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 speaking at a campaign event for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and representatives from the Georgia General Assembly, including Curt Thompson and Kasim Reed, stand behind Lowery.
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 for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and representatives from the Georgia General Assembly, including Curt Thompson and Kasim Reed, stand behind Lowery.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Political campaigns, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (third from left, seated) is shown at a ceremony with other award recipients, including Andrew Young. Shirley Franklin stands behind Young.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2008
Date Created
2006/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (third from left, seated) is shown at a ceremony with other award recipients, including Andrew Young. Shirley Franklin stands behind Young.
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Commemoration Event, September 2004
Date Created
2004-09
Description
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin speaks at the commemoration event marking the opening of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2006
Date Created
2002/2010
Description
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Maynard Jackson and an Atlanta Public Schools representative.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 2002
Date Created
2002
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Maynard Jackson and an Atlanta Public Schools representative.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Education, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, and others are shown participating in the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway Marker Commemoration, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, and others are shown participating in the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster are shown with a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. floral wreath during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration while Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway Marker Commemoration, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster are shown with a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. floral wreath during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration while Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford looks on.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange (at left, next to cameraman) is shown leading Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, Joseph E. Lowery, and others in prayer during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway Marker Commemoration, March 2001
Date Created
2001-03
Description
Reverend James Orange (at left, next to cameraman) is shown leading Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, Joseph E. Lowery, and others in prayer during the Earl T. Shinhoster Memorial Highway marker commemoration.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with others at the 21st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. From left to right: Lillie Brown, Melba Moore, Patsy Jo Hilliard, and Evelyn G. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
21st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 7, 2000
Date Created
2000-04-07
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with others at the 21st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. From left to right: Lillie Brown, Melba Moore, Patsy Jo Hilliard, and Evelyn G. Lowery.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American mayors, African American actors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A close up view of former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young's face during a tribute event to mark Joseph E. 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
A close up view of former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young's face during a tribute event to mark Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson leans over to speak to Joseph E. Lowery during a tribute event to mark Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. At right, Evelyn G. Lowery looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Retirement Tribute Event for Joseph E. Lowery, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson leans over to speak to Joseph E. Lowery during a tribute event to mark Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. At right, Evelyn G. Lowery looks on.
Subject
African American women, African American men, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson speaks at a tribute event to mark Joseph E. 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
Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson speaks at a tribute event to mark Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery greets Maynard Jackson during an unknown event. Evelyn G. Lowery and Karen Lowery sit in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Maynard Jackson, circa 1994
Date Created
1992/1996
Description
Joseph E. Lowery greets Maynard Jackson during an unknown event. Evelyn G. Lowery and Karen Lowery sit in the background.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women, African American men, African American actors, Olympics, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Maynard Jackson, Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Carolyn Watson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Mayor Maynard Jackson, Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Carolyn Watson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (dressed as Santa Claus), Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others watch as Raven-Symone performs at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Izzy, the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, is at right in the photo.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party while others watch. Izzy, the official mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics can be seen in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party while others watch. Izzy, the official mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics can be seen in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta while Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Maynard Jackson watch.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Raven-Symone is shown performing at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta while Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Maynard Jackson watch.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man, Izzy (the 1996 Atlanta Olympics mascot), Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
An unidentified man, Izzy (the 1996 Atlanta Olympics mascot), Raven-Symone, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown posing for a picture during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, African American actors, Special events, Olympics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and singer and actor Raven-Symone are shown holding hands during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson stands next to Lowery speaking with two unidentified men.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party, December 1992
Date Created
1992-12
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and singer and actor Raven-Symone are shown holding hands during a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson stands next to Lowery speaking with two unidentified men.
Subject
African American actors, African American women, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series