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 and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with U.S. President Barack Obama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Barack Obama, circa 2009
Date Created
2008/2010
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with U.S. President Barack Obama.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery laughs during a tribute event to mark his 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
Joseph E. Lowery laughs during a tribute event to mark his retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American leadership, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Carolyn Watson, Andrew Young, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Carolyn Watson, Andrew Young, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Board Chair Walter E. Fauntroy pose for a photo at unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Walter E. Fauntroy, circa 1993
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and SCLC Board Chair Walter E. Fauntroy pose for a photo at unknown event.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis is shown holding hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis With Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis is shown holding hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding hands with others, including Maya Angelou (second from right), during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Maya Angelou and Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding hands with others, including Maya Angelou (second from right), during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents attorney Elaine Jones with the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award during the awards ceremony at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Caption from magazine: Attorney Elaine Jones is beaming as she gets the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award from Dr. Lowery for her outstanding performance in the legal community. More details about the awards banquet can be found on pages 32-39 of the November-December 1991 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07045.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presenting an Award to Elaine Jones at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1991
Date Created
1991-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents attorney Elaine Jones with the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award during the awards ceremony at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Caption from magazine: Attorney Elaine Jones is beaming as she gets the Chauncey Eskridge Barrister Award from Dr. Lowery for her outstanding performance in the legal community. More details about the awards banquet can be found on pages 32-39 of the November-December 1991 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07045.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Special events, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Conyers (second from left) is shown receiving the Adam Clayton Powell Congressional Leadership Award with (from left to right) Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy and Fred Shuttlesworth. Conyers was recognized with the award at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Written on verso: Congressman John Conyers receives the SCLC Adam Clayton Powell Congressional leadership award. Lowery, Fauntroy and Shuttlesworth join him for a group picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, John Conyers, Walter Fauntroy, and Fred Shuttlesworth, August 1987
Date Created
1987-08
Description
U.S. Representative John Conyers (second from left) is shown receiving the Adam Clayton Powell Congressional Leadership Award with (from left to right) Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery, Walter E. Fauntroy and Fred Shuttlesworth. Conyers was recognized with the award at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Written on verso: Congressman John Conyers receives the SCLC Adam Clayton Powell Congressional leadership award. Lowery, Fauntroy and Shuttlesworth join him for a group picture.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Left to right: Kim Miller, associate director youth and student affairs department. Darryl Brown, SCLC specialist on chemical abuse. Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, Rev. Jesse Douglass, Dr. Lowery, Mayor Young, Brenda Davenport. student affairs director, Dick Gregory, E. Randel T. Osburn, Sevell Brown, join in singing We Shall Overcome.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Officials at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference officials join hands and sing "We Shall Overcome" at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: Left to right: Kim Miller, associate director youth and student affairs department. Darryl Brown, SCLC specialist on chemical abuse. Mercury Morris, Theo Bell, Rev. Jesse Douglass, Dr. Lowery, Mayor Young, Brenda Davenport. student affairs director, Dick Gregory, E. Randel T. Osburn, Sevell Brown, join in singing We Shall Overcome.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC president Lowery keeps student spellbound as he tells of drug dangers.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at a Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse Campaign Event, April 15, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a SCLC campaign event advocating against youth drug and alcohol abuse. Written on verso: SCLC president Lowery keeps student spellbound as he tells of drug dangers.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Meetings, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend C.T. Vivian is shown speaking to a group of students during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit held in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Rev. C.T. Vivian, SCLC Board Member and chairman of Center of Democratic Renewal addresses capacity crowd students during workshop encouraging the development of young black youth leadership in the 80's. Rev. Vivian was one of the featured workshop speakers during SCLC's Black Student Summit 86'.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian at SCLC's Black Student Summit, February 23, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-23
Description
Reverend C.T. Vivian is shown speaking to a group of students during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Black Student Summit held in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Rev. C.T. Vivian, SCLC Board Member and chairman of Center of Democratic Renewal addresses capacity crowd students during workshop encouraging the development of young black youth leadership in the 80's. Rev. Vivian was one of the featured workshop speakers during SCLC's Black Student Summit 86'.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American youth--Education, African American leadership
