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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Joseph E. Lowery and U.S. Representative John Conyers hold their awards as they pose for a photo at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives a Stand Up and Act Award, December 10, 2010
Date Created
2010-12-10
Description
Joseph E. Lowery and U.S. Representative John Conyers hold their awards as they pose for a photo at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Conyers reads text from an award plaque that Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified woman hold at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receives a Stand Up and Act Award, December 10, 2010
Date Created
2010-12-10
Description
U.S. Representative John Conyers reads text from an award plaque that Joseph E. Lowery and an unidentified woman hold at the Stand Up & Act Awards.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
C.T. Vivian, Evelyn G. Lowery, John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and others review documents while another woman speaks ahead of the unveiling of the John Lewis historical marker at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks at the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to him. The event was part of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis looks at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis speaks to SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour attendees on the bus.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
U.S. Representative John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery (back to the camera) speak to a tour attendee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipient Charles Rangel at the 22nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
22nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 7, 2001
Date Created
2001-04-07
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with award recipient Charles Rangel at the 22nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2003
Date Created
2000/2006
Description
Joseph E. Lowery sits with Calvin Smyre (center) and Tyrone Brooks (at right) at a Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Alexis Herman at the 15th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Herman was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award for Government.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
15th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1994
Date Created
1994-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with Alexis Herman at the 15th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Herman was the recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award for Government.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Walter E. Fauntroy is shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Politics to C. Delores Tucker during the 7th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: C. Delores Tucker, Chairperson for the Democratic National Committees Black Caucus, receives the Drum Major for Justice Award in Politics.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
7th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1986
Date Created
1986-04-04
Description
Walter E. Fauntroy is shown presenting the Drum Major for Justice Award for Women in Politics to C. Delores Tucker during the 7th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: C. Delores Tucker, Chairperson for the Democratic National Committees Black Caucus, receives the Drum Major for Justice Award in Politics.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice to Judge Ruth Washington alongside Dick Gregory and Joseph E. Lowery during the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: HONORING A JUDGE - U.S. Magistrate of the Southern District of New York, the Honorable Ruth V. Washington received the Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice. Judge Washington is one of two black women who serve at this level of the Federal Judiciary.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1985
Date Created
1985-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice to Judge Ruth Washington alongside Dick Gregory and Joseph E. Lowery during the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: HONORING A JUDGE - U.S. Magistrate of the Southern District of New York, the Honorable Ruth V. Washington received the Drum Major for Justice Award in Law and Justice. Judge Washington is one of two black women who serve at this level of the Federal Judiciary.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting U.S. Representative Mickey Leland with the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government alongside Dick Gregory at the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: A TALL TEXAN - U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland of Texas is given the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government. Leland serves as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1985
Date Created
1985-04-04
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown presenting U.S. Representative Mickey Leland with the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government alongside Dick Gregory at the 6th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: A TALL TEXAN - U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland of Texas is given the Drum Major for Justice Award in Government. Leland serves as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, City Council President Marvin Arrington, and Fulton County Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves are shown smiling during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, City Council President Marvin Arrington, and Fulton County Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves are shown smiling during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Alabama state representatives Sundra Escott, Jarushia Thornton and Pat Davis are shown posing with their accepted Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. For more information see page 27 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Alabama state representatives Sundra Escott, Jarushia Thornton and Pat Davis are shown posing with their accepted Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. For more information see page 27 of the May-June 1983 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07023.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia state senator Georgia M. Powers and North Carolina state representative Annie Brown Kennedy and Louisiana state representative Diana E. Bajoie are shown accepting their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: State Senator Georgia M. Powers and State Representatives Annie Brown Kenney [sic] and Diana E. Bajoie pose following acceptance of awards in Government.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Georgia state senator Georgia M. Powers and North Carolina state representative Annie Brown Kennedy and Louisiana state representative Diana E. Bajoie are shown accepting their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner. Written on verso: State Senator Georgia M. Powers and State Representatives Annie Brown Kenney [sic] and Diana E. Bajoie pose following acceptance of awards in Government.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Georgia state representative Mary M. Young, Betty J. Clark, Georganna Sinkfield, and Diane Harvey-Johnson (Dianne Johnson) are shown posing with their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Georgia state representative Mary M. Young, Betty J. Clark, Georganna Sinkfield, and Diane Harvey-Johnson (Dianne Johnson) are shown posing with their Drum Major for Justice Awards in Government during the 4th 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, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in Government to North Carolina state representative Annie Brown [Kennedy] while singer Lou Rawls and Joseph E. Lowery look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1983
Date Created
1983-04-04
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown presenting a Drum Major for Justice Award in Government to North Carolina state representative Annie Brown [Kennedy] while singer Lou Rawls and Joseph E. Lowery look on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown posing for a photo during the mayoral inauguration ceremony for Andrew Young with Atlanta Public Safety Commissioner Lee P. Brown (left) and Operation PUSH President Jesse Jackson (right). See page 55 of the April-May 1982 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07021. Written on verso: ANDY'S INAUGURAL -- SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (center) is flanked by Atlanta Public Safety Commissioner Lee P. Brown (at left) and Rev. Jesse Jackson, president of Operation PUSH, at inauguration exercises for newly elected Andrew Young, mayor of Atlanta, and Atlanta city council members.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Lee P. Brown, Joseph E. Lowery, and Jesse Jackson at Andrew Young's Inauguration, January 4, 1982
Date Created
1982-01-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery (center) is shown posing for a photo during the mayoral inauguration ceremony for Andrew Young with Atlanta Public Safety Commissioner Lee P. Brown (left) and Operation PUSH President Jesse Jackson (right). See page 55 of the April-May 1982 SCLC Magazine: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:07021. Written on verso: ANDY'S INAUGURAL -- SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (center) is flanked by Atlanta Public Safety Commissioner Lee P. Brown (at left) and Rev. Jesse Jackson, president of Operation PUSH, at inauguration exercises for newly elected Andrew Young, mayor of Atlanta, and Atlanta city council members.
Subject
African American leadership, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
John Lewis, Myrtle Davis, Carolyn Long Banks, and others are shown in attendance at Andrew Young's inauguration as mayor of Atlanta. Written on verso: Andy's Inaugural -- Atlanta city council members were also inducted and re-inducted on January 4th during the inauguration of Andrew Young as mayor of Atlanta. Seated left to right are veteran civil rights activist John Lewis, Mrs. Myrtle Davis, Mrs. Barbara Asher, Ms. Elaine Wiggins Lester, Ms. Carolyn Long Banks, Mr. Rob Pitts, Mr. Dozier Smith, Mr. Jim Maddox and Mr. Ira Jackson.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young's Mayoral Inauguration, January 4, 1982
Date Created
1982-01-04
Description
John Lewis, Myrtle Davis, Carolyn Long Banks, and others are shown in attendance at Andrew Young's inauguration as mayor of Atlanta. Written on verso: Andy's Inaugural -- Atlanta city council members were also inducted and re-inducted on January 4th during the inauguration of Andrew Young as mayor of Atlanta. Seated left to right are veteran civil rights activist John Lewis, Mrs. Myrtle Davis, Mrs. Barbara Asher, Ms. Elaine Wiggins Lester, Ms. Carolyn Long Banks, Mr. Rob Pitts, Mr. Dozier Smith, Mr. Jim Maddox and Mr. Ira Jackson.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series