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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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
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
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 certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Wall of Tolerance Award, August 4, 2004
Date Created
2004-08-04
Description
A certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Remarks by Joseph E. Lowery honoring the 49th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Tired Feet, Rested Souls; Rested Souls Must Rise Again" Remarks, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
Remarks by Joseph E. Lowery honoring the 49th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Two separate speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, one of which is titled "Time for the Choir To Sing...The Mass Choir!: Where Are the Weapons of Mass Destruction?" The other speech (pages 4-5 in the PDF) is untitled and was given at an unknown event. In the speech, Lowery narrates how he was present throughout the events of the civil rights movement as well as during the Missing and Murdered Children crisis in Atlanta, Georgia. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various Speeches, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2008
Description
Two separate speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, one of which is titled "Time for the Choir To Sing...The Mass Choir!: Where Are the Weapons of Mass Destruction?" The other speech (pages 4-5 in the PDF) is untitled and was given at an unknown event. In the speech, Lowery narrates how he was present throughout the events of the civil rights movement as well as during the Missing and Murdered Children crisis in Atlanta, Georgia. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An untitled speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he reflects on the meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Unidentified Speech, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
An untitled speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he reflects on the meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A fragment (one page) of Joseph E. Lowery's typewritten remarks titled "Listen To Him!" in which he speaks about remembering the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of "Listen to Him!" Speech, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2003
Description
A fragment (one page) of Joseph E. Lowery's typewritten remarks titled "Listen To Him!" in which he speaks about remembering the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The first two pages are remarks by Joseph E. Lowery about the civil rights movement and the final two pages are remarks on congressional redistricting in North Carolina that will exclude people of color. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Remarks on the Civil Rights Movement / Remarks on Gerrymandering, 1997; 1999
Date Created
1997/1999
Description
The first two pages are remarks by Joseph E. Lowery about the civil rights movement and the final two pages are remarks on congressional redistricting in North Carolina that will exclude people of color. 4 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An inmate personal property receipt for Joseph E. Lowery when he was arrested and jailed in the Arlington County Detention Facility in September 1996. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Arlington County Detention Facility Inmate Personal Property Receipt, September 23, 1996
Date Created
1996-09-23
Description
An inmate personal property receipt for Joseph E. Lowery when he was arrested and jailed in the Arlington County Detention Facility in September 1996. 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 and handwritten version of a sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "The Real Miracle of the Wedding Feast". 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Real Miracle of the Wedding Feast" Sermon, 1996
Date Created
1996
Description
A typewritten and handwritten version of a sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "The Real Miracle of the Wedding Feast". 6 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A flyer advocating for changing the Georgia State Flag so as to remove the Confederate battle flag from its design. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"1993: It's Time For A Change" Flyer, 1993
Date Created
1993
Description
A flyer advocating for changing the Georgia State Flag so as to remove the Confederate battle flag from its design. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865), Slavery
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "For The Common Good" sermon/speech. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"For The Common Good" Sermon/Speech, circa 1992
Date Created
1991/1993
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "For The Common Good" sermon/speech. 4 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, Sermons, Speeches
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 "Down By The Riverside". 15 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Down By The Riverside" Sermon/Speech, circa 1993
Date Created
1990/1995
Description
Multiple typewritten and handwritten versions of the sermon/speech delivered by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Down By The Riverside". 15 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Down By The Riverside" speech. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Down By The Riverside" Speech, circa 1990
Date Created
1990/1991
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Down By The Riverside" speech. 9 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A photocopy of a resolution in the Georgia House of Representatives submitted by Representative Tyrone Brooks commending Joseph E. Lowery for his work as a civil rights activist and a minister. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A Resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, January 23, 1990
Date Created
1990-01-23
Description
A photocopy of a resolution in the Georgia House of Representatives submitted by Representative Tyrone Brooks commending Joseph E. Lowery for his work as a civil rights activist and a minister. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize for 1990 presented to Joseph E. Lowery by The King Center to recognize Lowery's work in the civil rights movement. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize, January 14, 1990
Date Created
1990-01-14
Description
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize for 1990 presented to Joseph E. Lowery by The King Center to recognize Lowery's work in the civil rights movement. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Notes by Joseph E. Lowery for his "Wake Up and Smell the Killer of the Dream" speech. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Wake Up and Smell the Killer of the Dream" Speech Notes, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Notes by Joseph E. Lowery for his "Wake Up and Smell the Killer of the Dream" speech. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A typewritten poem titled "Together". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Together" Poem, circa 1993
Date Created
1988/1998
Description
A typewritten poem titled "Together". 1 page.
Subject
African American poets, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers