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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An invitation to Joseph E. Lowery from the Presidential Inaugural Committee to participate in the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Presidential Inauguration Invitation to Participate, 2013
Date Created
2013
Description
An invitation to Joseph E. Lowery from the Presidential Inaugural Committee to participate in the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Political science, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten and typewritten versions of Joseph E. Lowery's remarks titled "The Joy Of A New Beginning" - these remarks are draft versions of remarks that were published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragments of "The Joy Of A New Beginning" Remarks, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Handwritten and typewritten versions of Joseph E. Lowery's remarks titled "The Joy Of A New Beginning" - these remarks are draft versions of remarks that were published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 4 pages.
Subject
Presidents, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Religion, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
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
Handwritten remarks by Joseph E. Lowery reflecting on the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. These remarks are an iteration of an essay that was published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Make It Plain: Elucidate, Then Celebrate" Remarks, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Handwritten remarks by Joseph E. Lowery reflecting on the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. These remarks are an iteration of an essay that was published in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Pages from various sermons/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including one page from Lowery's "Liberation Lifestyles" speech, two pages from a version of Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon and two pages of Lowery recalling events from the civil rights movement that serve as draft version of remarks he made in chapter one of his 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragments of Various Sermons/Remarks, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
Pages from various sermons/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including one page from Lowery's "Liberation Lifestyles" speech, two pages from a version of Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon and two pages of Lowery recalling events from the civil rights movement that serve as draft version of remarks he made in chapter one of his 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Notes by Joseph E. Lowery for a speech titled "Soul of America", in which he outlines the topics of "politics of oil dependence", "connection - political right and religious right", and "prison - militarism". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Soul of America" Speech Notes, circa 2006
Date Created
2006/2007
Description
Notes by Joseph E. Lowery for a speech titled "Soul of America", in which he outlines the topics of "politics of oil dependence", "connection - political right and religious right", and "prison - militarism". 1 page.
Subject
Armed Forces, African American churches, Political science, Voting, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for a Women's Memorial Candlelight Tribute held for Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2006. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Coretta Scott King's Memorial Service Program, February 5, 2006
Date Created
2006-02-05
Description
A program for a Women's Memorial Candlelight Tribute held for Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2006. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for a memorial service held for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on October 27, 2005. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Rosa Parks' Memorial Service Program, October 27, 2005
Date Created
2005-10-27
Description
A program for a memorial service held for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on October 27, 2005. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate of recognition presented to Joseph E. Lowery for his public service by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, October 8, 2005
Date Created
2005-10-08
Description
A certificate of recognition presented to Joseph E. Lowery for his public service by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Wall of Tolerance Award, August 4, 2004
Date Created
2004-08-04
Description
A certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An invitation to attend the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility featuring Judge Leah Ward Sears as the speaker on October 27, 2004.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility Invitation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
An invitation to attend the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility featuring Judge Leah Ward Sears as the speaker on October 27, 2004.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders, Political participation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Remarks by Joseph E. Lowery honoring the 49th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Tired Feet, Rested Souls; Rested Souls Must Rise Again" Remarks, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
Remarks by Joseph E. Lowery honoring the 49th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, 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
An untitled speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he reflects on the meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Unidentified Speech, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
An untitled speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he reflects on the meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten sermon/speech notes by Joseph E. Lowery on the topic of "Faith and Words - Eternal Partners". Note: Some of the later pages in this PDF may not be related to the topic of "Faith and Words..." - based off of the multiple pages numbered "4". 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Faith and Words - Eternal Partners" Sermon/Speech Notes, 2003
Date Created
2003
Description
Handwritten sermon/speech notes by Joseph E. Lowery on the topic of "Faith and Words - Eternal Partners". Note: Some of the later pages in this PDF may not be related to the topic of "Faith and Words..." - based off of the multiple pages numbered "4". 7 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A fragment (one page) of Joseph E. Lowery's typewritten remarks titled "Listen To Him!" in which he speaks about remembering the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of "Listen to Him!" Speech, circa 2002
Date Created
2002/2003
Description
A fragment (one page) of Joseph E. Lowery's typewritten remarks titled "Listen To Him!" in which he speaks about remembering the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various speeches/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including "Unto the Hills", where Lowery delivers remarks in honor of someone named Sadie. The "Profiling The Black Presence In America" speech is a draft/note version of a chapter that appeared in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land" and "A Theological-Sociological Perspective On The Black Presence In America" is another iteration of Lowery's thoughts on the historicity of Black people in America. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various Speeches, circa 2005
Date Created
2001/2009
Description
Various speeches/remarks by Joseph E. Lowery, including "Unto the Hills", where Lowery delivers remarks in honor of someone named Sadie. The "Profiling The Black Presence In America" speech is a draft/note version of a chapter that appeared in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land" and "A Theological-Sociological Perspective On The Black Presence In America" is another iteration of Lowery's thoughts on the historicity of Black people in America. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Funeral rites and ceremonies, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
One page of Joseph E. Lowery's sermon/speech titled "The Moral Imperative: Belling The Cat". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of "The Moral Imperative: Belling The Cat" Sermon/Speech, circa 2005
Date Created
2000/2010
Description
One page of Joseph E. Lowery's sermon/speech titled "The Moral Imperative: Belling The Cat". 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Civil rights movement, African Americans--Civil rights, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten remarks by Joseph E. Lowery about the political landscape in the United States. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Unidentified Speech, circa 2004
Date Created
2000/2008
Description
Handwritten remarks by Joseph E. Lowery about the political landscape in the United States. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers