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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Coretta Scott King stands at the podium during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King at SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Convention Luncheon, August 13, 1996
Date Created
1996-08-13
Description
Coretta Scott King stands at the podium during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King speaks at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King at SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Convention Luncheon, August 13, 1996
Date Created
1996-08-13
Description
Coretta Scott King speaks at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King sits on the dais at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan. U.S. House Representative Cynthia McKinney is at left in the photo.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King at SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Convention Luncheon, August 13, 1996
Date Created
1996-08-13
Description
Coretta Scott King sits on the dais at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan. U.S. House Representative Cynthia McKinney is at left in the photo.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with SCLC/WOMEN Board members, including Lula Williams and Kim White.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Group Photo of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Board Members, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a picture with SCLC/WOMEN Board members, including Lula Williams and Kim White.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American women social reformers, Meetings, Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Carolyn Watson and others at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Carolyn Watson and others at the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking at a podium during the 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Speaking at the 30th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1987
Date Created
1987-08
Description
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking at a podium during the 30th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cheryl Lowery (first table, at right) and other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members listen during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: A member of the SCLC/WOMEN takes notes as Sheryl [sic] Lowery Osborne listens to some of the programs the women plan during 1987. 9-6-86
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Retreat, September 6, 1986
Date Created
1986-09-06
Description
Cheryl Lowery (first table, at right) and other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. members listen during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: A member of the SCLC/WOMEN takes notes as Sheryl [sic] Lowery Osborne listens to some of the programs the women plan during 1987. 9-6-86
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cheryl Lowery listens during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: 9-6-86
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Retreat, September 6, 1986
Date Created
1986-09-06
Description
Cheryl Lowery listens during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat in Suwanee, Georgia. More information about the retreat can be found on page 41 of the October-November 1986 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07031. Written on verso: 9-6-86
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown pointing out international affairs projects SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. is planning for in 1986 during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat held in Suwanee, Georgia. Written on verso: 9-6-86
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Retreat, September 6, 1986
Date Created
1986-09-06
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown pointing out international affairs projects SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. is planning for in 1986 during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat held in Suwanee, Georgia. Written on verso: 9-6-86
Subject
African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., International relations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the 29th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at the 29th Annual SCLC Convention, August 14, 1986
Date Created
1986-08-14
Description
SCLC/WOMEN President Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the 29th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery (center) is shown with Rosa Parks (left) presenting a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Award to Septima Clark during the 29th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Rosa Parks, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Septima Clark, August 14, 1986
Date Created
1986-08-14
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. President Evelyn G. Lowery (center) is shown with Rosa Parks (left) presenting a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Award to Septima Clark during the 29th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown leading a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat planning meeting. Written on verso: Retreat 1984
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Retreat, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown leading a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. retreat planning meeting. Written on verso: Retreat 1984
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to U.S. Representative Katie Hall during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Katie Hall at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to U.S. Representative Katie Hall during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Floretta D. McKenzie during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Floretta D. McKenzie at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Floretta D. McKenzie during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Coretta Scott King with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Coretta Scott King at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Coretta Scott King with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Dr. Mary Berry with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Dr. Mary Berry at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting Dr. Mary Berry with a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Ann Peterson during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ann Peterson at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 26, 1983
Date Created
1983-08-26
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a SCLC/WOMEN Special Recognition Award to Ann Peterson during the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Marcia Gillespie, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown listening to SCLC/WOMEN staff member Carolyn Watson speak at the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Mrs. Carolyn Watson, SCLC/WOMEN, flanked by National Convener Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Marcia Gillespie, Rev. Joseph Lowery and Mrs. Coretta Scott King (1983)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Carolyn Watson Speaking at the 26th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1983
Date Created
1983-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Marcia Gillespie, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery and others are shown listening to SCLC/WOMEN staff member Carolyn Watson speak at the 26th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. Written on verso: Mrs. Carolyn Watson, SCLC/WOMEN, flanked by National Convener Mrs. Evelyn Lowery, Marcia Gillespie, Rev. Joseph Lowery and Mrs. Coretta Scott King (1983)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown being presented with the Rosa Parks Award alongside Joseph E. Lowery (at right), and Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy and John Nettles (first thru third, at left) at SCLC's 25th Silver Anniversary Convention awards ceremony. Written on verso: Conference '82
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Others at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown being presented with the Rosa Parks Award alongside Joseph E. Lowery (at right), and Juanita Abernathy, Ralph D. Abernathy and John Nettles (first thru third, at left) at SCLC's 25th Silver Anniversary Convention awards ceremony. Written on verso: Conference '82
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention while in the background (beginning second from left) John Nettles, Bishop Philip R. Cousin, and Abraham Woods listen.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Coretta Scott King Speaks at the 25th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1982
Date Created
1982-08
Description
Coretta Scott King is shown speaking during the 25th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention while in the background (beginning second from left) John Nettles, Bishop Philip R. Cousin, and Abraham Woods listen.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series