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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Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 2010
Date Created
2010
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of Boy Scouts and troop leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial Center.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (sitting, second from left) shakes hands with President Barack Obama in the White House as others look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Barack Obama, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (sitting, second from left) shakes hands with President Barack Obama in the White House as others look on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified person out of frame holds a framed image congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom during an event honoring Lowery at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Event, August 13, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-13
Description
An unidentified person out of frame holds a framed image congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom during an event honoring Lowery at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Airports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A decorated cake and banner that are part of a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport event congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Event, August 13, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-13
Description
A decorated cake and banner that are part of a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport event congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Airports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights leader Reverend Joseph E. Lowery during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on August 12, 2009.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights leader Reverend Joseph E. Lowery during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House on August 12, 2009.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Presidents
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House during the reception at which Lowery received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Michelle Obama, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House during the reception at which Lowery received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents' spouses, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of Joseph E. Lowery with his family and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on the day he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From left to right: Cheryl Lowery, Karen Lowery, Yvonne Lowery, Barack Obama, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, Michelle Obama, unidentified woman, Lowery grandchild [unidentified], Lowery grandchild [unidentified], unidentified man.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Barack Obama and Others, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
A group photo of Joseph E. Lowery with his family and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on the day he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From left to right: Cheryl Lowery, Karen Lowery, Yvonne Lowery, Barack Obama, Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, Michelle Obama, unidentified woman, Lowery grandchild [unidentified], Lowery grandchild [unidentified], unidentified man.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American families, Presidents
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Students from The Ron Clark Academy perform at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Students from The Ron Clark Academy perform at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American youth--Education, African Americans students, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Thelma Mumford Glover, Ron Clark, and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Thelma Mumford Glover, Ron Clark, and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American youth--Education, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Audrey Peterman, Frank Peterman, Laura Turner Seydel, and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Audrey Peterman, Frank Peterman, Laura Turner Seydel, and Evelyn G. Lowery pose for a photo at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
Environmental justice, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with recipients of the Leadership in Higher Education Award at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with recipients of the Leadership in Higher Education Award at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African American educators, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Cicely Tyson, the recipient of the Arts/Humanitarian Award, hug during the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Cicely Tyson, the recipient of the Arts/Humanitarian Award, hug during the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African American actors, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, as well as Kenny Leon and Christine King Farris, with all of the award recipients at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
A group photo of Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, as well as Kenny Leon and Christine King Farris, with all of the award recipients at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American educators, African American civic leaders, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Christine King Farris join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Christine King Farris join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event held at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery speaks during an event held at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American women, African American men, African American dancers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, C.T. Vivian, Michael Pfleger, Louis Farrakhan, and Harry Belafonte pose for a photograph seated at a table.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, C.T. Vivian, Michael Pfleger, Louis Farrakhan, and Harry Belafonte pose for a photograph seated at a table.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
A troupe of dancers perform during an event featuring Harry Belafonte, Joseph E. Lowery, and C.T. Vivian at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American women, African American men, African American dancers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian" Event, January 23, 200
Date Created
2009-01-23
Description
C.T. Vivian, Harry Belafonte, and Joseph E. Lowery sit in conversation during an event at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series