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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Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus) sits with a toddler on his lap at a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N while Ronald McDonald looks on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Toddler Sitting on Santa Claus's Lap With Ronald McDonald, circa 1983
Date Created
1982/1984
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus) sits with a toddler on his lap at a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N while Ronald McDonald looks on.
Subject
African American mayors, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Andrew Young and Children at a Christmas Party, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is dressed up as Santa Claus for a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Dressed Up as Santa Claus, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is dressed up as Santa Claus for a children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African American mayors, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown dressed up as Santa Claus and surrounded by children at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson Dressed Up As Santa Claus at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Event, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is shown dressed up as Santa Claus and surrounded by children at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas party.
Subject
African American mayors, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown conversing with Mayor Maynard Jackson while Camille Bell and Leon Hall listen. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn Lowery (left) confers with Mayor Maynard Jackson before a press conference detailing the specifics of the city's Christmas party for the children of Atlanta as Mrs. Camille Bell and Leon Hall look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party for the Children of Atlanta, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown conversing with Mayor Maynard Jackson while Camille Bell and Leon Hall listen. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn Lowery (left) confers with Mayor Maynard Jackson before a press conference detailing the specifics of the city's Christmas party for the children of Atlanta as Mrs. Camille Bell and Leon Hall look on.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women, African American children, Special events, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown speaking at a press conference while Camille Bell and others listen. Written on verso: 1980 SCLC History -- Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery (seated at left) joins Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson and local sponsors in announcing the 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 for the Children of Atlanta, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Maynard Jackson are shown speaking at a press conference while Camille Bell and others listen. Written on verso: 1980 SCLC History -- Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery (seated at left) joins Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson and local sponsors in announcing the Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women, African American children, Special events, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown smiling alongside Mayor Maynard Jackson (dressed as Santa Claus) at a Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Written on verso: 1980 SCLC History -- Santa Claus--otherwise known as Mayor Maynard Jackson--asks this Atlanta youngster what he wants from Santa this Christmas as Ms. Dororthy Carr (left) looks on. Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery (right), national convener of SCLC/WOMEN helped plan the Christmas party for the children of Atlanta that her organization helped the city co-sponsor.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Christmas Party for the Children of Atlanta, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown smiling alongside Mayor Maynard Jackson (dressed as Santa Claus) at a Christmas party for the children of Atlanta. Written on verso: 1980 SCLC History -- Santa Claus--otherwise known as Mayor Maynard Jackson--asks this Atlanta youngster what he wants from Santa this Christmas as Ms. Dororthy Carr (left) looks on. Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery (right), national convener of SCLC/WOMEN helped plan the Christmas party for the children of Atlanta that her organization helped the city co-sponsor.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women, African American children, Special events, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series