The Subject and Research Files series includes topical files of interest to the Lowerys not directly aligned with the daily operations of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The files include originals of newspaper clippings and magazine articles; published material (reports, pamphlets and brochures) from a number of organizations; correspondence (usually within folders with other material); fliers, brochures, and other items of interest. The bulk of the series contains files about affirmative action, Africa, AIDS, drugs, economic development, education, environmental racism, gun control, health, housing, justice, labor, politics, religion, sports justice, violence and voting rights.
Aug 12, 2022

The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject Files

The Subject and Research Files series includes topical files of interest to the Lowerys not directly aligned with the daily operations of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The files include originals of newspaper clippings and magazine articles; published material (reports, pamphlets and brochures) from a number of organizations; correspondence (usually within folders with other material); fliers, brochures, and other items of interest. The bulk of the series contains files about affirmative action, Africa, AIDS, drugs, economic development, education, environmental racism, gun control, health, housing, justice, labor, politics, religion, sports justice, violence and voting rights.
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A booklet titled "A View of Environmental Justice at the U.S. Department of Energy" that summarizes actions and activities of the U.S. Department of Energy since the signing of Presidential Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations) on February 11, 1994. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"A View of Environmental Justice at the U.S. Department of Energy" Booklet, 2014
Date Created
2014
Description
A booklet titled "A View of Environmental Justice at the U.S. Department of Energy" that summarizes actions and activities of the U.S. Department of Energy since the signing of Presidential Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations) on February 11, 1994. 7 pages.
Subject
Environmental justice, Protest movements, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program booklet for an Interfaith Resurrection Assembly event at which Joseph and Evelyn Lowery received the Gandhi-King-Ikeda Community Builders Prize. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Renaissance Sunday: Interfaith Resurrection Assembly" Program, April 24, 2011
Date Created
2011-04-24
Description
The program booklet for an Interfaith Resurrection Assembly event at which Joseph and Evelyn Lowery received the Gandhi-King-Ikeda Community Builders Prize. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Community development, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents related to the first annual "Still Standing" Lifetime Achievement Awards, an awards event from the Center For Community and Economic Justice, Inc. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
1st Annual "Still Standing" Lifetime Achievement Awards Records, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Documents related to the first annual "Still Standing" Lifetime Achievement Awards, an awards event from the Center For Community and Economic Justice, Inc. 10 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program booklet for the National Victory Celebration of Rosa Louise Parks held at Greater Grace Temple Church in Detroit, Michigan. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"National Victory Celebration of Rosa Louise Parks" Program, November 2, 2005
Date Created
2005-11-02
Description
The program booklet for the National Victory Celebration of Rosa Louise Parks held at Greater Grace Temple Church in Detroit, Michigan. 16 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains a National Park Service brochure for the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Brochure, 2005
Date Created
2005
Description
This folder contains a National Park Service brochure for the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A brochure for the Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, whose convener is Joseph E. Lowery. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Brochure, circa 2004
Date Created
2004/2008
Description
A brochure for the Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, whose convener is Joseph E. Lowery. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, Environmental justice, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A statement from Joseph E. Lowery (published on Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda letterhead) on gay rights and same sex marriage in response to Georgia Constitutional Amendment 1, which proposed to ban same sex marriage. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Statement by Joseph E. Lowery on Gay Rights, March 9, 2004
Date Created
2004-03-09
Description
A statement from Joseph E. Lowery (published on Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda letterhead) on gay rights and same sex marriage in response to Georgia Constitutional Amendment 1, which proposed to ban same sex marriage. 2 pages.
