The SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), Inc. records series includes administrative files and program files. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. was established by Evelyn G. Lowery in October 1979 to address various concerns including women's issues, children's needs and enrichment, heritage pride, political awareness, health and welfare, education, economic justice, media, and peace issues. Administrative files document the daily operations of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including correspondence, annual reports, budgets and other finance materials, mailing lists, meeting agendas, personnel files, and press releases. Program records contain materials documenting the events, programs and activities held by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including the annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, Drum Major for Justice Golf Classic, Bridging the Gap Mentoring Program, Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Family Life Learning Center, and National AIDS Program.
Jan 18, 2023

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records

The SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), Inc. records series includes administrative files and program files. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. was established by Evelyn G. Lowery in October 1979 to address various concerns including women's issues, children's needs and enrichment, heritage pride, political awareness, health and welfare, education, economic justice, media, and peace issues. Administrative files document the daily operations of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including correspondence, annual reports, budgets and other finance materials, mailing lists, meeting agendas, personnel files, and press releases. Program records contain materials documenting the events, programs and activities held by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including the annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, Drum Major for Justice Golf Classic, Bridging the Gap Mentoring Program, Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Family Life Learning Center, and National AIDS Program.
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This folder contains the program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
39th Annual SCLC Convention SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon Program, August 13, 1996
Date Created
1996-08-13
Description
This folder contains the program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 39th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Detroit, Michigan. 8 pages.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African Americans--Politics and government, Gun control, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A litany for the Stop The Killing - End The Violence National Memorial Quilt read during an event in Birmingham, Alabama. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"Stop the Killing, End the Violence" National Memorial Quilt Litany, November 17, 1995
Date Created
1995-11-17
Description
A litany for the Stop The Killing - End The Violence National Memorial Quilt read during an event in Birmingham, Alabama. 1 page.
Subject
Gun control, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program brochure for "A Celebration of Life" candlelight vigil as part of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s "Stop the Killing, End the Violence" campaign. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"A Celebration of Life" Candlelight Vigil Program, November 17, 1995
Date Created
1995-11-17
Description
The program brochure for "A Celebration of Life" candlelight vigil as part of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s "Stop the Killing, End the Violence" campaign. 3 pages.
Subject
Gun control, Special events, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, with inserts acknowledging sponsors and the "Stop the Killing, End the Violence" National Memorial Quilt Luncheon Litany. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
38th Annual SCLC Convention SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon Program and Litany, July 31, 1995
Date Created
1995-07-31
Description
The program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, with inserts acknowledging sponsors and the "Stop the Killing, End the Violence" National Memorial Quilt Luncheon Litany. 9 pages.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Gun control, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A brochure from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. providing information on their Women's Empowerment Training Center, Church AIDS Program, Bridging The Gap - Girls To Women Mentoring Program, gun violence initiatives, scholarships, and the Civil Rights Heritage Tour. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Looking Ahead" Brochure, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
A brochure from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. providing information on their Women's Empowerment Training Center, Church AIDS Program, Bridging The Gap - Girls To Women Mentoring Program, gun violence initiatives, scholarships, and the Civil Rights Heritage Tour. 8 pages.
Subject
Associations, institutions, etc., African American women social reformers, Gun control, African Americans--Employment, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
An announcement and flyer from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. promoting a "Toy Gun Exchange For Creative Toys" event, co-sponsored by WAND Atlanta (Womens Action for New Directions). 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. "Toy Gun Exchange For Creative Toys" Announcement and Flyer, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
An announcement and flyer from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. promoting a "Toy Gun Exchange For Creative Toys" event, co-sponsored by WAND Atlanta (Womens Action for New Directions). 2 pages.
Subject
Gun control, African American children, Children, Crime, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A news release from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. announcing the organization's second annual national campaign against buying and giving toy guns for Christmas. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
News Release on 2nd Annual No Toy Guns for Christmas Campaign, October 15, 1994
Date Created
1994-10-15
Description
A news release from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. announcing the organization's second annual national campaign against buying and giving toy guns for Christmas. 1 page.
Subject
Gun control, African American children, Children, Crime, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
This folder contains the program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 37th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dallas, Texas. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
37th Annual SCLC Convention SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon Program, August 18, 1994
Date Created
1994-08-18
Description
This folder contains the program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 37th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dallas, Texas. 8 pages.
Subject
African American women social reformers, Gun control, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A letter to Evelyn G. Lowery from Dana Swan regarding an incident and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Gun Buy-Back Program. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence to Evelyn G. Lowery from Dana Swan, January 28, 1994
Date Created
1994-01-28
Description
A letter to Evelyn G. Lowery from Dana Swan regarding an incident and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Gun Buy-Back Program. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American children, Gun control
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference urging the end to the recording, marketing, and sale of obscene rap entertainment. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
News Release: "SCLC Works Against Obscene Music", January 12, 1994
Date Created
1994-01-12
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference urging the end to the recording, marketing, and sale of obscene rap entertainment. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Music, African American musicians, Gun control, African American women, Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A news release from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in which they joined the National Political Congress of Black Women, Inc. to denounce negative lyrics by rappers. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
News Release on the Campaign Against Negative Rap Lyrics, 1994
Date Created
1994
Description
A news release from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. in which they joined the National Political Congress of Black Women, Inc. to denounce negative lyrics by rappers. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civl rights, African American women, African American musicians, African Americans--Music, Gun control
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery on the topic of gun violence delivered at an unknown event in Birmingham, Alabama. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Remarks by Evelyn G. Lowery on Gun Violence, circa 1993
Date Created
1993/1994
Description
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery on the topic of gun violence delivered at an unknown event in Birmingham, Alabama. 7 pages.
Subject
Gun control, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records