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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Various drafts and notes of Joseph E. Lowery's "Boys to Men" sermon. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Boys to Men" Sermon, circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
Various drafts and notes of Joseph E. Lowery's "Boys to Men" sermon. 5 pages.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American men
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A Mother's Day card from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Card from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery, circa 1990
Date Created
1990/1995
Description
A Mother's Day card from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery.
Subject
African American families, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A handwritten sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Our Father" in which he reflects on fatherhood. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Our Father" Sermon, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
A handwritten sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Our Father" in which he reflects on fatherhood. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, African American men, African American families
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A homemade Father's Day card from Cheryl Lowery and William Osborne, Jr. to Joseph E. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Card from Cheryl and Billy to Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A homemade Father's Day card from Cheryl Lowery and William Osborne, Jr. to Joseph E. Lowery.
Subject
African American families, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A letter from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery written on Mostyn Hotel stationary. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery, circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
A letter from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery written on Mostyn Hotel stationary. 1 page.
Subject
Travel, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A postcard featuring a photo of the Alexander Apartments and Red Salon at the Imperial Palace in Vienna, Austria. The postcard was sent by Ralph and Juanita Abernathy to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Postcard from Ralph and Juanita Abernathy to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, circa 1974
Date Created
1974/1979
Description
A postcard featuring a photo of the Alexander Apartments and Red Salon at the Imperial Palace in Vienna, Austria. The postcard was sent by Ralph and Juanita Abernathy to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A telegram to Joseph E. Lowery from Coretta Scott King in which King wishes Lowery a happy Father's Day.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Telegram to Joseph E. Lowery from Coretta Scott King, June 16, 1968
Date Created
1968-06-16
Description
A telegram to Joseph E. Lowery from Coretta Scott King in which King wishes Lowery a happy Father's Day.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American families
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A postcard featuring photos of Venice sent by Joseph E. Lowery to his wife, Evelyn G. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Postcard from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
A postcard featuring photos of Venice sent by Joseph E. Lowery to his wife, Evelyn G. Lowery.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American families
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A letter from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding travel, pets, and purchases. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
A letter from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding travel, pets, and purchases. 1 page.
Subject
Travel, African American civil rights workers, African American men, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Two black and white photocopies of a photograph featuring Evelyn G. Lowery (at center, bottom row) and Joseph E. Lowery (third row, first on left) as well as other individuals who are identified on one of the photocopies. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
Two black and white photocopies of a photograph featuring Evelyn G. Lowery (at center, bottom row) and Joseph E. Lowery (third row, first on left) as well as other individuals who are identified on one of the photocopies. 2 pages.
Subject
African American men, African American women, African American children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers