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 statement in opposition to a proposed amendment regarding the provision of mandatory minimum sentences for persons convicted of certain crimes. In the statement, Lowery also encourages Georgia citizens to go vote. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Statement by Joseph E. Lowery, October 26, 1994
Date Created
1994-10-26
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's statement in opposition to a proposed amendment regarding the provision of mandatory minimum sentences for persons convicted of certain crimes. In the statement, Lowery also encourages Georgia citizens to go vote. 3 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Law--Study and teaching, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A letter from Joseph E. Lowery to the editors of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) regarding his statement about AIDS. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Joseph E. Lowery to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 24, 1987
Date Created
1987-07-24
Description
A letter from Joseph E. Lowery to the editors of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) regarding his statement about AIDS. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A collection of news releases from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding racial justice, religious institutions and leaders, affirmative action, and other economic and political concerns. 25 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
SCLC News Releases, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
A collection of news releases from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding racial justice, religious institutions and leaders, affirmative action, and other economic and political concerns. 25 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Law--Study and teaching, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's statement submitted to the Republican Study Committee on "Minority Opportunity" regarding employment, housing, and other economic opportunities for minorities. 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Statement for the Republican Study Committee on Minority Opportunity, June 12, 1985
Date Created
1985-06-12
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's statement submitted to the Republican Study Committee on "Minority Opportunity" regarding employment, housing, and other economic opportunities for minorities. 13 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's statement on the Reagan administration's decisions regarding school desegregation and race relations. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Statement On The Reagan Administration, January 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-01-19
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's statement on the Reagan administration's decisions regarding school desegregation and race relations. 2 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Political participation, African Americans--Segregation, Affirmative action programs, Voting, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An "I Remember Martin" poem written by Joseph E. Lowery in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"I Remember Martin" Poem, 1980
Date Created
1980
Description
An "I Remember Martin" poem written by Joseph E. Lowery in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers