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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Photocopies of two news clippings from The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution regarding gun violence. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clippings Regarding Gun Violence, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Photocopies of two news clippings from The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution regarding gun violence. 2 pages.
Subject
Gun control, Crime, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A brochure from the Center For Science In The Public Interest (CSPI) promoting their film "Marketing Booze To Blacks", which examines the scope of alcohol-related problems in the Black community. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Marketing Booze To Blacks" Brochure, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A brochure from the Center For Science In The Public Interest (CSPI) promoting their film "Marketing Booze To Blacks", which examines the scope of alcohol-related problems in the Black community. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, Drug abuse, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
King Week '91 Program, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A survey developed by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and the Minority Health Research Laboratory at the University of Maryland regarding AIDS prevention/education through SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s RACE (Reducing AIDS through Community Education) initiative. 14 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
RACE AIDS Prevention Survey, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A survey developed by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and the Minority Health Research Laboratory at the University of Maryland regarding AIDS prevention/education through SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s RACE (Reducing AIDS through Community Education) initiative. 14 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education, Sciences
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping about Black troops serving during the Persian Gulf War and the overall representation/proportion of Black troops in the U.S. military. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Blacks fight 2 wars", 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A news clipping about Black troops serving during the Persian Gulf War and the overall representation/proportion of Black troops in the U.S. military. 1 page.
Subject
Armed Forces, Race relations, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A typewritten list of the names of the twenty people that Martin Luther King, Jr. appointed as a committee to meet with Alabama Governor George Wallace and present a petition at the conclusion of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 27, 1965. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Committee Appointed by Martin Luther King, Jr., circa 1995
Date Created
1990/2000
Description
A typewritten list of the names of the twenty people that Martin Luther King, Jr. appointed as a committee to meet with Alabama Governor George Wallace and present a petition at the conclusion of the Selma to Montgomery March on March 27, 1965. 2 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains publications, newspaper and magazine clippings, and other documents related to current events in several countries in Africa, including Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zaire. 37 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Africa, 1990-1995
Date Created
1990/1995
Description
This folder contains publications, newspaper and magazine clippings, and other documents related to current events in several countries in Africa, including Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zaire. 37 pages.
Subject
Africa, International relations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents related to the Gulf War, including a letter to President George H.W. Bush from the African American Leadership Summit on the Gulf War, a document from The National Coalition of Conscience organization, a booklet titled "Crisis In The Gulf", a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) news release of Joseph E. Lowery's remarks at a convocation on war and peace, and a draft agenda of the African American Leadership Summit on the Gulf War meeting. 40 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
African American Leadership Summit on The Gulf War, 1990-1991
Date Created
1990/1991
Description
Documents related to the Gulf War, including a letter to President George H.W. Bush from the African American Leadership Summit on the Gulf War, a document from The National Coalition of Conscience organization, a booklet titled "Crisis In The Gulf", a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) news release of Joseph E. Lowery's remarks at a convocation on war and peace, and a draft agenda of the African American Leadership Summit on the Gulf War meeting. 40 pages.
Subject
Armed Forces, International relations, Poverty
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping from The Alabama Journal reporting on a speech Joseph E. Lowery gave about the Persian Gulf War. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Lowery Says U.S. Should Push Peace", December 4, 1990
Date Created
1990-12-04
Description
A news clipping from The Alabama Journal reporting on a speech Joseph E. Lowery gave about the Persian Gulf War. 1 page.
