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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This folder contains the schedule of events for the Second African-African American Summit to be held in Libreville, Gabon and a letter from Leon H. Sullivan to Joseph E. Lowery inviting him to speak at the conference. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
2nd African-African American Summit Schedule of Events and Correspondence, January 8, 1993
Date Created
1993-01-08
Description
This folder contains the schedule of events for the Second African-African American Summit to be held in Libreville, Gabon and a letter from Leon H. Sullivan to Joseph E. Lowery inviting him to speak at the conference. 5 pages.
Subject
Africa, International relations, African Americans--Civil rights, Commerce, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Spring 1992 issue of the United States Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, published by the Peace Education Division of the American Friends Service Committee. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
United States Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, Spring 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
The Spring 1992 issue of the United States Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, published by the Peace Education Division of the American Friends Service Committee. 5 pages.
Subject
Apartheid, Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains an information packet for the First African-African American Summit held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on April 17-19, 1991. 21 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
1st African-African American Summit Information Packet, April 1991
Date Created
1991-04
Description
This folder contains an information packet for the First African-African American Summit held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on April 17-19, 1991. 21 pages.
Subject
Africa, International relations, African Americans--Civil rights, Commerce, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A statement by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery on the first African-African/American Summit held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, and the text of a speech delivered by Lowery at the summit titled "Roots and Fruits - A New Beginning." 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
African-African/American Summit News Release and Roots and Fruits Speech, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
A statement by Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery on the first African-African/American Summit held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, and the text of a speech delivered by Lowery at the summit titled "Roots and Fruits - A New Beginning." 7 pages.
Subject
Africa, International relations, African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights, Speeches
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The March-April 1991 issue of the First World Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, published in Atlanta, Georgia. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
First World Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, March-April 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
The March-April 1991 issue of the First World Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, published in Atlanta, Georgia. 4 pages.
Subject
Apartheid, Africa, International relations, Race relations, Armed Forces
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents related to current events in Ethiopia, including a summary document of issues the country is dealing with and how the Southern Christian Leadership Conference could be of aid, news clippings, and a letter to Joseph E. Lowery regarding the struggle for peace and democracy in Ethiopia. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Ethiopia: Summary of Major Concerns & How SCLC Could Help, 1991
Date Created
1991
Description
Documents related to current events in Ethiopia, including a summary document of issues the country is dealing with and how the Southern Christian Leadership Conference could be of aid, news clippings, and a letter to Joseph E. Lowery regarding the struggle for peace and democracy in Ethiopia. 9 pages.
Subject
Africa, International relations, Political participation
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
A flyer advertising a "March For Peace & Justice in Central America and in Southern Africa" to take place in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 1987. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
March for Peace and Justice Flyer, 1987
Date Created
1987
Description
A flyer advertising a "March For Peace & Justice in Central America and in Southern Africa" to take place in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 1987. 2 pages.
Subject
Demonstrations, International relations, Africa
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence from GSU Committee on Apartheid Education, February 4, 1986
Date Created
1986-02-04
Description
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.
Subject
Apartheid, Africa, International relations, Race relations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program schedule for the National Conference Against Apartheid held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on January 19, 1986. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"A National Conference Against Apartheid" Schedule, January 19, 1986
Date Created
1986-01-19
Description
The program schedule for the National Conference Against Apartheid held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on January 19, 1986. 4 pages.
Subject
Apartheid, Africa, International relations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The participant schedule for the National Conference Against Apartheid held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on January 19, 1986. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
National Conference Against Apartheid Participant Schedule, January 19, 1986
Date Created
1986-01-19
Description
The participant schedule for the National Conference Against Apartheid held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on January 19, 1986. 4 pages.
Subject
Apartheid, Africa, International relations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
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.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Remember Sharpeville, South Africa" Activities, 1986
Date Created
1986
Description
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.
Subject
Apartheid, Africa, Crime, Special events, Protest movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The May 1985 issue of "Network" magazine, a monthly publication by Cernitin America, Inc. 15 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Network" Magazine, May 1985
Date Created
1985-05
Description
The May 1985 issue of "Network" magazine, a monthly publication by Cernitin America, Inc. 15 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Health and hygiene, Africa, Sciences
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
An issue of Student Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, published by the American Committee on Africa, containing a report on a National Student Conference on South Africa and Namibia that was held November 1-3, 1985. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Student Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, 1985
Date Created
1985
Description
An issue of Student Anti-Apartheid Newsletter, published by the American Committee on Africa, containing a report on a National Student Conference on South Africa and Namibia that was held November 1-3, 1985. 4 pages.
Subject
African American students, Apartheid, Africa, International relations, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Photocopies of news clippings from The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution and The Atlanta Inquirer regarding the advocacy and activities of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on anti-apartheid efforts. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Clippings Regarding SCLC Anti-Apartheid Efforts, 1984-1985
Date Created
1984/1985
Description
Photocopies of news clippings from The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution and The Atlanta Inquirer regarding the advocacy and activities of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on anti-apartheid efforts. 5 pages.
Subject
Apartheid, Africa, Commerce, Demonstrations, Race discrimination
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