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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Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with CNN journalist Kyra Phillips.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Kyra Phillips, circa 2005
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with CNN journalist Kyra Phillips.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Jesse Jackson puts his arm around Joseph E. Lowery as they speak with the press during a tribute event marking Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Retirement Tribute Event for Joseph E. Lowery, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
Reverend Jesse Jackson puts his arm around Joseph E. Lowery as they speak with the press during a tribute event marking Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Interviews, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Dick Gregory (at left) and an unidentified man (center) speaking at a press conference outside of The King Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at a Press Conference, circa 1990
Date Created
1989/1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Dick Gregory (at left) and an unidentified man (center) speaking at a press conference outside of The King Center.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Southern Regional Vice President John Nettles at a press conference announcing an agreement with Shoney's. Written on verso: Southern Regional VP John Nettles and SCLC Pres. Lowery conducts National Press Conf. following the 32nd Convention to announce 3 year, multi-million dollar covenant with Shoney's. Groundwork for the convenate [sic] was initiated in Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and John Nettles, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Southern Regional Vice President John Nettles at a press conference announcing an agreement with Shoney's. Written on verso: Southern Regional VP John Nettles and SCLC Pres. Lowery conducts National Press Conf. following the 32nd Convention to announce 3 year, multi-million dollar covenant with Shoney's. Groundwork for the convenate [sic] was initiated in Alabama.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Affirmative action programs, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking during an interview.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1986
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking during an interview.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a Winn-Dixie related press conference while SCLC members listen. Written on verso: Winn-Dixie "Victory" Jan. 15, 1986
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at a Press Conference, January 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-01-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at a Winn-Dixie related press conference while SCLC members listen. Written on verso: Winn-Dixie "Victory" Jan. 15, 1986
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (center, seated), John Nettles, Abraham Woods, Reverend Fred Taylor, and other SCLC members are shown at a press conference addressing the boycott of Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery is joined by SCLC Regional Vice President Rev. John Nettles, Rev. Abraham Woods, President Birmingham Chapter SCLC, ____ ____, ____ ____, Judy Hand ____ ____, Rev. Fred Taylor of SCLC National in announcing Alabama expansion of boycott.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at a Press Conference, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (center, seated), John Nettles, Abraham Woods, Reverend Fred Taylor, and other SCLC members are shown at a press conference addressing the boycott of Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery is joined by SCLC Regional Vice President Rev. John Nettles, Rev. Abraham Woods, President Birmingham Chapter SCLC, ____ ____, ____ ____, Judy Hand ____ ____, Rev. Fred Taylor of SCLC National in announcing Alabama expansion of boycott.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown at a press conference announcing SCLC's boycott of Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Written on verso: SCLC National Board Member Dollie Burwell join Dr. Lowery and others in press conference announcing Winn Dixie actions.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at a Press Conference, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown at a press conference announcing SCLC's boycott of Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Written on verso: SCLC National Board Member Dollie Burwell join Dr. Lowery and others in press conference announcing Winn Dixie actions.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a press conference announcing plans for a boycott of Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery announces plans for boycott of Winn Dixie Stores following discovery of products from South Africa. Ministers, board members, staff and students join Dr. Lowery in press conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at a Press Conference, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a press conference announcing plans for a boycott of Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery announces plans for boycott of Winn Dixie Stores following discovery of products from South Africa. Ministers, board members, staff and students join Dr. Lowery in press conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Apartheid, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with SCLC staff members while speaking to the press in front of the Alabama State Capitol to culminate the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: President Joseph E. Lowery at the end of the 20th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. E.R. Osburn, Rev. John Nettles, SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon among the large gathering.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking to the Press, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with SCLC staff members while speaking to the press in front of the Alabama State Capitol to culminate the 20th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March. Written on verso: President Joseph E. Lowery at the end of the 20th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. E.R. Osburn, Rev. John Nettles, SCLC Board Member Spiver Gordon among the large gathering.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown sitting next to Oprah Winfrey during an interview along with C.T. Vivian (second from left) and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Oprah Winfrey, C.T. Vivian, and Others, circa 1987
Date Created
1984/1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) is shown sitting next to Oprah Winfrey during an interview along with C.T. Vivian (second from left) and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to Atlanta press outlets as Evelyn G. Lowery looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking to the Press, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to Atlanta press outlets as Evelyn G. Lowery looks on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government. Fernando Cardenal stands in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government. Fernando Cardenal stands in the background.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits with two unidentified clergymen in Nicaragua.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits with two unidentified clergymen in Nicaragua.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with Fernando Cardenal, Nicaragua's Minister of Sandinista Youth. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:05345.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery stands with Fernando Cardenal, Nicaragua's Minister of Sandinista Youth. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:05345.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a press conference in Nicaragua as Evelyn G. Lowery and two other individuals look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a press conference in Nicaragua as Evelyn G. Lowery and two other individuals look on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with the press as he walks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Visit to Nicaragua, December 1983
Date Created
1983-12
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with the press as he walks with Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua's Coordinator of the Junta Sandinista Government.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Orange is shown speaking during a press conference as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington. Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits to Orange's right.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Orange and Joseph E. Lowery at a Press Conference, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
James Orange is shown speaking during a press conference as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington. Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits to Orange's right.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Orange is shown speaking during a press conference as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington. Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits to Orange's right.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
James Orange and Joseph E. Lowery at a Press Conference, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
James Orange is shown speaking during a press conference as part of the Pilgrimage to Washington. Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits to Orange's right.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting next to his wife Evelyn G. Lowery and surrounded by other Southern Christian Leadership Conference members at a press conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Members at a Press Conference, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting next to his wife Evelyn G. Lowery and surrounded by other Southern Christian Leadership Conference members at a press conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series