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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 32nd Annual Convention Proceedings, August 16, 1989
Date Created
1989-08-16
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American youth--Education, Meetings, Speeches, African American families
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, January 15, 1989
Date Created
1989-01-15
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
9th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, April 4, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
9th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, April 4, 1988
Date Created
1988-04-04
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Sports, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 29th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 13, 1986
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 29th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 13, 1986
Date Created
1986-08-13
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Apartheid, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Oakwood College Commencement Ceremony, June 1, 1986
Date Created
1986-06-01
Description
Subject
African American leadership, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Speeches, African American civil rights workers, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Sacred Rights Pilgrimage March in Montgomery, Alabama, June 11, 1983
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Sacred Rights Pilgrimage March in Montgomery, Alabama, June 11, 1983
Date Created
1983-06-11
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations, Voting, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at a Press Conference in Italy, 1983
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at a Press Conference in Italy, 1983
Date Created
1983
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Interviews, International relations, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, Voting
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
Press Conference at North Carolina Correctional Center Upon Release of Reverend James Orange, June 18, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Press Conference at North Carolina Correctional Center Upon Release of Reverend James Orange, June 18, 1982
Date Created
1982-06-18
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Pilgrimage to Washington Events in Williamsburg, Virginia, June 14, 1982
Date Created
1982-06-14
Description
Subject
Meetings, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Pilgrimage to Washington Rally Event in Sumter County, South Carolina, May 15, 1982
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Pilgrimage to Washington Rally Event in Sumter County, South Carolina, May 15, 1982
Date Created
1982-05-15
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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