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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  • Subjects = African American mayors
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Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown speaking during the 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Speaking at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1987
Date Created
1987-08
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown speaking during the 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown shaking hands with Joe Boone at the annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Awards dinner held as part of the SCLC National Convention. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson (2nd from left) greets Atlanta clergyman Joe Boone following his address at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Annual Awards Dinner held each year during the SCLC National Convention. SCLC Board Member Nelson H. Smith (left) also greets Boone as Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy looks on from behind Jackson. Standing beside Jackson is SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Maynard Jackson Shaking Hands With Joe Boone at a SCLC Awards Dinner, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown shaking hands with Joe Boone at the annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Awards dinner held as part of the SCLC National Convention. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson (2nd from left) greets Atlanta clergyman Joe Boone following his address at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Annual Awards Dinner held each year during the SCLC National Convention. SCLC Board Member Nelson H. Smith (left) also greets Boone as Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy looks on from behind Jackson. Standing beside Jackson is SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors, African American clergy, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting Johnny Ford with the SCLC Presidential Award. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama (right) accepts the Presidential Award from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during the 24th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, held this August in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Presenting Johnny Ford with an Award, August 1981
Date Created
1981-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting Johnny Ford with the SCLC Presidential Award. Written on verso: SCLC Awards Banquet -- Mayor Johnny Ford of Tuskegee, Alabama (right) accepts the Presidential Award from SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during the 24th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, held this August in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series