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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A Song Service Celebration from Cascade United Methodist Church and Wheat Street Baptist Church, June 29, 2003
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
A Song Service Celebration from Cascade United Methodist Church and Wheat Street Baptist Church, June 29, 2003
Date Created
2003-06-29
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, Singers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery 80th Birthday Events, 2001
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery 80th Birthday Events, 2001
Date Created
2001
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
National Youth Connection Awards Breakfast, 2003
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
National Youth Connection Awards Breakfast, 2003
Date Created
2003
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
15th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards and Hearing on Homelessness in Georgia, circa 1994
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
15th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards and Hearing on Homelessness in Georgia, circa 1994
Date Created
1994/1995
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Special events, Meetings, Poverty, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
NAACP Freedom Gala, 1997
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
NAACP Freedom Gala, 1997
Date Created
1997
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Antioch Baptist Church Trailblazer Awards, November 3, 1991
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Antioch Baptist Church Trailblazer Awards, November 3, 1991
Date Created
1991-11-03
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders, African American leadership, African American churches, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Chancel Choir Concert, December 21, 2003
Date Created
2001-12-21
Description
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American men, Special events, African American churches, Gospel music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
NAACP Freedom Gala, 1998
Date Created
1998
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Cascade United Methodist Church Retirement Tribute for Joseph E. Lowery, June 7, 1992
Date Created
1992-06-07
Description
Subject
African American churches, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, 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
24th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Special events, African American civil rights workers, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
14th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, April 3, 1993
Date Created
1993-04-03
Description
Subject
African American women social reformers, Special events, 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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, March 2004
Date Created
2004-03
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans-Education, Special events, African American civil rights workers, Protest 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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Tape 1, March 1999
Date Created
1999-03
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Special events, African American civil rights workers, Protest movements
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 2, October 25, 2002
Date Created
2002-10-25
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Voting, Special events, African American civil rights workers, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
21st Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, April 7, 2000
Date Created
2000-04-07
Description
Subject
African American civic leaders, Special events, 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
19th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, April 4, 1998
Date Created
1998-04-04
Description
Subject
African American civic leaders, Special events, 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
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour Promotional Tape, circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2003
Description
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Special events, African American civil rights workers, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian, January 23, 2009
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian, January 23, 2009
Date Created
2009-01-23
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
32nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, 2011
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
32nd Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major for Justice Awards, 2011
Date Created
2011
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American women social reformers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series