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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Cernitin America, Inc. Promotional Tape, circa 1985
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cernitin America, Inc. Promotional Tape, circa 1985
Date Created
1983/1987
Subject
Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Health and hygiene, Commerce
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Hearing on Housing Issues, circa 1987
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Hearing on Housing Issues, circa 1987
Date Created
1985/1989
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Housing, City planning
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks: Lowery Acceptance Speech/Commemoration of MLK Assassination, circa 1978
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks: Lowery Acceptance Speech/Commemoration of MLK Assassination, circa 1978
Date Created
1977/1979
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, Sermons, African American clergy, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Central Jurisdiction of the Methodist Church Reunion, August 2004
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Central Jurisdiction of the Methodist Church Reunion, August 2004
Date Created
2004-08
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Slim Safe Bahamian Diet Advertisement, circa 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Slim Safe Bahamian Diet Advertisement, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Subject
African American entertainers, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Commerce
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Community Policing Revitalization Program, 2013
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Community Policing Revitalization Program, 2013
Date Created
2013
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
2nd Annual Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series, 2002
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
2nd Annual Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series, 2002
Date Created
2002
Subject
Affirmative action programs, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership, African American mayors, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Civil rights, Political participation
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
Happy Birthday Greetings to Reverend Dr. Cameron Madison Alexander, June 12, 2004
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Happy Birthday Greetings to Reverend Dr. Cameron Madison Alexander, June 12, 2004
Date Created
2004-06-12
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks: Hold Fast To Dreams/Pilgrimage to Washington Rally, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks: Hold Fast To Dreams/Pilgrimage to Washington Rally, 1982
Date Created
1982
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Poverty, Voting, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
49th Annual AKA Convention Proceedings, July 24, 1980
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
49th Annual AKA Convention Proceedings, July 24, 1980
Date Created
1980-07-24
Subject
Greek letter societies, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Centenary United Methodist Church Service, May 13, 2001
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Centenary United Methodist Church Service, May 13, 2001
Date Created
2001-05-13
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at an Event in Covington, Georgia, December 3, 1978
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at an Event in Covington, Georgia, December 3, 1978
Date Created
1978-12-03
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Race relations, Political participation, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph Lowery: A Conversation With Susan Hoffman, February 2005
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph Lowery: A Conversation With Susan Hoffman, February 2005
Date Created
2005-02
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American clergy, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Central United Methodist Church Service, April 1976
Date Created
1976-04
Description
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, Civil rights movements, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Operation Breadbasket - Interview With Evelyn G. Lowery, September 30, 1982
Date Created
1982-09-30
Description
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Interviews, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"We Shall Overcome", June 19, 1968
Date Created
1968-06-19
Description
Subject
African Americans--Music, African American singers, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
11th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, April 7, 1990
Date Created
1990-04-07
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American actors, African Americans--Politics and government, African American athletes, African Americans--Education, Africa, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 28th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1985
Date Created
1985-08
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Employment, Affirmative action programs, Speeches, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC Gun Buy-Back/Birthday Party/SCLC Anti-Violence Haunted House, circa 1994
Date Created
1994/1995
Description
Subject
Gun control, Crime, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series