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 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
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 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 certificate identifying Evelyn G. Lowery as a life member of the Alabama Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Alabama Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers Life Member Certificate, June 1961
Date Created
1961-06
Description
A certificate identifying Evelyn G. Lowery as a life member of the Alabama Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers. 1 page.
Subject
African American women, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Boule notebook, dated 1947, containing handwritten notes. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Boule, 1947
Date Created
1947
Description
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Boule notebook, dated 1947, containing handwritten notes. 9 pages.
Subject
African American women, Greek letter societies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority membership identification cards for Evelyn G. Lowery dated for the 1949 to 1950 and 1950 to 1951 years.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Evelyn G. Lowery Papers
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Identification Cards, 1949-1951
Date Created
1949/1951
Description
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority membership identification cards for Evelyn G. Lowery dated for the 1949 to 1950 and 1950 to 1951 years.
Subject
African American women, Greek letter societies
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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