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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  • Subjects = African American women social reformers
2012-04-04
Evelyn G. Lowery and Christine King Farris (Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister ) are shown posing for a picture at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Christine King Farris (Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister ) are shown posing for a picture at the 33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
2010/2012
Evelyn G. Lowery places a floral arrangement next to the memorial monument for Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American women social reformers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery places a floral arrangement next to the memorial monument for Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
2010-10-11
Two unidentified women from the Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness sit at a table with health information brochures and magazines at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two unidentified women from the Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness sit at a table with health information brochures and magazines at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
2010-10-11
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with others in front of a Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness vehicle at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with others in front of a Fulton County Department of Heath & Wellness vehicle at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
2010-10-11
Evelyn G. Lowery (second row, third from right) poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (second row, third from right) poses for a photo with SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members and others at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
2010-10-11
An unidentified hair stylist styles the hair of another unidentified woman at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Social conditions
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified hair stylist styles the hair of another unidentified woman at a Pampering For Peace event held at D'Lor Salon & Spa in Atlanta, Georgia in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
2009/2011
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
2009/2010
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery's daughters Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen are shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Religion
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery's daughters Yvonne, Cheryl, and Karen are shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
2009/2010
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Religion
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
2007/2008
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with actor Kerry Washington.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American actors
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with actor Kerry Washington.
2007-09
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
2007-09
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
2007-09
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other people (including Christine King Farris and Bernice King) around the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other people (including Christine King Farris and Bernice King) around the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
2007-09
A photo of a road sign that reads "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 Memorial Highway".
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a road sign that reads "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 Memorial Highway".
2007-09
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Christine King Farris (left) and an unidentified woman (right) next to the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Christine King Farris (left) and an unidentified woman (right) next to the memorial monument dedicated to Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
2007-09
Evelyn G. Lowery and two others unveil the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and two others unveil the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
2007-09
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A singing group performs on the steps of Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument.
2007-09
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Bernice King standing next the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
2007-09
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
2006/2011
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of the Rosa Parks monument located on the campus of Alabama State University that was presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.