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 and U.S. Representative John Conyers hold their awards as they pose for a photo at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives a Stand Up and Act Award, December 10, 2010
Date Created
2010-12-10
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and U.S. Representative John Conyers hold their awards as they pose for a photo at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Conyers reads text from an award plaque that Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified woman hold at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives a Stand Up and Act Award, December 10, 2010
Date Created
2010-12-10
Description
U.S. Representative John Conyers reads text from an award plaque that Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified woman hold at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a campaign event for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and representatives from the Georgia General Assembly, including Curt Thompson and Kasim Reed, stand behind Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Barack Obama Campaign Event, 2008
Date Created
2008
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a campaign event for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and representatives from the Georgia General Assembly, including Curt Thompson and Kasim Reed, stand behind Lowery.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Presidents, Political campaigns, African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others at the 2006 State of the Black Union event, presented by Tavis Smiley.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at State of the Black Union, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others at the 2006 State of the Black Union event, presented by Tavis Smiley.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Community development, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Georgia state representatives Lynn Smith and Tyrone Brooks.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, March 2005
Date Created
2005-03
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Georgia state representatives Lynn Smith and Tyrone Brooks.
Subject
African American women, African American men, Political science, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery smiling in suit and tie.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery, circa 2004
Date Created
2004/2008
Description
Joseph E. Lowery smiling in suit and tie.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery posing outside holding his glasses.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery Holding His Glasses, circa 2006
Date Created
2004/2008
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery posing outside holding his glasses.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery posing outside holding his glasses.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Portrait of Joseph E. Lowery Holding His Glasses, circa 2006
Date Created
2004/2008
Description
A portrait photo of Joseph E. Lowery posing outside holding his glasses.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right, an unidentified man, Calvin Smyre, Tyrone Brooks, Joseph E. Lowery, and Terry Coleman pose for a photo in the chamber for the Georgia House of Representatives.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2004
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
From left to right, an unidentified man, Calvin Smyre, Tyrone Brooks, Joseph E. Lowery, and Terry Coleman pose for a photo in the chamber for the Georgia House of Representatives.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American men, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipient Charles Rangel at the 22nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
22nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 7, 2001
Date Created
2001-04-07
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipient Charles Rangel at the 22nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2003
Date Created
2000/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An autographed photo of Georgia politician Bob Holmes with Joseph E. Lowery. Written on recto: To My Friend, Role Model, Mentor, and Greatest living Civil Rights Leader Reverend Joe Lowery; From: Bob Holmes
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Bob Holmes, circa 2003
Date Created
1999/2007
Description
An autographed photo of Georgia politician Bob Holmes with Joseph E. Lowery. Written on recto: To My Friend, Role Model, Mentor, and Greatest living Civil Rights Leader Reverend Joe Lowery; From: Bob Holmes
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Tyrone Brooks addresses SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants on the bus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1999
Date Created
1997/2001
Description
Tyrone Brooks addresses SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants on the bus.
Subject
African Americans-Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown standing with others including Evander Holyfield, Colin Powell, and Jimmy Carter (second thru fourth from left, respectively, after Lowery) at an event related to the election observation team for the Jamaican elections.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others at an Event, circa 1997
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown standing with others including Evander Holyfield, Colin Powell, and Jimmy Carter (second thru fourth from left, respectively, after Lowery) at an event related to the election observation team for the Jamaican elections.
Subject
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A picture of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church's marquee sign announcing Congresswoman Maxine Waters as a guest speaker.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
A picture of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church's marquee sign announcing Congresswoman Maxine Waters as a guest speaker.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American churches, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series