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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Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Chariots of Fire: Lessons from the Old Year, Folks In The New Year Must Learn" sermon/speech and remarks for Shirley Franklin's mayoral inauguration. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Chariots of Fire" Sermon/Speech and Remarks Made for Shirley Franklin's Mayoral Inauguration, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Chariots of Fire: Lessons from the Old Year, Folks In The New Year Must Learn" sermon/speech and remarks for Shirley Franklin's mayoral inauguration. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Civil rights movements, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Highest Law" sermon and/or speech. Note: The last three pages may be unrelated to the first six, as the remarks focus on the civil rights movement, the Black community in America, and the socio-economic-political impacts of public policy. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Highest Law" Sermon/Speech, circa 1992
Date Created
1992/1993
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Highest Law" sermon and/or speech. Note: The last three pages may be unrelated to the first six, as the remarks focus on the civil rights movement, the Black community in America, and the socio-economic-political impacts of public policy. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Law--Study and teaching, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Such A Time As This" in which he references the Bakke v. California Supreme Court case and speaks about Black politicians in the U.S. in the post-Reconstruction era. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Such A Time As This" Sermon/Speech Notes, circa 1978
Date Created
1978/1983
Description
A sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Such A Time As This" in which he references the Bakke v. California Supreme Court case and speaks about Black politicians in the U.S. in the post-Reconstruction era. 1 page.
Subject
Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers