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 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
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 statement to the United Nations by Evelyn G. Lowery regarding the struggle against apartheid and minority rule in South Africa. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Statement at the United Nations, October 25, 1985
Date Created
1985-10-25
Description
A statement to the United Nations by Evelyn G. Lowery regarding the struggle against apartheid and minority rule in South Africa. 3 pages.
Subject
Speeches, Apartheid, Africa, International relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A letter from Larry Dingle, Atlanta's Clerk of Council, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding the designation of Bluefield, Nicaragua as a sister-city for Atlanta. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Larry M. Dingle to Evelyn G. Lowery, October 19, 1984
Date Created
1984-10-19
Description
A letter from Larry Dingle, Atlanta's Clerk of Council, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding the designation of Bluefield, Nicaragua as a sister-city for Atlanta. 2 pages.
Subject
International relations, Community development
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