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 letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery addressed to "SCLC Friend" in which Lowery underlines justice for Tommy Lee Hines and encourages people to come to Decatur, Alabama to protest. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence Regarding Decatur, Alabama Protest, May 31, 1979
Date Created
1979-05-31
Description
A letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery addressed to "SCLC Friend" in which Lowery underlines justice for Tommy Lee Hines and encourages people to come to Decatur, Alabama to protest. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The January 1979 issue of "City" magazine, the Communique of the Black Communities. The magazine was formerly known as "Atlanta's What's Happening". 54 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
City Magazine, January 1979
Date Created
1979-01
Description
The January 1979 issue of "City" magazine, the Communique of the Black Communities. The magazine was formerly known as "Atlanta's What's Happening". 54 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American poets
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer advertising a dramatization of the Birmingham civil rights movement performed by Ossie Davis in a tribute to the Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Flyer for Ossie Davis Dramatization of the Birmingham Movement, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
A flyer advertising a dramatization of the Birmingham civil rights movement performed by Ossie Davis in a tribute to the Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American actors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Various documents related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) delegation's visit to Lebanon in September 1979. Documents include a booklet titled "Arabs and Black Americans", a booklet and brochure providing information on children's homes established by the General Union of Palestinian Women, handwritten notes, correspondence to the SCLC delegation, a message from Elias Sarkis, the President of Lebanon, and a poster for the International Year of the Child that highlights the plight of Palestine. 49 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Materials Related to SCLC Delegation Visit to Lebanon, 1979
Date Created
1979
Description
Various documents related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) delegation's visit to Lebanon in September 1979. Documents include a booklet titled "Arabs and Black Americans", a booklet and brochure providing information on children's homes established by the General Union of Palestinian Women, handwritten notes, correspondence to the SCLC delegation, a message from Elias Sarkis, the President of Lebanon, and a poster for the International Year of the Child that highlights the plight of Palestine. 49 pages.
Subject
Protest movements, Human rights, Children, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A typed and handwritten draft of remarks by Joseph E. Lowery on the topic of "a political prisoner" in which Lowery mentions the Wilmington Ten, the American Indian Movement, and capital punishment.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Remarks by Joseph E. Lowery Regarding Political Prisoners, circa 1978
Date Created
1978/1979
Description
A typed and handwritten draft of remarks by Joseph E. Lowery on the topic of "a political prisoner" in which Lowery mentions the Wilmington Ten, the American Indian Movement, and capital punishment.
Subject
Political science, Crime, Race discrimination, Capital punishment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The November 1978 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Southern Fight-Back Newsletter, November 1978
Date Created
1978-11
Description
The November 1978 issue of Southern Fight-Back, a newsletter published by the Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. 7 pages.
Subject
Labor, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, Race discrimination, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Drew S. Days, III, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, regarding receiving Lowery's correspondence concerning the Wilmington 10. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery Regarding the Wilmington Ten, November 1978
Date Created
1978-11
Description
A letter to Joseph E. Lowery from Drew S. Days, III, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, regarding receiving Lowery's correspondence concerning the Wilmington 10. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A memo from the National Coalition on Black Voter Participation (NCBVP) with enclosed minutes from a June 14, 1978 NCBVP meeting about Operation Big Vote. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
National Coalition on Black Voter Participation Memo and Meeting Minutes, July 19, 1978
Date Created
1978-07-19
Description
A memo from the National Coalition on Black Voter Participation (NCBVP) with enclosed minutes from a June 14, 1978 NCBVP meeting about Operation Big Vote. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Meetings, Voting, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from James M. Lawson, Jr. to Joseph E. Lowery regarding a letter sent to Lowery from James Earl Ray about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. The letter from Ray is also in the PDF. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence from James M. Lawson, Jr. and James Earl Ray to Joseph E. Lowery, July 1978
Date Created
1978-07
Description
A letter from James M. Lawson, Jr. to Joseph E. Lowery regarding a letter sent to Lowery from James Earl Ray about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. The letter from Ray is also in the PDF. 4 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Crime, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference requesting President Carter's support of human rights for the Wilmington Ten. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on the Wilmington Ten, March 6, 1978