Subject
Protest movements, Sexual minorities, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A typed speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Blacks, Democrats, and Republicans: It's the Policy Not the Party!". 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Blacks, Democrats, and Republicans: It's the Policy Not the Party" Speech, circa 2003
Date Created
2003/2008
Description
A typed speech by Joseph E. Lowery titled "Blacks, Democrats, and Republicans: It's the Policy Not the Party!". 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Political science
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Incorporation papers for Joseph E. Lowery Consultants For Justice, Inc. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Joseph E. Lowery Consultants For Justice, Inc. Incorporation Papers, March 11, 1999
Date Created
1999-03-11
Description
Incorporation papers for Joseph E. Lowery Consultants For Justice, Inc. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A draft statement by the Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda that outlines the organization's public policy stances on various political, economic, and social issues, including criminal justice reform, education, voting, the environment, health, welfare reform, and Black farmers. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda Public Policy Stances - Draft, circa 1998
Date Created
1998/1999
Description
A draft statement by the Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda that outlines the organization's public policy stances on various political, economic, and social issues, including criminal justice reform, education, voting, the environment, health, welfare reform, and Black farmers. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Agriculture, Voting, Environmental justice, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
An empty voter registration card form for Fulton County, Georgia. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Fulton County Voter Registration Card, circa 1998
Date Created
1997/1998
Description
An empty voter registration card form for Fulton County, Georgia. 2 pages.
Subject
Voting, Voter registration, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A memorandum from the Coalition to Preserve Religious Liberty regarding talking points for constitutional amendments to the First Amendment proposed by U.S. Representatives Henry Hyde and Ernest Istook and U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence from the Coalition to Preserve Religious Liberty, January 29, 1996
Date Created
1996-01-29
Description
A memorandum from the Coalition to Preserve Religious Liberty regarding talking points for constitutional amendments to the First Amendment proposed by U.S. Representatives Henry Hyde and Ernest Istook and U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Philosophy and religion, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains documents related to the "Silent March" protests against gun violence and the assault weapons ban repeal. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Assault Weapons Ban, 1995-1996
Date Created
1995/1996
Description
This folder contains documents related to the "Silent March" protests against gun violence and the assault weapons ban repeal. 9 pages.
Subject
Gun control, Demonstrations, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping from the Birmingham Post-Herald regarding a meeting of Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery with Alabama Governor Fob James to discuss disbanding prisoner chain gangs. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"SCLC head asks James to disband chain gangs", May 31, 1995
Date Created
1995-05-31
Description
A news clipping from the Birmingham Post-Herald regarding a meeting of Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery with Alabama Governor Fob James to discuss disbanding prisoner chain gangs. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Human rights, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter to the editors of The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution from Joseph E. Lowery in which he responds to Jeff Dickerson's article about students' behavior during Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Plenty of 'booty-shakers' matured into fine citizens", April 25, 1995
Date Created
1995-04-25
Description
A letter to the editors of The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution from Joseph E. Lowery in which he responds to Jeff Dickerson's article about students' behavior during Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 1 page.
Subject
College students, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A fact sheet about affirmative action created by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Affirmative Action Fact Sheet, April 1995
Date Created
1995-04
Description
A fact sheet about affirmative action created by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. 1 page.
Subject
Affirmative action programs, Poverty, Race discrimination, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the preparations needed in Atlanta to welcome students attending Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on Freedomfest, March 23, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-23
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the preparations needed in Atlanta to welcome students attending Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 2 pages.
Subject
College students, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A photocopy of a news clipping from the Atlanta News Leader regarding the disparity in criminal sentencing for crack cocaine offenses by white and Black defendants. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Local leaders: Cocaine sentencing racist", March 1995
Date Created
1995-03
Description
A photocopy of a news clipping from the Atlanta News Leader regarding the disparity in criminal sentencing for crack cocaine offenses by white and Black defendants. 1 page.
Subject
Drug abuse, Race discrimination, Crime, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's boycott of Prior Tire Company in response to Prior's lawsuit against the Atlanta Public School system's Minority/Female Business Enterprise Program, which Prior claims is a "defacto quota system". 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Prior Tire Company Affirmative Action Boycott, 1995
Date Created
1995
Description
Documents related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's boycott of Prior Tire Company in response to Prior's lawsuit against the Atlanta Public School system's Minority/Female Business Enterprise Program, which Prior claims is a "defacto quota system". 10 pages.
Subject
Affirmative action programs, Demonstrations, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A photocopy of a news clipping from the Atlanta Daily World about the role of media in the O.J. Simpson murder trial. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clipping Regarding the O.J. Simpson Case, July 10, 1994
Date Created
1994-07-10
Description
A photocopy of a news clipping from the Atlanta Daily World about the role of media in the O.J. Simpson murder trial. 1 page.
Subject
Race discrimination, African American athletes, Crime
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files