The Evelyn G. Lowery Papers series consists of correspondence and personal papers of Evelyn Gibson Lowery and documents her life as a civil rights activist and her contributions to her various communities. Lowery worked as president of her own organization, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., as well as helped organize women's church groups such as the Church Women United and her home churches of Central United Methodist and Cascade United Methodist. She was also an active participant in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and retained many of her programs and pamphlets from her time there. Included in this series is a substantial collection of recipes that Lowery gathered from her peers, family friends and international and political relationships.
Sep 27, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers

The Evelyn G. Lowery Papers series consists of correspondence and personal papers of Evelyn Gibson Lowery and documents her life as a civil rights activist and her contributions to her various communities. Lowery worked as president of her own organization, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., as well as helped organize women's church groups such as the Church Women United and her home churches of Central United Methodist and Cascade United Methodist. She was also an active participant in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and retained many of her programs and pamphlets from her time there. Included in this series is a substantial collection of recipes that Lowery gathered from her peers, family friends and international and political relationships.
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An information sheet containing details about Plant Vogtle, a Georgia Power nuclear plant under construction in Burke County, Georgia. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Plant Vogtle: Dirty, Dangerous and Costly, May 7, 2012
Date Created
2012-05-07
Description
An information sheet containing details about Plant Vogtle, a Georgia Power nuclear plant under construction in Burke County, Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
Environmental justice, African Americans--Health and hygiene, City planning
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A biographical sketch for Evelyn G. Lowery, the founder and convener of SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), including a list of awards she has received. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Biographical Sketch for Evelyn Gibson Lowery, circa 2011
Date Created
2011/2012
Description
A biographical sketch for Evelyn G. Lowery, the founder and convener of SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), including a list of awards she has received. 7 pages.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A recollection written by Joseph E. Lowery recalling the first days of the Pilgrimage to Washington. This writing served as a draft of a chapter titled "Ham and Turkey Sandwiches" that appeared in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Joseph E. Lowery's Reflections on the Pilgrimage to Washington, circa 2011
Date Created
2009/2011
Description
A recollection written by Joseph E. Lowery recalling the first days of the Pilgrimage to Washington. This writing served as a draft of a chapter titled "Ham and Turkey Sandwiches" that appeared in Lowery's 2011 book "Singing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land". 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Remarks by Evelyn G. Lowery at the unveiling of the "Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Selma and Dallas County, Alabama" SCLC/WOMEN historical marker on March 6, 2005. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
"Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Selma and Dallas County, Alabama" Remarks, March 6, 2005
Date Created
2005-03-06
Description
Remarks by Evelyn G. Lowery at the unveiling of the "Civil Rights Freedom Wall of Selma and Dallas County, Alabama" SCLC/WOMEN historical marker on March 6, 2005. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
An informational pamphlet detailing the history of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta and an invitation to the 50th anniversary service for the congregation to be held on January 25, 2004. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta Informational Pamphlet and Invitation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
An informational pamphlet detailing the history of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta and an invitation to the 50th anniversary service for the congregation to be held on January 25, 2004. 5 pages.
Subject
Philosophy and religion, African Americans--Religion, Church history, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Typewritten proceedings and speech prompts for Evelyn G. Lowery for a HIV/AIDS Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
HIV/AIDS Conference Transcript Proceedings, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2008
Description
Typewritten proceedings and speech prompts for Evelyn G. Lowery for a HIV/AIDS Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A letter from Chester Jones, general secretary of the General Commission on Religion and Race for the United Methodist Church, regarding a meeting to discuss initiatives documenting Black history in the United Methodist Church. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Chester R. Jones, March 17, 2003
Date Created
2003-03-17
Description
A letter from Chester Jones, general secretary of the General Commission on Religion and Race for the United Methodist Church, regarding a meeting to discuss initiatives documenting Black history in the United Methodist Church. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A typewritten speech by Evelyn G. Lowery introducing her husband, Joseph E. Lowery, at an unknown event. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Speech Written by Evelyn G. Lowery, circa 2001
Date Created
2001/2006
Description
A typewritten speech by Evelyn G. Lowery introducing her husband, Joseph E. Lowery, at an unknown event. 7 pages.
