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.
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The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
9th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National Oratorical Contest, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Subject
African American youth--Education, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"A Divine Magnetism" Sermon, June 3, 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"A Divine Magnetism" Sermon, June 3, 1990
Date Created
1990-06-03
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"A Fresh Look at Church" Sermon, August 30, 1986
Date Created
1986-08-30
Description
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"A Tribute To Harriet Tubman" Event, February 20, 1983
Date Created
1983-02-20
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
ACT UP Treatment and Data Committee Meeting With Anthony Fauci, circa 1987
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
ACT UP Treatment and Data Committee Meeting With Anthony Fauci, circa 1987
Date Created
1985/1989
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The African American Report: Atlanta University Center Student Talent Show, Part 2, 1993
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The African American Report: Atlanta University Center Student Talent Show, Part 2, 1993
Date Created
1993
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American students, College students, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The African American Report: Atlanta University Center Student Talent Show, Part 3, 1993
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The African American Report: Atlanta University Center Student Talent Show, Part 3, 1993
Date Created
1993
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American students, College students, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Age of the Sword" Sermon, June 2, 1985
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Age of the Sword" Sermon, June 2, 1985
Date Created
1985-06-02
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
AIDS Conference, circa 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
AIDS Conference, circa 1990
Date Created
1986/1994
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"America's Unfinished Symphony" Speech, August 16, 1972
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"America's Unfinished Symphony" Speech, August 16, 1972
Date Created
1972-08-16
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Poverty, Vietnam War (1961-1975), Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Amistad Forum at Fisk University, January 17, 1998
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Amistad Forum at Fisk University, January 17, 1998
Date Created
1998-01-17
Subject
Race relations, Slavery, Africa, Motion picture industry, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Andrew Young: A Conversation With Susan Hoffman, 2004
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Andrew Young: A Conversation With Susan Hoffman, 2004
Date Created
2004
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Interviews, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Antioch Baptist Church Trailblazer Awards, November 3, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Antioch Baptist Church Trailblazer Awards, November 3, 1991
Date Created
1991-11-03
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders, African American leadership, African American churches, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Behold, I'll Make All Things New" Sermon, January 7, 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Behold, I'll Make All Things New" Sermon, January 7, 1990
Date Created
1990-01-07
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Black History Program at Central United Methodist Church, February 23, 2003
Date Created
2003-02-23
Description
Subject
African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African American youth, Race relations, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed And Happy Are The Pure In Heart" Sermon, April 23, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed And Happy Are The Pure In Heart" Sermon, April 23, 1989
Date Created
1989-04-23
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed Are The Merciful" Sermon, July 5, 1981
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed Are The Merciful" Sermon, July 5, 1981
Date Created
1981-07-05
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit" Sermon, May 24, 1981
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit" Sermon, May 24, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-24
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Boys to Men" Sermon at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, July 18, 2004
Date Created
2004-07-18
Description
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American men, African American families
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Broken Pieces" Sermon, May 6, 1979
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Broken Pieces" Sermon, May 6, 1979
Date Created
1979-05-06
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series