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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Bill Wilkinson (at center), an Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), stands with other KKK members at a protest in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: Wilkerson [sic] and aids
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bill Wilkinson and Other Ku Klux Klan Members at Protest in Decatur, Alabama, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Bill Wilkinson (at center), an Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), stands with other KKK members at a protest in Decatur, Alabama. Written on verso: Wilkerson [sic] and aids
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a tapestry embroidered with the Palestinian flag.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Holds a Tapestry Embroidered With The Palestinian Flag, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a tapestry embroidered with the Palestinian flag.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a tapestry embroidered with the Palestinian flag. Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference peace delegation to Lebanon stand behind Lowery while a young child sits in front of her.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery Holds a Tapestry Embroidered With The Palestinian Flag, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a tapestry embroidered with the Palestinian flag. Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference peace delegation to Lebanon stand behind Lowery while a young child sits in front of her.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a lit candle in line with other women during a candlelight vigil held in Lebanon.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others at Candlelight Vigil in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery is shown holding a lit candle in line with other women during a candlelight vigil held in Lebanon.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Alabama Governor George Wallace is shown in an office surrounded by stacks of papers and encyclopedias. Caption on front reads: MONTGOMERY, ALA. June 9 -- COME SEE MY MAIL -- Governor George Wallace of Alabama in [text cut off] during an interview makes a gesture about one of the many thousands of out of state let [text cut off] the past months in support for his position on civil rights. Wallace, has entered primar [text cut off] three states, Wisconsin, Indiana and Maryland. 1964
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
George Wallace, June 9, 1964
Date Created
1964-06-09
Description
Alabama Governor George Wallace is shown in an office surrounded by stacks of papers and encyclopedias. Caption on front reads: MONTGOMERY, ALA. June 9 -- COME SEE MY MAIL -- Governor George Wallace of Alabama in [text cut off] during an interview makes a gesture about one of the many thousands of out of state let [text cut off] the past months in support for his position on civil rights. Wallace, has entered primar [text cut off] three states, Wisconsin, Indiana and Maryland. 1964
Subject
Civil rights movements, Interviews, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of the Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church. Joseph E. Lowery sits in the first row, fourth individual from the right. Written on verso: Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Group Photo of the Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A group photo of the Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church. Joseph E. Lowery sits in the first row, fourth individual from the right. Written on verso: Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Race relations, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
The two photos show a conflict between a group of African Americans at a residence and police in Rochester, New York. Caption on photo reads: (RU1) ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 27 -- INCIDENT IN ROCHESTER: NO. 1 -- This is the beginning of a clash in Rochester yesterday afternoon between Negroes and police officials. At top Negroes yell at police. Later missiles were thrown at officers. Bottom shows fire hoses turned on house's porch. Woman stands her ground as companions duck behind porch's wall.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Incident in Rochester, New York, July 1964
Date Created
1964-07
Description
The two photos show a conflict between a group of African Americans at a residence and police in Rochester, New York. Caption on photo reads: (RU1) ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 27 -- INCIDENT IN ROCHESTER: NO. 1 -- This is the beginning of a clash in Rochester yesterday afternoon between Negroes and police officials. At top Negroes yell at police. Later missiles were thrown at officers. Bottom shows fire hoses turned on house's porch. Woman stands her ground as companions duck behind porch's wall.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A woman stands on the front porch of a home in Rochester, New York as water from a fire hose is aimed at the occupants on the porch. Caption on photo reads: (RU 20) ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 26 -- WATER COOLED BUT CLUBS WERE NEEDED -- A stream of water from fire hoses tears into porch in Negro section of Rochester today as authorities attempt to apprehend a group of Negroes. The water had no effect and police charged the porch to subdue the agitators. Woman stands alone here as her companions seek shelter behind porch's wall.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Incident in Rochester, New York, July 1964
Date Created
1964-07
Description
A woman stands on the front porch of a home in Rochester, New York as water from a fire hose is aimed at the occupants on the porch. Caption on photo reads: (RU 20) ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 26 -- WATER COOLED BUT CLUBS WERE NEEDED -- A stream of water from fire hoses tears into porch in Negro section of Rochester today as authorities attempt to apprehend a group of Negroes. The water had no effect and police charged the porch to subdue the agitators. Woman stands alone here as her companions seek shelter behind porch's wall.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Men and women clash with police in a conflict on the front porch of a house in Rochester, New York. Caption on photo reads: (RU 19) ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 26 -- CLASH ON THE PORCH -- Rochester policemen grapple with Negroes on a porch this afternoon during new violence that broke out. Police charged the porch and seized at least one man in the struggle.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Incident in Rochester, New York, July 1964
