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 press statement by members of Central United Methodist Church regarding the removal of Joseph E. Lowery as the pastor of Central. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Press Statement by Central United Methodist Church Members, June 2, 1986
Date Created
1986-06-02
Description
A press statement by members of Central United Methodist Church regarding the removal of Joseph E. Lowery as the pastor of Central. 4 pages.
Subject
Methodist Church, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
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
The program booklet for the Men's Day worship service (Christian Men: "Rethinking Stewardship") at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Note: Pages 33-36 in the PDF are a separate program insert that was tucked into the pages of the larger program. 42 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Central United Methodist Church Men's Day Program, November 21, 1982
Date Created
1982-11-21
Description
The program booklet for the Men's Day worship service (Christian Men: "Rethinking Stewardship") at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Note: Pages 33-36 in the PDF are a separate program insert that was tucked into the pages of the larger program. 42 pages.
Subject
Methodist Church, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The program booklet for the December 2, 1979 Men's Day worship service (Men to Match the Mountains of the Critical 80s) at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 22 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Central United Methodist Church Men's Day Program, December 2, 1979
Date Created
1979-12-02
Description
The program booklet for the December 2, 1979 Men's Day worship service (Men to Match the Mountains of the Critical 80s) at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 22 pages.
Subject
Methodist Church, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A ticket to attend Central United Methodist Church's Pastor's Appreciation Dinner at the Atlanta American Motor Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Pastor's Appreciation Dinner Ticket, May 24, 1974
Date Created
1974-05-24
Description
A ticket to attend Central United Methodist Church's Pastor's Appreciation Dinner at the Atlanta American Motor Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The event program for Central United Methodist Church's Pastor's Appreciation Dinner held on May 24, 1974 at the Atlanta American Motor Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Pastor's Appreciation Dinner Program, May 24, 1974
Date Created
1974-05-24
Description
The event program for Central United Methodist Church's Pastor's Appreciation Dinner held on May 24, 1974 at the Atlanta American Motor Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A report titled "Empower The Minorities: A Report on the Ethnic Minority Consultation" presented by the United Methodist Church's Commission on Religion and Race. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Empower The Minorities" Report, circa 1971
Date Created
1971/1972
Description
A report titled "Empower The Minorities: A Report on the Ethnic Minority Consultation" presented by the United Methodist Church's Commission on Religion and Race. 6 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The program booklet for the January 19, 1969 worship service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Central United Methodist Church Program, January 19, 1969
Date Created
1969-01-19
Description
The program booklet for the January 19, 1969 worship service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 3 pages.
Subject
Methodist Church, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A "Statement On Open Churches" by Jack Reed regarding the integration of all churches for worship service. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Statement on Open Churches, circa 1970
Date Created
1968/1972
Description
A "Statement On Open Churches" by Jack Reed regarding the integration of all churches for worship service. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, Race relations, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The event program for "A Festival of Lessons and Carols - Christmastide" at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Christmastide Festival of Lessons and Carols Program, December 29, 1968
Date Created
1968-12-29
Description
The event program for "A Festival of Lessons and Carols - Christmastide" at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Music, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The program booklet for the April 28, 1968 worship service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Central United Methodist Church Program, April 28, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-28
Description
The program booklet for the April 28, 1968 worship service at Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 3 pages.
Subject
Methodist Church, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An interview with Reverend Woodie W. White regarding his role as the first General Secretary of the Commission on Religion and Race for the United Methodist Church. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The Commission on Religion and Race: An Engage Interview, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
An interview with Reverend Woodie W. White regarding his role as the first General Secretary of the Commission on Religion and Race for the United Methodist Church. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A business card for Joseph E. Lowery in his capacity as the director of the Nashville - Birmingham area for the Methodist Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery Business Card, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A business card for Joseph E. Lowery in his capacity as the director of the Nashville - Birmingham area for the Methodist Church.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A business card for Joseph E. Lowery in his capacity as the minister for Saint Paul Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery Business Card, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A business card for Joseph E. Lowery in his capacity as the minister for Saint Paul Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers