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 delivers the keynote address at Clark Atlanta University's fall convocation.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at Clark Atlanta University Convocation, 2012
Date Created
2012
Description
Joseph E. Lowery delivers the keynote address at Clark Atlanta University's fall convocation.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with recipients of the Leadership in Higher Education Award at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with recipients of the Leadership in Higher Education Award at the 30th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner.
Subject
African American educators, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2008
Description
Reverend James Orange is shown with others standing nearby the Rosa Louise Parks memorial monument on the campus of Alabama State University.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Mayor Johnny Ford is shown speaking at the Rosa Parks memorial monument on Alabama State University's campus alongside Evelyn G. Lowery, Reverend James Orange, and others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two digital photos printed on photo paper featuring Evelyn G. Lowery with Spelman College representatives and others at an awards ceremony at which Lowery received the Local Community Service Award.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Receives Award from Spelman College, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Two digital photos printed on photo paper featuring Evelyn G. Lowery with Spelman College representatives and others at an awards ceremony at which Lowery received the Local Community Service Award.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery receiving the Local Community Service Award from the Spelman College Board of Trustees.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Receives Award from Spelman College, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery receiving the Local Community Service Award from the Spelman College Board of Trustees.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American universities and colleges, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at Clark Atlanta University, circa 2005
Date Created
2002/2008
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American youth--Education, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spelman College students are shown demonstrating while others look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Spelman College Students March, circa 2000
Date Created
1997/2003
Description
Spelman College students are shown demonstrating while others look on.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chili of singing group TLC is shown speaking at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event while Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan listen. Caption from the March/April 1993 SCLC Magazine, page 57 (http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07051): 'Chili' of the hot musical group TLC, told it like it is at the symposium ... the message was abstinence first, protection second and respect always.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day Event, December 1, 1992
Date Created
1992-12-01
Description
Chili of singing group TLC is shown speaking at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event while Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan listen. Caption from the March/April 1993 SCLC Magazine, page 57 (http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07051): 'Chili' of the hot musical group TLC, told it like it is at the symposium ... the message was abstinence first, protection second and respect always.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African American universities and colleges, African American singers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chili of singing group TLC is shown speaking at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event while Joseph and Evelyn Lowery listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day Event, December 1, 1992
Date Created
1992-12-01
Description
Chili of singing group TLC is shown speaking at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event while Joseph and Evelyn Lowery listen.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African American universities and colleges, African American singers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown addressing the audience at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event at Spelman College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day Event, December 1, 1992
Date Created
1992-12-01
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown addressing the audience at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event at Spelman College.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified man is shown addressing an audience at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event at Spelman College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day Event, December 1, 1992
Date Created
1992-12-01
Description
An unidentified man is shown addressing an audience at a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. World AIDS Day event at Spelman College.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Dr. Hugh Gloster as he receives an honorary degree during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony. Dr. Wildon Jackson is at far left in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery shakes hands with Dr. Hugh Gloster as he receives an honorary degree during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony. Dr. Wildon Jackson is at far left in the photo.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Wildon Jackson hands a diploma over to Dr. Hugh Gloster to present to Joseph E. Lowery (at center) during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Dr. Wildon Jackson hands a diploma over to Dr. Hugh Gloster to present to Joseph E. Lowery (at center) during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown being hooded during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Dr. Hugh Gloster stands at right in the photograph.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown being hooded during a commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Dr. Hugh Gloster stands at right in the photograph.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery stands next to Dr. Hugh Gloster (at right) and an unidentified man during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery stands next to Dr. Hugh Gloster (at right) and an unidentified man during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery listens as Dr. Hugh Gloster speaks at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
Joseph E. Lowery listens as Dr. Hugh Gloster speaks at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right, Joseph E. Lowery, Judge Damon Keith, Dr. Wildon Jackson, Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John Carter, and Dr. Earl Graves at a Morehouse College commencement ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving Honorary Degree at Morehouse College, May 18, 1986
Date Created
1986-05-18
Description
From left to right, Joseph E. Lowery, Judge Damon Keith, Dr. Wildon Jackson, Dr. Hugh Gloster, Dr. John Carter, and Dr. Earl Graves at a Morehouse College commencement ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Morris College Student Government Association President Troy Glover is shown at a summit workshop held on Atlanta University's campus. Written on verso: Troy Glover, President Student Government Ass. of Morris College, Sumter, SC listens during a summit workshop held on Atlanta University campus. The Black Student Summit meeting was sponsored by SCLC Feb 23, 1986. Approx. 20 black colleges, high schools and elementary schools were represented at the 3 day summit meeting.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Troy Glover at an Atlanta University Campus Workshop, February 23, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-23
Description
Morris College Student Government Association President Troy Glover is shown at a summit workshop held on Atlanta University's campus. Written on verso: Troy Glover, President Student Government Ass. of Morris College, Sumter, SC listens during a summit workshop held on Atlanta University campus. The Black Student Summit meeting was sponsored by SCLC Feb 23, 1986. Approx. 20 black colleges, high schools and elementary schools were represented at the 3 day summit meeting.
Subject
African American youth--Education, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series