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 with a group of women in front of the entrance to the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/2000
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing with a group of women in front of the entrance to the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown teaching a group of young adults 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. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A woman is shown teaching a group of young adults at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women pause from work to take a picture 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. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A group of women pause from work to take a picture at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown engaging with a group of women 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. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A woman is shown engaging with a group of women at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women are shown in computer training 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. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A group of women are shown in computer training at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman is shown posing for a picture in an office 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. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
An unidentified woman is shown posing for a picture in an office at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women are shown working in the Computer Training Center 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. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A group of women are shown working in the Computer Training Center at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman is shown working 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. Learning Center, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1994
Description
A woman is shown working at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified woman is shown posing for a picture in an office at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An Unidentified Woman in an Office, circa 1992
Date Created
1991/1995
Description
An unidentified woman is shown posing for a picture in an office at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Middle school students are shown posing for a picture at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference national headquarters. Information from page 19 of the 29th Annual SCLC Convention Souvenir Journal (auc.199.07319): "SCLC Junior Volunteer, Nathan Smith poses with new "recruits" to the SCLC family." Written on verso: Students pose outside SCLC Headquarters
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Students at SCLC Headquarters, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
Middle school students are shown posing for a picture at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference national headquarters. Information from page 19 of the 29th Annual SCLC Convention Souvenir Journal (auc.199.07319): "SCLC Junior Volunteer, Nathan Smith poses with new "recruits" to the SCLC family." Written on verso: Students pose outside SCLC Headquarters
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc., Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dionne Warwick and Christopher Edley pose for a photo. Written on verso: Reachin for the Dream -- Christopher F. Edley, Executive Director of the United Negro College Fund, greets singing star Dionne Warwick during the recording of the UNCF's theme song, "Reachin' for the Dream." Ms. Warwick's recording is expected to reach radio stations across the country as part of the United Negro College Fund's public service campaign. The Advertising Council and Young & Rubicam Inc. make possible this public service program.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dionne Warwick and Christopher Edley, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
Dionne Warwick and Christopher Edley pose for a photo. Written on verso: Reachin for the Dream -- Christopher F. Edley, Executive Director of the United Negro College Fund, greets singing star Dionne Warwick during the recording of the UNCF's theme song, "Reachin' for the Dream." Ms. Warwick's recording is expected to reach radio stations across the country as part of the United Negro College Fund's public service campaign. The Advertising Council and Young & Rubicam Inc. make possible this public service program.
Subject
African American singers, African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series