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 (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Kelly Miller Smith Ecumenical Award to Reverend Cecil Williams at the 35th Annual SCLC Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Reverend Cecil Williams at the 35th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1992
Date Created
1992-08
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Kelly Miller Smith Ecumenical Award to Reverend Cecil Williams at the 35th Annual SCLC Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dean Lawrence Carter is shown being arrested at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: Dean Lawrence Carter of Morehouse College (attended by Dr. King) stands firm in his position against apartheid as College Park, GA Police take him to jail for demonstrating in a Winn Dixie store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dean Lawrence Carter Being Arrested at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Dean Lawrence Carter is shown being arrested at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: Dean Lawrence Carter of Morehouse College (attended by Dr. King) stands firm in his position against apartheid as College Park, GA Police take him to jail for demonstrating in a Winn Dixie store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ministers are shown in a picket line protesting Winn-Dixie supermarkets. Written on verso: Ministers turn creed (endorsement) into deed (picketing).
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ministers Protesting Winn-Dixie, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Ministers are shown in a picket line protesting Winn-Dixie supermarkets. Written on verso: Ministers turn creed (endorsement) into deed (picketing).
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right, first row) is shown with members of the Richmond, Virginia Baptist Ministers Conference. Written on verso: Members of the powerful Richmond, Va. Baptist Ministers Conference headed by _____ _____ and _____ _____ former mayor of Richmond join Dr. Lowery and Rev. C. Harris in photo session following Dr. Lowery's address to group which endorsed boycott against Winn-Dixie.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (second from right, first row) is shown with members of the Richmond, Virginia Baptist Ministers Conference. Written on verso: Members of the powerful Richmond, Va. Baptist Ministers Conference headed by _____ _____ and _____ _____ former mayor of Richmond join Dr. Lowery and Rev. C. Harris in photo session following Dr. Lowery's address to group which endorsed boycott against Winn-Dixie.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Joseph Roberts is shown being arrested by the police at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: After Sen Langfort [sic] Following in Martin footstep... Dr. Joseph Roberts, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King pastored, and member of SCLC's National Board of Directors is carried to jail after demonstrating inside Winn Dixie store.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Joseph Roberts Being Arrested at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Dr. Joseph Roberts is shown being arrested by the police at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: After Sen Langfort [sic] Following in Martin footstep... Dr. Joseph Roberts, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King pastored, and member of SCLC's National Board of Directors is carried to jail after demonstrating inside Winn Dixie store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown being interviewed by the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery explains "evils" of South African canned peaches being sold by Winn-Dixie as ministers look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Being Interviewed at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown being interviewed by the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery explains "evils" of South African canned peaches being sold by Winn-Dixie as ministers look on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and others, including members of the concerned Black clergy, sing during a Winn-Dixie protest.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Singing at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery and others, including members of the concerned Black clergy, sing during a Winn-Dixie protest.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy are shown speaking to the press at a Winn-Dixie store protest. For more details, see pages 34-39 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07028. Written on verso: Members of Concerned Black Clergy in Atlanta following endorsement of boycott and burning of sales ads.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy are shown speaking to the press at a Winn-Dixie store protest. For more details, see pages 34-39 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07028. Written on verso: Members of Concerned Black Clergy in Atlanta following endorsement of boycott and burning of sales ads.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy are shown speaking to the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. For more details, see pages 34-39 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07028.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy are shown speaking to the press at a Winn-Dixie protest. For more details, see pages 34-39 of the January-February 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07028.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Demonstrations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Allan Boesak are shown hugging during a service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Allan Bosek [sic] Rev. Joseph Lowery. Harmon Perry October 23, 1983
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Allan Boesak Hugging in Church, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Allan Boesak are shown hugging during a service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: Allan Bosek [sic] Rev. Joseph Lowery. Harmon Perry October 23, 1983
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, International relations, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Kelly M. Smith is shown delivering a sermon at a workshop on violence convened by the Black Clergy of Atlanta. Written on verso: Dr. Kelly M. Smith delivers sermon at opening worship service held at West Mitchell St. CME Church in Atlanta. The service was part of a 2 day workshop on violence convened by Black Clergy of Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Kelly M. Smith Speaks at a Workshop on Violence, April 1981
Date Created
1981-04
Description
Dr. Kelly M. Smith is shown delivering a sermon at a workshop on violence convened by the Black Clergy of Atlanta. Written on verso: Dr. Kelly M. Smith delivers sermon at opening worship service held at West Mitchell St. CME Church in Atlanta. The service was part of a 2 day workshop on violence convened by Black Clergy of Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Wyatt T. Walker is shown speaking at a podium. Written on verso: Rev. W.T. Walker, Pastor, Canaan Baptist Ch NYC
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Wyatt Tee Walker, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
Wyatt T. Walker is shown speaking at a podium. Written on verso: Rev. W.T. Walker, Pastor, Canaan Baptist Ch NYC
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with an unidentified pastor in a church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Ralph D. Abernathy With an Unidentified Man, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
Ralph D. Abernathy is shown with an unidentified pastor in a church.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. greets a woman outside of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol building is in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, circa 1964
Date Created
1960/1968
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. greets a woman outside of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol building is in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. stands with Ralph D. Abernathy (standing to the right of King) and others on the steps of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. With Crowd on the Steps of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, circa 1963
Date Created
1958/1968
Description
Martin Luther King, Jr. stands with Ralph D. Abernathy (standing to the right of King) and others on the steps of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American clergy, Church buildings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series