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 an AFL-CIO election rally demonstration held to protest the Supreme Court's decision in the Bush v. Gore court case.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at an AFL-CIO Election Rally, December 2000
Date Created
2000-12
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at an AFL-CIO election rally demonstration held to protest the Supreme Court's decision in the Bush v. Gore court case.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others are shown at a demonstration led by E. Randel T. Osburn. An article documenting this march can be found on pages 66-67 of the June-July 1990 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07039. Written on verso: Rev. E.R. Osburn opens up the way for the leadership line to move to the Montgomery State Capitol.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and Others, March 9, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-09
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Jesse Jackson, and others are shown at a demonstration led by E. Randel T. Osburn. An article documenting this march can be found on pages 66-67 of the June-July 1990 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07039. Written on verso: Rev. E.R. Osburn opens up the way for the leadership line to move to the Montgomery State Capitol.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to the press outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: Pres. Lowery is flanked by Randall Robinson of TransAfrica, Roger Wilkins, Mary Berry, and Congressman Walter Fauntroy as he and Cong. Charles Hayes prepare to be the second team to be arrested and jailed for demonstrating at the South African Embassy.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Arrested at South African Embassy, December 11, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-11
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks to the press outside of the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C. Written on verso: Pres. Lowery is flanked by Randall Robinson of TransAfrica, Roger Wilkins, Mary Berry, and Congressman Walter Fauntroy as he and Cong. Charles Hayes prepare to be the second team to be arrested and jailed for demonstrating at the South African Embassy.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young, John Lewis, Bill Campbell, and Marvin Arrington, Sr. pose for a photo at a commemoration event marking the 20th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young, John Lewis, Bill Campbell, and Marvin Arrington, Sr., August 1983
Date Created
1983-08
Description
Claud Young, John Lewis, Bill Campbell, and Marvin Arrington, Sr. pose for a photo at a commemoration event marking the 20th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Four demonstrators during the Eufaula march are seen indoors with protest signs behind them. One of the demonstrators appears to be holding a press release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Four Demonstrators Pose Indoors During the Eufaula March, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
Four demonstrators during the Eufaula march are seen indoors with protest signs behind them. One of the demonstrators appears to be holding a press release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Pilgrimage to Washington marchers, including Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member Frederick Moore (first on right), sit and relax by an open van door.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Members Relax By a Van During the Pilgrimage to Washington March, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Pilgrimage to Washington marchers, including Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member Frederick Moore (first on right), sit and relax by an open van door.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An information table for emergency medical care and first aid set up at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Pilgrimage to Washington encampment with several volunteers seated around it.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Pilgrimage to Washington Encampment, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
An information table for emergency medical care and first aid set up at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Pilgrimage to Washington encampment with several volunteers seated around it.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, African American women, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a demonstrator taken from behind that shows the vest he is wearing, which says "Dr. Joseph Lowery, President -- Dallas, Texas -- SCLC".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Demonstrator Wearing a SCLC Vest, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
A photo of a demonstrator taken from behind that shows the vest he is wearing, which says "Dr. Joseph Lowery, President -- Dallas, Texas -- SCLC".
Subject
African American men, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sitting With Others on the Steps of a Building, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts and hats. Note: Glare is on photo - picture of a picture. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02405.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sitting With Others on the Steps of a Building, circa 1981
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown raising his fist while sitting on the steps of a building with Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange (bottom row, first on left), and others wearing Southern Christian Leadership Conference shirts and hats. Note: Glare is on photo - picture of a picture. A duplicate of this photo can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:02405.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Morris Brown College students are shown leading others in a march for Atlanta's missing and murdered children.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Morris Brown College Students and Others Marching for Children's Rights, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1981
Description
Morris Brown College students are shown leading others in a march for Atlanta's missing and murdered children.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Demonstrations, African American universities and colleges, African American educators
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Addressing the Crowd at a Rally, circa 1981
Date Created
1979/1981
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a hospital workers and furniture workers unions' rally in South Carolina. Written on verso: J E. Lowery addressing rally.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others Holding Key to the City of Birmingham, circa 1980
Date Created
1978/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shown holding the key to the City of Birmingham with Evelyn G. Lowery and others standing with him. Written on verso: Lowery removes the key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama from around his neck vowing never to wear it until it opens the door of justice, love, and economic progress. Lowery made the remarks before 4,000 demonstrators who were protesting the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Birmingham police officer.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking on a megaphone to a group outside.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Using a Megaphone to Speak to a Group, circa 1977
Date Created
1977/1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking on a megaphone to a group outside.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman with a Southern Christian Leadership Conference sign around her neck is shown sitting with others in front of an Atlanta University campus sign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Woman With a Sign Around Her Neck Sitting in Front of an Atlanta University Campus Sign, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
An unidentified woman with a Southern Christian Leadership Conference sign around her neck is shown sitting with others in front of an Atlanta University campus sign.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American universities and colleges, African American women, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man is shown speaking to a crowd of adults and children. This photograph is filed in a folder labeled "Turner, Richard: in Sandersville, Georgia c. 1970-1979
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Man, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
An unidentified man is shown speaking to a crowd of adults and children. This photograph is filed in a folder labeled "Turner, Richard: in Sandersville, Georgia c. 1970-1979
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman walking with others holds a sign that says "Vote For President Dick Gregory - Mark Lane/Vice President". Gregory ran for President of the United States in 1968 as a write-in candidate of the Freedom and Peace Party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Woman Holding a "Vote For President Dick Gregory" Sign With Others, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A woman walking with others holds a sign that says "Vote For President Dick Gregory - Mark Lane/Vice President". Gregory ran for President of the United States in 1968 as a write-in candidate of the Freedom and Peace Party.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young man is shown sitting on the ground in Resurrection City, a temporary encampment in Washington, D.C. that was part of the Poor People's Campaign.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Young Man Sitting On The Ground In Resurrection City, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
A young man is shown sitting on the ground in Resurrection City, a temporary encampment in Washington, D.C. that was part of the Poor People's Campaign.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis is shown being interviewed by WAOK amongst other men.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis and Others Being Interviewed by WAOK, circa 1968
Date Created
1963/1973
Description
John Lewis is shown being interviewed by WAOK amongst other men.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Interviews, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Birmingham policeman is shown standing in front of a crowd of demonstrators. Caption on verso: MISCALCULATION COULD MEAN VIOLENCE -- Police reaction to jeering crowds, in either north or south, could result in major racial violence in the U.S. this summer. As this policeman in Birmingham faced a crowd in May of this year, so will other law enforcement officers in other cities face demonstrators. A miscalculation in the handling of a crowd could be the spark that touches off a racial conflagration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Birmingham Policeman Stands in Front of a Crowd, May 1963
Date Created
1963-05
Description
A Birmingham policeman is shown standing in front of a crowd of demonstrators. Caption on verso: MISCALCULATION COULD MEAN VIOLENCE -- Police reaction to jeering crowds, in either north or south, could result in major racial violence in the U.S. this summer. As this policeman in Birmingham faced a crowd in May of this year, so will other law enforcement officers in other cities face demonstrators. A miscalculation in the handling of a crowd could be the spark that touches off a racial conflagration.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series