The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) records consist of three subseries: President Martin Luther King, Jr. files, 1958-1968; President Ralph David Abernathy files, 1967-1977; and President Joseph E. Lowery files, 1960-2019, 1977-1997 (bulk).
Nov 11, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) records consist of three subseries: President Martin Luther King, Jr. files, 1958-1968; President Ralph David Abernathy files, 1967-1977; and President Joseph E. Lowery files, 1960-2019, 1977-1997 (bulk).
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A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Lonnie G. Bunch inviting Lowery to take part in the Smithsonian Institution�s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Library of Congress's national initiative to document the civil rights movement. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery from Lonnie G. Bunch, January 26, 2011
Date Created
2011-01-26
Description
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Lonnie G. Bunch inviting Lowery to take part in the Smithsonian Institution�s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Library of Congress's national initiative to document the civil rights movement. 2 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Library education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A brochure advertising the schedule of events and registration form for the 44th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention to be held in Cleveland, Ohio from July 20-24, 2002. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
44th Annual SCLC Convention Schedule of Events and Registration Form, 2002
Date Created
2002
Description
A brochure advertising the schedule of events and registration form for the 44th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention to be held in Cleveland, Ohio from July 20-24, 2002. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series, held at the D.M. Therrell High School Auditorium and sponsored by Atlanta Public Schools. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series Program, October 3, 2001
Date Created
2001-10-03
Description
The program booklet for the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series, held at the D.M. Therrell High School Auditorium and sponsored by Atlanta Public Schools. 4 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American youth--Education, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter to friends and allies from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) regarding legislation to block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s Ergo Standard from addressing the effects of ergonomic hazards on workers, especially women. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding Legislation to Block OSHA's Ergo Standard, July 1, 1999
Date Created
1999-07-01
Description
A letter to friends and allies from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) regarding legislation to block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s Ergo Standard from addressing the effects of ergonomic hazards on workers, especially women. 6 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Labor, Women's rights, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing plans for a full investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the police beating of Timmy Sinclair during Freaknik. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release on Police Beating Investigation, May 9, 1997
Date Created
1997-05-09
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing plans for a full investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the police beating of Timmy Sinclair during Freaknik. 2 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Police brutality
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A document detailing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's convention resolutions for 1997, addressing social, economic, political, and international issues. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
40th Annual SCLC Convention Proposed Resolution Packet, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
A document detailing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's convention resolutions for 1997, addressing social, economic, political, and international issues. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Affirmative action programs, Environmental justice, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the 40th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia from July 27-30, 1997. 48 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
40th Annual SCLC Convention Program, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
The program booklet for the 40th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia from July 27-30, 1997. 48 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the "Tribute to Dr. Joseph E. Lowery" event held on July 27, 1997 to mark Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Note: Links to audiovisual assets recording this event can be found in the "Additional Files" metadata element below. 28 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
40th Annual SCLC Convention: Tribute To Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Program, 1997
Date Created
1997
Description
The program booklet for the "Tribute to Dr. Joseph E. Lowery" event held on July 27, 1997 to mark Lowery's retirement as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Note: Links to audiovisual assets recording this event can be found in the "Additional Files" metadata element below. 28 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American leadership, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from U.S. Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald regarding the Christian Coalition's response to the burnings of African American churches. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding the Christian Coalition and the African American Community, June 18, 1996
Date Created
1996-06-18
Description
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from U.S. Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald regarding the Christian Coalition's response to the burnings of African American churches. 3 pages.
Subject
African American churches, Crime, Philosophy and religion, Poverty, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing a "pray-in" near Hartsfield Airport to honor murder victims and announce a new "Stop the Killing/End the Violence" initiative. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release on "Stop the Killing" Initiative, February 20, 1996
Date Created
1996-02-20
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing a "pray-in" near Hartsfield Airport to honor murder victims and announce a new "Stop the Killing/End the Violence" initiative. 2 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Gun control, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Minister O.C. Brown regarding Powers McLeod followed by a paper written by Brown for the Southeastern Jurisdiction Historical Society titled "Being a Methodist Minister During the 60s and After Unification." 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence and Enclosure Regarding the Methodist Church and Unification, circa 1996
Date Created
1995/1996
Description
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Minister O.C. Brown regarding Powers McLeod followed by a paper written by Brown for the Southeastern Jurisdiction Historical Society titled "Being a Methodist Minister During the 60s and After Unification." 9 pages.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing SCLC in partnership with Fulton County School System sponsoring the first SCLC Citizenship Education Awards Program. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release on SCLC Citizenship Education Awards Program, December 12, 1995
Date Created
1995-12-12
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing SCLC in partnership with Fulton County School System sponsoring the first SCLC Citizenship Education Awards Program. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Voting, Voter registration, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
An opinion/editorial piece by Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery on the Million Man March that took place on October 16, 1995 in Washington, D.C. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Op/Editorial by Joseph E. Lowery on the Million Man March, October 20, 1995
Date Created
1995-10-20
Description
An opinion/editorial piece by Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery on the Million Man March that took place on October 16, 1995 in Washington, D.C. 3 pages.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) regarding a press conference at which SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery would announce his organization's position on the Million Man March. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release on the Million Man March, September 23, 1995
Date Created
1995-09-23
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) regarding a press conference at which SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery would announce his organization's position on the Million Man March. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A "Statement of Recommitment to Struggle" by the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., to recommit themselves to the struggle for civil and human rights. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Statement of Recommitment to Struggle, September 6, 1995
Date Created
1995-09-06
Description
A "Statement of Recommitment to Struggle" by the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., to recommit themselves to the struggle for civil and human rights. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Human rights, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the 12th Annual Labor Solidarity Breakfast held as part of the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. 20 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
12th Annual Labor Solidarity Breakfast Program, August 1, 1995
Date Created
1995-08-01
Description
The program booklet for the 12th Annual Labor Solidarity Breakfast held as part of the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. 20 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the panel discussion titled "Political Empowerment: Strategies, Tactics and Organization" held as part of the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
38th Annual SCLC Convention: Political Empowerment Panel Program, July 31, 1995
Date Created
1995-07-31
Description
The program booklet for the panel discussion titled "Political Empowerment: Strategies, Tactics and Organization" held as part of the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Political participation, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing Joseph E. Lowery as the keynote speaker at the 29th Annual New York City Interfaith Celebration to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. The news release also relays other King birthday related events that Lowery will be a part of. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release on 29th Annual New York City King Birthday Celebration, January 11, 1995
Date Created
1995-01-11
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing Joseph E. Lowery as the keynote speaker at the 29th Annual New York City Interfaith Celebration to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. The news release also relays other King birthday related events that Lowery will be a part of. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The Summer 1995 issue of Soul Force, the official newsletter for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Michigan chapter. 12 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Soul Force Newsletter, Summer 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
The Summer 1995 issue of Soul Force, the official newsletter for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Michigan chapter. 12 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Gun control, Community development, African Americans--Education, Affirmative action programs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The souvenir journal for the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 30-August 2, 1995. 24 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
38th Annual SCLC Convention Souvenir Journal, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
The souvenir journal for the 38th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 30-August 2, 1995. 24 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records