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 poses for a photo with Andrew Young at the 19th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Young was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award in International Affairs.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
19th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1998
Date Created
1998-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Andrew Young at the 19th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Young was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award in International Affairs.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, the First Lady of Ghana, at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Rawlings accepted a Drum Major for Justice Award on behalf of her husband, John Jerry Rawlings, the president of Ghana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
Date Created
1997-04-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery pose for a photo with Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, the First Lady of Ghana, at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Rawlings accepted a Drum Major for Justice Award on behalf of her husband, John Jerry Rawlings, the president of Ghana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Africa, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A portrait photo of Jerry John Rawlings, a former president of Ghana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jerry John Rawlings, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
A portrait photo of Jerry John Rawlings, a former president of Ghana.
Subject
Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown clapping with others on the lawn of the White House during the ceremony for the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement, September 13, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-13
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown clapping with others on the lawn of the White House during the ceremony for the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A crowd of people are shown gathered on the White House lawn to witness the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement. President Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat, and other dignitaries stand on the dais where the signing will occur.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement, September 13, 1993
Date Created
1993-09-13
Description
A crowd of people are shown gathered on the White House lawn to witness the signing of the Israel-Palestinian Agreement. President Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat, and other dignitaries stand on the dais where the signing will occur.
Subject
Presidents, Protest movements, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown standing with Nelson and Winnie Mandela (at middle center of photo) amongst a crowd of people and the press.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery with Nelson and Winnie Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown standing with Nelson and Winnie Mandela (at middle center of photo) amongst a crowd of people and the press.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Africa, International relations, 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, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff member Frederick Moore (at right) stands with others holding signs expressing SCLC's support for Chinese students at a vigil event held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff member Frederick Moore (at right) stands with others holding signs expressing SCLC's support for Chinese students at a vigil event held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chinese Americans in attendance at a vigil held by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in support of students from China. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Chinese Americans in attendance at a vigil held by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in support of students from China. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chinese Americans and African American demonstrators hold signs supporting Chinese students at a vigil held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Chinese Americans and African American demonstrators hold signs supporting Chinese students at a vigil held at the grave site of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others holding hands and singing at a vigil event held in support of Chinese students at the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with others holding hands and singing at a vigil event held in support of Chinese students at the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Chinese Americans and other demonstrators hold signs supporting Chinese students at a vigil held at the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC Vigil in Support of Chinese Students, June 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-07
Description
Chinese Americans and other demonstrators hold signs supporting Chinese students at a vigil held at the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. More details about the vigil can be found on pages 96-99 of the July-August 1989 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07095.
Subject
College students, International relations, Protest movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand with Sunanda Gandhi and her husband, Aron Gandhi, outside the headquarters building for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Aron Gandhi is the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others, circa 1987
Date Created
1987/1988
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery stand with Sunanda Gandhi and her husband, Aron Gandhi, outside the headquarters building for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Aron Gandhi is the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Bishop Desmond Tutu, Nomalizo Leah Tutu, and others at an unknown event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1988
Date Created
1986/1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with Bishop Desmond Tutu, Nomalizo Leah Tutu, and others at an unknown event.
Subject
International relations, Protest movements, Civil rights movements, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
E. Randel T. Osburn is shown speaking at an unknown event in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Visit to Cape Town, South Africa, circa 1987
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
E. Randel T. Osburn is shown speaking at an unknown event in Cape Town, South Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, International relations, Travel
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at an unknown event in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Visit to Cape Town, South Africa, circa 1987
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at an unknown event in Cape Town, South Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, International relations, Travel
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at an unknown event in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Visit to Cape Town, South Africa, circa 1987
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking at an unknown event in Cape Town, South Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, International relations, Travel
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated during an event in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Visit to Cape Town, South Africa, circa 1987
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown seated during an event in Cape Town, South Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, International relations, Travel
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Allan Boesak.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Allan Boesak, circa 1987
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown with Allan Boesak.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, International relations, Travel
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting in a truck and posing for a picture in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Sitting in a Truck in Cape Town, South Africa, circa 1987
Date Created
1986/1988
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown sitting in a truck and posing for a picture in Cape Town, South Africa.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, International relations, Travel
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series