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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40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Civil Rights Act, July 2, 2004
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Civil Rights Act, July 2, 2004
Date Created
2004-07-02
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at NAACP 32nd Annual Life Membership Banquet, November 23, 2003
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at NAACP 32nd Annual Life Membership Banquet, November 23, 2003
Date Created
2003-11-23
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American leadership, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Alabama State University, October 19, 1999
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Alabama State University, October 19, 1999
Date Created
1999-10-19
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American churches, African American leadership, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 40th Annual Convention Proceedings, July 1997
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 40th Annual Convention Proceedings, July 1997
Date Created
1997-07
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 39th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1996
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 39th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Economic conditions, Speeches, Poverty, Police brutality
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Event at Morehouse College, January 18, 1996
Date Created
1996-01-18
Description
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Voter registration, Speeches, African American civil rights workers, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Lecture at Gainesville College and Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence, 1996
Date Created
1996
Description
Subject
Gun control, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--civil rights, Speeches, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at a King Holiday Event, 1995
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at a King Holiday Event, 1995
Date Created
1995
Subject
African American mayors, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Rally at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1995
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Rally at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1995
Date Created
1995
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American churches, Demonstrations, Labor, Speeches
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 37th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1994
Date Created
1994-08
Description
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Religion, Gun control, Musicians, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Baldwin-Wallace College, January 23, 1992
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Baldwin-Wallace College, January 23, 1992
Date Created
1992-01-23
Subject
Methodist Church, Gospel music, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Baldwin-Wallace College, January 23, 1992
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Baldwin-Wallace College, January 23, 1992
Date Created
1992-01-23
Subject
Methodist Church, Gospel music, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
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 34th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 13, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-13
Description
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American mayors, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Labor, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 34th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 34th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1991
Date Created
1991-08
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - Dr. Lowery: Roots and Fruits, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - Dr. Lowery: Roots and Fruits, 1991
Date Created
1991
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - Fred Shuttlesworth at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - Fred Shuttlesworth at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, 1991
Date Created
1991
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, Meetings, Race discrimination, Poverty
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
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
Excerpts from the Speeches of Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Excerpts from the Speeches of Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, African American youth--Education
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