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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U.S. Congresswoman Pat Schroeder is shown addressing a rally crowd at the U.S. Capitol building. Written on verso: U.S. Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, one of the supporters of the Constructive Alternative Budget that was proposed by the Congressional Black Caucus, addresses rally at the Capitol building. She says Congress people who voted for the Reagan budget "think they will get asbestos underwear and not feel the heat."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Congresswoman Pat Schroeder Speaking at a Podium, May 7, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-07
Description
U.S. Congresswoman Pat Schroeder is shown addressing a rally crowd at the U.S. Capitol building. Written on verso: U.S. Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, one of the supporters of the Constructive Alternative Budget that was proposed by the Congressional Black Caucus, addresses rally at the Capitol building. She says Congress people who voted for the Reagan budget "think they will get asbestos underwear and not feel the heat."
Subject
Demonstrations, Political participation, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators with signs and banners are shown gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest against budget cuts in social programs serving the poor. Written on verso: 1981 SCLC History - People from all across the nation, representing diverse groups concerned about the common issue of crippling budget cuts in social programs serving the poor, converge on the nation's capitol to bear witness against the cuts and urge their respective congressional representatives to rethink and revote on the cuts.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators with Signs and Banners Gather to Protest Budget Cuts, May 7, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-07
Description
Demonstrators with signs and banners are shown gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest against budget cuts in social programs serving the poor. Written on verso: 1981 SCLC History - People from all across the nation, representing diverse groups concerned about the common issue of crippling budget cuts in social programs serving the poor, converge on the nation's capitol to bear witness against the cuts and urge their respective congressional representatives to rethink and revote on the cuts.
Subject
Demonstrations, Political participation, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators, including members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership (in the leading row of marchers) march in Washington, D.C. to protest the Reagan administration's policies. Written on verso: Protesters march peacefully up Pennsylvania Avenue on their way to the Capitol building.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
National Day of Mourning March, May 7, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-07
Description
Demonstrators, including members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference leadership (in the leading row of marchers) march in Washington, D.C. to protest the Reagan administration's policies. Written on verso: Protesters march peacefully up Pennsylvania Avenue on their way to the Capitol building.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of demonstrators are shown gathered to protest the Reagan budget cuts in Washington, D.C. In the background is a banner that reads "Illinois Supports Farmworkers". The caption for this photo on page 56 of the June-July 1981 SCLC Magazine (http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07018) reads: "Throngs of protesters rally on grounds of the Capitol building during the May 7th witness in Washington, D.C."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd of Demonstrators Rally to Protest Reagan Budget Cuts, May 7, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-07
Description
A crowd of demonstrators are shown gathered to protest the Reagan budget cuts in Washington, D.C. In the background is a banner that reads "Illinois Supports Farmworkers". The caption for this photo on page 56 of the June-July 1981 SCLC Magazine (http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07018) reads: "Throngs of protesters rally on grounds of the Capitol building during the May 7th witness in Washington, D.C."
Subject
Labor, Protest movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two young boys wearing hats are shown lying in a tent with "SCLC" stenciled on it in Resurrection City, a temporary encampment in Washington, D.C. that was part of the Poor People's Campaign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two Young Boys Lying in a Tent in Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Two young boys wearing hats are shown lying in a tent with "SCLC" stenciled on it in Resurrection City, a temporary encampment in Washington, D.C. that was part of the Poor People's Campaign.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of men are shown marching with "Poor People's Campaign" signs in front of the Smithsonian Institution Building known as the "Castle".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Men Marching with "Poor People's Campaign" Signs in Front of the Smithsonian Institution Building,
Date Created
1968
Description
A group of men are shown marching with "Poor People's Campaign" signs in front of the Smithsonian Institution Building known as the "Castle".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two young girls lie on cots in a wooden tent encampment in Resurrection City while a woman in the background appears to be cleaning something with a cloth.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two Young Girls Lie on Cots in a Tent in Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Two young girls lie on cots in a wooden tent encampment in Resurrection City while a woman in the background appears to be cleaning something with a cloth.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown cooking on a metal garbage can with pots and pans while looking at children and a woman in a tent set up in Resurrection City.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Woman Cooking on a Metal Garbage Can in Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A woman is shown cooking on a metal garbage can with pots and pans while looking at children and a woman in a tent set up in Resurrection City.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified older man is shown sitting on a cot outside of a tent in Resurrection City.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Older Man Sitting on a Cot Outside of a Tent in Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
An unidentified older man is shown sitting on a cot outside of a tent in Resurrection City.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Older people
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy is shown sitting on a bicycle in the mud in the temporary encampment known as Resurrection City.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Boy Sits on a Bicycle In The Mud In Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A young boy is shown sitting on a bicycle in the mud in the temporary encampment known as Resurrection City.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series