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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  • Subjects = Special events
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
"Renaissance Sunday: Interfaith Resurrection Assembly" Program, April 24, 2011 2011-04-24 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. African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Community development, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
1st Annual "Still Standing" Lifetime Achievement Awards Records, 2006 2006 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. African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Plenty of 'booty-shakers' matured into fine citizens", April 25, 1995 1995-04-25 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. College students, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on Freedomfest, March 23, 1995 1995-03-23 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. College students, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"SCLC buys back guns at service for King", April 5, 1993 1993-04-05 A photocopy of a news clipping from The Atlanta Constitution regarding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) gun buy-back program. 1 page. Gun control, Crime, African American civil rights workers, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The National Voting Rights Museum Brochure and Newspaper, March 1993 1993-03 A brochure and newspaper from The National Voting Rights Museum and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) promoting the 2nd Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Alabama. 10 pages. African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
SCLC/The Hungry Club Forum Flyer, 1992 1992 A flyer advertising a speaking engagement presented by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and The Hungry Club Forum of the Butler Street YMCA, at which SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery will announce SCLC's national "Stop The Killing" campaign. 1 page. Gun control, Crime, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Love Your Neighbor Week Promotional Materials, April 1991 1991-04 A brochure and program advertising the activities planned for Love Your Neighbor Week in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1-7, 1991. 6 pages. African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Police brutality, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
King Week '91 Program, 1991 1991 The program booklet to mark the celebration of King Week '91, containing a schedule of events and letters of recognition about the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday from Georgia public officials. 16 pages. African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Joseph E. Lowery Receives the 1990 MLK, Jr. Peace Award, 1990 1990 A poster/flyer congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 1990 Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Award and containing a biographical essay on Lowery. 2 pages. African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March Flyer, 1990 1990 A Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) flyer advertising planned events as part of the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. 1 page. Demonstrations, Special events, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and News Release Regarding Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March Re-enactment, 1990 1990 This folder contains correspondence and a news release regarding the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March Re-enactment to mark the 25th anniversary of the march. 5 pages. African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Civil Rights Memorial Dedication Ceremony Program, November 5, 1989 1989-11-05 The program booklet for the dedication ceremony of the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. 7 pages. Art, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Remarks by President George H.W. Bush on the 1964 Civil Rights Movement Anniversary, June 30, 1989 1989-06-30 Remarks from President George H.W. Bush during an event at the White House marking the 25th anniversary of the 1964 civil rights movement. 3 pages. Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Bloody Sunday' Re-Enactment To Include Beatings, Tear Gas, March 7, 1989 1989-03-07 A news clipping from The Montgomery Advertiser about the re-enactment of "Bloody Sunday" during the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. 1 page. Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and Enclosures from Morris Dees to Joseph E. Lowery, 1989 1989 A letter from Morris Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), to Joseph E. Lowery in which he encloses a SPLC news release and letter from Ralph D. Abernathy. The records are in reference to an incident where Abernathy ran on the stage during the dedication ceremony for the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. 4 pages. Special events, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Flyer for Joseph E. Lowery's 40 Years of Ministry Celebration, 1988 1988 A flyer advertising an event to celebrate the forty years of ministry of Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, to be held at the Martin Luther King International Chapel. 1 page. African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence from Rose Sanders to Joseph E. Lowery, June 1987 1987-06 Correspondence and training camp information sent from Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) to Joseph E. Lowery regarding a youth leadership camp sponsored by the Alabama New South Coalition. 13 pages. African American youth--Education, African American leadership, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence from GSU Committee on Apartheid Education, February 4, 1986 1986-02-04 A letter and registration form sent by the Georgia State University Committee on Apartheid Education advertising a divestment workshop. The information, sent to Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff member Kim Miller, also included a flyer advertising the Southern Student Conference on Apartheid and Racism. 4 pages. Apartheid, Africa, International relations, Race relations, Special events The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Remember Sharpeville, South Africa" Activities, 1986 1986 Documents - including a meeting agenda, schedule, flyer, news clipping, and fact sheet about South Africa - regarding activities to remember the killing of South Africans in Sharpeville, South Africa on March 21, 1960. 5 pages. Apartheid, Africa, Crime, Special events, Protest movements The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files