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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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
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
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Devil Made Me Do It" sermon notes in which he references September 11, the Iraq War, gun control, and other social issues. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Devil Made Me Do It" Sermon Notes, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Devil Made Me Do It" sermon notes in which he references September 11, the Iraq War, gun control, and other social issues. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Gun control, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Notes for a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Onward Christian Soldiers" in which he mentions political, economic, and social issues impacting American society. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Onward Christian Soldiers" Sermon/Speech Notes, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
Notes for a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Onward Christian Soldiers" in which he mentions political, economic, and social issues impacting American society. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, including a page of "A Theological-Sociological Perspective on the Black Presence in America", a fragment likely from Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon, and fragments of unidentified speeches regarding same-sex marriage and Lowery's purpose through his civil rights and pastorate careers. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various Speeches, circa 2001
Date Created
1999/2003
Description
Various speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, including a page of "A Theological-Sociological Perspective on the Black Presence in America", a fragment likely from Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon, and fragments of unidentified speeches regarding same-sex marriage and Lowery's purpose through his civil rights and pastorate careers. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Speeches, African Americans--Social conditions, Sexual minorities, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A handwritten speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "The Re-defining of America" in which he speaks about the political, economic, and social climate of the United States and specifically mentions Proposition 209 in California and the O.J. Simpson case. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Re-defining of America" Speech, circa 1998
Date Created
1997/1999
Description
A handwritten speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "The Re-defining of America" in which he speaks about the political, economic, and social climate of the United States and specifically mentions Proposition 209 in California and the O.J. Simpson case. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Affirmative action programs, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Three separate written instances of a sermon/speech delivered by Joseph E. Lowery around the topic of not bowing down. He uses the burning of Black churches, the bombing in Centennial Olympic Park, and voting rights to focus his remarks on political, economic, and social terrorism. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"We Shall Not/Will Not Bow Down" Sermon/Speech, circa 1996
Date Created
1996/2001
Description
Three separate written instances of a sermon/speech delivered by Joseph E. Lowery around the topic of not bowing down. He uses the burning of Black churches, the bombing in Centennial Olympic Park, and voting rights to focus his remarks on political, economic, and social terrorism. 7 pages.
Subject
Olympics, Crime, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various handwritten versions of a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "The Re-defining of a Nation". 17 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Re-defining of a Nation" Speech, circa 1997
Date Created
1996/1998
Description
Various handwritten versions of a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "The Re-defining of a Nation". 17 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A speech by Joseph E. Lowery with various titles written at the top of the page: "The Painful We've Heard This Song Before / It Seem To Me We've Heard This Song Before / The Howling of Retreat / The Pain of Another Reconstruction". In the speech, Lowery compares the political, social, and economic climate of the 1990s with the 1890s. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Unidentified Speech, circa 1995
Date Created
1995/1997
Description
A speech by Joseph E. Lowery with various titles written at the top of the page: "The Painful We've Heard This Song Before / It Seem To Me We've Heard This Song Before / The Howling of Retreat / The Pain of Another Reconstruction". In the speech, Lowery compares the political, social, and economic climate of the 1990s with the 1890s. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Voting, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
One page of a handwritten sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Proclaim the Year of Jubilee" in which he says America needs a year of Jubilee to help in solving the moral, economic, and spiritual crises the country is suffering. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of "Proclaim the Year of Jubilee" Sermon/Speech, circa 1997
Date Created
1994/2000
Description
One page of a handwritten sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Proclaim the Year of Jubilee" in which he says America needs a year of Jubilee to help in solving the moral, economic, and spiritual crises the country is suffering. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A handwritten version of Joseph E. Lowery's presidential address delivered at the 37th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Dallas, Texas. Note: Pages 3 and 7 are missing. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
37th Annual SCLC Convention Presidential Address, August 1994
Date Created
1994-08
Description
A handwritten version of Joseph E. Lowery's presidential address delivered at the 37th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Dallas, Texas. Note: Pages 3 and 7 are missing. 6 pages.
Subject
Communism--United States, 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
Multiple handwritten versions of a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "What Time It Is?". Note: The last page in this PDF may not be related to one of Lowery's "What Time It Is" sermon/speech versions. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"What Time It Is?" Sermon/Speech, circa 1992, circa 2003
Date Created
1992/2005
Description
Multiple handwritten versions of a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "What Time It Is?". Note: The last page in this PDF may not be related to one of Lowery's "What Time It Is" sermon/speech versions. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Speeches, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions
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 "Come Home To Serve The Present Age" sermon/speech. Note: Page 6 in the PDF may not be related to the first five pages - it dates specifically to September 1993 as it references Lowery's attendance at the signing of Israel-Palestinian Agreement on September 13, 1993. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Come Home To Serve The Present Age" Sermon/Speech, circa 1993
Date Created
1990/1994
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Come Home To Serve The Present Age" sermon/speech. Note: Page 6 in the PDF may not be related to the first five pages - it dates specifically to September 1993 as it references Lowery's attendance at the signing of Israel-Palestinian Agreement on September 13, 1993. 6 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Gun control, Speeches, Sermons
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
One page of remarks by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Redeem Soul of America" given at an unknown event. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of "Redeem Soul of America" Remarks, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
One page of remarks by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Redeem Soul of America" given at an unknown event. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten pages of Joseph E. Lowery's "Hold Fast To Dreams" and "1988: A Year For Giant" remarks. Page five in the PDF is the back of the first page (the "Hold Fast To Dreams" remarks). 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Hold Fast To Dreams" and "1988: A Year For Giant" Remarks, circa 1988
Date Created
1985/1988
Description
Handwritten pages of Joseph E. Lowery's "Hold Fast To Dreams" and "1988: A Year For Giant" remarks. Page five in the PDF is the back of the first page (the "Hold Fast To Dreams" remarks). 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten notes for a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Revival Time" in which he speaks about political, economic, and social issues impacting America, including racism and militarism. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Revival Time" Speech Notes, circa 1984
Date Created
1984/1985
Description
Handwritten notes for a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Revival Time" in which he speaks about political, economic, and social issues impacting America, including racism and militarism. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Affirmative action programs, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Two handwritten versions of a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "To Redeem the Soul of America". The last two pages of the PDF contains remarks that date to 1982 and mention Texas Agriculture Commissioner Reagan T. Brown. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"To Redeem the Soul of America" Speech and Fragment of Unidentified Speech, 1982; circa 1995
Date Created
1982/1995
Description
Two handwritten versions of a speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "To Redeem the Soul of America". The last two pages of the PDF contains remarks that date to 1982 and mention Texas Agriculture Commissioner Reagan T. Brown. 7 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "For Such A Time As This, To Serve The Present Age" sermon and handwritten notes. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"For Such A Time As This, To Serve The Present Age" Sermon and Notes, circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "For Such A Time As This, To Serve The Present Age" sermon and handwritten notes. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Poverty, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers