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
  • Subjects = Poverty
A photo of housing in disrepair. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Housing in Disrepair, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A photo of housing in disrepair. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969".
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A child is shown playing with a toy. A sticker on the boy's shirt references the Poor People's Campaign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Child With a Toy, circa 1968
Date Created
1968/1969
Description
A child is shown playing with a toy. A sticker on the boy's shirt references the Poor People's Campaign.
Subject
African American children, Poverty, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy is shown lying on a bed covering his right eye with his hand. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969". Written on verso: A mouth full of toothaches plagues this little Lake Co., Indiana boy who is being raised by his grandparents living on a small pension in a rural area. They were unaware that Medicare could cover dental fees for the boy and his older sister. Project FIND, designed to aid the elderly poor through community action, discovered these isolated grandparents and their grandchildren.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Child Lying on a Bed, March 1968
Date Created
1968-03
Description
A young boy is shown lying on a bed covering his right eye with his hand. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969". Written on verso: A mouth full of toothaches plagues this little Lake Co., Indiana boy who is being raised by his grandparents living on a small pension in a rural area. They were unaware that Medicare could cover dental fees for the boy and his older sister. Project FIND, designed to aid the elderly poor through community action, discovered these isolated grandparents and their grandchildren.
Subject
Poverty, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a home supply store's front window display advertising payment plan options. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969". Written on verso: The poor unknowingly fall prey to complicated installment buying plans by which they go deeper and deeper into debt with high interest rates and hidden "bonus" costs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Home Supply Store Front Window Display, March 1968
Date Created
1968-03
Description
A photo of a home supply store's front window display advertising payment plan options. This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Poverty, 1968-1969". Written on verso: The poor unknowingly fall prey to complicated installment buying plans by which they go deeper and deeper into debt with high interest rates and hidden "bonus" costs.
Subject
Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions
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 man is shown looking out of a bus window at an unidentified woman. A "Poor People's Campaign" button is just visible pinned to the man's shirt.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Man Looking Out of a Bus Window at an Unidentified Woman, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A man is shown looking out of a bus window at an unidentified woman. A "Poor People's Campaign" button is just visible pinned to the man's shirt.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee. To Abernathy's right on the stage are Senator Ted Kennedy, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Juanita Abernathy. A cut-out photo of Joseph E. Lowery from the 1980s is pasted onto the photo next to Abernathy.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Speaking at a Poor People's Campaign Event, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee. To Abernathy's right on the stage are Senator Ted Kennedy, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Juanita Abernathy. A cut-out photo of Joseph E. Lowery from the 1980s is pasted onto the photo next to Abernathy.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Willie Bolden is shown riding a horse as part of the Poor People's Campaign procession. Written on verso: Willie Bolden Riding a Horse
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Willie Bolden Riding a Horse in the Poor People's Campaign March, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Willie Bolden is shown riding a horse as part of the Poor People's Campaign procession. Written on verso: Willie Bolden Riding a Horse
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy (behind podium), Senator Ted Kennedy, Evelyn G. Lowery, Juanita Abernathy, and others are shown clapping on a stage during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy and Others on a Stage During a Poor People's Campaign Event, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy (behind podium), Senator Ted Kennedy, Evelyn G. Lowery, Juanita Abernathy, and others are shown clapping on a stage during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown marching with others on a street in Memphis, Tennessee as part of the Poor People's Campaign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy, Evelyn G. Lowery and Others March in Memphis, Tennessee, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown marching with others on a street in Memphis, Tennessee as 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
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown (at center of photo, mostly hidden by a police officer) speaking with police and press amongst a crowd of demonstrators during a Poor People's Campaign demonstration. Written on verso: By Bill Mahoney P.R. Dept. SCLC
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With Demonstrators, Police, and Press, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown (at center of photo, mostly hidden by a police officer) speaking with police and press amongst a crowd of demonstrators during a Poor People's Campaign demonstration. Written on verso: By Bill Mahoney P.R. Dept. SCLC
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a podium in front of others during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee. Senator Ted Kennedy is seated at the far right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Speaking at a Poor People's Campaign Event, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown speaking at a podium in front of others during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee. Senator Ted Kennedy is seated at the far right in the photo.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown marching arm in arm down the street with others during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Evelyn G. Lowery Holding Arms While Marching Down the Street, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown marching arm in arm down the street with others during a Poor People's Campaign event in Memphis, Tennessee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of children are shown holding a "Welcome to East Harlem" sign with adults and police standing behind them during a Poor People's Campaign demonstration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Children Holding a "Welcome to East Harlem" Sign, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A group of children are shown holding a "Welcome to East Harlem" sign with adults and police standing behind them during a Poor People's Campaign demonstration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Children, 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
A crowd of men, women, and children are shown gathered with belongings inside of a stadium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Crowd of Men, Women, and Children Gathered with Belongings Inside of a Stadium, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A crowd of men, women, and children are shown gathered with belongings inside of a stadium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series