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 sermon "Young Man...Young Man, Your Arms Too Short To Box With God!". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Young Man...Young Man, Your Arms Too Short To Box With God!" Sermon, circa 2005
Date Created
2000/2010
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed sermon "Young Man...Young Man, Your Arms Too Short To Box With God!". 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Civil rights movements, African American families, Community development
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
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Born Free" speech notes. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Born Free" Speech Notes, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Born Free" speech notes. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African American families
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 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 Geri Gibson to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery in which she provides updates about her family. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Geri Gibson to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A letter from Geri Gibson to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery in which she provides updates about her family. 2 pages.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Notes recorded on a postcard by Joseph E. Lowery, including a message to his family.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Postcard Notes, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Notes recorded on a postcard by Joseph E. Lowery, including a message to his family.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A letter from Yvonne Lowery to her cousin, Sondra. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Yvonne Lowery to Sondra, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A letter from Yvonne Lowery to her cousin, Sondra. 1 page.
Subject
African American families, Children, Pets
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A Belmont Studios portrait certificate coupon for a discount on family photographs. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Belmont Studios Portrait Certificate Coupon, circa 1952
Date Created
1951/1952
Description
A Belmont Studios portrait certificate coupon for a discount on family photographs. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, Commerce, Race relations, African American families
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers