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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The program booklet for the 35th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2014. 32 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
35th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 4, 2014
Date Created
2014-04-04
Description
The program booklet for the 35th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2014. 32 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
This folder contains a letter addressed to Evelyn G. Lowery from Julieanna Richardson, the founder of The HistoryMakers, regarding the acquisition by the Library of Congress of The HistoryMakers Collection. Also in the folder is a reprint of a news article from The New York Times about The HistoryMakers Collection. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence Regarding The HistoryMakers Collection, 2014
Date Created
2014
Description
This folder contains a letter addressed to Evelyn G. Lowery from Julieanna Richardson, the founder of The HistoryMakers, regarding the acquisition by the Library of Congress of The HistoryMakers Collection. Also in the folder is a reprint of a news article from The New York Times about The HistoryMakers Collection. 4 pages.
Subject
Library science, African Americans--Civil rights, Oral history, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 34th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2013. 21 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
34th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 4, 2013
Date Created
2013-04-04
Description
The program booklet for the 34th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2013. 21 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A letter to Evelyn G. Lowery from Jim Emison regarding the 1940 murder of Elbert Williams, a NAACP member, in Brownsville, Tennessee. Emison requests to interview Lowery to speak about her father, Harry Gibson's, role in the 1940 investigation. Emison encloses a copy of a document related to the case. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence to Evelyn G. Lowery from Theo J. Emison, Jr., January 25, 2013
Date Created
2013-01-25
Description
A letter to Evelyn G. Lowery from Jim Emison regarding the 1940 murder of Elbert Williams, a NAACP member, in Brownsville, Tennessee. Emison requests to interview Lowery to speak about her father, Harry Gibson's, role in the 1940 investigation. Emison encloses a copy of a document related to the case. 6 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, Crime, Lynching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 33rd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2012. 36 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
33rd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 4, 2012
Date Created
2012-04-04
Description
The program booklet for the 33rd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2012. 36 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 32nd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2011. 32 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
32nd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 4, 2011
Date Created
2011-04-04
Description
The program booklet for the 32nd Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2011. 32 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 31st Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 3, 2010. 44 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
31st Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 3, 2010
Date Created
2010-04-03
Description
The program booklet for the 31st Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 3, 2010. 44 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A litany to be read in memory of Jonathan Myrick Daniels, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, and to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour on March 7, 2010 in Hayneville, Alabama. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour Litany for Jonathan Myrick Daniels, March 7, 2010
Date Created
2010-03-07
Description
A litany to be read in memory of Jonathan Myrick Daniels, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, and to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour on March 7, 2010 in Hayneville, Alabama. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A litany to be read at the Reverend James Reeb Memorial in Selma, Alabama, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, and to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour on March 6, 2010. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour Litany for James Reeb, March 6, 2010
Date Created
2010-03-06
Description
A litany to be read at the Reverend James Reeb Memorial in Selma, Alabama, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, and to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour on March 6, 2010. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Education, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
This folder contains a list of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Task Force chair members. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Leadership Roster, 2010
Date Created
2010
Description
This folder contains a list of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Task Force chair members. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A laminated sheet containing freedom songs of the civil rights movement, including "We Shall Overcome", "I Ain't Scared", and "Oh Freedom". 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Freedom Songs, circa 2010
Date Created
2009/2011
Description
A laminated sheet containing freedom songs of the civil rights movement, including "We Shall Overcome", "I Ain't Scared", and "Oh Freedom". 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Music
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 30th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2009. 40 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
30th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 4, 2009
Date Created
2009-04-04
Description
The program booklet for the 30th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2009. 40 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 29th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2008. 38 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
29th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 4, 2008
Date Created
2008-04-04
Description
The program booklet for the 29th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4, 2008. 38 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 28th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 3, 2007. 36 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
28th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 3, 2007
Date Created
2007-04-03
Description
The program booklet for the 28th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 3, 2007. 36 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A litany to be read at the Rosa Louise Parks Memorial Monument, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, and to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour on March 4, 2007. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour Litany for Rosa Parks, March 4, 2007
Date Created
2007-03-04
Description
A litany to be read at the Rosa Louise Parks Memorial Monument, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, and to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour on March 4, 2007. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A litany for the Coretta Scott King Memorial Monument, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour Litany for Coretta Scott King, 2007
Date Created
2007
Description
A litany for the Coretta Scott King Memorial Monument, written by Evelyn G. Lowery, to be recited by group participants during The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Education, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 27th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1, 2006. 36 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
27th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 1, 2006
Date Created
2006-04-01
Description
The program booklet for the 27th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1, 2006. 36 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 26th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 2, 2005. 33 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
26th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 2, 2005
Date Created
2005-04-02
Description
The program booklet for the 26th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 2, 2005. 33 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. Annual Report for 2004-2005 highlighting SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. program offerings and performance, including the Bridging the Gap-Girls to Women Mentoring Program, the Women's Empowerment Training Program, Civil Rights Heritage Tour and the Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Annual Report, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
The SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. Annual Report for 2004-2005 highlighting SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. program offerings and performance, including the Bridging the Gap-Girls to Women Mentoring Program, the Women's Empowerment Training Program, Civil Rights Heritage Tour and the Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, African Americans--Education, Community development
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program booklet for the 25th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 3, 2004. 32 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
25th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner Program, April 3, 2004
Date Created
2004-04-03
Description
The program booklet for the 25th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 3, 2004. 32 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records