The Subject and Research Files series includes topical files of interest to the Lowerys not directly aligned with the daily operations of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The files include originals of newspaper clippings and magazine articles; published material (reports, pamphlets and brochures) from a number of organizations; correspondence (usually within folders with other material); fliers, brochures, and other items of interest. The bulk of the series contains files about affirmative action, Africa, AIDS, drugs, economic development, education, environmental racism, gun control, health, housing, justice, labor, politics, religion, sports justice, violence and voting rights.
Aug 12, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject Files

The Subject and Research Files series includes topical files of interest to the Lowerys not directly aligned with the daily operations of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The files include originals of newspaper clippings and magazine articles; published material (reports, pamphlets and brochures) from a number of organizations; correspondence (usually within folders with other material); fliers, brochures, and other items of interest. The bulk of the series contains files about affirmative action, Africa, AIDS, drugs, economic development, education, environmental racism, gun control, health, housing, justice, labor, politics, religion, sports justice, violence and voting rights.
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The December 12, 1989 issue of the Task Force For the Homeless Newsletter containing articles related to MARTA, Maynard Jackson, and art, among other topics. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Task Force For The Homeless Newsletter, December 12, 1989
Date Created
1989-12-12
Description
The December 12, 1989 issue of the Task Force For the Homeless Newsletter containing articles related to MARTA, Maynard Jackson, and art, among other topics. 10 pages.
Subject
Transportation, Art, African American mayors, African Americans--Housing, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping from The Michigan Chronicle about a Detroit AIDS Benefit Gala presented by The Warwick Foundation. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Detroit AIDS Benefit Gala a success", December 2, 1989
Date Created
1989-12-02
Description
A news clipping from The Michigan Chronicle about a Detroit AIDS Benefit Gala presented by The Warwick Foundation. 2 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American singers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains a newspaper clipping from the Pike County Journal and Reporter regarding Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a voter registration rally at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church in Zebulon, Georgia on November 26, 1989. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clipping on Joseph E. Lowery at Voter Registration Rally, November 29, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-29
Description
This folder contains a newspaper clipping from the Pike County Journal and Reporter regarding Joseph E. Lowery speaking at a voter registration rally at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church in Zebulon, Georgia on November 26, 1989. 3 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American churches, Voting, Voter registration, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The November 8, 1989 issue of the "Wire ...on Education" newsletter, a publication of the White House Office of Public Affairs. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Wire ...on Education" Newsletter, November 8, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-08
Description
The November 8, 1989 issue of the "Wire ...on Education" newsletter, a publication of the White House Office of Public Affairs. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, American American youth--Education, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from representatives of the Black Caucus of Health Workers to Joseph E. Lowery with an enclosed anti-tobacco resolution. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence Regarding An Anti-Tobacco Resolution, November 6, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-06
Description
A letter from representatives of the Black Caucus of Health Workers to Joseph E. Lowery with an enclosed anti-tobacco resolution. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Social conditions, African American youth--Education, Drug abuse
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A memorandum from Isaiah Madison to Southern Christian Leadership Conference executive staff regarding the Arlington Circle House and the Georgia Southern/Savannah State matter. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Memorandum Regarding the Arlington Circle House and Savannah State, November 6, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-06
Description
A memorandum from Isaiah Madison to Southern Christian Leadership Conference executive staff regarding the Arlington Circle House and the Georgia Southern/Savannah State matter. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Poverty, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program booklet for the dedication ceremony of the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Civil Rights Memorial Dedication Ceremony Program, November 5, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-05
Description
The program booklet for the dedication ceremony of the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. 7 pages.
