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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A statement from the Georgia Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda regarding the Voting Rights Act and redistricting. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda Statement on the Voting Rights Act, April 1, 2003
Date Created
2003-04-01
Description
A statement from the Georgia Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda regarding the Voting Rights Act and redistricting. 2 pages.
Subject
Race discrimination, Voting, Voter registration, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The November 1, 1984 issue of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s monthly newsletter "What's News?". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
What's News? Monthly Newsletter, November 1, 1984
Date Created
1984-11-01
Description
The November 1, 1984 issue of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s monthly newsletter "What's News?". 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Voter registration, African American women social reformers, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A flyer advertising for a voter registration festival sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to be held on October 15, 1983 at the Collier Heights Shopping Center in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Voter Registration Festival Flyer, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
A flyer advertising for a voter registration festival sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. to be held on October 15, 1983 at the Collier Heights Shopping Center in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, Voting, Voter registration, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A letter from Evelyn G. Lowery to supporters of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder encouraging them to write the Alabama Pardons and Parole Board. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence Regarding Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, March 1, 1982
Date Created
1982-03-01
Description
A letter from Evelyn G. Lowery to supporters of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder encouraging them to write the Alabama Pardons and Parole Board. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Voter registration
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 announcing a national march to free Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder scheduled to begin February 6, 1982 in Alabama. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
News Release on National March to Free Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, January 25, 1982
Date Created
1982-01-25
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference announcing a national march to free Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder scheduled to begin February 6, 1982 in Alabama. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Voter registration, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Letters from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and an enclosed petition regarding the exoneration of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence Regarding the Exoneration of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
Letters from SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and an enclosed petition regarding the exoneration of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A flyer advertising a march to begin on February 6, 1982 to protest the imprisonment of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
National March to Free Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder Flyer, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
A flyer advertising a march to begin on February 6, 1982 to protest the imprisonment of Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Voter registration, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A poem titled "Maggie And Julia Are Going Home" by Evelyn G. Lowery, recited during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference mass meeting held in Pickens County, Alabama. Note: Please see the "Additional Files" metadata field below, which contains a link to an audio recording of the mass meeting in which Evelyn Lowery recites the poem. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"Maggie And Julia Are Going Home" Poem by Evelyn G. Lowery, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
A poem titled "Maggie And Julia Are Going Home" by Evelyn G. Lowery, recited during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference mass meeting held in Pickens County, Alabama. Note: Please see the "Additional Files" metadata field below, which contains a link to an audio recording of the mass meeting in which Evelyn Lowery recites the poem. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Voter registration, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A bumper sticker that states "Free Maggie Bozeman - Julia Wilder - SCLC". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"Free Maggie Bozeman and Julia Wilder" Bumper Sticker, circa 1982
Date Created
1981/1982
Description
A bumper sticker that states "Free Maggie Bozeman - Julia Wilder - SCLC". 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records