Date Created
1964-07
Description
Men and women clash with police in a conflict on the front porch of a house in Rochester, New York. Caption on photo reads: (RU 19) ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 26 -- CLASH ON THE PORCH -- Rochester policemen grapple with Negroes on a porch this afternoon during new violence that broke out. Police charged the porch and seized at least one man in the struggle.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Chrisitian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with his wife, Evelyn, and an unidentified man during their visit to Lebanon as part of a Mid-East peace mission.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Southern Chrisitian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with his wife, Evelyn, and an unidentified man during their visit to Lebanon as part of a Mid-East peace mission.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Meet With Yasser Arafat, September 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. From left to right in the photo are Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, unidentified man, Yasser Arafat, C.T. Vivian, Walter E. Fauntroy, and Reverend Bernard Lee.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Meet With Yasser Arafat, September 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (second from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. From left to right in the photo are Evelyn G. Lowery, Joseph E. Lowery, unidentified man, Yasser Arafat, C.T. Vivian, Walter E. Fauntroy, and Reverend Bernard Lee.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (third from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Meet With Yasser Arafat, September 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery (third from left) is shown with his wife Evelyn and other members of the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of a peace mission. The SCLC delegation stand with Yasser Arafat (at center), the chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with his wife Evelyn and others in the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery With Other SCLC Members in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown with his wife Evelyn and others in the SCLC delegation that traveled to Lebanon as part of SCLC's Mid-East peace mission.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A delegation of Southern Christian Leadership Conference members meet with Ambassador Yehuda Blum of Israel to discuss the killing of Palestinians and Israelis. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery and SCLC delegation meeting with Ambassador Yehuda Blum of Israel
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Meeting With Ambassador Yehuda Blum of Israel, August 1979
Date Created
1979-08
Description
A delegation of Southern Christian Leadership Conference members meet with Ambassador Yehuda Blum of Israel to discuss the killing of Palestinians and Israelis. Written on verso: Dr. Lowery and SCLC delegation meeting with Ambassador Yehuda Blum of Israel
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Palestinian Liberation Organization chairman Yasser Arafat. Lowery was in Lebanon as part of a SCLC peace mission with other delegation members.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Yasser Arafat, September 20, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-20
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery speaks with Palestinian Liberation Organization chairman Yasser Arafat. Lowery was in Lebanon as part of a SCLC peace mission with other delegation members.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery comforts a crying woman during his Mid-East peace mission to Lebanon. Written on verso: Peace mission to middle east. Southern Lebanon. Lowery comforts Lebanese mother who finds child's clothes in bombing ruins.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Comforts a Crying Woman, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery comforts a crying woman during his Mid-East peace mission to Lebanon. Written on verso: Peace mission to middle east. Southern Lebanon. Lowery comforts Lebanese mother who finds child's clothes in bombing ruins.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Chrisitian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets young children during his visit to Lebanon as part of a Mid-East peace mission.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Greets Children in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Southern Chrisitian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery greets young children during his visit to Lebanon as part of a Mid-East peace mission.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery listens as an unidentified man speaks during a meeting in Lebanon. Lowery was with members of a SCLC delegation on a peace mission in Lebanon.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery in Lebanon, September 1979
Date Created
1979-09
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery listens as an unidentified man speaks during a meeting in Lebanon. Lowery was with members of a SCLC delegation on a peace mission in Lebanon.
Subject
International relations, Human rights, Race relations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery receives the Atlanta Urban League's (AUL) Equal Opportunity Award from AUL Board Member Mark K. Taylor. Transcription of caption: Ms. [sic] Mark K. Taylor, AUL Board Member, presents the Equal Opportunity Award to Reverend Joseph E. Lowery, Pastor, Central Methodist Church, at AUL's 1975 Equal Opportunity Day Dinner.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Receiving the Atlanta Urban League's Equal Opportunity Award, 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
Joseph E. Lowery receives the Atlanta Urban League's (AUL) Equal Opportunity Award from AUL Board Member Mark K. Taylor. Transcription of caption: Ms. [sic] Mark K. Taylor, AUL Board Member, presents the Equal Opportunity Award to Reverend Joseph E. Lowery, Pastor, Central Methodist Church, at AUL's 1975 Equal Opportunity Day Dinner.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Race relations, Affirmative action programs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series