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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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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Alabama State Chapter President John Nettles presents the "Legacy of the Dreamer" award in religion to Bishop Philip R. Cousin at the 5th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Nettles Presenting an Award at the 5th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention, December 10, 1982
Date Created
1982-12-10
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Alabama State Chapter President John Nettles presents the "Legacy of the Dreamer" award in religion to Bishop Philip R. Cousin at the 5th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention.
Subject
African American leadership, Meetings, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy is shown standing with unidentified clergy members outside of a church in Mississippi.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Standing With Others, 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy is shown standing with unidentified clergy members outside of a church in Mississippi.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series