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/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Disk 4 of 4, 2013
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Disk 4 of 4, 2013
Date Created
2013
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Politics and government, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
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
2nd Annual Dr. Calvin W. Rolark Sr. Memorial Luncheon, June 20, 1997
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
2nd Annual Dr. Calvin W. Rolark Sr. Memorial Luncheon, June 20, 1997
Date Created
1997-06-20
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events, Speeches, Voting
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
Martin Luther King, Jr./SCLC Speaks, circa 1993
Date Created
1993/1994
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, African American families, Gun control
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Why Not A Woman!! The Cynthia McKinney Prayer Breakfast, October 10, 1992
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Why Not A Woman!! The Cynthia McKinney Prayer Breakfast, October 10, 1992
Date Created
1992-10-10
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Speeches, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 34th Annual Convention Prayer Breakfast, August 16, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 34th Annual Convention Prayer Breakfast, August 16, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-16
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Meetings, Speeches
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
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, May 20, 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Service, May 20, 1990
Date Created
1990-05-20
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Gospel music, Speeches, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Woman Power Forum, December 15, 1984
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Woman Power Forum, December 15, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-15
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American women, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Speeches, Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Jesse Jackson Speaks at the Democratic National Convention, July 18, 1984
Date Created
1984-07-18
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National Oratorical Contest, March 20, 1983
Date Created
1983-03-20
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American youth--Education, Speeches, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
3rd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National Oratorical Contest, August 18,1982
Date Created
1982-08-18
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American youth--Education, Speeches, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 24th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 11, 1981
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 24th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 11, 1981
Date Created
1981-08-11
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Speeches, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Education, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks in Birmingham, Alabama, 1979
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks in Birmingham, Alabama, 1979
Date Created
1979
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, Affirmative action programs, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at an Event in Covington, Georgia, December 3, 1978
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at an Event in Covington, Georgia, December 3, 1978
Date Created
1978-12-03
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Race relations, Political participation, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks, August 1973
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Martin Luther King Speaks, August 1973
Date Created
1973-08
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"America's Unfinished Symphony" Speech, August 16, 1972
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"America's Unfinished Symphony" Speech, August 16, 1972
Date Created
1972-08-16
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Poverty, Vietnam War (1961-1975), Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series