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 are shown with others at an event. Printed on verso: Billie 70th Bday, 10/18/06
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others at an event. Printed on verso: Billie 70th Bday, 10/18/06
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with three unidentified women after receiving an award.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others at an Awards Ceremony, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with three unidentified women after receiving an award.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with others during an awards ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others at an Awards Ceremony, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with others during an awards ceremony.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater are shown at an American Public Transit Association (APTA) event in honor of Rosa Parks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
APTA Event Recognizing Rosa Parks, March 1997
Date Created
1997-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater are shown at an American Public Transit Association (APTA) event in honor of Rosa Parks.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Transportation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Women" sign during an event at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. headquarter building in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Holding a "Colored Women" Sign, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1999
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a "Colored Women" sign during an event at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. headquarter building in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with an unidentified woman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With an Unidentified Woman, circa 1996
Date Created
1993/1999
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with an unidentified woman.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (center) poses for a photo with, from left to right, his wife Evelyn G. Lowery, Karyn Parsons, two unidentified individuals, and Tatyana Ali. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference. Written on verso: Silver "k" photo
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Posing With Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, and Others, April 1993
Date Created
1993-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (center) poses for a photo with, from left to right, his wife Evelyn G. Lowery, Karyn Parsons, two unidentified individuals, and Tatyana Ali. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actors participated in the 14th Annual "Strengthening the Black Family" Youth Conference. Written on verso: Silver "k" photo
Subject
African American actors, African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding hands with others, including Maya Angelou (second from right), during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Maya Angelou and Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding hands with others, including Maya Angelou (second from right), during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, and Harry Belafonte join hands with others during the proceedings of the 13th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards. More details about the awards ceremony can be found on pages 48-51 of the June-July 1992 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07049.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American men, African American women, African American entertainers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Johnnie Carr and other women at the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others at Viola Liuzzo Memorial, circa 1992
Date Created
1991/1993
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Johnnie Carr and other women at the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Rosa Parks at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated between Ruby Dee and Rosa Parks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated between Ruby Dee and Rosa Parks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual SCLC Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks (at left, first standing), Evelyn Occhino, Karen Lowery, Carolyn Watson (fourth thru second, from right), and others are shown applauding during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Rosa Parks (at left, first standing), Evelyn Occhino, Karen Lowery, Carolyn Watson (fourth thru second, from right), and others are shown applauding during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Dee, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting the SCLC/WOMEN National Convener Award to Ruby Dee during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ruby Dee Speaking at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Ruby Dee reading from a "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" booklet at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the proceedings for the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and others are shown in a church singing during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Others Singing at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Rosa Parks, and others are shown in a church singing during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Meeting attendees are shown gathered at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting alongside Ruby Dee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Woman Speaks at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
An unidentified woman speaks during the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon during the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting alongside Ruby Dee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and panelists are shown at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at right) and panelists are shown at the SCLC/WOMEN luncheon held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown during the proceedings of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Rosa Parks are shown during the proceedings of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series