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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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
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 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 program brochure for a pre-Mother's Day Breakfast recognizing mothers of victims of violence, sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in support of their "Stop The Killing--End The Violence" Campaign. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
SCLC Pre-Mother's Day Breakfast Program, May 7, 1994
Date Created
1994-05-07
Description
The program brochure for a pre-Mother's Day Breakfast recognizing mothers of victims of violence, sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in support of their "Stop The Killing--End The Violence" Campaign. 4 pages.
Subject
African American families, African American women, Gun control, Crime, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the prayer breakfast event held as part of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dayton, Ohio. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
35th Annual SCLC Convention Prayer Breakfast Program, August 12, 1992
Date Created
1992-08-12
Description
The program booklet for the prayer breakfast event held as part of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dayton, Ohio. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dayton, Ohio. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
35th Annual SCLC Convention SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon Program, August 11, 1992
Date Created
1992-08-11
Description
The program booklet for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dayton, Ohio. 6 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Special events, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the awards banquet event held as part of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dayton, Ohio. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
35th Annual SCLC Convention Awards Banquet Program, August 11, 1992
Date Created
1992-08-11
Description
The program booklet for the awards banquet event held as part of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Dayton, Ohio. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the 12th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest held as part of the proceedings of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
12th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National Oratorical Contest Program, August 9, 1992
Date Created
1992-08-09
Description
The program booklet for the 12th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest held as part of the proceedings of the 35th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention. 4 pages.
Subject
African American youth--Education, Speeches, African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A flyer advertising an event to celebrate Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as a United Methodist pastor, to be held on June 14, 1992 at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Joseph E. Lowery's Retirement from Ministry Flyer, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A flyer advertising an event to celebrate Joseph E. Lowery's retirement as a United Methodist pastor, to be held on June 14, 1992 at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the cultural night event held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
34th Annual SCLC Convention Cultural Night Program, August 15, 1991
Date Created
1991-08-15
Description
The program booklet for the cultural night event held as part of the 34th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter announcing SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner to be held on April 6, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence Regarding the 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A letter announcing SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner to be held on April 6, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A draft letter to ministers from Joseph E. Lowery in which he encourages ministers to announce "Love Your Neighbor Week" to their congregants. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Draft Letter Announcing "Love Your Neighbor Week", 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A draft letter to ministers from Joseph E. Lowery in which he encourages ministers to announce "Love Your Neighbor Week" to their congregants. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Special events, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the cultural night event held as part of the 33rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Richmond, Virginia. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
33rd Annual SCLC Convention Cultural Night Program, August 8, 1990
Date Created
1990-08-08
Description
The program booklet for the cultural night event held as part of the 33rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Richmond, Virginia. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the awards banquet event held as part of the 33rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Richmond, Virginia. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
33rd Annual SCLC Convention Awards Banquet Program, August 7, 1990
Date Created
1990-08-07
Description
The program booklet for the awards banquet event held as part of the 33rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Richmond, Virginia. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A flyer advertising the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Houston County Chapter Annual Banquet event to be held at Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia on September 22, 1990. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
SCLC Houston County Chapter Annual Banquet Flyer, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
A flyer advertising the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Houston County Chapter Annual Banquet event to be held at Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia on September 22, 1990. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Coretta Scott King informing Lowery that he is the recipient of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Peace Prize. Note: A link to the award presentation can be found in the "Additional Files" metadata element below. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery from Coretta Scott King, December 13, 1989
Date Created
1989-12-13
Description
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Coretta Scott King informing Lowery that he is the recipient of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Peace Prize. Note: A link to the award presentation can be found in the "Additional Files" metadata element below. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
The program booklet for the awards banquet event held as part of the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
32nd Annual SCLC Convention Awards Banquet Program, August 16, 1989
Date Created
1989-08-16
Description
The program booklet for the awards banquet event held as part of the 32nd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Meetings, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Records related to the Peace with Justice Week to be held October 16-24, 1989, including a letter, donor pledge sheet, and newsletter. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Records Regarding "Peace with Justice Week", 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Records related to the Peace with Justice Week to be held October 16-24, 1989, including a letter, donor pledge sheet, and newsletter. 6 pages.
Subject
Philosophy and religion, Protest movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
A letter from Nicaraguan Ambassador Carlos Tunnermann Bernheim to Joseph E. Lowery inviting Lowery to the inauguration ceremony for Daniel Ortega Saavedra as President of Nicaragua. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC Records
Correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery from Carlos Tunnermann Bernheim, December 4, 1984
Date Created
1984-12-04
Description
A letter from Nicaraguan Ambassador Carlos Tunnermann Bernheim to Joseph E. Lowery inviting Lowery to the inauguration ceremony for Daniel Ortega Saavedra as President of Nicaragua. 2 pages.
Subject
International relations, Political participation, Special events
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