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
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Morris Brown College, 2008
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Morris Brown College, 2008
Date Created
2008
Subject
African American youth--Education, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American universities and colleges, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials Event, October 30, 2004
Date Created
2004-10-30
Description
Subject
Meetings, Lynching, Political participation, Political science, Voting, Speeches, African American leadership, Protest movements
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
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
Southeast Region Voter Empowerment Summit, August 2003
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southeast Region Voter Empowerment Summit, August 2003
Date Created
2003-08
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Voting, African American youth--Education, Voter registration, Political participation, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Black History Program at Central United Methodist Church, February 23, 2003
Date Created
2003-02-23
Description
Subject
African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African American youth, Race relations, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Voter Empowerment Crusade Tour, July 2002
Date Created
2002-07
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, Voting, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Voter Empowerment Crusade Tour: Albany and Valdosta, July 2002
Date Created
2002-07
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, Voting, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
General Board of Church and Society Conference, 2000
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
General Board of Church and Society Conference, 2000
Date Created
2000
Subject
Methodist Church, African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Meetings, International relations, Race relations, 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
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at West Georgia College, April 28, 1998
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at West Georgia College, April 28, 1998
Date Created
1998-04-28
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Speeches, College students
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: 40th Annual SCLC Convention Presidential Address, July 28, 1997
Date Created
1997-07-28
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Meetings, 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
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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 39th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 1996
Date Created
1996-08
Description
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, Human rights, Voting, Church buildings, African Americans--Education, School integration, 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
President Clinton Speech at Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, June 12, 1996
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
President Clinton Speech at Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, June 12, 1996
Date Created
1996-06-12
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American churches, Church buildings, Race discrimination, Speeches
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
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 30th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March, March 11, 1995
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 30th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March, March 11, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-11
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, 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 Coalition Meeting, February 20, 1995
Date Created
1995-02-20
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Speeches, African Americans--Education, Voting, Affirmative action programs
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
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 clergy, African American youth--Education, African Americans--Civil rights, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - Dr. Joycelyn Elders at the 37th Annual SCLC Convention, 1994
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - Dr. Joycelyn Elders at the 37th Annual SCLC Convention, 1994
Date Created
1994
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Speeches, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American children, Demonstrations
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
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 36th Annual Convention Proceedings, August 25, 1993
Date Created
1993-08-25
Description
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, Sexual minorities, Meetings, Speeches, African American youth--Education, Protest movements
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
Cascade United Methodist Church Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 14, 1992
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 14, 1992
Date Created
1992-06-14
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Special events, 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
13th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National Oratorical Contest, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American youth--Education, Speeches
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
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
Women's Day Worship Service, Cascade United Methodist Church, June 30, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Women's Day Worship Service, Cascade United Methodist Church, June 30, 1991
Date Created
1991-06-30
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Speeches, Gospel music, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
National African American Leadership Summit II & Religious Convocation, April 4, 1991
Date Created
1991-04-04
Description
Subject
Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Religion, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, Police brutality
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Tri-Cities High School, April 3, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Tri-Cities High School, April 3, 1991
Date Created
1991-04-03
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American men, African Americans--Education, African American youth--Education, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - SCLC Activities, 1980s thru 1991, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - SCLC Activities, 1980s thru 1991, 1991
Date Created
1991
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, Apartheid, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, Drug abuse, Police brutality
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
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC: The Contemporary Chapter - SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest, 1991
Date Created
1991
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Gun control, Crime, Speeches, African American youth--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Dick Gregory Speaks at Cascade United Methodist Church, July 15, 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Dick Gregory Speaks at Cascade United Methodist Church, July 15, 1990
Date Created
1990-07-15
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American men, African Americans--Music, African American clergy, 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
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March, March 1990
Date Created
1990-03
Description
Subject
Apartheid, Demonstrations, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Women's Day Worship Service, Cascade United Methodist Church, 1990
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Women's Day Worship Service, Cascade United Methodist Church, 1990
Date Created
1990
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Gospel music, Speeches, African American women
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: Struggle Against Apartheid, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Race relations, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series