Date Created
1978-03-06
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference requesting President Carter's support of human rights for the Wilmington Ten. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell regarding the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act, with an enclosed newsletter from U.S. Representative Augustus (Gus) Hawkins' office explaining the Full Employment Act. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Records Regarding the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act, February 1978
Date Created
1978-02
Description
A letter from U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell regarding the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act, with an enclosed newsletter from U.S. Representative Augustus (Gus) Hawkins' office explaining the Full Employment Act. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Employment, Law--Study and teaching, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from U.S. Representative William "Bill" Clay to Joseph E. Lowery inviting him to the Eighth Annual Congressional Black Caucus Dinner, with an invitation and program enclosed. 11 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence Regarding the Eighth Annual Congressional Black Caucus Dinner, 1978
Date Created
1978
Description
A letter from U.S. Representative William "Bill" Clay to Joseph E. Lowery inviting him to the Eighth Annual Congressional Black Caucus Dinner, with an invitation and program enclosed. 11 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, Human rights, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Bias in News Reporting and Editorial Comment" draft essay regarding the media impact of The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Bias in News Reporting and Editorial Comment" Draft, circa 1978
Date Created
1977/1979
Description
Joseph E. Lowery's typed "Bias in News Reporting and Editorial Comment" draft essay regarding the media impact of The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A booklet in support of freeing the Wilmington Ten from prison and raising awareness regarding political prisoners. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Free The Wilmington 10" Booklet, circa 1978
Date Created
1977/1979
Description
A booklet in support of freeing the Wilmington Ten from prison and raising awareness regarding political prisoners. 7 pages.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains the remarks of Benjamin Hooks at the 68th Annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. It was Hooks' inaugural address as the new executive director for the NAACP. 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Benjamin Hooks' Inaugural Address to the 68th NAACP Annual Convention", July 1, 1977
Date Created
1977-07-01
Description
This folder contains the remarks of Benjamin Hooks at the 68th Annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. It was Hooks' inaugural address as the new executive director for the NAACP. 13 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Speeches, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
An abridged version of the testimony of Joseph E. Lowery regarding the death penalty given before Subcommittee Number 3 of the Committee for the Judiciary for the U.S. House of Representatives. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Testimony of Joseph E. Lowery Regarding the Death Penalty, May 10, 1972
Date Created
1972-05-10
Description
An abridged version of the testimony of Joseph E. Lowery regarding the death penalty given before Subcommittee Number 3 of the Committee for the Judiciary for the U.S. House of Representatives. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Crime, Race discrimination, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The testimony of Joseph E. Lowery regarding the death penalty given before Subcommittee Number 3 of the Committee for the Judiciary for the U.S. House of Representatives. The testimony includes the story of Wilbert Lee and Freddie Pitts and a question and answer session with Lowery and U.S. Representatives. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Testimony of Joseph E. Lowery Regarding the Death Penalty, May 10, 1972
Date Created
1972-05-10
Description
The testimony of Joseph E. Lowery regarding the death penalty given before Subcommittee Number 3 of the Committee for the Judiciary for the U.S. House of Representatives. The testimony includes the story of Wilbert Lee and Freddie Pitts and a question and answer session with Lowery and U.S. Representatives. 10 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Crime, Race discrimination, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains an issue of Peace Courier, a newsletter published by the World Peace Council. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Peace Courier Newsletter, September 1, 1970
Date Created
1970-09-01
Description
This folder contains an issue of Peace Courier, a newsletter published by the World Peace Council. 8 pages.
Subject
International relations, Vietnam War (1961-1975), Apartheid, Africa
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The August 13, 1970 issue of "The Baptist Leader" newspaper/newsletter, which includes news about the 1970 National Baptist Convention. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Baptist Leader, August 13, 1970
Date Created
1970-08-13
Description
The August 13, 1970 issue of "The Baptist Leader" newspaper/newsletter, which includes news about the 1970 National Baptist Convention. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Philosophy and religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files