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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Handwritten notes on the back of an envelope for an unidentified sermon by Joseph E. Lowery. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Unidentified Sermon Notes, circa 2012
Date Created
2012/2013
Description
Handwritten notes on the back of an envelope for an unidentified sermon by Joseph E. Lowery. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
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 typewritten version of a sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Stir What You've Got" that was published in his 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
"Stir What You've Got" Sermon, circa 2009
Date Created
2009/2010
Description
A typewritten version of a sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Stir What You've Got" that was published in his 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
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
Multiple typewritten and handwritten versions of the sermon/speech delivered by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Chaplains of the Common Good". 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Chaplains of the Common Good" Sermon/Speech, circa 2008
Date Created
2007/2008
Description
Multiple typewritten and handwritten versions of the sermon/speech delivered by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Chaplains of the Common Good". 9 pages.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Civil rights movements, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's "The Church's Foundation" sermon/speech delivered at Central United Methodist Church to mark a 75th anniversary celebration. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Church's Foundation" Sermon/Speech, circa 2004
Date Created
2004/2009
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's "The Church's Foundation" sermon/speech delivered at Central United Methodist Church to mark a 75th anniversary celebration. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, African American churches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
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
One page of typed remarks by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Thinking About Things To Be Thankful For, Including RAY" in which Lowery speaks about the film "Ray" and the concept of "thanksgiving as thanksliving". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Thinking About Things To Be Grateful For, Including RAY" Remarks, circa 2004
Date Created
2004/2005
Description
One page of typed remarks by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Thinking About Things To Be Thankful For, Including RAY" in which Lowery speaks about the film "Ray" and the concept of "thanksgiving as thanksliving". 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Motion picture industry, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "God of the Mountain: God of the Valley" sermon. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"God of the Mountain: God of the Valley" Sermon, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "God of the Mountain: God of the Valley" sermon. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Devil Made Me Do It" sermon notes in which he references September 11, the Iraq War, gun control, and other social issues. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"The Devil Made Me Do It" Sermon Notes, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's handwritten "The Devil Made Me Do It" sermon notes in which he references September 11, the Iraq War, gun control, and other social issues. 2 pages.
Subject
Sermons, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Gun control, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Notes for a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Onward Christian Soldiers" in which he mentions political, economic, and social issues impacting American society. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Onward Christian Soldiers" Sermon/Speech Notes, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2005
Description
Notes for a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Onward Christian Soldiers" in which he mentions political, economic, and social issues impacting American society. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, 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
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Chariots of Fire: Lessons from the Old Year, Folks In The New Year Must Learn" sermon/speech and remarks for Shirley Franklin's mayoral inauguration. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Chariots of Fire" Sermon/Speech and Remarks Made for Shirley Franklin's Mayoral Inauguration, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Chariots of Fire: Lessons from the Old Year, Folks In The New Year Must Learn" sermon/speech and remarks for Shirley Franklin's mayoral inauguration. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Civil rights movements, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A typewritten sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "What A Difference This Day Makes" in which he mentions the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore and includes a handwritten annotation about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"What A Difference This Day Makes" Sermon, 2001
Date Created
2001
Description
A typewritten sermon by Joseph E. Lowery titled "What A Difference This Day Makes" in which he mentions the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore and includes a handwritten annotation about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons, Political science
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
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
Handwritten pages of an unidentified sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery, possibly a version of his "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon/speech. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An Unidentified Sermon/Speech, circa 2000
Date Created
2000/2001
Description
Handwritten pages of an unidentified sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery, possibly a version of his "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon/speech. 5 pages.
Subject
Voting, Race discrimination, African Americans--Religion, Sexual minorities, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's typed sermon "Who Shall Order the Battle? Or Who Shall Bell the Cat" with handwritten notes. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Who Shall Order the Battle? Or Who Shall Bell the Cat?" Sermon, circa 1999
Date Created
1999/2004
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed sermon "Who Shall Order the Battle? Or Who Shall Bell the Cat" with handwritten notes. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, including a page of "A Theological-Sociological Perspective on the Black Presence in America", a fragment likely from Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon, and fragments of unidentified speeches regarding same-sex marriage and Lowery's purpose through his civil rights and pastorate careers. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Various Speeches, circa 2001
Date Created
1999/2003
Description
Various speeches by Joseph E. Lowery, including a page of "A Theological-Sociological Perspective on the Black Presence in America", a fragment likely from Lowery's "Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land" sermon, and fragments of unidentified speeches regarding same-sex marriage and Lowery's purpose through his civil rights and pastorate careers. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Speeches, African Americans--Social conditions, Sexual minorities, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Multiple typed and handwritten versions of a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Time To Move To Another Mountain". A version of these remarks appear as chapter six in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 14 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Time To Move To Another Mountain" Sermon/Speech, circa 2003
Date Created
1998/2008
Description
Multiple typed and handwritten versions of a sermon/speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Time To Move To Another Mountain". A version of these remarks appear as chapter six in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 14 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Crime, Law--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, Sermons, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers