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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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
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
Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Jimmy Carter during an event at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Jimmy Carter, 2009
Date Created
2009
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Jimmy Carter during an event at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Presidents, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher Raymond, IV addresses campers at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Usher Raymond, IV addresses campers at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American men, African American children, African American singers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher Raymond, IV on stage with Joseph E. Lowery at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Usher Raymond, IV on stage with Joseph E. Lowery at his Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American singers, African American civil rights workers, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery addresses campers at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia while Usher Raymond, IV stands to Lowery's left on stage.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery addresses campers at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia while Usher Raymond, IV stands to Lowery's left on stage.
Subject
African American singers, African American civil rights workers, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks with an unidentified man as Usher Raymond, IV looks on at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks with an unidentified man as Usher Raymond, IV looks on at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American singers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery with Usher Raymond, IV at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery with Usher Raymond, IV at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American singers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery addresses campers at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia while Usher Raymond, IV stands to Lowery's left on stage.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery addresses campers at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia while Usher Raymond, IV stands to Lowery's left on stage.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American singers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery stands in a hallway speaking with Susan Somach, Usher Raymond, IV and others at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Usher's Camp New Look, July 26, 2008
Date Created
2008-07-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery stands in a hallway speaking with Susan Somach, Usher Raymond, IV and others at Usher's Camp New Look at the Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American singers, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Barack Obama Campaign Event, 2008
Date Created
2008
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Political campaigns
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo holding a framed award he received from Clark Atlanta University with an unidentified man (at left) and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Award From Clark Atlanta University, 2007
Date Created
2007
Description
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo holding a framed award he received from Clark Atlanta University with an unidentified man (at left) and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster (at right, by tree) are shown posing for a photo with a group of children during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Bridging the Gap: Girls to Women Mentoring Program event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Bridging the Gap: Girls to Women Mentoring Program, circa 2007
Date Created
2006/2008
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster (at right, by tree) are shown posing for a photo with a group of children during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Bridging the Gap: Girls to Women Mentoring Program event.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American children, Meetings, Women's rights, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series