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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SCLC Public Service Announcements, 1995
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC Public Service Announcements, 1995
Date Created
1995
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, April 15, 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, April 15, 1990
Date Created
1990-04-15
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
A Conversation With Dr. Joseph E. Lowery - HIV and AIDS, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"The Decade of the Cushites" Sermon, December 31, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"The Decade of the Cushites" Sermon, December 31, 1989
Date Created
1989-12-31
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
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, December 31, 1989
Date Created
1989-12-31
Description
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, December 24, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, December 24, 1989
Date Created
1989-12-24
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, December 17, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, December 17, 1989
Date Created
1989-12-17
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"To Lead A New Life" Sermon, October 1, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"To Lead A New Life" Sermon, October 1, 1989
Date Created
1989-10-01
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, Fall Revival, Part 2, September 17, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, Fall Revival, Part 2, September 17, 1989
Date Created
1989-09-17
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Nobody In The Box" Sermon, August 20, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Nobody In The Box" Sermon, August 20, 1989
Date Created
1989-08-20
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy, Gospel music
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 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
"Little Foxes That Spoil the Vine - Restlessness" Sermon, August 12, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Little Foxes That Spoil the Vine - Restlessness" Sermon, August 12, 1989
Date Created
1989-08-12
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC - A History (1957-1989), August 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC - A History (1957-1989), August 1989
Date Created
1989-08
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Little Foxes That Spoil the Vine - Failing to Mind Your Own Business" Sermon, July 24, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Little Foxes That Spoil the Vine - Failing to Mind Your Own Business" Sermon, July 24, 1989
Date Created
1989-07-24
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"I Will Not Lose Heart" Sermon, July 16, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"I Will Not Lose Heart" Sermon, July 16, 1989
Date Created
1989-07-16
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Store It Up" Sermon, July 2, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Store It Up" Sermon, July 2, 1989
Date Created
1989-07-02
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Words Acceptable To God" Sermon, June 25, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Words Acceptable To God" Sermon, June 25, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-25
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"What Kind of Mother We Need" Sermon, May 14, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"What Kind of Mother We Need" Sermon, May 14, 1989
Date Created
1989-05-14
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, African American women, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Coming To This Thy Table" Sermon, May 7, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Coming To This Thy Table" Sermon, May 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-05-07
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy, Gospel music
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. National AIDS Project Public Service Announcement, April 25, 1989
Date Created
1989-04-25
Description
Subject
African Americans--Education, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Drug abuse, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed And Happy Are The Pure In Heart" Sermon, April 23, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Blessed And Happy Are The Pure In Heart" Sermon, April 23, 1989
Date Created
1989-04-23
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"We Are All Called To Be Ministers" Sermon, April 16, 1989
Date Created
1989-04-16
Description
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Where Do We Go From Easter?" Sermon, April 4, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Where Do We Go From Easter?" Sermon, April 4, 1989
Date Created
1989-04-04
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"The Lesson of Easter" Sermon, March 26, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"The Lesson of Easter" Sermon, March 26, 1989
Date Created
1989-03-26
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, March 26, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, March 26, 1989
Date Created
1989-03-26
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Is It Ready Yet?" Sermon, March 12, 1989
Date Created
1989-03-12
Description
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Tape 1, March 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Tape 1, March 1989
Date Created
1989-03
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 1989
Date Created
1989-03
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"How Can We Sing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land" Sermon, February 12, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"How Can We Sing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land" Sermon, February 12, 1989
Date Created
1989-02-12
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Delivers Devotional at Georgia Senate, February 7, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Delivers Devotional at Georgia Senate, February 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-02-07
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Lest We Forget" Sermon, February 5, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Lest We Forget" Sermon, February 5, 1989
Date Created
1989-02-05
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
2nd Annual SCLC AIDS Training Program, February 2, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
2nd Annual SCLC AIDS Training Program, February 2, 1989
Date Created
1989-02-02
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Religion, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Lengthen Your Cords and Strengthen Your Stakes" Sermon, January 22, 1989
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Lengthen Your Cords and Strengthen Your Stakes" Sermon, January 22, 1989
Date Created
1989-01-22
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. AIDS Project Training Session, circa 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. AIDS Project Training Session, circa 1988
Date Created
1988/1989
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African American youth--Education, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, December 25, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, December 25, 1988
Date Created
1988-12-25
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"What Now Can We Do For Jesus" Sermon, December 18, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"What Now Can We Do For Jesus" Sermon, December 18, 1988
Date Created
1988-12-18
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church New Advent Choir Concert, November 20, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church New Advent Choir Concert, November 20, 1988
Date Created
1988-11-20
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African Americans--Music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Three Things We Need To Be Thankful For" Sermon, November 20, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Three Things We Need To Be Thankful For" Sermon, November 20, 1988
Date Created
1988-11-20
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church New Advent Choir Concert, November 20, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church New Advent Choir Concert, November 20, 1988
Date Created
1988-11-20
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Music, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, October 30, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, October 30, 1988
Date Created
1988-10-30
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"What You Reap You Sow" Sermon, October 23, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"What You Reap You Sow" Sermon, October 23, 1988
Date Created
1988-10-23
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at ICWU Convention, October 21, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at ICWU Convention, October 21, 1988
Date Created
1988-10-21
Subject
Speeches, Labor, Meetings, African American leadership, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"The Burning Bush" Sermon, October 16, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"The Burning Bush" Sermon, October 16, 1988
Date Created
1988-10-16
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, October 12, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, October 12, 1988
Date Created
1988-10-12
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Speeches, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" Sermon, October 9, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" Sermon, October 9, 1988
Date Created
1988-10-09
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, September 25, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, September 25, 1988
Date Created
1988-09-25
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"My God Seeth Me" Sermon, September 18, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"My God Seeth Me" Sermon, September 18, 1988
Date Created
1988-09-18
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, Fall Revival, September 11, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, Fall Revival, September 11, 1988
Date Created
1988-09-11
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Let It Begin With Me" Sermon, September 11, 1988
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Let It Begin With Me" Sermon, September 11, 1988
Date Created
1988-09-11
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series