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 Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery regarding SCLC's meeting with Palestinian Liberation Organization representatives and an enclosed copy of a letter from Rabbi Cary David Yales addressed to Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson, and Lowery. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding Middle East Relations and Yom Kippur, October 30, 1979
Date Created
1979-10-30
Description
A letter to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery regarding SCLC's meeting with Palestinian Liberation Organization representatives and an enclosed copy of a letter from Rabbi Cary David Yales addressed to Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson, and Lowery. 6 pages.
Subject
International relations, Conflict management, Protest movements, Philosophy and religion, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery from Seymour P. Lachman, chairman of the National Committee for Middle East Studies in Secondary Education, regarding Andrew Young's resignation as the United States' ambassador to the United Nations. Lachman encloses a copy of the inaugural issue of "Middle East Notebook", a publication of the National Committee for Middle East Studies. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence and Enclosed "Middle East Notebook" Newsletter, August 21, 1979
Date Created
1979-08-21
Description
A letter to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery from Seymour P. Lachman, chairman of the National Committee for Middle East Studies in Secondary Education, regarding Andrew Young's resignation as the United States' ambassador to the United Nations. Lachman encloses a copy of the inaugural issue of "Middle East Notebook", a publication of the National Committee for Middle East Studies. 8 pages.
Subject
International relations, Conflict management, Protest movements, Philosophy and religion, Islam, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The July-August 1979 issue of the SCLC Newsletter. 15 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
SCLC Newsletter, July-August 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
The July-August 1979 issue of the SCLC Newsletter. 15 pages.
Subject
Labor, Capital punishment, Africa, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Housing
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the 22nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Norfolk, Virginia from August 14-16, 1979. 34 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
22nd Annual SCLC Convention Program, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
The program booklet for the 22nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Norfolk, Virginia from August 14-16, 1979. 34 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Two letters to the editor of the New York Post from Robert L. Harris, president of the National Bar Association, and attorney Leroy Wilson, Jr., regarding an editorial by Andrew Stein, the Manhattan Borough President. A photocopy of the editorial by Stein is included, titled "Let's not encourage the PLO", it criticizes Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery for meeting with representatives of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) during SCLC's peace delegation trip to Lebanon. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding Black-Jewish Relations, August-September 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Two letters to the editor of the New York Post from Robert L. Harris, president of the National Bar Association, and attorney Leroy Wilson, Jr., regarding an editorial by Andrew Stein, the Manhattan Borough President. A photocopy of the editorial by Stein is included, titled "Let's not encourage the PLO", it criticizes Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery for meeting with representatives of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) during SCLC's peace delegation trip to Lebanon. 9 pages.
Subject
International relations, Conflict management, Protest movements, Philosophy and religion, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A typewritten version of Joseph E. Lowery's presidential address delivered at the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Birmingham, Alabama. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
21st Annual SCLC Convention Presidential Address, August 1978
Date Created
1978-08
Description
A typewritten version of Joseph E. Lowery's presidential address delivered at the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Birmingham, Alabama. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
This folder contains a memorandum from President Jimmy Carter concerning the implementation of affirmative action programs and their continuation with regards to the Bakke v. California decision. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Memorandum from President Carter Regarding Bakke v. California Decision, July 1978
Date Created
1978-07
Description
This folder contains a memorandum from President Jimmy Carter concerning the implementation of affirmative action programs and their continuation with regards to the Bakke v. California decision. 3 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Affirmative action programs, Political participation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A Special Guest ribbon from the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
21st Annual SCLC Convention Special Guest Ribbon, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
A Special Guest ribbon from the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The souvenir journal for the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Birmingham, Alabama on August 15-18, 1978. 40 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
21st Annual SCLC Convention Souvenir Journal, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
The souvenir journal for the 21st Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Birmingham, Alabama on August 15-18, 1978. 40 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
This folder contains a postcard sent by Andrew Young to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Featured on the front of the postcard is an image of Cote D'Ivoire, Abidjan. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Postcard to Joseph E. Lowery from Andrew Young, May 1977
Date Created
1977-05
Description
This folder contains a postcard sent by Andrew Young to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Featured on the front of the postcard is an image of Cote D'Ivoire, Abidjan. 3 pages.
