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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Martin Luther King Speaks: America's Unfinished Symphony/Operation Breadbasket Meeting, 1972
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks: America's Unfinished Symphony/Operation Breadbasket Meeting, 1972
Date Created
1972
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, African American clergy
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
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Interview With C.K. Steele, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Interviews, Oral history
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Interview With C.K. Steele, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Interviews, Oral history, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Interview With Pearlean S. Jackson, circa 1980
Date Created
1979/1982
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Race discrimination, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Interview With Joseph E. Lowery, February 22, 1980
Date Created
1980-02-22
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Interviews, Oral history
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"I Remember Martin" Interview With Joseph E. Lowery, March 12, 1980
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"I Remember Martin" Interview With Joseph E. Lowery, March 12, 1980
Date Created
1980-03-12
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Interviews, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks for Establishment of a National Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, circa 1983
Date Created
1980/1986
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Interview With Joseph E. Lowery and Others, 1981
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Interview With Joseph E. Lowery and Others, 1981
Date Created
1981
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Interviews, Oral history
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Calhoun County, Alabama SCLC Chapter Awards Banquet, July 11, 1981
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Calhoun County, Alabama SCLC Chapter Awards Banquet, July 11, 1981
Date Created
1981-07-11
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Statement by Evelyn G. Lowery, Recorded by Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1981
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Statement by Evelyn G. Lowery, Recorded by Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1981
Date Created
1981/1982
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Pickens County, Alabama, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Pickens County, Alabama, 1982
Date Created
1982
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights Hearing in Georgia, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights Hearing in Georgia, 1982
Date Created
1982
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Aliceville, Alabama, February 6, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Aliceville, Alabama, February 6, 1982
Date Created
1982-02-06
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Rally in Greene County, Alabama, February 7, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Rally in Greene County, Alabama, February 7, 1982
Date Created
1982-02-07
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Greensboro, Alabama, February 8, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Greensboro, Alabama, February 8, 1982
Date Created
1982-02-08
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights Hearing in Greensboro, Alabama, February 9, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights Hearing in Greensboro, Alabama, February 9, 1982
Date Created
1982-02-09
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Rally in Selma, Alabama, February 12, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Rally in Selma, Alabama, February 12, 1982
Date Created
1982-02-12
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, February 17, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Mass Meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, February 17, 1982
Date Created
1982-02-17
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Voting, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Events, April 19, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Pilgrimage to Washington Kickoff Events, April 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-19
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, Speeches, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series