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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Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy addresses demonstrators during protests by the National Welfare Rights Organization in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Addresses Demonstrators, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy addresses demonstrators during protests by the National Welfare Rights Organization in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman poses for a photo With a "Welfare Rights Now! NWRO" button above her forehead. The National Welfare Rights Organization led a protest in Las Vegas, Nevada to launch the Spring Offensive of the War Against Repression.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Woman at National Welfare Rights Organization Protest, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
An unidentified woman poses for a photo With a "Welfare Rights Now! NWRO" button above her forehead. The National Welfare Rights Organization led a protest in Las Vegas, Nevada to launch the Spring Offensive of the War Against Repression.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Demonstrations, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy addresses demonstrators during protests by the National Welfare Rights Organization in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy Addresses Demonstrators, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy addresses demonstrators during protests by the National Welfare Rights Organization in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy poses for a photo with other activists during a protest led by the National Welfare Rights Organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yes. Actor Jane Fonda and anti-war activist David Dellinger are the second and third from the left, respectively.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With Others, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy poses for a photo with other activists during a protest led by the National Welfare Rights Organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yes. Actor Jane Fonda and anti-war activist David Dellinger are the second and third from the left, respectively.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series