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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Two summary reports documenting the activities of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National AIDS Program in 1989. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National AIDS Program Activities and Reports, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Two summary reports documenting the activities of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. National AIDS Program in 1989. 3 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Summer 1989 issue of Alive and Aware, "a newsletter for people with AIDS, ARC, HIV and others who care", published by the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA). 12 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Alive and Aware Newsletter, Summer 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
The Summer 1989 issue of Alive and Aware, "a newsletter for people with AIDS, ARC, HIV and others who care", published by the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA). 12 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer advertising a World AIDS Day event around the topic "AIDS: A Concern About Black Women" and handwritten notes on the back of three flyer pages. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"World AIDS Day" Flyer and Notes, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A flyer advertising a World AIDS Day event around the topic "AIDS: A Concern About Black Women" and handwritten notes on the back of three flyer pages. 4 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from Dillard University President Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook to Joseph E. Lowery, enclosing his remarks made at the National Conference On Black-Jewish Relations as well as the conference program booklet. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
National Conference On Black-Jewish Relations Remarks and Program, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A letter from Dillard University President Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook to Joseph E. Lowery, enclosing his remarks made at the National Conference On Black-Jewish Relations as well as the conference program booklet. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Philosophy and religion, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A statement from the Black Leadership Forum regarding Ralph Neas and another statement from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund regarding judicial appointments by President George H.W. Bush. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Black Leadership Forum/NAACP Legal Defense Fund Statements, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A statement from the Black Leadership Forum regarding Ralph Neas and another statement from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund regarding judicial appointments by President George H.W. Bush. 10 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Affirmative action programs, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A political cartoon of Joseph E. Lowery teaching Ku Klux Klan members about race relations. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A Political Cartoon of Joseph E. Lowery Teaching KKK Members, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A political cartoon of Joseph E. Lowery teaching Ku Klux Klan members about race relations. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Race discrimination, Race relations, Political cartoons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News clippings, a flyer, and other informational documents about the United We Stand Food Program, an initiative created to address the problems of Black farmers in America. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"United We Stand Food Program" Information and News Clippings, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
News clippings, a flyer, and other informational documents about the United We Stand Food Program, an initiative created to address the problems of Black farmers in America. 8 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Agriculture, Commerce, African Americans--Economic conditions, Race relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents related to the construction of the Georgia Dome, including a news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and correspondence to the Fulton County Commission and Atlanta City Council. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release and Correspondence Regarding the Georgia Dome, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Documents related to the construction of the Georgia Dome, including a news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and correspondence to the Fulton County Commission and Atlanta City Council. 4 pages.
Subject
Sports, City planning, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping and news releases regarding the "illegal take-over" of a house by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to protest the lack of federal programs to house the poor and the settlement between SCLC and First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Largo, Florida, who owned the house at 2039 Arlington Circle. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clipping and New Releases on SCLC Housing Settlement, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A news clipping and news releases regarding the "illegal take-over" of a house by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to protest the lack of federal programs to house the poor and the settlement between SCLC and First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Largo, Florida, who owned the house at 2039 Arlington Circle. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents, including a news clipping, fact sheet on the housing affordability crisis, and brochure, promoting the National March For Housing Now! to be held in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 1989. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"National March for Housing Now!" Materials, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Documents, including a news clipping, fact sheet on the housing affordability crisis, and brochure, promoting the National March For Housing Now! to be held in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 1989. 6 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping about James Richardson's release from a Florida prison, a fact sheet on Leo Edwards, an inmate on death row in Mississippi, and the testimony of Joseph E. Lowery before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the death penalty. 8 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clipping and SCLC Statement Regarding the Death Penalty, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A news clipping about James Richardson's release from a Florida prison, a fact sheet on Leo Edwards, an inmate on death row in Mississippi, and the testimony of Joseph E. Lowery before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the death penalty. 8 pages.
Subject
Capital punishment, Crime, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A commemorative journal published in association with the Dayton chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference that celebrates the 1989 Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. The theme of the journal is the topic "The Black Church and The Civil Rights Movement". 81 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Martin Luther King, Jr. 1989 National Holiday Celebration Commemorative Journal, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A commemorative journal published in association with the Dayton chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference that celebrates the 1989 Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. The theme of the journal is the topic "The Black Church and The Civil Rights Movement". 81 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African American churches, African Americans--Religion
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and Enclosures from Morris Dees to Joseph E. Lowery, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
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.
Subject
Special events, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from Roderick B. Amos, the executive director for the Professional Career Guidance Network Group (PCG), about the Black Business Expo to be held in Fall 1989. Enclosed is an information sheet about the Expo and a registration form. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and Information Sheet Regarding Black Business Expo, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
A letter from Roderick B. Amos, the executive director for the Professional Career Guidance Network Group (PCG), about the Black Business Expo to be held in Fall 1989. Enclosed is an information sheet about the Expo and a registration form. 3 pages.
Subject
African American businesspeople, Commerce, African Americans--Economic conditions, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Two memorandums from Brenda Davenport, the Student Affairs National Director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), to SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery in which she reports on her schedule of weekly activities. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence to Joseph E. Lowery from Brenda Davenport, 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
Two memorandums from Brenda Davenport, the Student Affairs National Director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), to SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery in which she reports on her schedule of weekly activities. 2 pages.
Subject
African American youth--Education, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Housing, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A project proposal for Youth Against Destruction, a program of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference designed to unify, mobilize, education, and motivate young adults around the world. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Youth Against Destruction" Program Proposal, circa 1989
Date Created
1988/1990
Description
A project proposal for Youth Against Destruction, a program of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference designed to unify, mobilize, education, and motivate young adults around the world. 9 pages.
Subject
African American youth--Education, African American students, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
An information sheet for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference initiative "Operation Jericho" to support affordable housing. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Operation Jericho" Information Sheet, circa 1989
Date Created
1988/1990
Description
An information sheet for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference initiative "Operation Jericho" to support affordable housing. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Poverty, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping about damages awarded to marchers because of their march in Forsyth County, Georgia being interrupted by Ku Klux Klan members; a new release regarding a law suit against Alabama Ku Klux Klan leaders and members. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clipping and News Release on Civil Rights Suits Against the KKK, circa 1989
Date Created
1988/1989
Description
A news clipping about damages awarded to marchers because of their march in Forsyth County, Georgia being interrupted by Ku Klux Klan members; a new release regarding a law suit against Alabama Ku Klux Klan leaders and members. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, African Americans--Politics and government, Dispute Resolution (Law)
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A background information sheet about the "Justice for Janitors" campaign in Atlanta, Georgia sponsored by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Justice for Janitors Campaign Information, circa 1988
Date Created
1988/1989
Description
A background information sheet about the "Justice for Janitors" campaign in Atlanta, Georgia sponsored by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). 2 pages.
Subject
Labor, Protest movements, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release (and news clippings from various newspapers featuring the news release) from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the consideration of parole for James Earl Ray, the convicted killer of Martin Luther King, Jr. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release and News Clippings Regarding Parole for James Earl Ray, 1988-1989
Date Created
1988/1989
Description
A news release (and news clippings from various newspapers featuring the news release) from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the consideration of parole for James Earl Ray, the convicted killer of Martin Luther King, Jr. 5 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