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 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 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
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
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
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
A group of women are shown posing with their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 5th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Nine of the 11 black women mayors honored at the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
5th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
A group of women are shown posing with their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 5th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Nine of the 11 black women mayors honored at the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American mayors, Special events, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young dances with his wife Jean at the SCLC Christmas party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Dancing With Jean Young at a Christmas Party, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young dances with his wife Jean at the SCLC Christmas party.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Andrew Young share a laugh with Santa Claus at a 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, circa 1982
Date Created
1982/1983
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Mayor Andrew Young share a laugh with Santa Claus at a Christmas party for the children of Atlanta.
Subject
African American women, African American mayors, Special events, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is seen laughing as she shakes hands with Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson dressed up as Santa Claus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Maynard Jackson as Santa Claus, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is seen laughing as she shakes hands with Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson dressed up as Santa Claus.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors
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