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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A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1989
Date Created
1989/1990
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A publicity photo of talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Oprah Winfrey, circa 1989
Date Created
1989/1990
Description
A publicity photo of talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Subject
African American women, African American entertainers, African American businesspeople
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A publicity photo of talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Oprah Winfrey, circa 1989
Date Created
1989/1990
Description
A publicity photo of talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Subject
African American women, African American entertainers, African American businesspeople
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a voter registration rally held at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church in Zebulon, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at Voter Registration Rally, November 26, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a voter registration rally held at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church in Zebulon, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle, along with Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and others, observes children using computers at the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center. During his visit, Quayle met with children from the McDaniel Glenn public housing project.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Dan Quayle, and Others Observe Children Use Computers, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle, along with Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and others, observes children using computers at the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center. During his visit, Quayle met with children from the McDaniel Glenn public housing project.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political science, African American children, African American youth--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle sits with others, including Evelyn G. Lowery (seated next to Quayle), and studies a document being handed out to attendees. Quayle was attending a tour of the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle With Others During His Tour of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle sits with others, including Evelyn G. Lowery (seated next to Quayle), and studies a document being handed out to attendees. Quayle was attending a tour of the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, speaks during Vice President Dan Quayle's visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at an Event With Vice President Dan Quayle, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, speaks during Vice President Dan Quayle's visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle is shown greeting an individual during his tour of the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center. SCLC/WOMEN leadership members Carolyn Watson and Evelyn G. Lowery (second and third from left) look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle Receives a Tour of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle is shown greeting an individual during his tour of the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center. SCLC/WOMEN leadership members Carolyn Watson and Evelyn G. Lowery (second and third from left) look on.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle poses for a photo with SCLC/WOMEN members (including founder and convener Evelyn G. Lowery, at left) during his tour of the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle Receives a Tour of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle poses for a photo with SCLC/WOMEN members (including founder and convener Evelyn G. Lowery, at left) during his tour of the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, leads Vice President Daniel Quayle out of a room during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Leads Vice President Dan Quayle on a Tour, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, leads Vice President Daniel Quayle out of a room during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, sits with Vice President Dan Quayle during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Dan Quayle, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, sits with Vice President Dan Quayle during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle speaks to a group of seated people during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle Speaks to an Audience at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle speaks to a group of seated people during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle speaks at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Vice President Dan Quayle Speaks at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Vice President Dan Quayle speaks at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown sitting amongst a choir and others in Ebenezer Baptist Church during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Caption from the November-December 1989 SCLC Magazine, page 14: Glen Halsey directs Cascade United Methodist Church Men's Choirs as they entertain SCLC conventioneers at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. Lowery gave his Annual Address. Seated on the platform are Dr. Lowery, Mrs. Lowery, Fred Shuttlesworth and Ralph Abernathy. See http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07038.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown sitting amongst a choir and others in Ebenezer Baptist Church during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Caption from the November-December 1989 SCLC Magazine, page 14: Glen Halsey directs Cascade United Methodist Church Men's Choirs as they entertain SCLC conventioneers at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. Lowery gave his Annual Address. Seated on the platform are Dr. Lowery, Mrs. Lowery, Fred Shuttlesworth and Ralph Abernathy. See http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07038.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of people are shown gathered in an overflow room during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: #9 Overflow works told the story of the interest and support of the 32nd Annual SCLC meeting.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of People Gathered at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
A group of people are shown gathered in an overflow room during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: #9 Overflow works told the story of the interest and support of the 32nd Annual SCLC meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Speeches, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown rising out of their seats during an event held at Ebenezer Baptist Church during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown rising out of their seats during an event held at Ebenezer Baptist Church during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Carolyn Watson and others at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Carolyn Watson and others at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking in Ebenezer Baptist Church during the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking in Ebenezer Baptist Church during the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Eugene Marino, Floyd Flake, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown sitting during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Caption from the November-December 1989 SCLC Magazine, page 46: Prayer Breakfast speaker (c) Cong. Floyd Flake (pastor of the Allen AME Church, Jamaica, N.Y.); Atlanta Archbishop, Eugene Marino (1st African American Archbishop); and Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN, enjoy the Dallas Ft. Worth Youth Choir. See http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07038.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Eugene Marino, Floyd Flake, and Evelyn G. Lowery, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Eugene Marino, Floyd Flake, and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown sitting during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Caption from the November-December 1989 SCLC Magazine, page 46: Prayer Breakfast speaker (c) Cong. Floyd Flake (pastor of the Allen AME Church, Jamaica, N.Y.); Atlanta Archbishop, Eugene Marino (1st African American Archbishop); and Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, SCLC/WOMEN, enjoy the Dallas Ft. Worth Youth Choir. See http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07038.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American clergy, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown listening to Floyd Flake speak during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: New York Congressman Floyd Flake give spiritual sermon of hope and love during closing convension [sic] session. Congressman Flake led a program of national religious leaders from throughout the country. Dr. & Mrs. Lowery look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Floyd Flake Speaking at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown listening to Floyd Flake speak during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: New York Congressman Floyd Flake give spiritual sermon of hope and love during closing convension [sic] session. Congressman Flake led a program of national religious leaders from throughout the country. Dr. & Mrs. Lowery look on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series