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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Historical Black Women Event, February 2010
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Historical Black Women Event, February 2010
Date Created
2010-02
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Spelman College Honors Convocation, circa 2008
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Spelman College Honors Convocation, circa 2008
Date Created
2008/2009
Subject
African American students, College students, African American women, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Press Conference, April 12, 2007
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Press Conference, April 12, 2007
Date Created
2007-04-12
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Women's rights, African American women, Interviews, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Rosa Parks Monument Unveiling, April 22, 2006
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Rosa Parks Monument Unveiling, April 22, 2006
Date Created
2006-04-22
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Service, Tape 2, February 5, 2006
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Coretta Scott King Memorial Service, Tape 2, February 5, 2006
Date Created
2006-02-05
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Ol' Lion Roars, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Apartheid, African American men, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Rosa Parks Memorial Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
Subject
African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Couples of the Struggle: Partners in Movement & Marriage, March 6, 2004
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Couples of the Struggle: Partners in Movement & Marriage, March 6, 2004
Date Created
2004-03-06
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American families, Manners and customs, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Recognizing Women of the Movement: SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Activities, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
24th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards Picture Slideshow, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, African American men, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Retirement Tributes for Evelyn G. Lowery and Joseph E. Lowery, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Tributes to Evelyn G. Lowery, 1997
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Tributes to Evelyn G. Lowery, 1997
Date Created
1997
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American women, 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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Building Headquarters Opening, November 1995
Date Created
1995-11
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African American women, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Coming Into View Banquet, March 5, 1995
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Coming Into View Banquet, March 5, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-05
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women, African American women social reformers, Voting, Voter registration, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Coming Into View Awards, March 4, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-04
Description
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Coming Into View Event, March 3, 1995
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Invisible Giants of the Voting Rights Movement Coming Into View Event, March 3, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-03
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, 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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Tape 4, March 1993
Date Created
1993-03
Description
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African American men, Special events, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, 1992
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center, 1992
Date Created
1992
Subject
African Americans--Education, African American women, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 34th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans women social reformers, African American women, Special events, African American families, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 33rd Annual Convention Proceedings, August 8, 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 33rd Annual Convention Proceedings, August 8, 1990
Date Created
1990-08-08
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, African American women, African American women social reformers, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series