Subject
Africa, International relations, Commerce
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
This folder contains a letter from the Coalition for a Fair Minimum Wage and includes a copy of the "Declaration for a Fair Minimum Wage". 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding Declaration for a Fair Minimum Wage, April 19, 1977
Date Created
1977-04-19
Description
This folder contains a letter from the Coalition for a Fair Minimum Wage and includes a copy of the "Declaration for a Fair Minimum Wage". 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, Labor
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A news release announcing the election of Joseph E. Lowery as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release on Election of SCLC President, March 2, 1977
Date Created
1977-03-02
Description
A news release announcing the election of Joseph E. Lowery as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A proposal written by Orville L. Marshall for the expansion of the "Martin Luther King Speaks" radio broadcasting program. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Proposal for the Expansion of the "Martin Luther King Speaks" Radio Program, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
A proposal written by Orville L. Marshall for the expansion of the "Martin Luther King Speaks" radio broadcasting program. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Sermons, Speeches, Religious broadcasting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The souvenir journal for the 20th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia on August 16-19, 1977. 48 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
20th Annual SCLC Convention Souvenir Journal, 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
The souvenir journal for the 20th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia on August 16-19, 1977. 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
This folder contains a letter to the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights from Aryeh Neier regarding Federal Judicial appointments of minority groups such as women and other underrepresented groups. This folder also contains a letter to President Jimmy Carter from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) President Norman Dorsen regarding the same topic addressed in Neier's memo. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding Federal Judicial Appointments, March-April 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
This folder contains a letter to the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights from Aryeh Neier regarding Federal Judicial appointments of minority groups such as women and other underrepresented groups. This folder also contains a letter to President Jimmy Carter from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) President Norman Dorsen regarding the same topic addressed in Neier's memo. 3 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Women's rights, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The text of a telegram sent to United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim from Ralph D. Abernathy regarding the killing of student demonstrators in Africa. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Text of Telegram to Kurt Waldheim from Ralph D. Abernathy, August 17, 1976
Date Created
1976-08-17
Description
The text of a telegram sent to United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim from Ralph D. Abernathy regarding the killing of student demonstrators in Africa. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Africa, Demonstrations, International relations, Africa, Apartheid, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter from Thomas J. Yates, administrative assistant for the American Woodmen's Life Insurance Company, to Ralph D. Abernathy, enclosing a copy of Yates' speech introducing Abernathy at the Barney Ford Community Awards Banquet. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Thomas J. Yates' Introduction Speech for Ralph D. Abernathy, February 1976
Date Created
1976-02
Description
A letter from Thomas J. Yates, administrative assistant for the American Woodmen's Life Insurance Company, to Ralph D. Abernathy, enclosing a copy of Yates' speech introducing Abernathy at the Barney Ford Community Awards Banquet. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence between Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy and U.S. Air Force Captain Nelson Woods regarding a memorial service held in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Incirlik Common Defense Installation in Adana, Turkey. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Between Nelson Woods and Ralph D. Abernathy, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Correspondence between Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy and U.S. Air Force Captain Nelson Woods regarding a memorial service held in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Incirlik Common Defense Installation in Adana, Turkey. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Armed Forces, International relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence and a flyer related to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Black Awareness Bazaar, an event sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bazaar Committee in cooperation with the Philadelphia chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Documents Related to the Black Awareness Bazaar, January-February 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
Correspondence and a flyer related to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Black Awareness Bazaar, an event sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bazaar Committee in cooperation with the Philadelphia chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American businesspeople, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The souvenir journal for the 19th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Biloxi, Mississippi on August 10-13, 1976. 55 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
19th Annual SCLC Convention Souvenir Journal, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
The souvenir journal for the 19th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Biloxi, Mississippi on August 10-13, 1976. 55 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records