The Joseph E. Lowery Papers series consists of correspondence, personal papers, and writings of Joseph E. Lowery. Correspondence is comprised of greeting cards, letters, postcards to and from colleagues, friends and associates. Personal papers include awards and honors, appointment books, biographical information about Lowery, material related to his tenure at Cascade United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church, invitations, programs and travel files. Writings contain sermons, speeches, statements and other writings by Lowery.
Oct 6, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers

The Joseph E. Lowery Papers series consists of correspondence, personal papers, and writings of Joseph E. Lowery. Correspondence is comprised of greeting cards, letters, postcards to and from colleagues, friends and associates. Personal papers include awards and honors, appointment books, biographical information about Lowery, material related to his tenure at Cascade United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church, invitations, programs and travel files. Writings contain sermons, speeches, statements and other writings by Lowery.
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One page of typed remarks by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Thinking About Things To Be Thankful For, Including RAY" in which Lowery speaks about the film "Ray" and the concept of "thanksgiving as thanksliving". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Thinking About Things To Be Grateful For, Including RAY" Remarks, circa 2004
Date Created
2004/2005
Description
One page of typed remarks by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Thinking About Things To Be Thankful For, Including RAY" in which Lowery speaks about the film "Ray" and the concept of "thanksgiving as thanksliving". 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Motion picture industry, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Wall of Tolerance Award, August 4, 2004
Date Created
2004-08-04
Description
A certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for the celebration of life service for Evelyn Gibson Redmond held at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on April 16, 2004. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Redmond's Funeral Program, April 16, 2004
Date Created
2004-04-16
Description
A program for the celebration of life service for Evelyn Gibson Redmond held at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on April 16, 2004. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Religion, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An invitation to attend the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility featuring Judge Leah Ward Sears as the speaker on October 27, 2004.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility Invitation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
An invitation to attend the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility featuring Judge Leah Ward Sears as the speaker on October 27, 2004.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders, Political participation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An email forwarded to Joseph E. Lowery that contains William Sloane Coffin's "Despair Is Not An Option" remarks about the Iraq War. Note: Page 5 in the PDF is a repeat of text found on page 3. Page 5 of 5 of the email printout is missing. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Despair Is Not An Option" by William Sloane Coffin, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
An email forwarded to Joseph E. Lowery that contains William Sloane Coffin's "Despair Is Not An Option" remarks about the Iraq War. Note: Page 5 in the PDF is a repeat of text found on page 3. Page 5 of 5 of the email printout is missing. 5 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, Armed Forces, Philosophy and religion, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "God of the Mountain: God of the Valley" sermon. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"God of the Mountain: God of the Valley" Sermon, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "God of the Mountain: God of the Valley" sermon. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Remarks by Joseph E. Lowery honoring the 49th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Tired Feet, Rested Souls; Rested Souls Must Rise Again" Remarks, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
Remarks by Joseph E. Lowery honoring the 49th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Two separate speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, one of which is titled "Time for the Choir To Sing...The Mass Choir!: Where Are the Weapons of Mass Destruction?" The other speech (pages 4-5 in the PDF) is untitled and was given at an unknown event. In the speech, Lowery narrates how he was present throughout the events of the civil rights movement as well as during the Missing and Murdered Children crisis in Atlanta, Georgia. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various Speeches, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2008
Description
Two separate speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, one of which is titled "Time for the Choir To Sing...The Mass Choir!: Where Are the Weapons of Mass Destruction?" The other speech (pages 4-5 in the PDF) is untitled and was given at an unknown event. In the speech, Lowery narrates how he was present throughout the events of the civil rights movement as well as during the Missing and Murdered Children crisis in Atlanta, Georgia. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Devil Made Me Do It" sermon notes in which he references September 11, the Iraq War, gun control, and other social issues. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Devil Made Me Do It" Sermon Notes, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Devil Made Me Do It" sermon notes in which he references September 11, the Iraq War, gun control, and other social issues. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Gun control, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An untitled speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he reflects on the meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Unidentified Speech, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
An untitled speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he reflects on the meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Notes for a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Onward Christian Soldiers" in which he mentions political, economic, and social issues impacting American society. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Onward Christian Soldiers" Sermon/Speech Notes, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
Notes for a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Onward Christian Soldiers" in which he mentions political, economic, and social issues impacting American society. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for events celebrating the life of Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Maynard Jackson: Celebration of Life" Program, June 2003
Date Created
2003-06-01
Description
A program for events celebrating the life of Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. 16 pages.
Subject
African American mayors, African American civil rights workers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten sermon/speech notes by Joseph E. Lowery on the topic of "Faith and Words - Eternal Partners". Note: Some of the later pages in this PDF may not be related to the topic of "Faith and Words..." - based off of the multiple pages numbered "4". 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Faith and Words - Eternal Partners" Sermon/Speech Notes, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Handwritten sermon/speech notes by Joseph E. Lowery on the topic of "Faith and Words - Eternal Partners". Note: Some of the later pages in this PDF may not be related to the topic of "Faith and Words..." - based off of the multiple pages numbered "4". 7 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Remarks made in eulogy for Marie Foster (possibly delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery). 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Eulogy for Marie Foster, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Remarks made in eulogy for Marie Foster (possibly delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery). 1 page.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A fragment (one page) of Joseph E. Lowery's typewritten remarks titled "Listen To Him!" in which he speaks about remembering the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of "Listen to Him!" Speech, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2003
Description
A fragment (one page) of Joseph E. Lowery's typewritten remarks titled "Listen To Him!" in which he speaks about remembering the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The program for the C.B. King Scholarship Fund Banquet held on November 8, 2002 with Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten remarks about C.B. King written on the program. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
C.B. King Scholarship Fund Banquet Program and Speech Notes, 2002
Date Created
2002
Description
The program for the C.B. King Scholarship Fund Banquet held on November 8, 2002 with Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten remarks about C.B. King written on the program. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American civic leaders, Special events, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Eulogy remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, titled "What does the Lord Require of Thee? Who Has Seen The Perfect Gentleman?", delivered at the memorial service for Ewen Akin at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 2002. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Eulogy for Ewen Akin, 2002
Date Created
2002
Description
Eulogy remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, titled "What does the Lord Require of Thee? Who Has Seen The Perfect Gentleman?", delivered at the memorial service for Ewen Akin at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 2002. 1 page.
Subject
African American educators, Funeral rites and ceremonies, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various speeches/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including "Unto the Hills", where Lowery delivers remarks in honor of someone named Sadie. The "Profiling The Black Presence In America" speech is a draft/note version of a chapter that appeared in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land" and "A Theological-Sociological Perspective On The Black Presence In America" is another iteration of Lowery's thoughts on the historicity of Black people in America. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various Speeches, circa 2005
Date Created
2001/2009
Description
Various speeches/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including "Unto the Hills", where Lowery delivers remarks in honor of someone named Sadie. The "Profiling The Black Presence In America" speech is a draft/note version of a chapter that appeared in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land" and "A Theological-Sociological Perspective On The Black Presence In America" is another iteration of Lowery's thoughts on the historicity of Black people in America. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Funeral rites and ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten notes for a speech in which he references a "world in chaos" and mentions the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Unidentified Speech Notes, circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten notes for a speech in which he references a "world in chaos" and mentions the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, International relations, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers