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 is shown posing for a photo with Andrew Young and a group of children at a Christmas party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Andrew Young Posing for a Photo With Children, circa 1984
Date Created
1982/1986
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a photo with Andrew Young and a group of children at a Christmas party.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, Children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Andrew Young and Children at a Christmas Party, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown standing with children by a seated Andrew Young, who is dressed up as Santa Claus for the annual children's Christmas party sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown walking arm in arm with Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus), Young's wife Jean, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. member Carolyn Watson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Andrew Young, Jean Young, and Carolyn Watson at a Christmas Party, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown walking arm in arm with Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young (dressed up as Santa Claus), Young's wife Jean, and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. member Carolyn Watson.
Subject
African American mayors, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is seen laughing as she shakes hands with Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson dressed up as Santa Claus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Maynard Jackson as Santa Claus, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is seen laughing as she shakes hands with Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson dressed up as Santa Claus.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, dressed up as Santa Claus, is shown with his wife Valerie, Evelyn G. Lowery, and an unidentified man at a Christmas party for the children of Atlanta co-sponsored in part by SCLC/WOMEN. For more information, see page 48 of the April-May 1982 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07021.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson Dressed Up As Santa Claus With Evelyn G. Lowery and Others, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, dressed up as Santa Claus, is shown with his wife Valerie, Evelyn G. Lowery, and an unidentified man at a Christmas party for the children of Atlanta co-sponsored in part by SCLC/WOMEN. For more information, see page 48 of the April-May 1982 SCLC Magazine issue: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07021.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, dressed up as Santa Claus, with his wife, Valerie at a Christmas party for the children of Atlanta co-sponsored by the city of Atlanta and SCLC/WOMEN.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maynard Jackson Dressed Up As Santa Claus With His Wife, Valerie, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, dressed up as Santa Claus, with his wife, Valerie at a Christmas party for the children of Atlanta co-sponsored by the city of Atlanta and SCLC/WOMEN.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series