Subject
Art, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from Mary Cater to Oscar Freeman, Jr, the president of the Cobb County branch of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), in which Cater issues her resignation from the Board of Directors for the Cobb County SCLC. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence Regarding SCLC Board Member Resignation, November 3, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-03
Description
A letter from Mary Cater to Oscar Freeman, Jr, the president of the Cobb County branch of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), in which Cater issues her resignation from the Board of Directors for the Cobb County SCLC. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery to U.S. Representative John Lewis regarding the institutional statuses for Georgia Southern College and Savannah State College. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence to John Lewis from Joseph E. Lowery, October 12, 1989
Date Created
1989-10-12
Description
A letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery to U.S. Representative John Lewis regarding the institutional statuses for Georgia Southern College and Savannah State College. 1 page.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, College students, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) about SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery's plan to address the crowd at the HOUSING NOW! rally to be held at the Georgia State Capitol on September 29, 1989. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on the "HOUSING NOW!" Rally, September 27, 1989
Date Created
1989-09-27
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) about SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery's plan to address the crowd at the HOUSING NOW! rally to be held at the Georgia State Capitol on September 29, 1989. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The testimony of Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery before the American Bar Association Task Force on Federal Review of State Death Penalty Cases. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Testimony of Joseph E. Lowery on the Death Penalty, August 31, 1989
Date Created
1989-08-31
Description
The testimony of Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery before the American Bar Association Task Force on Federal Review of State Death Penalty Cases. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Crime, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains a news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) relaying a statement by SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery in support of the National March on Washington for the Homeless and Adequate/Affordable Housing. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on Homelessness, July 25, 1989
Date Created
1989-07-25
Description
This folder contains a news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) relaying a statement by SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery in support of the National March on Washington for the Homeless and Adequate/Affordable Housing. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A photocopy of a news clipping regarding the agreement in a federal district court case that Ku Klux Klan members will take a course in race relations taught by Joseph E. Lowery. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Ex-Klansmen to Take Classes on Civil Rights", July 24, 1989
Date Created
1989-07-24
Description
A photocopy of a news clipping regarding the agreement in a federal district court case that Ku Klux Klan members will take a course in race relations taught by Joseph E. Lowery. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains testimony from Joseph E. Lowery in support of the nomination of William Lucas as head of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Testimony of Joseph E. Lowery Regarding William Lucas, July 19, 1989
Date Created
1989-07-19
Description
This folder contains testimony from Joseph E. Lowery in support of the nomination of William Lucas as head of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. 4 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
An editorial published in The Atlanta Journal regarding the NAACP's response to a Supreme Court decision about affirmative action. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"A Demand for Preference Is No Grand Moral Cause", July 13, 1989
Date Created
1989-07-13
Description
An editorial published in The Atlanta Journal regarding the NAACP's response to a Supreme Court decision about affirmative action. 1 page.
Subject
Affirmative action programs, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains a news clipping and news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) regarding the SCLC Board's meeting with U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh to discuss the issues of civil rights and drugs. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clipping and News Release on Meeting With Richard Thornburgh, July 1989
Date Created
1989-07
Description
This folder contains a news clipping and news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) regarding the SCLC Board's meeting with U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh to discuss the issues of civil rights and drugs. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Drug abuse, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The July 1989 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Fight-Back Newsletter, July 1989
Date Created
1989-07
Description
The July 1989 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 8 pages.
Subject
Labor, Police brutality, African Americans--Housing, Environmental justice, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A memorandum from the Southern Poverty Law Center regarding the lawsuit Brown v. Invisible Empire filed against Ku Klux Klan members who attacked demonstrators during a march for Tommy Lee Hines. Enclosed with the memo is a news release from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery about the lawsuit settlement. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Memo and News Release Regarding Brown v. Invisible Empire, July 1989
Date Created
1989-07
Description
A memorandum from the Southern Poverty Law Center regarding the lawsuit Brown v. Invisible Empire filed against Ku Klux Klan members who attacked demonstrators during a march for Tommy Lee Hines. Enclosed with the memo is a news release from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery about the lawsuit settlement. 4 pages.
Subject
Dispute Resolution (Law), Race discrimination, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A photocopy of a news clipping regarding Dick Gregory's anti-drug campaign efforts in Shreveport, Louisiana. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Vereen, Lowery, Kings to join Gregory", June 30, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-30
Description
A photocopy of a news clipping regarding Dick Gregory's anti-drug campaign efforts in Shreveport, Louisiana. 1 page.
Subject
Drug abuse, Crime, African American entertainers, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Remarks from President George H.W. Bush during an event at the White House marking the 25th anniversary of the 1964 civil rights movement. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Remarks by President George H.W. Bush on the 1964 Civil Rights Movement Anniversary, June 30, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-30
Description
Remarks from President George H.W. Bush during an event at the White House marking the 25th anniversary of the 1964 civil rights movement. 3 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files