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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A letter from Charlotte Sarett, a sales promotion manager at Sweet 'N Low, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding recipes for Lowery's cookbook. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence From Sweet 'N Low to Evelyn G. Lowery, March 30, 1977
Date Created
1977-03-30
Description
A letter from Charlotte Sarett, a sales promotion manager at Sweet 'N Low, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding recipes for Lowery's cookbook. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, Home economics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A letter from Geraldine Bynum to her sister, Evelyn G. Lowery, regarding recipes for the cookbook that Lowery was compiling. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Geraldine G. Bynum to Evelyn G. Lowery, February 19, 1977
Date Created
1977-02-19
Description
A letter from Geraldine Bynum to her sister, Evelyn G. Lowery, regarding recipes for the cookbook that Lowery was compiling. 2 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Three letters of correspondence regarding the compilation of recipes for a cookbook that Evelyn G. Lowery was putting together. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Cookbook Correspondence, circa 1975
Date Created
1975/1980
Description
Three letters of correspondence regarding the compilation of recipes for a cookbook that Evelyn G. Lowery was putting together. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, Home economics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence and itinerary information regarding a tour of Africa for Joseph and Evelyn Lowery. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence Regarding Africa Tour, October 17, 1974
Date Created
1974-10-17
Description
Correspondence and itinerary information regarding a tour of Africa for Joseph and Evelyn Lowery. 6 pages.
Subject
Africa, Travel, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for various desserts collected by Evelyn G. Lowery.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Recipes for various desserts collected by Evelyn G. Lowery.
Subject
African American women, Home economics
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for entrees compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 18 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for Entrees, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Recipes for entrees compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 18 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for desserts compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for Desserts, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Recipes for desserts compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 13 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for bread compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for Bread, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Recipes for bread compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 10 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for appetizers compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for Appetizers, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Recipes for appetizers compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 6 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Notes related to the cookbook that Evelyn G. Lowery was compiling. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Cookbook Notes, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Notes related to the cookbook that Evelyn G. Lowery was compiling. 5 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for seafood and creole dishes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for Seafood and Creole, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Recipes for seafood and creole dishes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 9 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
South African recipes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for South African Cuisine, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
South African recipes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 8 pages.
Subject
Home economics, Africa, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Cuban and Colombian recipes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for Cuban and Colombian Cuisine, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Cuban and Colombian recipes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 7 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
French, German, and Hungarian recipes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Recipes for French, German, and Hungarian Cuisine, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
French, German, and Hungarian recipes compiled by Evelyn G. Lowery for her cookbook project. 3 pages.
Subject
Home economics, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers