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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Attendees at the National Black Political Convention are shown gathered in a crowd With their arms raised. Written on verso: 1972 Black Political Convention, Gary, In.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Attendees at the National Black Political Convention, March 1972
Date Created
1972-03
Description
Attendees at the National Black Political Convention are shown gathered in a crowd With their arms raised. Written on verso: 1972 Black Political Convention, Gary, In.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Autographed photograph signed by President Jimmy Carter to Joseph E. Lowery showing Lowery and Carter smiling while looking at a paper. Autograph reads: "Joe, Thanks! - Jimmy Carter"
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Autographed Photograph from Jimmy Carter to Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1979
Date Created
1979/1980
Description
Autographed photograph signed by President Jimmy Carter to Joseph E. Lowery showing Lowery and Carter smiling while looking at a paper. Autograph reads: "Joe, Thanks! - Jimmy Carter"
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board Vice Chairman Claud Young is shown speaking at the SCLC Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Claud Young Speaking at a SCLC Spring Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board Vice Chairman Claud Young is shown speaking at the SCLC Spring Board meeting held in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators with signs and banners are shown gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest against budget cuts in social programs serving the poor. Written on verso: 1981 SCLC History - People from all across the nation, representing diverse groups concerned about the common issue of crippling budget cuts in social programs serving the poor, converge on the nation's capitol to bear witness against the cuts and urge their respective congressional representatives to rethink and revote on the cuts.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Demonstrators with Signs and Banners Gather to Protest Budget Cuts, May 7, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-07
Description
Demonstrators with signs and banners are shown gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest against budget cuts in social programs serving the poor. Written on verso: 1981 SCLC History - People from all across the nation, representing diverse groups concerned about the common issue of crippling budget cuts in social programs serving the poor, converge on the nation's capitol to bear witness against the cuts and urge their respective congressional representatives to rethink and revote on the cuts.
Subject
Demonstrations, Political participation, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown with Claud Young (at right) and an unidentified man sitting in front of a choir at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory and Others Sitting in Church During a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown with Claud Young (at right) and an unidentified man sitting in front of a choir at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dick Gregory Speaking at a SCLC Board Meeting, April 1990
Date Created
1990-04
Description
Dick Gregory is shown speaking at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference Spring Board meeting held at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political participation, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, sits with Vice President Dan Quayle during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery and Dan Quayle, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, sits with Vice President Dan Quayle during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, leads Vice President Daniel Quayle out of a room during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Leads Vice President Dan Quayle on a Tour, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, leads Vice President Daniel Quayle out of a room during his visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, the founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, is shown presenting an award to former U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm served as the keynote speaker at the SCLC/WOMEN Woman Power Forum held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Presenting an Award to Shirley Chisholm, December 15, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-15
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, the founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, is shown presenting an award to former U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm served as the keynote speaker at the SCLC/WOMEN Woman Power Forum held at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown shaking hands with U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Shaking Hands With Janet Reno, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown shaking hands with U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno at the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Meetings, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, speaks during Vice President Dan Quayle's visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Speaking at an Event With Vice President Dan Quayle, August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and convener of SCLC/WOMEN, speaks during Vice President Dan Quayle's visit to the SCLC/WOMEN Learning Center.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Political participation, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Garry Cooper Speaks at the 3rd SCLC Public Policy Symposium, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
Garry Cooper is shown speaking at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's third Public Policy Symposium, while Joe Reed, Leola Smith Early, Reverend Franklin Tate, and Reverend James T. Crutcher look and listen. Written on verso: Mr. Garry Cooper, who was fired by Alabama Gov. Fob James as state commissioner of Pensions and Securities for challenging state cutbacks for the poor, outlines to symposium attendants the many problems in state welfare and food stamp programs. Looking on are (left to right) Joe Reed, Mrs. Leola Smith Early, president of the Birmingham Metropolitan Business Association, Rev. Franklin Tate and Rev. James T. Crutcher, pastor of the host church, 16th Street Baptist North.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation, Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Two women sit at a desk during a "Get Out The Vote" phone bank event. Joseph E. Lowery sits in the background.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Get Out The Vote" Phone Bank Event, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Two women sit at a desk during a "Get Out The Vote" phone bank event. Joseph E. Lowery sits in the background.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Participants at a "Get Out The Vote" phone bank event are gathered in an office space with food and drink.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Get Out The Vote" Phone Bank Event, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
Participants at a "Get Out The Vote" phone bank event are gathered in an office space with food and drink.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman sits at a desk talking on the phone during a "Get Out The Vote" phone bank event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
"Get Out The Vote" Phone Bank Event, 2000
Date Created
2000
Description
A woman sits at a desk talking on the phone during a "Get Out The Vote" phone bank event.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political participation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of unidentified men, women, and children are shown sitting at a table, with some filling out paperwork. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Unidentified People at a Table, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A group of unidentified men, women, and children are shown sitting at a table, with some filling out paperwork. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
Subject
African American women, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified individuals are shown filling out paperwork at a table. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Unidentified People at a Table, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Unidentified individuals are shown filling out paperwork at a table. Note: This photo is filed in a folder labeled "Alabama Politics".
Subject
African American women, African American men, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
U.S. Senator Jacob Javits (center) in conversation with four unidentified individuals at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Jacob Javits With Others, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
U.S. Senator Jacob Javits (center) in conversation with four unidentified individuals at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference event.
Subject
Political science, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series