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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Joseph E. Lowery (first on right) is shown posing for a group photo with his fellow MARTA Board of Directors members.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
MARTA Board of Directors, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (first on right) is shown posing for a group photo with his fellow MARTA Board of Directors members.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (first on right) is shown with other members of the MARTA Board of Directors.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With MARTA Board Members, circa 1980
Date Created
1980/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (first on right) is shown with other members of the MARTA Board of Directors.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery works with a fellow MARTA Board member to move a safety cone at a MARTA event. Both Lowery and the other man are dressed like cowboys.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at a MARTA Event, circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery works with a fellow MARTA Board member to move a safety cone at a MARTA event. Both Lowery and the other man are dressed like cowboys.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery sits with a fellow MARTA Board member at a MARTA safety event. Both Lowery and the other man are dressed like cowboys.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at a MARTA Event, circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery sits with a fellow MARTA Board member at a MARTA safety event. Both Lowery and the other man are dressed like cowboys.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (sitting) speaks with a fellow MARTA Board member at a MARTA event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at a MARTA Event, circa 1978
Date Created
1975/1982
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (sitting) speaks with a fellow MARTA Board member at a MARTA event.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with fellow MARTA Board members, displaying a birthday cake that was presented to him.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With MARTA Board Members, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with fellow MARTA Board members, displaying a birthday cake that was presented to him.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with a cigar in his mouth and holding a birthday cake that was presented to him by his fellow MARTA Board of Directors members.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Birthday Celebration, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with a cigar in his mouth and holding a birthday cake that was presented to him by his fellow MARTA Board of Directors members.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series