The Audiovisual series consists of video and audio recordings documenting the professional careers of Joseph E. Lowery and Evelyn G. Lowery. Content includes sermons delivered by Joseph E. Lowery during his ministerial career at Central United Methodist Church (1968-1986) and Cascade United Methodist Church (1986-1992). There are many video and audio recordings of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) conventions and other SCLC activities. In her capacity as the founder of the SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), Evelyn Lowery hosted annual Civil Rights Heritage Tours, the Drum Major for Justice Awards, and oratorical contests, of which several recordings exist in this series. The series also contains video and audio of events at which Joseph or Evelyn Lowery served as panelists/speakers or at which they were recognized with awards.
Mar 4, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series

The Audiovisual series consists of video and audio recordings documenting the professional careers of Joseph E. Lowery and Evelyn G. Lowery. Content includes sermons delivered by Joseph E. Lowery during his ministerial career at Central United Methodist Church (1968-1986) and Cascade United Methodist Church (1986-1992). There are many video and audio recordings of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) conventions and other SCLC activities. In her capacity as the founder of the SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), Evelyn Lowery hosted annual Civil Rights Heritage Tours, the Drum Major for Justice Awards, and oratorical contests, of which several recordings exist in this series. The series also contains video and audio of events at which Joseph or Evelyn Lowery served as panelists/speakers or at which they were recognized with awards.

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
SCLC Stop The Violence Demonstration, circa 1992 1992/1994 African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges, Gun control, Crime, Demonstrations The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Annual Seniors and Children Christmas Parties, December 1992 1992-12 Older people, African American children, Special events, Community development, African American families, Voting The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Why Not A Woman!! The Cynthia McKinney Prayer Breakfast, October 10, 1992 1992-10-10 African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Speeches, African Americans--Religion The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 35th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1992 1992-08 African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Religion, Drug abuse, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC Staff Speak With Students, Part 4, July 29, 1992 1992-07-29 African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American youth--Education The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC Staff Speak With Students, Part 1, July 29, 1992 1992-07-29 African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American youth--Education The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
March Against Drugs, July 11, 1992 1992-07-11 Civil rights movements, Drug abuse, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Demonstrations, African American entertainers, Race relations The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Drug Rally Event, July 10, 1992 1992-07-10 Gun control, Drug abuse, Community development, African American families, African Americans--Economic conditions The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 14, 1992 1992-06-14 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Special events, Speeches The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 7, 1992 1992-06-07 African American churches, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American men, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Music Fest Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 7, 1992 1992-06-07 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Gospel music The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Music Fest Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 7, 1992 1992-06-07 African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Music, Gospel music, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Music Fest Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 7, 1992 1992-06-07 African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Music, Gospel music, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Music Fest Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 7, 1992 1992-06-07 African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Music, Gospel music, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Music Fest Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 7, 1992 1992-06-07 African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Music, Gospel music, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King, Jr./SCLC Speaks: Lowery's Retirement Sermon, June 1992 1992-06 African Americans--Civil rights, Sermons, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Retirement Dinner for Joseph E. Lowery / Final Cascade United Methodist Church Service, June 1992 1992-06 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, May 12, 1992 1992-05-12 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, African Americans--Civil rights The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, May 11, 1992 1992-05-11 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, African Americans--Civil rights The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, May 3, 1992 1992-05-03 African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, Race discrimination, African Americans--Religion, Police brutality The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series