Subject
Armed Forces, Political science, International relations, Poverty, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda in which they share the responses received from a questionnaire submitted to Georgia's Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidates on a number of social, economic, and political issues. The PDF also includes a list of Steering Committee members and general membership of the Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda News Release, October 1990
Date Created
1990-10
Description
A news release from the Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda in which they share the responses received from a questionnaire submitted to Georgia's Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidates on a number of social, economic, and political issues. The PDF also includes a list of Steering Committee members and general membership of the Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Affirmative action programs, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program booklet for the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' eighth annual "Legislative Weekend" event. 65 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus 8th Annual Legislative Weekend Program, October 1990
Date Created
1990-10
Description
The program booklet for the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus' eighth annual "Legislative Weekend" event. 65 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Labor, African American leadership, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping from the Greene County Democrat reporting on various groups organizing to caravan in vehicles across the U.S. South to protest the Persian Gulf War and their imminent arrival in Greene County, Alabama. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Caravan to reach Eutaw on Tuesday", October 1990
Date Created
1990-10
Description
A news clipping from the Greene County Democrat reporting on various groups organizing to caravan in vehicles across the U.S. South to protest the Persian Gulf War and their imminent arrival in Greene County, Alabama. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, Armed Forces, Political science, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping from the L.A. Bay News Observer reporting on various groups organizing to caravan in vehicles across the U.S. South to protest the Persian Gulf War. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"War is Economic Distraction -- Price Freeze & Peace Divident Urged", October 1990
Date Created
1990-10
Description
A news clipping from the L.A. Bay News Observer reporting on various groups organizing to caravan in vehicles across the U.S. South to protest the Persian Gulf War. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, Armed Forces, Political science, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter and meeting minutes pertaining to a planning meeting to develop a statewide "Black Agenda" held by the Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda Meeting, September 1990
Date Created
1990-09
Description
A letter and meeting minutes pertaining to a planning meeting to develop a statewide "Black Agenda" held by the Georgia Committee For A Black Agenda. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains a faxed copy of an analysis of Senate Bill 874, the National Voter Registration Act of 1989 (motor voter registration/purge bill). 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Analysis of the National Voter Registration Act of 1989, September 1990
Date Created
1990-09
Description
This folder contains a faxed copy of an analysis of Senate Bill 874, the National Voter Registration Act of 1989 (motor voter registration/purge bill). 10 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Voting, Voter registration, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery and Dr. Allen Frances from Dr. Willie T. Hamlin in which Hamlin encloses an excerpt from his book "The Chains of Psychological Slavery: The Mental Illness of Racism" about racism being classified as a personality disorder. Hamlin submitted this documentation to the task force for the DSM-IV Manual (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). 26 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and Book Excerpt Regarding Racist Personality Disorder, August 1990
Date Created
1990-08
Description
This folder contains correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery and Dr. Allen Frances from Dr. Willie T. Hamlin in which Hamlin encloses an excerpt from his book "The Chains of Psychological Slavery: The Mental Illness of Racism" about racism being classified as a personality disorder. Hamlin submitted this documentation to the task force for the DSM-IV Manual (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). 26 pages.
Subject
Race discrimination, African American psychologists, Police brutality
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The August 1990 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 12 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Klanwatch Intelligence Report, August 1990
Date Created
1990-08
Description
The August 1990 issue of Klanwatch Intelligence Report, published by the Southern Poverty Law Center. 12 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race relations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A memorandum from the American Civil Liberties Union about the Racial Justice Act (H.R. 5269), a crime bill that would reinstate the federal death penalty for a number of crimes. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
ACLU Memo Regarding the Racial Justice Act, July 27, 1990
Date Created
1990-07-27
Description
A memorandum from the American Civil Liberties Union about the Racial Justice Act (H.R. 5269), a crime bill that would reinstate the federal death penalty for a number of crimes. 10 pages.
Subject
Crime, Capital punishment, Law--Study and teaching
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from Helen Prejean, the director of the National Pilgrimage for Abolition of the Death Penalty, to Joseph E. Lowery, Fred Taylor, and all Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery, et al. from Helen Prejean, March 12, 1990
Date Created
1990-03-12
Description
A letter from Helen Prejean, the director of the National Pilgrimage for Abolition of the Death Penalty, to Joseph E. Lowery, Fred Taylor, and all Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Capital punishment, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from John Lewis and Joseph E. Lowery, co-chairs of the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, inviting people to Selma to take part in the anniversary march. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence Regarding the 25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March, February 20, 1990
Date Created
1990-02-20
Description
A letter from John Lewis and Joseph E. Lowery, co-chairs of the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, inviting people to Selma to take part in the anniversary march. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files