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 presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in the Struggle Against Apartheid to Winnie Mandela during the "A Salute to South African Women" event presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Salute to South African Women Event, June 27, 1990
Date Created
1990-06-27
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in the Struggle Against Apartheid to Winnie Mandela during the "A Salute to South African Women" event presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Special events, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Welcome Event for Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (at right) is shown with Nelson Mandela and Coretta Scott King at The King Center as part of an event welcoming Mandela to Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela, Coretta Scott King, and Joseph E. Lowery at The King Center, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (at right) is shown with Nelson Mandela and Coretta Scott King at The King Center as part of an event welcoming Mandela to Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Apartheid, Race relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others speak at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Speak at an Event, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others speak at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Africa, Apartheid, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others speak at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Speak at an Event, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others speak at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Africa, Apartheid, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others speak at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. Written on verso: Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, ANC Representative and others from community gathered at Dr. King's crypt to celebrate the release of Mandela, but call for the sanctions to remain.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Speak at an Event, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery and others speak at an event outdoors at The King Center celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. Written on verso: Coretta Scott King, Joseph E. Lowery, ANC Representative and others from community gathered at Dr. King's crypt to celebrate the release of Mandela, but call for the sanctions to remain.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Africa, Apartheid, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Nelson Mandela (at center) are shown in Big Bethel A.M.E. Church amongst others during Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela's Visit to Atlanta, Georgia, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Nelson Mandela (at center) are shown in Big Bethel A.M.E. Church amongst others during Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Special events, Apartheid, Africa
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela hugs Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church. Nelson was presented the SCLC Martin Luther King Human Rights Award by Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela and Joseph E. Lowery Hug, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Nelson Mandela hugs Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church. Nelson was presented the SCLC Martin Luther King Human Rights Award by Lowery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Welcome Event for Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits and talks with Nelson Mandela during a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery sits and talks with Nelson Mandela during a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Winnie Mandela smile for the camera as Evelyn G. Lowery and Nelson Mandela look on during the Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Nelson and Winnie Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Winnie Mandela smile for the camera as Evelyn G. Lowery and Nelson Mandela look on during the Mandela's visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets Nelson Mandela as he disembarks from an airplane. Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is second from left in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets Nelson Mandela as he disembarks from an airplane. Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson is second from left in the photo.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery hug one another at a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church. Nelson was presented the SCLC Martin Luther King Human Rights Award by Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Nelson Mandela and Joseph E. Lowery Hug, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Nelson Mandela and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery hug one another at a welcome event for Mandela at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church. Nelson was presented the SCLC Martin Luther King Human Rights Award by Lowery.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Protest movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series