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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Dr. Robert Threatt, the president of Morris Brown College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Robert Threatt, president of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, states at a rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola that the resources of black Americans should be directed toward freeing black Americans because there is no justification for any nation to engage in colonization.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Robert Threatt Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Robert Threatt, the president of Morris Brown College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Robert Threatt, president of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, states at a rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola that the resources of black Americans should be directed toward freeing black Americans because there is no justification for any nation to engage in colonization.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, reveals his opposition to the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South Africa invasion of Angola and suggests that all those in opposition "must raise our voices in unison to protest against U.S. policies in South Africa."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Donald Stewart Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, reveals his opposition to the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South Africa invasion of Angola and suggests that all those in opposition "must raise our voices in unison to protest against U.S. policies in South Africa."
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, pledges the support of AU President Cleveland Dennard in opposing the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the invasion. He also reveals that 40 percent of the institution's students come from foreign countries.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Clarence Coleman Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, pledges the support of AU President Cleveland Dennard in opposing the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the invasion. He also reveals that 40 percent of the institution's students come from foreign countries.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., president of Clark College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Elias Blake Jr., president of Clark College in Atlanta, says during a protest rally of the South African invasion of Angola that attention needs to be focused on the "nature" of South Africa and what apartheid represents in the treatment of human beings.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Elias Blake, Jr. Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., president of Clark College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Elias Blake Jr., president of Clark College in Atlanta, says during a protest rally of the South African invasion of Angola that attention needs to be focused on the "nature" of South Africa and what apartheid represents in the treatment of human beings.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse College student, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse student of theology, rallies Atlantans during a protest of the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. "As young people," he says, "we are not simply rebels searching for a cause"...wherever injustice exists we are called to oppose it, he says.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Matthew Johnson Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse College student, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse student of theology, rallies Atlantans during a protest of the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. "As young people," he says, "we are not simply rebels searching for a cause"...wherever injustice exists we are called to oppose it, he says.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Earl Picard, a professor at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Earl Picard, professor of political science at Atlanta University, tells Atlantans protesting the South African invasion of Angola that it must be made clear that the issue in South Africa is one of freedom, not whether Soviets or Cubans should provide armed assistance to Angola.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Earl Picard Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Earl Picard, a professor at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Earl Picard, professor of political science at Atlanta University, tells Atlantans protesting the South African invasion of Angola that it must be made clear that the issue in South Africa is one of freedom, not whether Soviets or Cubans should provide armed assistance to Angola.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series