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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Two versions of a proposal for a supplementary job training project at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center. 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A Proposal for Supplementary Job Training Project, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Two versions of a proposal for a supplementary job training project at the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women social reformers
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 containing a statement made by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., the Coalition for Economic Justice, and others at the Women's Bank-In Day event held on August 22, 1988. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
New Release on Women's Bank-In Day, August 22, 1988
Date Created
1988-08-22
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference containing a statement made by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., the Coalition for Economic Justice, and others at the Women's Bank-In Day event held on August 22, 1988. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African American women, Race relations
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 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention with the theme "WOMANPOWER: Ensuring Voting Rights, Peace and Justice for the Black Family". 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
28th Annual SCLC Convention SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon Program, August 7, 1985
Date Created
1985-08-07
Description
The program brochure for the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon held as part of the proceedings of the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention with the theme "WOMANPOWER: Ensuring Voting Rights, Peace and Justice for the Black Family". 3 pages.
Subject
African American women, African American women social reformers, African American families, African Americans--Economic conditions, Voting, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A resolution by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. urging the passage of U.S. House Resolution 3008, The Federal Equitable Pay Protection Act of 1985. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Resolution Regarding The Federal Equitable Pay Protection Act of 1985, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
A resolution by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. urging the passage of U.S. House Resolution 3008, The Federal Equitable Pay Protection Act of 1985. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, Women's rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A flyer advertising a SCLC Solidarity March with the theme "Turning To Each Other To Turn The Nation To Jobs, Peace, and Freedom" to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 18, 1984 as part of the 27th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National Convention. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC Solidarity March Flyer, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
A flyer advertising a SCLC Solidarity March with the theme "Turning To Each Other To Turn The Nation To Jobs, Peace, and Freedom" to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 18, 1984 as part of the 27th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National Convention. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, Labor, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A speech delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery to mark International Women's Day and to advocate for the WOMANPOWER network formed by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A Speech on "WOMANPOWER", 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
A speech delivered by Evelyn G. Lowery to mark International Women's Day and to advocate for the WOMANPOWER network formed by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. 9 pages.
Subject
Women's rights, African American women, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions
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 in which Joseph E. Lowery, as Chair of the Black Leadership Forum, urges Black voters to turn out for the 1982 mid-term elections to be held on November 2, 1982. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
News Release on Voting in 1982 Mid-Term Elections, October 1982
Date Created
1982-10
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in which Joseph E. Lowery, as Chair of the Black Leadership Forum, urges Black voters to turn out for the 1982 mid-term elections to be held on November 2, 1982. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A letter to Evelyn G. Lowery from Coretta Scott King inviting Lowery to speak at a rally for "Jobs, Peace, and Freedom" on August 28, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence to Evelyn G. Lowery from Coretta Scott King, August 26, 1982
Date Created
1982-08-26
Description
A letter to Evelyn G. Lowery from Coretta Scott King inviting Lowery to speak at a rally for "Jobs, Peace, and Freedom" on August 28, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery announcing the Pilgrimage to Washington and enclosing the scheduled itinerary for the pilgrimage. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence and Itinerary for the Pilgrimage to Washington, April 21, 1982
Date Created
1982-04-21
Description
A letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery announcing the Pilgrimage to Washington and enclosing the scheduled itinerary for the pilgrimage. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A postcard with a portrait image of Langston Hughes on the front inscribed with the words "Sister Lowery, 1st Lady SCLC, Hold fast! -- Love, Tommy Calimee, '82 Pilgrimage, D.C.". 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Postcard Given to Evelyn G. Lowery from Tommy Calimee, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
A postcard with a portrait image of Langston Hughes on the front inscribed with the words "Sister Lowery, 1st Lady SCLC, Hold fast! -- Love, Tommy Calimee, '82 Pilgrimage, D.C.". 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, Voting, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A press statement from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the initiation of a Public Policy Conference series as an educational tool to address issues such as racism, violence, war, international affairs, and other concerns. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC Press Statement Regarding A Public Policy Conference, March 20, 1981
Date Created
1981-03-20
Description
A press statement from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the initiation of a Public Policy Conference series as an educational tool to address issues such as racism, violence, war, international affairs, and other concerns. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, Meetings, Police brutality, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A program flyer for the workshop series "Survival of the Black Family in the 80's" sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N to be held on March 8, 1980. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"Survival of the Black Family in the 80's" Workshop Program, March 8, 1980
Date Created
1980-03-08
Description
A program flyer for the workshop series "Survival of the Black Family in the 80's" sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N to be held on March 8, 1980. 1 page.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Education, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program brochure for the 1980 "Survival of the Black Family in the Eighties" Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"Survival of the Black Family in the 80's" Conference Program, March 8, 1980
Date Created
1980-03-08
Description
The program brochure for the 1980 "Survival of the Black Family in the Eighties" Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. 2 pages.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Education, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records