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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  • Decade = 1960-1969
  • Geographic Location = Illinois--Chicago
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson at an Operation Breadbasket Protest, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
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
Reverend Jesse Jackson (at right) poses for a photo with a child and two other individuals at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Written on verso: "Soul Santa" Visits Provident Hospital -- Little Barbara Scott is enjoying a "Beautiful Black Christmas" even if she is a hospital patient in Provident Hospital. Barbara was visited this week by "Soul Santa" and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket. "Soul Santa" is visiting black people in other hospitals and institutions including Cook County Jail and other penal institutions. Children can also visit "Soul Santa" at Black Christmas Headquarters in the 51st and State Shopping Center. Hours are on weekdays 6pm to 9pm, and after 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson With Others, circa 1968
Date Created
1966/1970
Description
Reverend Jesse Jackson (at right) poses for a photo with a child and two other individuals at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Written on verso: "Soul Santa" Visits Provident Hospital -- Little Barbara Scott is enjoying a "Beautiful Black Christmas" even if she is a hospital patient in Provident Hospital. Barbara was visited this week by "Soul Santa" and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket. "Soul Santa" is visiting black people in other hospitals and institutions including Cook County Jail and other penal institutions. Children can also visit "Soul Santa" at Black Christmas Headquarters in the 51st and State Shopping Center. Hours are on weekdays 6pm to 9pm, and after 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. sings with others at the Chicago Freedom Festival to End Slums and Segregation. From left to right: Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, King, unidentified man, Mahalia Jackson, unidentified man.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chicago Freedom Festival to End Slums and Segregation, March 12, 1966
Date Created
1966-03-12
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. sings with others at the Chicago Freedom Festival to End Slums and Segregation. From left to right: Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, King, unidentified man, Mahalia Jackson, unidentified man.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson (right) with an unidentified woman at his ordination as an associate minister at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Written on verso: Jesse ordination Clay Evans church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jesse Jackson, 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
Jesse Jackson (right) with an unidentified woman at his ordination as an associate minister at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Written on verso: Jesse ordination Clay Evans church.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of people are shown riding in a wagon with a "51st State of Hunger" banner as part of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket operations.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket Wagon With "51st State of Hunger" Banner, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
A group of people are shown riding in a wagon with a "51st State of Hunger" banner as part of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket operations.
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