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.
16 Objects displayed
AllCollectionsObjects
  1. Browse Repository
  2. Archival Collections
  3. The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
  4. The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
For:
  • Document Type = text
  • Subjects = African American women
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 the celebration of life service for Evelyn Gibson Redmond held at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on April 16, 2004. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Redmond's Funeral Program, April 16, 2004
Date Created
2004-04-16
Description
A program for the celebration of life service for Evelyn Gibson Redmond held at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on April 16, 2004. 4 pages.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Religion, Funeral rites and ceremonies
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
Typewritten notecards containing Evelyn G. Lowery's farewell remarks to the congregation at Central United Methodist Church. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Lowery's Farewell Notes, June 1986
Date Created
1986-06
Description
Typewritten notecards containing Evelyn G. Lowery's farewell remarks to the congregation at Central United Methodist Church. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A handwritten eulogy for Doris Touchstone Patrick. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Eulogy for Doris Touchstone Patrick, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
A handwritten eulogy for Doris Touchstone Patrick. 4 pages.
Subject
Funeral rites and ceremonies, African American women, African Americans--Religion
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
An invoice from Loveman's of Alabama department store for gowns purchased by Evelyn G. Lowery. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Lowery's Gown Receipt, April 24, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-24
Description
An invoice from Loveman's of Alabama department store for gowns purchased by Evelyn G. Lowery. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, Commerce, Race relations, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Lowery's credential card certifying her as a voting delegate to the 50th Annual Convention of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. Credential Card, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery's credential card certifying her as a voting delegate to the 50th Annual Convention of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African American educators
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An open letter to the women of America written by Coretta Scott King calling for women's support for the Welfare Mothers March on Mother's Day in Washington, D.C. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Open Letter to the Women of America, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
An open letter to the women of America written by Coretta Scott King calling for women's support for the Welfare Mothers March on Mother's Day in Washington, D.C. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty, Women's rights
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
Evelyn G. Lowery's membership card for the Nashville Middle Tennessee Automobile Club.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Nashville Middle Tennessee Automobile Club Membership Card, 1964
Date Created
1964
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery's membership card for the Nashville Middle Tennessee Automobile Club.
Subject
African American women, Transportation
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