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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Joseph E. Lowery (sitting, second from left) shakes hands with President Barack Obama in the White House as others look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Barack Obama, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (sitting, second from left) shakes hands with President Barack Obama in the White House as others look on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights leader Reverend Joseph E. Lowery during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on August 12, 2009.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights leader Reverend Joseph E. Lowery during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on August 12, 2009.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Presidents
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House during the reception at which Lowery received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Michelle Obama, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House during the reception at which Lowery received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents' spouses, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of Joseph E. Lowery with his family and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on the day he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From left to right: Cheryl Lowery, Karen Lowery, Yvonne Lowery, Barack Obama, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, Michelle Obama, unidentified woman, Lowery grandchild [unidentified], Lowery grandchild [unidentified], unidentified man.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Barack Obama and Others, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
A group photo of Joseph E. Lowery with his family and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on the day he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From left to right: Cheryl Lowery, Karen Lowery, Yvonne Lowery, Barack Obama, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, Michelle Obama, unidentified woman, Lowery grandchild [unidentified], Lowery grandchild [unidentified], unidentified man.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American families, Presidents
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery delivers the benediction at U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2009. The photo is signed by Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Delivers the Benediction at Barack Obama's Inauguration, January 20, 2009
Date Created
2009-01-20
Description
Joseph E. Lowery delivers the benediction at U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2009. The photo is signed by Lowery.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is seen laughing with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden while Evelyn G. Lowery looks on. The photo is signed by Joe Biden.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Joe Biden, circa 2009
Date Created
2008/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is seen laughing with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden while Evelyn G. Lowery looks on. The photo is signed by Joe Biden.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking with Jill Biden, the Second Lady of the United States. The photo is signed by Biden.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Jill Biden, circa 2009
Date Created
2008/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking with Jill Biden, the Second Lady of the United States. The photo is signed by Biden.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Presidents' spouses
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C. display quilts.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008
Date Created
2008-08-09
Description
Attendees at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C. display quilts.
Subject
Human rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008
Date Created
2008-08-09
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Human rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women stand in line on the stage at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Global Peace Festival, August 9, 2008
Date Created
2008-08-09
Description
A group of women stand in line on the stage at the Global Peace Festival in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American women, Human rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series