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 from U.S. Representatives John Lewis and Alan Wheat to Joseph E. Lowery asking for Lowery's endorsement of The Medford Declaration to End Hunger in the U.S. Enclosed with the letter is an informational flyer about The Medford Declaration. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding The Medford Declaration to End Hunger in the United States, March 9, 1992
Date Created
1992-03-09
Description
A letter from U.S. Representatives John Lewis and Alan Wheat to Joseph E. Lowery asking for Lowery's endorsement of The Medford Declaration to End Hunger in the U.S. Enclosed with the letter is an informational flyer about The Medford Declaration. 4 pages.
Subject
Poverty, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A typewritten version of Joseph E. Lowery's presidential address delivered at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Birmingham, Alabama. 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
34th Annual SCLC Convention Presidential Address, August 13, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-13
Description
A typewritten version of Joseph E. Lowery's presidential address delivered at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention held in Birmingham, Alabama. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Labor, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A document titled "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" that was created by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and distributed to convention attendees at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. 24 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Survival Tips For These Tough Times, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A document titled "Survival Tips For These Tough Times" that was created by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and distributed to convention attendees at the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. 24 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Charles Shelby Rooks, executive vice president for the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, regarding the Committee for Workplace Fairness. Rooks enclosed two statements titled "Restoring the Balance" and "Restore the Rights of America's Workers". 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence and Enclosures Regarding the Committee for Workplace Fairness, November 20, 1990
Date Created
1990-11-20
Description
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Charles Shelby Rooks, executive vice president for the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, regarding the Committee for Workplace Fairness. Rooks enclosed two statements titled "Restoring the Balance" and "Restore the Rights of America's Workers". 16 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A document detailing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's convention resolutions for 1989, addressing social, economic, political, and international issues. 17 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
32nd Annual SCLC Convention Resolutions, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A document detailing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's convention resolutions for 1989, addressing social, economic, political, and international issues. 17 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Affirmative action programs, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) news release regarding upcoming hearings on discriminatory banking practices and a letter about the Coalition for Economic Justice's Black Empowerment Campaign events to address discriminatory banking practices. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
News Release and Letter on Discriminatory Banking Practices, May-June 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
A Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) news release regarding upcoming hearings on discriminatory banking practices and a letter about the Coalition for Economic Justice's Black Empowerment Campaign events to address discriminatory banking practices. 5 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A telephone script prompt for Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff to use when calling a company to discuss their equal employment policies. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
"Equal Employment Policies" Telephone Script, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1983
Description
A telephone script prompt for Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff to use when calling a company to discuss their equal employment policies. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, Affirmative action programs
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
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
This folder contains two typed versions of a speech by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy delivered in Memphis, Tennessee in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Abernathy speaks about America as a "nation in crisis", emphasizes the need for a non-violent economy, and encourages speech attendees to fight for justice in order to create a "New America". 19 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Speech by Ralph D. Abernathy in Memphis, Tennessee, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
This folder contains two typed versions of a speech by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy delivered in Memphis, Tennessee in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Abernathy speaks about America as a "nation in crisis", emphasizes the need for a non-violent economy, and encourages speech attendees to fight for justice in order to create a "New America". 19 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
This folder contains a typewritten version of Ralph D. Abernathy's presidential address delivered at the 18th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Anniston, Alabama. 19 pages
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
18th Annual SCLC Convention Presidential Address, July 13, 1975
Date Created
1975-07-13
Description
This folder contains a typewritten version of Ralph D. Abernathy's presidential address delivered at the 18th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Anniston, Alabama. 19 pages
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Armed Forces, Meetings, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
This folder contains a typewritten version of Ralph D. Abernathy's presidential address delivered at the 17th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 25 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
17th Annual SCLC Convention Presidential Address, August 1974
Date Created
1974-08
Description
This folder contains a typewritten version of Ralph D. Abernathy's presidential address delivered at the 17th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 25 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Poverty, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
This folder contains a speech by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy titled "Where Do We Go From Here", in which he addresses topics such as inflation, employment, the energy crisis, and politics. This folder also contains a draft of a memo regarding a selective buying campaign launched by the Pittsburgh NAACP against the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A & P). 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
"Where Do We Go From Here" Speech and Memo Draft, April 3, 1974
Date Created
1974-04-03
Description
This folder contains a speech by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy titled "Where Do We Go From Here", in which he addresses topics such as inflation, employment, the energy crisis, and politics. This folder also contains a draft of a memo regarding a selective buying campaign launched by the Pittsburgh NAACP against the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A & P). 13 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Political participation, Vietnam War (1961-1975), Demonstrations, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
An article from The Atlanta Voice about the Southern Rural Action, Inc. (SRA) organization, a Georgia corporation with the purpose of conducting development projects and programs in the rural southeastern United States. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
"Southern Rural Action" Article in The Atlanta Voice, March 16, 1974
Date Created
1974-03-16
Description
An article from The Atlanta Voice about the Southern Rural Action, Inc. (SRA) organization, a Georgia corporation with the purpose of conducting development projects and programs in the rural southeastern United States. 2 pages.
Subject
Poverty, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A speech by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy delivered at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Speech by Ralph D. Abernathy at the University of Arizona, May 4, 1972
Date Created
1972-05-04
Description
A speech by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Ralph D. Abernathy delivered at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. 6 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Speeches, Labor, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A pamphlet titled "The Political Play: Becoming a Delegate to a National Political Party Convention in 1972". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
"The Political Play" Pamphlet, 1972
Date Created
1972
Description
A pamphlet titled "The Political Play: Becoming a Delegate to a National Political Party Convention in 1972". 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political science, Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
This folder contains a printed booklet titled "To End The Draft" which features the statement of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Ralph D. Abernathy, presented by David A. Clarke, Acting Director, SCLC Washington Bureau, to a congressional committee in Washington, D.C. Abernathy's statement discusses the effects of conscription/the military draft on low-income and minority communities. 17 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
"To End The Draft" Congressional Statement by Ralph D. Abernathy, circa 1971
Date Created
1970/1971
Description
This folder contains a printed booklet titled "To End The Draft" which features the statement of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Ralph D. Abernathy, presented by David A. Clarke, Acting Director, SCLC Washington Bureau, to a congressional committee in Washington, D.C. Abernathy's statement discusses the effects of conscription/the military draft on low-income and minority communities. 17 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Armed Forces, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
An annual report given by Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Ralph D. Abernathy, presented at the 11th Annual SCLC Convention held in Memphis, Tennessee. 15 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Report for the 11th Annual SCLC Convention, August 15, 1968
Date Created
1969-08-15
Description
An annual report given by Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Ralph D. Abernathy, presented at the 11th Annual SCLC Convention held in Memphis, Tennessee. 15 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education, Poverty, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A brochure outlining demands for chapter two of the Poor People's Campaign. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
"Poor People's Campaign Demands" Brochure, May 1969
Date Created
1969-05
Description
A brochure outlining demands for chapter two of the Poor People's Campaign. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Poverty, African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A document outlining resolutions adopted by the Councils of Bishops of A.M.E. Church, Connectional Council, in support of the striking hospital workers of Charleston, South Carolina. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Resolutions In Support of South Carolina Hospital Workers, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
A document outlining resolutions adopted by the Councils of Bishops of A.M.E. Church, Connectional Council, in support of the striking hospital workers of Charleston, South Carolina. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, Labor, Poverty, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records