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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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
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Andrew Young and Children at a Christmas Party, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks to a group of children during a Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking to a Group of Children During a Christmas Party, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks to a group of children during a Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Santa Claus are shown presenting a Christmas present to a young girl. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, national convener of SCLC/WOMEN, presents Christmas present to one of Atlanta's many children who attended the second annual Christmas party given in their honor by SCLC/WOMEN and the city of Atlanta. Santa Claus looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Presents a Christmas Present to a Young Girl, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Santa Claus are shown presenting a Christmas present to a young girl. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, national convener of SCLC/WOMEN, presents Christmas present to one of Atlanta's many children who attended the second annual Christmas party given in their honor by SCLC/WOMEN and the city of Atlanta. Santa Claus looks on.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series