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 handwritten "Crowns On Their Head, Stings In Their Tails" sermon/speech. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Crowns On Their Head, Stings In Their Tails" Sermon/Speech, circa 2005
Date Created
2004/2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "Crowns On Their Head, Stings In Their Tails" sermon/speech. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sermons, Speeches, Community development, Voting, Poverty
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
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Called To Preach, Not Yell" sermon. 15 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Called To Preach, Not Yell" Sermon, circa 1997
Date Created
1996/1997
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Called To Preach, Not Yell" sermon. 15 pages.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Poverty, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Handwritten notes for unidentified sermons/speeches by Joseph E. Lowery in which he discusses the identity of the church (pages 1-2 in PDF) and invokes the discussion theme of "What Time It Is?" (page 3 in PDF). 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragments of Unidentified Sermons/Speeches, circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
Handwritten notes for unidentified sermons/speeches by Joseph E. Lowery in which he discusses the identity of the church (pages 1-2 in PDF) and invokes the discussion theme of "What Time It Is?" (page 3 in PDF). 4 pages.
Subject
Poverty, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Speeches, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A fragment of an unidentified sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he addresses the political, economic, and social problems of the United States. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragment of an Unidentified Sermon/Speech, circa 1993
Date Created
1990/1996
Description
A fragment of an unidentified sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery in which he addresses the political, economic, and social problems of the United States. 2 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sermons, Speeches, Poverty, Gun control
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
One page from an unidentified speech in which Joseph E. Lowery speaks about poverty, racism, and the inaction of politicians; the second page is from another unidentified speech in which Lowery references excessive force by police and educational and employment barriers for Black Americans. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Fragments of Unidentified Speeches, circa 1990
Date Created
1989/1991
Description
One page from an unidentified speech in which Joseph E. Lowery speaks about poverty, racism, and the inaction of politicians; the second page is from another unidentified speech in which Lowery references excessive force by police and educational and employment barriers for Black Americans. 2 pages.
Subject
Poverty, Political science, Police brutality, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Employment, African Americans-Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A letter from Vicki Trifiro, an Atlanta Task Force For The Homeless representative, to Joseph E. Lowery regarding MARTA providing affordable transportation to the city's poor and homeless communities. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Vicki Trifiro to Joseph E. Lowery, December 17, 1988
Date Created
1988-12-17
Description
A letter from Vicki Trifiro, an Atlanta Task Force For The Homeless representative, to Joseph E. Lowery regarding MARTA providing affordable transportation to the city's poor and homeless communities. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, City planning, Poverty, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "America Is In Crisis" speech, in which his remarks focus on the plight of the "have-nots" in America and mentions farmers several times. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"America Is In Crisis" Speech, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1987
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "America Is In Crisis" speech, in which his remarks focus on the plight of the "have-nots" in America and mentions farmers several times. 3 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Poverty, Labor, African Americans--Agriculture, African Americans--Economic conditions
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
Remarks by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery on the crisis in health care for Black and poor Americans. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Remarks on the Crisis in Health Care for Black & Poor Americans, circa 1984
Date Created
1984/1985
Description
Remarks by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery on the crisis in health care for Black and poor Americans. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Speeches
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
An open letter to the women of America written by Coretta Scott King calling for women's support for the Welfare Mothers March on Mother's Day in Washington, D.C. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Open Letter to the Women of America, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
An open letter to the women of America written by Coretta Scott King calling for women's support for the Welfare Mothers March on Mother's Day in Washington, D.C. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Poverty, Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers