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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Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Saint Sabina Church, July 3, 2011
2011-07-03
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Saint Sabina Church, July 3, 2011
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian, January 23, 2009
2009-01-23
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian, January 23, 2009
Ewen Akin Memorial Service, October 26, 2002
2002-10-26
African American educators, African Americans--Education, Funeral rites and ceremonies
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Saint Mark United Methodist Church Service, October 11, 1982
1982-10-11
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Saint Mark United Methodist Church Service, October 11, 1982
Martin Luther King Speaks, 1979
1979
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Race discrimination, African Americans--Religion, African American churches
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks, 1979
"We Shall Overcome", June 19, 1968
1968-06-19
African Americans--Music, African American singers, African Americans--Civil rights
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series