The SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), Inc. records series includes administrative files and program files. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. was established by Evelyn G. Lowery in October 1979 to address various concerns including women's issues, children's needs and enrichment, heritage pride, political awareness, health and welfare, education, economic justice, media, and peace issues. Administrative files document the daily operations of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including correspondence, annual reports, budgets and other finance materials, mailing lists, meeting agendas, personnel files, and press releases. Program records contain materials documenting the events, programs and activities held by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including the annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, Drum Major for Justice Golf Classic, Bridging the Gap Mentoring Program, Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Family Life Learning Center, and National AIDS Program.
Jan 18, 2023

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records

The SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.), Inc. records series includes administrative files and program files. SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. was established by Evelyn G. Lowery in October 1979 to address various concerns including women's issues, children's needs and enrichment, heritage pride, political awareness, health and welfare, education, economic justice, media, and peace issues. Administrative files document the daily operations of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including correspondence, annual reports, budgets and other finance materials, mailing lists, meeting agendas, personnel files, and press releases. Program records contain materials documenting the events, programs and activities held by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. including the annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner, Drum Major for Justice Golf Classic, Bridging the Gap Mentoring Program, Civil Rights Heritage Tour, Family Life Learning Center, and National AIDS Program.
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Correspondence and memorandums of agreement with partners (the Interdenominational Theological Center and Atlanta Public Schools) regarding SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s efforts in applying to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for grant money to fund their Church AIDS Project. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Records Regarding SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Church AIDS Project CDC Grant Application, 1996-1997
Date Created
1996/1997
Description
Correspondence and memorandums of agreement with partners (the Interdenominational Theological Center and Atlanta Public Schools) regarding SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s efforts in applying to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for grant money to fund their Church AIDS Project. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A five year summary report on the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National AIDS Program that dates to July 1993 with an addendum including information on workshops and activities for November 1993 to August 1994. 15 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National AIDS Program Report, circa 1994
Date Created
1993/1994
Description
A five year summary report on the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National AIDS Program that dates to July 1993 with an addendum including information on workshops and activities for November 1993 to August 1994. 15 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
This folder contains the program brochure for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 36th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Washington, D.C. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
36th Annual SCLC Convention SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon Program, August 27, 1993
Date Created
1993-08-27
Description
This folder contains the program brochure for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 36th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Washington, D.C. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Meetings, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program brochure for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 33rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Richmond, Virginia. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
33rd Annual SCLC Convention SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon Program, August 8, 1990
Date Created
1990-08-08
Description
The program brochure for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 33rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Richmond, Virginia. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. receiving a national AIDS grant from the Centers for Disease Control. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
News Release on National AIDS Grant Award, September 20, 1988
Date Created
1988-09-20
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. receiving a national AIDS grant from the Centers for Disease Control. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A flyer and program for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Womanpower Forum on the topic of "Women and Drugs" held on November 22, 1986 at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. WOMANPOWER Forum Flyer and Program, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
A flyer and program for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Womanpower Forum on the topic of "Women and Drugs" held on November 22, 1986 at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 2 pages.
Subject
Drug abuse, African American women, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A flyer advertising a clothing drive for the women and children of South Africa sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Clothing Drive for Women & Children of South Africa Flyer, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
A flyer advertising a clothing drive for the women and children of South Africa sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 1 page.
Subject
African American women social reformers, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Africa, International relations, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A memorandum from Juanita Love, chair of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Health and Welfare Task Force, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding a proposed health program for youth. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence to Evelyn G. Lowery from Juanita S. Love, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
A memorandum from Juanita Love, chair of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Health and Welfare Task Force, to Evelyn G. Lowery regarding a proposed health program for youth. 3 pages.
Subject
African American youth--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African American women social reformers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records