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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  • Geographic Location = Alabama--Huntsville
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Joseph E. Lowery Receives a Doctorate Degree From the University of Alabama at Huntsville, May 11, 2003 2003-05-11 African American civil rights workers, African American leadership, African Americans--Education, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 6, 1987 1987-03-06 African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Oakwood College Commencement Ceremony, June 1, 1986 1986-06-01 African American leadership, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Speeches, African American civil rights workers, Protest movements The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Lakeside United Methodist Church Service, November 8, 1981 1981-11-08 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Lakeside United Methodist Church, circa 1980 1980/1982 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series