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 press conference related to SCLC's boycotts of Winn-Dixie stores with his wife Evelyn sitting to his right (at left in photo) and SCLC staff members behind him. Two individuals (Brenda Davenport and Kim Miller) wear a shirt marking the first national holiday for the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking 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 press conference related to SCLC's boycotts of Winn-Dixie stores with his wife Evelyn sitting to his right (at left in photo) and SCLC staff members behind him. Two individuals (Brenda Davenport and Kim Miller) wear a shirt marking the first national holiday for the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member E. Randel T. Osburn presents a $1,000 check to Carl McNair, the brother of astronaut Ron McNair, who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Written on verso: On behalf of the president... SCLC administrator, Rev. Albert E. Love and Coordinator of Direct Action Rev. Fred D. Taylor look on as Carl McNair receives $1000 check presented by E. Randel T. Osburn on behalf of Dr. Joseph Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
E. Randel T. Osburn Presents a Check to Carl McNair, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member E. Randel T. Osburn presents a $1,000 check to Carl McNair, the brother of astronaut Ron McNair, who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Written on verso: On behalf of the president... SCLC administrator, Rev. Albert E. Love and Coordinator of Direct Action Rev. Fred D. Taylor look on as Carl McNair receives $1000 check presented by E. Randel T. Osburn on behalf of Dr. Joseph Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American men, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Ralph D. Abernathy at an event organized to recognize Abernathy's contributions to the civil rights movement. Written on verso: Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Dr. Abernathy as Bishop and Mrs. Joseph Coles listen attentively. For more details about the event documented in this photograph, see pages 122-125 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: https://radar.auctr.edu/islandora/object/auc.199%3A07028.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. O.C. Jones Pays Tribute to Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Ralph D. Abernathy at an event organized to recognize Abernathy's contributions to the civil rights movement. Written on verso: Dr. O.C. Jones pays tribute to Dr. Abernathy as Bishop and Mrs. Joseph Coles listen attentively. For more details about the event documented in this photograph, see pages 122-125 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: https://radar.auctr.edu/islandora/object/auc.199%3A07028.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a Christmas party that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. played a role in sponsoring.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Christmas Party, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a Christmas party that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. played a role in sponsoring.
Subject
African American leadership, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Butler Street YMCA Hungry Club Forum.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at the Butler Street YMCA Hungry Club Forum, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at the Butler Street YMCA Hungry Club Forum.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks to a crowd at a rally for religious freedom in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Rally for Religious Freedom, September 18, 1984
Date Created
1984-09-18
Description
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks to a crowd at a rally for religious freedom in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American leadership, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks to a crowd at a rally for religious freedom in Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Rally for Religious Freedom, September 18, 1984
Date Created
1984-09-18
Description
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery speaks to a crowd at a rally for religious freedom in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American leadership, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth is shown speaking at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Written on verso: The former president of the Birmingham-based Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, speaks at the 20th Anniversary Observance of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Rev. Shuttlesworth is an SCLC Board Member. (7/2/84)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fred Shuttlesworth Speaking at a 20th Anniversary Observance of the Signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, July
Date Created
1984-07-02
Description
Fred Shuttlesworth is shown speaking at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Written on verso: The former president of the Birmingham-based Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, speaks at the 20th Anniversary Observance of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Rev. Shuttlesworth is an SCLC Board Member. (7/2/84)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Abraham Woods, President of the Birmingham, Alabama chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks at a 20th anniversary observance event for the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Written on verso: President of the Birmingham Chapter of SCLC, Abraham Woods, speaks to crowd in Birmingham City Council Chambers during 20th Anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (7/2/84)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Abraham Woods Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Observance of the Signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, July 2,
Date Created
1984-07-02
Description
Abraham Woods, President of the Birmingham, Alabama chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks at a 20th anniversary observance event for the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Written on verso: President of the Birmingham Chapter of SCLC, Abraham Woods, speaks to crowd in Birmingham City Council Chambers during 20th Anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (7/2/84)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series