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 elementary school student Jennie Gear McCollum to Evelyn G. Lowery thanking Lowery for the Civil Rights Heritage Tour that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. hosted. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Jennie Gear McCollum to Evelyn G. Lowery, circa 1992
Date Created
1987/1997
Description
A letter from elementary school student Jennie Gear McCollum to Evelyn G. Lowery thanking Lowery for the Civil Rights Heritage Tour that SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. hosted. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A letter from Ralph Luker, the assistant editor for The Martin Luther King Papers, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding records Lowery has documenting King's life and her role in the civil rights movement. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Ralph E. Luker to Evelyn G. Lowery, June 15, 1987
Date Created
1987-06-15
Description
A letter from Ralph Luker, the assistant editor for The Martin Luther King Papers, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding records Lowery has documenting King's life and her role in the civil rights movement. 1 page.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Library science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The program brochure for an event to mark the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday held by the Black Law Student Association at the University of Iowa. Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery spoke on topic of "The Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1980's". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
"The Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1980's" Program, January 29, 1987
Date Created
1987-01-29
Description
The program brochure for an event to mark the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday held by the Black Law Student Association at the University of Iowa. Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery spoke on topic of "The Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1980's". 4 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
Notes about efforts that should be made by Southern Company and Georgia Power regarding South African coal and their relations with the Black community. Note: This page is filed as part of the "Recipes" subseries in the Evelyn G. Lowery Papers record series, but is not related to Lowery's cookbook project. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Notes Regarding South Africa Coal, Southern Company, and Georgia Power, circa 1986
Date Created
1985/1987
Description
Notes about efforts that should be made by Southern Company and Georgia Power regarding South African coal and their relations with the Black community. Note: This page is filed as part of the "Recipes" subseries in the Evelyn G. Lowery Papers record series, but is not related to Lowery's cookbook project. 1 page.
Subject
Apartheid, Race relations, Africa, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Handwritten notes by Evelyn G. Lowery detailing actions that women can take in response to Winn-Dixie grocery stores selling South African products. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Planning Notes Regarding the Winn-Dixie Boycotts, circa 1985
Date Created
1985/1986
Description
Handwritten notes by Evelyn G. Lowery detailing actions that women can take in response to Winn-Dixie grocery stores selling South African products. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, Protest movements, Civil rights movements, Apartheid
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
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery delivered to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority chapters in Atlanta, Georgia as part of a Founder's Day celebration. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
AKA Founder's Day Celebration Speech, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery delivered to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority chapters in Atlanta, Georgia as part of a Founder's Day celebration. 5 pages.
Subject
Speeches, Greek letter societies, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A typewritten speech with handwritten notes of an address delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery for the Women's Day worship service at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Anniston, Alabama. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Mount Olive Baptist Church Women's Day Speech and Notes, February 13, 1983
Date Created
1983-02-13
Description
A typewritten speech with handwritten notes of an address delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery for the Women's Day worship service at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Anniston, Alabama. 10 pages.
Subject
African American women, Speeches, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A typewritten speech titled "Black Women Organizing as a Political Bloc" delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery during a "Forum of Black Women's Issues" event convened by U.S. Representative Katie Hall and Cardiss Collins. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
"Black Women Organizing as a Political Bloc" Speech, circa 1983
Date Created
1982/1985
Description
A typewritten speech titled "Black Women Organizing as a Political Bloc" delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery during a "Forum of Black Women's Issues" event convened by U.S. Representative Katie Hall and Cardiss Collins. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women, Speeches, Voting, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A speech by Gwendolyn J. Campbell about the work and accomplishments of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
"Woman Power" Speech by Gwendolyn J. Campbell, circa 1982
Date Created
1982/1983
Description
A speech by Gwendolyn J. Campbell about the work and accomplishments of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 7 pages.
Subject
Speeches, African American women social reformers, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery given at the 5th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Alabama State Chapter Convention held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
"Woman Power" Speech at 5th Annual SCLC Alabama State Chapter Convention, December 11, 1982
Date Created
1982-12-11
Description
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery given at the 5th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Alabama State Chapter Convention held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 8 pages.
Subject
Speeches, African American women social reformers, Women's rights, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery given in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 19, 1982, the day after the culmination of the Carrollton to Montgomery Pilgrimage, in which Lowery speaks about the continuation of the pilgrimage march through Alabama, all the way to Washington, D.C. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Carrollton to Montgomery Pilgrimage Speech, February 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-02-19
Description
A speech by Evelyn G. Lowery given in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 19, 1982, the day after the culmination of the Carrollton to Montgomery Pilgrimage, in which Lowery speaks about the continuation of the pilgrimage march through Alabama, all the way to Washington, D.C. 6 pages.
Subject
Speeches, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Demonstrations, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A thank you note from Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding his inauguration ceremony and reception. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Andrew Young to Evelyn G. Lowery, January 25, 1982
Date Created
1982-01-25
Description
A thank you note from Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding his inauguration ceremony and reception. 1 page.
Subject
African American mayors, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A letter from Evelyn G. Lowery to potential conference attendees regarding an upcoming conference in a series sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. focused on the survival of the Black family. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Correspondence from Evelyn G. Lowery to Child Conferees, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
A letter from Evelyn G. Lowery to potential conference attendees regarding an upcoming conference in a series sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. focused on the survival of the Black family. 2 pages.
Subject
African American families, African American children, African Americans--Social conditions, Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A daily journal kept by Evelyn G. Lowery in which she details the activities and happenings that occurred during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Pilgrimage to Washington. 57 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Lowery's Pilgrimage to Washington Journal, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
A daily journal kept by Evelyn G. Lowery in which she details the activities and happenings that occurred during the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Pilgrimage to Washington. 57 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A journal and notes written by Evelyn G. Lowery recording her thoughts and reflections during the Carrollton to Montgomery Pilgrimage in February 1982. 11 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Evelyn G. Lowery's Carrollton to Montgomery Pilgrimage Journal, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
A journal and notes written by Evelyn G. Lowery recording her thoughts and reflections during the Carrollton to Montgomery Pilgrimage in February 1982. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
The first page of a speech by Evelyn G. Lowery delivered at the Women's Day worship service at Greater New Light Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. The remaining pages of this speech can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:08070.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Fragment of the Women's Day Speech at Greater New Light Baptist Church, July 26, 1981
Date Created
1981-07-26
Description
The first page of a speech by Evelyn G. Lowery delivered at the Women's Day worship service at Greater New Light Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. The remaining pages of this speech can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.199:08070.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Religion, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Typewritten testimony of Evelyn G. Lowery given May 5, 1981 to representatives of Congress, members of the press, and concerned citizens. Lowery's testimony recalls an attack by the Ku Klux Klan during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference march in Decatur, Alabama on May 26, 1979. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Decatur, Alabama Klan Violence Testimony, May 5, 1981
Date Created
1981-05-05
Description
Typewritten testimony of Evelyn G. Lowery given May 5, 1981 to representatives of Congress, members of the press, and concerned citizens. Lowery's testimony recalls an attack by the Ku Klux Klan during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference march in Decatur, Alabama on May 26, 1979. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
A brochure issued by the National Anti-Klan Network that contains the stories of victims of racist violence. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
"Victims of Racist Violence Tell Their Stories" Brochure, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
A brochure issued by the National Anti-Klan Network that contains the stories of victims of racist violence. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers