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 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
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
Civil rights activist Marie Foster is shown presenting Evelyn G. Lowery with an award while Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) and others watch during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery receives award from Mrs. Marie Foster, Selma, Ala.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
Civil rights activist Marie Foster is shown presenting Evelyn G. Lowery with an award while Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) and others watch during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery receives award from Mrs. Marie Foster, Selma, Ala.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Maggie Wheeler, Dallas Cty, Ala. Atty Rose Sanders, Selma. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atlanta.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
From left to right: Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Maggie Wheeler, Dallas Cty, Ala. Atty Rose Sanders, Selma. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atlanta.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Betty Rogers Mays and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Betty Rogers Mays, Sumpter [sic - Sumter] Cty, Ala.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Description
Betty Rogers Mays and Evelyn G. Lowery are shown during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference awards ceremony. Written on verso: Betty Rogers Mays, Sumpter [sic - Sumter] Cty, Ala.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Rev. Willie Barrow, Ms. Marie Foster, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atty. Rose Sanders
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama. Written on verso: Rev. Willie Barrow, Ms. Marie Foster, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, Atty. Rose Sanders
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery (at center) poses for a photo with Reverend Willie Barrow, Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Dorothy Cotton, and others at the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery (at center) poses for a photo with Reverend Willie Barrow, Maggie Wheeler, Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure), Dorothy Cotton, and others at the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dorothy Cotton (second from left) is shown with other women receiving an award during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference held in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
Dorothy Cotton (second from left) is shown with other women receiving an award during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference held in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Awards Ceremony, March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
From left to right: Reverend Willie Barrow, Marie Foster, Evelyn G. Lowery, and Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) are shown posing for a picture during the "Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement" women's conference in Selma, Alabama.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery ride in the back of convertible car with signs taped to the side promoting the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as well as sign that says "Want Hope, Go Vote! Nov. 6, 1984".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery ride in the back of convertible car with signs taped to the side promoting the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as well as sign that says "Want Hope, Go Vote! Nov. 6, 1984".
Subject
African American men, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Billie Jean Young at the Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Rally, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Description
Billie Jean Young is shown addressing an audience of college students at the Pilgrimage to Washington kickoff rally in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Southern Ru[r]al Women's Network director Ms. Billie Jean Young addresses audience at voting rights rally. Ms. Young played a organization played a large role in the SCLC pilgrimage to Washington.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the "homecoming" of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder in Carrollton, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery - Bozeman / Wilder Homecoming and Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, National Convener SCLC/WOMEN
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder's "Homecoming", 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown speaking at the "homecoming" of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder in Carrollton, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Lowery - Bozeman / Wilder Homecoming and Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery, National Convener SCLC/WOMEN
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman is shown addressing a crowd alongside Julia Wilder (on left), Johnnie Carr (on right), and others in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Maggie Bozeman is joined by Mrs. Wilder, Rev. John L. Alford, Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes, SCLC Board member Tuskegee Mayor Johnnie Ford, and SCLC Board member Mrs. Johnnie R. Carr, as the "homecoming" celebration begins in Tuskegee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman and Others, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Maggie Bozeman is shown addressing a crowd alongside Julia Wilder (on left), Johnnie Carr (on right), and others in Tuskegee, Alabama. Written on verso: Mrs. Maggie Bozeman is joined by Mrs. Wilder, Rev. John L. Alford, Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes, SCLC Board member Tuskegee Mayor Johnnie Ford, and SCLC Board member Mrs. Johnnie R. Carr, as the "homecoming" celebration begins in Tuskegee.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Voter registration, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader speaks to rally attendees. SCLC-Alabama President John Nettles and Maggie Bozeman stand behind Cottonreader. Written on verso: Pickens County -- SCLC Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader leads rally at the courthouse in Pickens County which was held as an expression of support for Maggie Bozeman, 51, and Julia Wilder, 69, who were convicted by all-white juries in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud. Cottonreader is flanked by Alabama SCLC President John Nettles and Mrs. Bozeman.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
R.B. Cottonreader Speaks at a Rally, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader speaks to rally attendees. SCLC-Alabama President John Nettles and Maggie Bozeman stand behind Cottonreader. Written on verso: Pickens County -- SCLC Field Secretary R.B. Cottonreader leads rally at the courthouse in Pickens County which was held as an expression of support for Maggie Bozeman, 51, and Julia Wilder, 69, who were convicted by all-white juries in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud. Cottonreader is flanked by Alabama SCLC President John Nettles and Mrs. Bozeman.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two demonstrators hold a sign that reads "Pickens Co - The whole worlds watching!" as part of a rally held in expression of support for Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, who were convicted in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder Rally, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Two demonstrators hold a sign that reads "Pickens Co - The whole worlds watching!" as part of a rally held in expression of support for Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, who were convicted in 1979 on a charge of vote fraud.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman (left) and Julia Wilder (right) stand outside of the Pickens County Courthouse.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
Maggie Bozeman (left) and Julia Wilder (right) stand outside of the Pickens County Courthouse.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Get Out The Vote" Rally in Louisville, Georgia, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, African American men, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Get Out The Vote" Rally in Louisville, Georgia, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery dances with an attendee at a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Louisville, Georgia. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery dance with sister boogie at get out the vote rally in Louisville. Ray Run dance picture in series as marked.
Subject
African American women, Meetings, African American men, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series