Subject
African American women, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A news release regarding the work of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. and biographical background on Evelyn G. Lowery. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
News Release on SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., 1999
Date Created
1999
Description
A news release regarding the work of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. and biographical background on Evelyn G. Lowery. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A letter from Leon H. Sullivan and program information regarding the Fourth African-African American Summit to be held July 20-26, 1997 in Harare, Zimbabwe. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence Regarding the Fourth African-African American Summit, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
A letter from Leon H. Sullivan and program information regarding the Fourth African-African American Summit to be held July 20-26, 1997 in Harare, Zimbabwe. 6 pages.
Subject
Africa, International relations, Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A resolution by the Lamar County Board of Commissioners recognizing Evelyn G. Lowery for her work in the United Methodist Church and in the civil rights movement upon the occasion of a celebration in her honor by the Georgia Coalition of Black Women, Inc. Note: The gold seal sticker was loose and scanned separately from the resolution page. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Lamar County Board of Commissioners Resolution, November 4, 1995
Date Created
1995-11-04
Description
A resolution by the Lamar County Board of Commissioners recognizing Evelyn G. Lowery for her work in the United Methodist Church and in the civil rights movement upon the occasion of a celebration in her honor by the Georgia Coalition of Black Women, Inc. Note: The gold seal sticker was loose and scanned separately from the resolution page. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The program booklet for the Georgia Coalition of Black Women, Inc.'s Sisterhood Awards Luncheon and thank you remarks by Evelyn G. Lowery, who was one of the honorees at the event. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Georgia Coalition of Black Women Sisterhood Awards Luncheon Program and Remarks, November 4, 1995
Date Created
1995-11-04
Description
The program booklet for the Georgia Coalition of Black Women, Inc.'s Sisterhood Awards Luncheon and thank you remarks by Evelyn G. Lowery, who was one of the honorees at the event. 8 pages.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Associations, institutions, etc., Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Two flyers advertising a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) town hall meeting to be held on April 6, 1995 to discuss affirmative action. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Affirmative Action Town Hall Meeting Flyers, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Two flyers advertising a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) town hall meeting to be held on April 6, 1995 to discuss affirmative action. 2 pages.
Subject
Affirmative action programs, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A flyer advertising the 30th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration event to be held on August 28, 1993. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
30th Anniversary March on Washington Flyer, 1993
Date Created
1993
Description
A flyer advertising the 30th Anniversary March on Washington commemoration event to be held on August 28, 1993. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The program booklet for the National Institute of Health's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration event, at which Joseph E. Lowery was the keynote speaker. 11 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
NIH Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program, January 17, 1992
Date Created
1992-01-17
Description
The program booklet for the National Institute of Health's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration event, at which Joseph E. Lowery was the keynote speaker. 11 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The April 7, 1991 issue of The Messenger, a publication of Cascade United Methodist Church. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The Messenger, April 7, 1991
Date Created
1991-04-07
Description
The April 7, 1991 issue of The Messenger, a publication of Cascade United Methodist Church. 8 pages.
Subject
Methodist Church, African Americans--Religion, African American churches, Drug abuse, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The March 17, 1991 issue of The Messenger, a publication of Cascade United Methodist Church and the program for the March 24, 1991 worship service at Cascade United Methodist Church. The worship service program was between two pages of the church newsletter. 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The Messenger and Cascade United Methodist Church Worship Service Program, March 1991
Date Created
1991-03
Description
The March 17, 1991 issue of The Messenger, a publication of Cascade United Methodist Church and the program for the March 24, 1991 worship service at Cascade United Methodist Church. The worship service program was between two pages of the church newsletter. 13 pages.
Subject
Methodist Church, African Americans--Religion, African American churches, Drug abuse
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Typewritten remarks introducing Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at an unknown event. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Remarks Introducing Joseph E. Lowery, circa 1990
Date Created
1990/1995
Description
Typewritten remarks introducing Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery at an unknown event. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The program booklet for the Salute to South African Women Luncheon featuring Winnie Mandela held on June 27, 1990. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Salute to South African Women Luncheon Program, June 27, 1990
Date Created
1990-06-27
Description
The program booklet for the Salute to South African Women Luncheon featuring Winnie Mandela held on June 27, 1990. 8 pages.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, Apartheid, Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A flyer advertising a "Women's Bank-In Day" sponsored by the Coalition for Economic Justice. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
"Women's Bank-In Day" Flyer, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
A flyer advertising a "Women's Bank-In Day" sponsored by the Coalition for Economic Justice. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers