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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SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand with signs about voting, gun control, and domestic violence at the fence surrounding the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2013
Date Created
2013-03
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants stand with signs about voting, gun control, and domestic violence at the fence surrounding the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Gun control, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A young boy holds a sign that says "VOTE" at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event. Evelyn and Joseph Lowery, seated, look on.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, March 2012
Date Created
2012-03
Description
A young boy holds a sign that says "VOTE" at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee event. Evelyn and Joseph Lowery, seated, look on.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American children, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A digital photo printed on computer paper showing Evelyn G. Lowery with children and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting at the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Civil Rights Heritage Tour: Viola Liuzzo Memorial, circa 2012
Date Created
2010/2013
Description
A digital photo printed on computer paper showing Evelyn G. Lowery with children and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting at the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right) marches with other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right) marches with other SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Voting, Voter registration, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants march while holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants march while holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Voting, Voter registration, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd while surrounded by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2011
Date Created
2010/2012
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking to a crowd while surrounded by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants holding signs advocating for voting and voter registration.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Demonstrations, Voting, Voter registration, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American women, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Children march with signs during a forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
Children march with signs during a forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American children, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
A group photo of Evelyn G. Lowery (seated, second from left) with others at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American women, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster pose for a photo at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Women in Power" Multicultural Forum , October 16, 2010
Date Created
2010-10-16
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery and Ruby Shinhoster pose for a photo at a Women's Multi Cultural Forum event focused on the topic of "women's ballot power".
Subject
African American women, Women's rights, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified women, Sheryl Lee Ralph (on right), and young girls during a Women's Multi Cultural Forum. Written on verso: 2008
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Women's Multi Cultural Forum, 2008
Date Created
2008
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with two unidentified women, Sheryl Lee Ralph (on right), and young girls during a Women's Multi Cultural Forum. Written on verso: 2008
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Viola Liuzzo's daughters Penny Liuzzo Herrington (left) and Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (right) at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker, presented in honor of civil rights leaders by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown with Viola Liuzzo's daughters Penny Liuzzo Herrington (left) and Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (right) at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker, presented in honor of civil rights leaders by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. as part of the Civil Rights Heritage Tour.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, Penny Liuzzo Herrington, Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (sisters of Viola Liuzzo), Ruby Shinhoster (behind Lowery), and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown reading a litany at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, circa 2006
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, Penny Liuzzo Herrington, Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe (sisters of Viola Liuzzo), Ruby Shinhoster (behind Lowery), and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour participants are shown reading a litany at Viola Liuzzo's memorial marker.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with the daughters of Viola Liuzzo. From left to right: Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe, Loretta Liuzzo, and Penny Liuzzo Herrington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 2005
Date Created
2005/2006
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with the daughters of Viola Liuzzo. From left to right: Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe, Loretta Liuzzo, and Penny Liuzzo Herrington.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Evelyn G. Lowery at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking alongside Evelyn G. Lowery at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others, including Georgia state senator Kasim Reed (second from right) posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery are shown with others, including Georgia state senator Kasim Reed (second from right) posing for a picture at the 2005 Voting Rights Act Prayer Breakfast.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Kris Kristofferson (second from left), Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right), and John Lewis (first from right) march with others in a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: kris kristofferson
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black Youth Vote Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Kris Kristofferson (second from left), Evelyn G. Lowery (second from right), and John Lewis (first from right) march with others in a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia. Written on verso: kris kristofferson
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks at a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Black Youth Vote Event, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery speaks at a "Black Youth Vote" event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Marching With Others, circa 2001
Date Created
2000/2001
Description
At forefront of the photo, from left to right, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Ruby Shinhoster march with others.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series