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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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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
33rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 2012
Date Created
2012-04-04
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery places a floral arrangement next to the memorial monument for Coretta Scott King at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Providence Missionary Baptist Church Service, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2011
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown sitting in a church pew during a worship service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers
Collection
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
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.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks during the unveiling ceremony for the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
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.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
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".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
A photo of a road sign that reads "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 Memorial Highway".
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
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.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Unveiling, September 2007
Date Created
2007-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and two others unveil the Coretta Scott King memorial monument at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Three individuals are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
Three individuals are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of people during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a group of people during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two women are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
Two women are shown working on computers during a computer training workshop at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman works on a computer during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Computer Training Workshop, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2005
Description
A woman works on a computer during a computer training workshop held at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder Evelyn G. Lowery is interviewed at the Five Points MARTA station by the press. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. was conducting AIDS/HIV outreach at the MARTA station.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. AIDS Outreach, circa 1997
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder Evelyn G. Lowery is interviewed at the Five Points MARTA station by the press. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. was conducting AIDS/HIV outreach at the MARTA station.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Special events, Interviews, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members from the Outreach, Inc. organization sit at a table and speak with citizens about AIDS/HIV information and resources at the Five Points MARTA station in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. AIDS Outreach, circa 1997
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
Members from the Outreach, Inc. organization sit at a table and speak with citizens about AIDS/HIV information and resources at the Five Points MARTA station in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Special events, Interviews, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women are shown holding a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. banner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Event, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/2000
Description
A group of women are shown holding a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. banner.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with SCLC/WOMEN Board members, including Lula Williams and Kim White.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Group Photo of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Board Members, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with SCLC/WOMEN Board members, including Lula Williams and Kim White.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American women social reformers, Meetings, Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Civil rights activist Marie Foster is shown presenting Evelyn G. Lowery with an award while Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) and others watch during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery receives award from Mrs. Marie Foster, Selma, Ala.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
Civil rights activist Marie Foster is shown presenting Evelyn G. Lowery with an award while Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) and others watch during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery receives award from Mrs. Marie Foster, Selma, Ala.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Maggie Wheeler, Dallas Cty, Ala. Atty Rose Sanders, Selma. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
From left to right: Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Maggie Wheeler, Dallas Cty, Ala. Atty Rose Sanders, Selma. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atlanta.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Betty Rogers Mays and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Betty Rogers Mays, Sumpter [sic - Sumter] Cty, Ala.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
Betty Rogers Mays and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Betty Rogers Mays, Sumpter [sic - Sumter] Cty, Ala.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series