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.

Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Rosa Parks Memorial Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2005 2005 African American women social reformers, Civil rights movements, African American women, Funeral rites and ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Social Security Rally, Tape 1, 2005 2005 Meetings, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Labor The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Social Security Meeting, Tape 2, 2005 2005 African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Labor, Meetings The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
King Holiday Gospel Concert, circa 2005 2004/2006 African Americans--Music, Gospel music, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
World AIDS Day March and Rally, December 1, 2004 2004-12-01 African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American women social reformers, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, Demonstrations The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights/Election Meeting, Tape 2, November 5, 2004 2004-11-05 Meetings, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting, Political participation, Political campaigns, Labor The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights/Election Meeting, Tape ?, November 5, 2004 2004-11-05 Meetings, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting, Political participation, Political campaigns The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights/Election Meeting, Tape 1, November 5, 2004 2004-11-05 African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, Voting, Meetings The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Voting Rights/Election Meeting, Tape 3, November 5, 2004 2004-11-05 African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Voting, Political participation, Meetings The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials Event, October 30, 2004 2004-10-30 Meetings, Lynching, Political participation, Political science, Voting, Speeches, African American leadership, Protest movements The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Election Monitoring Workshop, October 12, 2004 2004-10-12 African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, Voting, Meetings The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
122nd Anniversary of Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, October 10, 2004 2004-10-10 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Greater Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Part 2, October 10, 2004 2004-10-10 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Greater Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Part 1, October 10, 2004 2004-10-10 African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy, Sexual minorities, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Tape 1, October 2004 2004-10 African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Voting, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Tape 2, October 2004 2004-10 African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Education, Special events, Voting, Voter registration The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Central Jurisdiction of the Methodist Church Reunion, August 2004 2004-08 African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church, Associations, institutions, etc. The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
"Boys to Men" Sermon at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, July 18, 2004 2004-07-18 African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American men, African American families The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Civil Rights Act, July 2, 2004 2004-07-02 African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Happy Birthday Greetings to Reverend Dr. Cameron Madison Alexander, June 12, 2004 2004-06-12 African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, African American men, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series