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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A group of people are shown gathered in an overflow room during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: #9 Overflow works told the story of the interest and support of the 32nd Annual SCLC meeting.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of People Gathered at the 32nd Annual SCLC Convention, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
A group of people are shown gathered in an overflow room during the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: #9 Overflow works told the story of the interest and support of the 32nd Annual SCLC meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Speeches, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
E. Randel T. Osburn is shown presenting an award plaque to the reverend and singer Cleophus Robinson during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference awards banquet. Written on verso: Rev. Cleopheus [sic] Robinson receives life membership plaque from Director of Chapters and Affiliates, Rev. E. R. Osburn.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Cleophus Robinson and E. Randel T. Osburn, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
E. Randel T. Osburn is shown presenting an award plaque to the reverend and singer Cleophus Robinson during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference awards banquet. Written on verso: Rev. Cleopheus [sic] Robinson receives life membership plaque from Director of Chapters and Affiliates, Rev. E. R. Osburn.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified group of young men pose for a photo with the award plaque they received at the 10th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards ceremony.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Drum Major For Justice Award Recipients, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
An unidentified group of young men pose for a photo with the award plaque they received at the 10th Annual Drum Major For Justice Awards ceremony.
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents the Drum Major For Justice Award in Law & Justice to Morris S. Dees, Jr., the founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
10th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery presents the Drum Major For Justice Award in Law & Justice to Morris S. Dees, Jr., the founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and award recipients are shown gathered for a picture at the 10th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
10th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, Coretta Scott King, and award recipients are shown gathered for a picture at the 10th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown standing by the buffet line at a Christmas party. Written on verso: Dr. and Mrs. Lowery feast at the Christmas party.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery at a Christmas Party, circa 1989
Date Created
1988/1990
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown standing by the buffet line at a Christmas party. Written on verso: Dr. and Mrs. Lowery feast at the Christmas party.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Health to Dionne Warwick during the 9th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Drum Annual Major '88. SCLC/W, Please return. Written on verso of duplicate photo: Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC Board Chair Congressman Walter Fauntroy and Evelyn Lowery National Convener SCLC/Women present Ms. Dionne Warwick with the drum major for justice award for her contribution to AIDS research.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
9th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1988
Date Created
1988-04-04
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and Walter E. Fauntroy are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Health to Dionne Warwick during the 9th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: Drum Annual Major '88. SCLC/W, Please return. Written on verso of duplicate photo: Joseph E. Lowery, SCLC Board Chair Congressman Walter Fauntroy and Evelyn Lowery National Convener SCLC/Women present Ms. Dionne Warwick with the drum major for justice award for her contribution to AIDS research.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery receives a kiss at the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: SCLC Magazine publisher Steven Blood plants a kiss on Mrs. Lowery as he receives 1st place in his flight.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery receives a kiss at the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament. Written on verso: SCLC Magazine publisher Steven Blood plants a kiss on Mrs. Lowery as he receives 1st place in his flight.
Subject
African American women, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a winner of the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with a winner of the 5th Annual Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
Subject
African American women, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is presented an award by an unidentified man at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Award From George Washington University, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is presented an award by an unidentified man at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Award From George Washington University, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Joseph E. Lowery speaks at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with an unidentified man while holding a medallion award he received at George Washington University.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives Award From George Washington University, circa 1989
Date Created
1987/1991
Description
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with an unidentified man while holding a medallion award he received at George Washington University.
Subject
African American men, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) poses for a photo with four other men at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament, circa 1988
Date Created
1987/1989
Description
Joseph E. Lowery (second from right) poses for a photo with four other men at a Drum Major For Justice Amateur Golf Tournament.
Subject
African American men, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (at left, standing) poses for a photo with Benjamin Hooks, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Xernona Clayton. Written on verso: SCLC leadership family, past and present: 3rd & current national President Joseph Lowery (l), 2nd & President Emeritus, Ralph D. Abernathy (seated), former SCLC Nat'l Secretary Ben [Hooks], currently Exec. Director, NAACP (center) and Ms. Xernona Clayton, former SCLC staff, now serves as Vice President, Community Affairs, Turner Broadcast System.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 1988
Date Created
1987/1989
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (at left, standing) poses for a photo with Benjamin Hooks, Ralph D. Abernathy, and Xernona Clayton. Written on verso: SCLC leadership family, past and present: 3rd & current national President Joseph Lowery (l), 2nd & President Emeritus, Ralph D. Abernathy (seated), former SCLC Nat'l Secretary Ben [Hooks], currently Exec. Director, NAACP (center) and Ms. Xernona Clayton, former SCLC staff, now serves as Vice President, Community Affairs, Turner Broadcast System.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Religion to Reverend Yvonne Delk during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Caption: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery head of SCLC/WOMEN acknowledge the award winner of the Drum Major for Justice Award Winner in the case of Women in Religion to the Rev. Yvonne Delk. Director of Church in Society Ubited [United] Church in Christ New York, New York.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
8th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 3, 1987
Date Created
1987-04-03
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Religion to Reverend Yvonne Delk during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Caption: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery head of SCLC/WOMEN acknowledge the award winner of the Drum Major for Justice Award Winner in the case of Women in Religion to the Rev. Yvonne Delk. Director of Church in Society Ubited [United] Church in Christ New York, New York.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Religion to Shirley Caesar during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery acknowledges the Drum Major for Justice award winner for the filed [field] of Women in Religion to Evangelist Shirley Ceasar Renowned Gospel singer, from Durham, North Carolina.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
8th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 3, 1987
Date Created
1987-04-03
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Religion to Shirley Caesar during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery acknowledges the Drum Major for Justice award winner for the filed [field] of Women in Religion to Evangelist Shirley Ceasar Renowned Gospel singer, from Durham, North Carolina.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Alexis S. Reeves are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Communications to Barbara Reynolds during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery acknowledges the Drum Major for Justice Award winner for the field of Communications Ms. Barbara Reynolds. Presenting the award to Ms. Reynolds is Ms. Alexis S. Reeves Vice President, Community Affairs Atlanta Journal Constitution.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
8th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 3, 1987
Date Created
1987-04-03
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and Alexis S. Reeves are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award in Communications to Barbara Reynolds during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery acknowledges the Drum Major for Justice Award winner for the field of Communications Ms. Barbara Reynolds. Presenting the award to Ms. Reynolds is Ms. Alexis S. Reeves Vice President, Community Affairs Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American journalists, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Religion to Reverend Johnnie Colemon during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery present the Drum Major for Justice Award winner for the field Women in Religion to The Rev. Johnnie Colemon. Founder and Pastor [of] International Truth Center, Chicago, Illinois.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
8th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 3, 1987
Date Created
1987-04-03
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Religion to Reverend Johnnie Colemon during the 8th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on recto: SCLC Pres. Joseph Lowery and his wife Evelyn G. Lowery present the Drum Major for Justice Award winner for the field Women in Religion to The Rev. Johnnie Colemon. Founder and Pastor [of] International Truth Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
A view of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American children, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Gladys Knight speaks at a podium during an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta. Written on verso: Gladys Knight, YW tribute, '87
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
YWCA of Greater Atlanta Awards Event, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
Gladys Knight speaks at a podium during an awards event at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta. Written on verso: Gladys Knight, YW tribute, '87
Subject
African American women, African American singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series