The Joseph E. Lowery Papers series consists of correspondence, personal papers, and writings of Joseph E. Lowery. Correspondence is comprised of greeting cards, letters, postcards to and from colleagues, friends and associates. Personal papers include awards and honors, appointment books, biographical information about Lowery, material related to his tenure at Cascade United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church, invitations, programs and travel files. Writings contain sermons, speeches, statements and other writings by Lowery.
Oct 6, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers

The Joseph E. Lowery Papers series consists of correspondence, personal papers, and writings of Joseph E. Lowery. Correspondence is comprised of greeting cards, letters, postcards to and from colleagues, friends and associates. Personal papers include awards and honors, appointment books, biographical information about Lowery, material related to his tenure at Cascade United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church, invitations, programs and travel files. Writings contain sermons, speeches, statements and other writings by Lowery.
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An invitation to Joseph E. Lowery from the Presidential Inaugural Committee to participate in the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Presidential Inauguration Invitation to Participate, 2013
Date Created
2013
Description
An invitation to Joseph E. Lowery from the Presidential Inaugural Committee to participate in the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Political science, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten notes on the back of an envelope for an unidentified sermon by Joseph E. Lowery. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Unidentified Sermon Notes, circa 2012
Date Created
2012/2013
Description
Handwritten notes on the back of an envelope for an unidentified sermon by Joseph E. Lowery. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A eulogy titled "Teach Me To Number Our Days" for Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Teach Me To Number Our Days" Eulogy for Bennie Mitchell, 2011
Date Created
2011
Description
A eulogy titled "Teach Me To Number Our Days" for Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell. 2 pages.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten and typewritten versions of Joseph E. Lowery's remarks titled "The Joy Of A New Beginning" - these remarks are draft versions of remarks that were published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragments of "The Joy Of A New Beginning" Remarks, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Handwritten and typewritten versions of Joseph E. Lowery's remarks titled "The Joy Of A New Beginning" - these remarks are draft versions of remarks that were published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 4 pages.
Subject
Presidents, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Religion, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A draft version and notes for Joseph E. Lowery's "Liberation Lifestyles" speech that were published (as a final version) in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Liberation Lifestyles: Free at Last" Speech, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
A draft version and notes for Joseph E. Lowery's "Liberation Lifestyles" speech that were published (as a final version) in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 7 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten remarks by Joseph E. Lowery reflecting on the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. These remarks are an iteration of an essay that was published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Make It Plain: Elucidate, Then Celebrate" Remarks, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Handwritten remarks by Joseph E. Lowery reflecting on the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. These remarks are an iteration of an essay that was published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A typewritten version of a sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Stir What You've Got" that was published in his 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Stir What You've Got" Sermon, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
A typewritten version of a sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Stir What You've Got" that was published in his 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Pages from various sermons/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including one page from Lowery's "Liberation Lifestyles" speech, two pages from a version of Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon and two pages of Lowery recalling events from the civil rights movement that serve as draft version of remarks he made in chapter one of his 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragments of Various Sermons/Remarks, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Pages from various sermons/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including one page from Lowery's "Liberation Lifestyles" speech, two pages from a version of Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon and two pages of Lowery recalling events from the civil rights movement that serve as draft version of remarks he made in chapter one of his 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom presentation ceremony at The White House in Washington, D.C. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony Program, August 12, 2009
Date Created
2009-08-12
Description
A program for the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom presentation ceremony at The White House in Washington, D.C. 6 pages.
Subject
Special events, African American civil rights workers, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A statement by Joseph E. Lowery recognizing the 90th birthday of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Hak Ja Han. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
On The Occasion of Reverend and Mrs. Moon's 90th Birthday, January 31, 2009
Date Created
2009-01-31
Description
A statement by Joseph E. Lowery recognizing the 90th birthday of Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Hak Ja Han. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A black and white photocopy of a photograph of the Lowery family, with Joseph E. Lowery wearing his Presidential Medal of Freedom. Seated, left to right: Evelyn Gibson Lowery, Joseph Echols Lowery, Yvonne Lowery Kennedy. Standing, left to right: Cheryl Lowery, Karen Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The Lowery Family, 2009
Date Created
2009
Description
A black and white photocopy of a photograph of the Lowery family, with Joseph E. Lowery wearing his Presidential Medal of Freedom. Seated, left to right: Evelyn Gibson Lowery, Joseph Echols Lowery, Yvonne Lowery Kennedy. Standing, left to right: Cheryl Lowery, Karen Lowery.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Transcripts of two Democratic National Committee radio advertisements, one in which Joseph E. Lowery is featured with Jay-Z and another which is just a message read by Lowery. The ads both advocate for the importance of voting. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Democratic National Committee Radio Ad Transcripts, 2008
Date Created
2008
Description
Transcripts of two Democratic National Committee radio advertisements, one in which Joseph E. Lowery is featured with Jay-Z and another which is just a message read by Lowery. The ads both advocate for the importance of voting. 4 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Voting, Voter registration
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Multiple typewritten and handwritten versions of the sermon/speech delivered by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Chaplains of the Common Good". 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Chaplains of the Common Good" Sermon/Speech, circa 2008
Date Created
2007/2008
Description
Multiple typewritten and handwritten versions of the sermon/speech delivered by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Chaplains of the Common Good". 9 pages.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Civil rights movements, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Notes by Joseph E. Lowery for a speech titled "Soul of America", in which he outlines the topics of "politics of oil dependence", "connection - political right and religious right", and "prison - militarism". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Soul of America" Speech Notes, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2007
Description
Notes by Joseph E. Lowery for a speech titled "Soul of America", in which he outlines the topics of "politics of oil dependence", "connection - political right and religious right", and "prison - militarism". 1 page.
Subject
Armed Forces, African American churches, Political science, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A fragment (one page) of a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Woman, Behold Your Children?" honoring African American women leaders. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of "Woman, Behold Your Children?" Speech, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2007
Description
A fragment (one page) of a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Woman, Behold Your Children?" honoring African American women leaders. 1 page.
Subject
Women's rights, African American women, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for a Women's Memorial Candlelight Tribute held for Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2006. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Coretta Scott King's Memorial Service Program, February 5, 2006
Date Created
2006-02-05
Description
A program for a Women's Memorial Candlelight Tribute held for Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2006. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for a memorial service held for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on October 27, 2005. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Rosa Parks' Memorial Service Program, October 27, 2005
Date Created
2005-10-27
Description
A program for a memorial service held for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on October 27, 2005. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate of recognition presented to Joseph E. Lowery for his public service by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, October 8, 2005
Date Created
2005-10-08
Description
A certificate of recognition presented to Joseph E. Lowery for his public service by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's "The Church's Foundation" sermon/speech delivered at Central United Methodist Church to mark a 75th anniversary celebration. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Church's Foundation" Sermon/Speech, circa 2004
Date Created
2004/2009
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's "The Church's Foundation" sermon/speech delivered at Central United Methodist Church to mark a 75th anniversary celebration. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American churches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Crowns On Their Head, Stings In Their Tails" sermon/speech. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Crowns On Their Head, Stings In Their Tails" Sermon/Speech, circa 2005
Date Created
2004/2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Crowns On Their Head, Stings In Their Tails" sermon/speech. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sermons, Speeches, Community development, Voting, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers