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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A letter to President George W. Bush from Evelyn G. Lowery regarding funding for a new Presidential AIDS Initiative. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence to President George W. Bush from Evelyn G. Lowery, January 29, 2003
Date Created
2003-01-29
Description
A letter to President George W. Bush from Evelyn G. Lowery regarding funding for a new Presidential AIDS Initiative. 2 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A letter from Reverend James Orange to Sheila Sisulu, South African Ambassador to the United States, inviting her to be the keynote speaker at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Correspondence to Sheila Sisulu from James Orange, February 2002
Date Created
2002-02
Description
A letter from Reverend James Orange to Sheila Sisulu, South African Ambassador to the United States, inviting her to be the keynote speaker at the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. report to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference National Board of Directors highlighting May-July 1990 organizational activities. Also included is a memo regarding the purchase of the Tabor Building by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and annual report of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center activities. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Reports, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
The SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. report to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference National Board of Directors highlighting May-July 1990 organizational activities. Also included is a memo regarding the purchase of the Tabor Building by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and annual report of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center activities. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American women, Associations, institutions, etc., International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A news release from the Republic of Nicaragua's Embassy to the United States in response to President Ronald Reagan's State of the Union Address. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Republic of Nicaragua News Release Regarding the State of the Union Address, February 7, 1985
Date Created
1985-02-07
Description
A news release from the Republic of Nicaragua's Embassy to the United States in response to President Ronald Reagan's State of the Union Address. 2 pages.
Subject
Protest movements, International relations, Human rights
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 Litany For The People" of South Africa written by Gwendolyn J. Campbell, a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. member. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
"A Litany for the People" of South Africa, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
"A Litany For The People" of South Africa written by Gwendolyn J. Campbell, a SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. member. 1 page.
Subject
Apartheid, Race discrimination, Commerce, Poverty, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The November 1, 1984 issue of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s monthly newsletter "What's News?". 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
What's News? Monthly Newsletter, November 1, 1984
Date Created
1984-11-01
Description
The November 1, 1984 issue of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s monthly newsletter "What's News?". 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Voter registration, African American women social reformers, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
A letter from Stephen A. Horblitt to friends of U.S. Representative Walter E. Fauntroy enclosing Fauntroy's testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law on House Resolution 1510, The Immigration Reform and Control Act. 11 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Testimony of Walter E. Fauntroy On The Immigration Reform and Control Act, March 1983
Date Created
1983-03
Description
A letter from Stephen A. Horblitt to friends of U.S. Representative Walter E. Fauntroy enclosing Fauntroy's testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law on House Resolution 1510, The Immigration Reform and Control Act. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Law--Study and teaching, International relations
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 flyer advertising a Public Policy Conference sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to be held in Birmingham, Alabama on March 20-21, 1981, with notes written on the back of the flyer. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
SCLC Public Policy Conference Flyer, March 1981
Date Created
1981-03
Description
A flyer advertising a Public Policy Conference sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to be held in Birmingham, Alabama on March 20-21, 1981, with notes written on the back of the flyer. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, International relations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
The program brochure for the Meeting Per L'Amicizia Fra I Popoli (Meeting of Friendship Among the People) held in Rimini, Italy from August 23-31, 1980. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
Meeting Per L'Amicizia Fra I Popoli Program, August 1980
Date Created
1980-08
Description
The program brochure for the Meeting Per L'Amicizia Fra I Popoli (Meeting of Friendship Among the People) held in Rimini, Italy from August 23-31, 1980. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, International relations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
This folder contains a news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) that relays a statement by Joseph E. Lowery on SCLC's Middle East peace initiative. Note: It appears that one or more pages of the news release are missing. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records
News Release on SCLC's Middle East Peace Initiative, September 24, 1979
Date Created
1979-09-24
Description
This folder contains a news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) that relays a statement by Joseph E. Lowery on SCLC's Middle East peace initiative. Note: It appears that one or more pages of the news release are missing. 4 pages.
Subject
Protest movements, International relations, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Records