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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A news release from the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta, Inc. regarding a recent visit of Louis Farrakhan to Atlanta and the strained relationship between Blacks and Jews. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Concerned Black Clergy News Release, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
A news release from the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta, Inc. regarding a recent visit of Louis Farrakhan to Atlanta and the strained relationship between Blacks and Jews. 3 pages.
Subject
Islam, Philosophy and religion, Community development, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The October 1992 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 12 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Klanwatch Intelligence Report, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
The October 1992 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 12 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains the October 1992 issue of Voter Express, a newsletter project of the Democratic National Committee and National Rainbow Coalition. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Voter Express Newsletter, October 1992
Date Created
1992-10
Description
This folder contains the October 1992 issue of Voter Express, a newsletter project of the Democratic National Committee and National Rainbow Coalition. 4 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Political campaigns, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping about Earvin "Magic" Johnson resigning from the National Commission on AIDS. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Magic quits national AIDS commission", September 26, 1992
Date Created
1992-09-26
Description
A news clipping about Earvin "Magic" Johnson resigning from the National Commission on AIDS. 1 page.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American athletes, Sports
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The August 1992 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 18 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Klanwatch Intelligence Report, August 1992
Date Created
1992-08
Description
The August 1992 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 18 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) relaying SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery's support for Georgia Governor Zell Miller's proposal to return the Georgia state flag to its pre-1956 design. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on the Georgia Flag, May 29, 1992
Date Created
1992-05-29
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) relaying SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery's support for Georgia Governor Zell Miller's proposal to return the Georgia state flag to its pre-1956 design. 1 page.
Subject
Race discrimination, Slavery, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865), Demonstrations, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) containing a statement regarding tuberculosis risk reduction at Grady Hospital. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on Tuberculosis Risk Reduction at Grady Hospital, April 3, 1992
Date Created
1992-04-03
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) containing a statement regarding tuberculosis risk reduction at Grady Hospital. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Nursing
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A newsletter from the organization Fuerza Unida that documents the organization's protests/boycotts of Levi Strauss in San Antonio, Texas. The newsletter addresses several concerns regarding Levi Strauss, including carpal tunnel syndrome, race/gender discrimination, and environmental racism. 20 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Fuerza Unida Newsletter, April 1992
Date Created
1992-04
Description
A newsletter from the organization Fuerza Unida that documents the organization's protests/boycotts of Levi Strauss in San Antonio, Texas. The newsletter addresses several concerns regarding Levi Strauss, including carpal tunnel syndrome, race/gender discrimination, and environmental racism. 20 pages.
Subject
Labor, Race discrimination, Women's rights, Environmental justice, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A photocopy of a news clipping from an unknown newspaper about the Voter Education Project organization closing down its operations. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clipping on the Voter Education Project, February 14, 1992
Date Created
1992-02-14
Description
A photocopy of a news clipping from an unknown newspaper about the Voter Education Project organization closing down its operations. 1 page.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The February 1992 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 28 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Klanwatch Intelligence Report, February 1992
Date Created
1992-02
Description
The February 1992 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 28 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Select pages from the "People Of Color Environmental Groups Directory" published in 1992. The directory's purpose is to identify people of color groups working on environmental issues. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is included as one of the groups from Georgia and documents the specific environmental issues for which they have a focus. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
People Of Color Environmental Groups Directory, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Select pages from the "People Of Color Environmental Groups Directory" published in 1992. The directory's purpose is to identify people of color groups working on environmental issues. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is included as one of the groups from Georgia and documents the specific environmental issues for which they have a focus. 8 pages.
Subject
Environmental justice, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Summer 1992 issue of Project Open Hand/Atlanta News, a newsletter published by the AIDS organization. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Project Open Hand/Atlanta News, Summer 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
The Summer 1992 issue of Project Open Hand/Atlanta News, a newsletter published by the AIDS organization. 6 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The January-February 1992 issue of "Environics" newsletter, a publication of environmental/natural resources news of particular interest to people of color. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Environics" Newsletter, January-February 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
The January-February 1992 issue of "Environics" newsletter, a publication of environmental/natural resources news of particular interest to people of color. 8 pages.
Subject
Environmental justice, Protest movements, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer advertising a march from Atlanta to Forsyth County, Georgia to protest "Forsyth's South African-like system of racism and exclusion of Black Americans and other minorities...", organized by the Coalition to End Fear and Intimidation of Black Americans and Other Minorities in Forsyth County. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Coalition to End Fear and Intimidation in Forsyth County Flyer, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A flyer advertising a march from Atlanta to Forsyth County, Georgia to protest "Forsyth's South African-like system of racism and exclusion of Black Americans and other minorities...", organized by the Coalition to End Fear and Intimidation of Black Americans and Other Minorities in Forsyth County. 2 pages.
Subject
Demonstrations, Race discrimination, Race relations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer advertising a march at the Georgia State Capitol to protest Senate Bill 629, which would impact Georgia workers' medical care and retirement benefits. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Demonstration March to Preserve the Rights of Georgia Workers" Flyer, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A flyer advertising a march at the Georgia State Capitol to protest Senate Bill 629, which would impact Georgia workers' medical care and retirement benefits. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, Labor, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A postcard promoting the election run of Willie Bolden for Fulton County Commissioner, District 5. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Elect Willie Bolden" Postcard, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A postcard promoting the election run of Willie Bolden for Fulton County Commissioner, District 5. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer advertising a speaking engagement presented by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and The Hungry Club Forum of the Butler Street YMCA, at which SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery will announce SCLC's national "Stop The Killing" campaign. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
SCLC/The Hungry Club Forum Flyer, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A flyer advertising a speaking engagement presented by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and The Hungry Club Forum of the Butler Street YMCA, at which SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery will announce SCLC's national "Stop The Killing" campaign. 1 page.
Subject
Gun control, Crime, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A statement by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery regarding the verdict in the Rodney King case. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Statement by Joseph E. Lowery on the Rodney King Verdict, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A statement by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery regarding the verdict in the Rodney King case. 2 pages.
Subject
Police brutality, Race discrimination, Race relations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains news releases from the Atlanta Coalition For Andrew Relief and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding food and supplies to be sent to Florida for those impacted by Hurricane Andrew. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Releases on Hurricane Andrew Relief, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
This folder contains news releases from the Atlanta Coalition For Andrew Relief and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding food and supplies to be sent to Florida for those impacted by Hurricane Andrew. 5 pages.
Subject
Poverty, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Spring 1992 issue of Korea Report, a newsletter containing analysis and commentary of Korean affairs. 28 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Korea Report, Spring 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
The Spring 1992 issue of Korea Report, a newsletter containing analysis and commentary of Korean affairs. 28 pages.
Subject
International relations, Armed Forces, Socialism, Korean War (1950-1953)
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files