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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Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a large telecast screen showing Muhammad Ali on the field at the 1996 Olympic Games ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Muhammad Ali at the Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
Date Created
1996-07-19
Description
A photo of a large telecast screen showing Muhammad Ali on the field at the 1996 Olympic Games ceremony.
Subject
African American athletes, Sports, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the Olympic Cauldron lit as part of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta's Olympic Cauldron, July 19, 1996
Date Created
1996-07-19
Description
A view of the Olympic Cauldron lit as part of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of attendees in the stadium bleachers at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
Date Created
1996-07-19
Description
A view of attendees in the stadium bleachers at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
Date Created
1996-07-19
Description
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fireworks at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fireworks at the Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
Date Created
1996-07-19
Description
Fireworks at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
Date Created
1996-07-19
Description
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two runners on the track at Centennial Olympic Stadium carry the Olympic torch.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
Date Created
1996-07-19
Description
Two runners on the track at Centennial Olympic Stadium carry the Olympic torch.
Subject
Sports, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women, African American men, African American actors, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party while others watch. Izzy, the official mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics can be seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party while others watch. Izzy, the official mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics can be seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man, Izzy (the 1996 Atlanta Olympics mascot), Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
An unidentified man, Izzy (the 1996 Atlanta Olympics mascot), Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with singer and actor Raven-Symone, Izzy, the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics mascot, and an unidentified man during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with singer and actor Raven-Symone, Izzy, the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics mascot, and an unidentified man during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African American actors, African American women, African American men, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series