentified man sitting in front of a choir at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board members and staff are listening to SCLC President Ralph D. Abernathy speak during a Board meeting in Detroit, Michigan. Written on verso: Bd. meeting in Detroit of SCLC, '71, J.E. Lowery, Chrmn., Ralph Abernathy, Pres., Cirilo McSween, Hosea Williams
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Meeting in Detroit, Michigan, 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board members and staff are listening to SCLC President Ralph D. Abernathy speak during a Board meeting in Detroit, Michigan. Written on verso: Bd. meeting in Detroit of SCLC, '71, J.E. Lowery, Chrmn., Ralph Abernathy, Pres., Cirilo McSween, Hosea Williams
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series