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.
80 Objects displayed
AllCollectionsObjects
  1. Browse Repository
  2. Archival Collections
  3. The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
  4. The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
For:
  • Subjects = Sports
Children Playing Volleyball, 2008
2008
An unidentified group of children are shown in a gymnasium preparing for a volleyball game.
Children, Sports
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified group of children are shown in a gymnasium preparing for a volleyball game.
Children Playing Volleyball, 2008
2008
An unidentified group of children are shown in a gymnasium playing volleyball.
Children, Sports
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified group of children are shown in a gymnasium playing volleyball.
Joseph E. Lowery With Others, circa 2002
2000/2004
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with, from left to right, an unidentified man, Hank Aaron, and Billye Aaron at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
African American civil rights workers, African American athletes, Sports
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery poses for a photo with, from left to right, an unidentified man, Hank Aaron, and Billye Aaron at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
1997-04-04
Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Sports, African American entertainers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Don King gestures from the podium at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
1997-04-04
George Foreman poses for a photo holding his Drum Major for Justice Award he received at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
African American men, African American athletes, Sports, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
George Foreman poses for a photo holding his Drum Major for Justice Award he received at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner, April 4, 1997
1997-04-04
George Foreman, Joseph E. Lowery, Don King, and an unidentified man pose for a photo at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
African American men, African American athletes, Sports, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
George Foreman, Joseph E. Lowery, Don King, and an unidentified man pose for a photo at the 18th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards dinner.
Evelyn G. Lowery and Don King, 1997
1997
Evelyn G. Lowery and Don King are shown posing for a picture.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American businesspeople, Sports
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Don King are shown posing for a picture.
Don King and Joseph E. Lowery, 1997
1997
Don King and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American businesspeople, Sports
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Don King and Joseph E. Lowery are shown posing for a picture.
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Don King, 1997
1997
Evelyn G. Lowery, Don King, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo.
African American men, African American women, African American businesspeople, Sports
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Don King, and Joseph E. Lowery pose for a photo.
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
1996-08
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
1996-08
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery walking on the field at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
1996-08
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Joseph E. Lowery at the Paralympic Games, August 1996
1996-08
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Muhammad Ali at the Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
1996-07-19
A photo of a large telecast screen showing Muhammad Ali on the field at the 1996 Olympic Games ceremony.
African American athletes, Sports, Olympics
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A photo of a large telecast screen showing Muhammad Ali on the field at the 1996 Olympic Games ceremony.
Atlanta's Olympic Cauldron, July 19, 1996
1996-07-19
A view of the Olympic Cauldron lit as part of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the Olympic Cauldron lit as part of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
1996-07-19
A view of attendees in the stadium bleachers at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of attendees in the stadium bleachers at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
1996-07-19
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Fireworks at the Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
1996-07-19
Fireworks at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Fireworks at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
1996-07-19
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A view of the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony proceedings at Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Olympic Games Ceremony, July 19, 1996
1996-07-19
Two runners on the track at Centennial Olympic Stadium carry the Olympic torch.
Sports, Olympics, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two runners on the track at Centennial Olympic Stadium carry the Olympic torch.