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 draft statement by the Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda that outlines the organization's public policy stances on various political, economic, and social issues, including criminal justice reform, education, voting, the environment, health, welfare reform, and Black farmers. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda Public Policy Stances - Draft, circa 1998
Date Created
1998/1999
Description
A draft statement by the Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda that outlines the organization's public policy stances on various political, economic, and social issues, including criminal justice reform, education, voting, the environment, health, welfare reform, and Black farmers. 16 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Agriculture, Voting, Environmental justice, Transportation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The May 1993 issue of Orator, a publication from the National African American Museum Project of the Smithsonian Institution. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
National African American Museum Project: Orator, May 1993
Date Created
1993-05
Description
The May 1993 issue of Orator, a publication from the National African American Museum Project of the Smithsonian Institution. 10 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Winter 1993 issue of Orator, a publication from the National African American Museum Project of the Smithsonian Institution. 14 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
National African American Museum Project: Orator, Winter 1993
Date Created
1993
Description
The Winter 1993 issue of Orator, a publication from the National African American Museum Project of the Smithsonian Institution. 14 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc., Arts in education, African American women
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The Summer 1992 issue of Project Open Hand/Atlanta News, a newsletter published by the AIDS organization. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Project Open Hand/Atlanta News, Summer 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
The Summer 1992 issue of Project Open Hand/Atlanta News, a newsletter published by the AIDS organization. 6 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
Documents from the National African American Leadership Summit II and Religious Convocation, including a statement of goals, schedule of program events, the litany of commitment, and an outline of action issues by Walter Fauntroy. 12 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
National African American Leadership Summit II & Religious Convocation, April 4, 1991
Date Created
1991-04-04
Description
Documents from the National African American Leadership Summit II and Religious Convocation, including a statement of goals, schedule of program events, the litany of commitment, and an outline of action issues by Walter Fauntroy. 12 pages.
Subject
Meetings, African American children, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Drug abuse, Armed Forces
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 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 November 8, 1989 issue of the "Wire ...on Education" newsletter, a publication of the White House Office of Public Affairs. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Wire ...on Education" Newsletter, November 8, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-08
Description
The November 8, 1989 issue of the "Wire ...on Education" newsletter, a publication of the White House Office of Public Affairs. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Education, American American youth--Education, Children
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A memorandum from Isaiah Madison to Southern Christian Leadership Conference executive staff regarding the Arlington Circle House and the Georgia Southern/Savannah State matter. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Memorandum Regarding the Arlington Circle House and Savannah State, November 6, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-06
Description
A memorandum from Isaiah Madison to Southern Christian Leadership Conference executive staff regarding the Arlington Circle House and the Georgia Southern/Savannah State matter. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, Poverty, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery to U.S. Representative John Lewis regarding the institutional statuses for Georgia Southern College and Savannah State College. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence to John Lewis from Joseph E. Lowery, October 12, 1989
Date Created
1989-10-12
Description
A letter from Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery to U.S. Representative John Lewis regarding the institutional statuses for Georgia Southern College and Savannah State College. 1 page.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, College students, African Americans--Education
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A report from the Black Leadership Forum titled "The Parity Imperative: A Public Policy Agenda For African Americans" that addresses the following public policy issues: employment, education, economic development, housing, health, drug abuse, civil rights, social welfare, and voter participation. 40 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"The Parity Imperative" Report, March 23, 1989
Date Created
1989-03-23
Description
A report from the Black Leadership Forum titled "The Parity Imperative: A Public Policy Agenda For African Americans" that addresses the following public policy issues: employment, education, economic development, housing, health, drug abuse, civil rights, social welfare, and voter participation. 40 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Education, Drug abuse, Voting
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
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
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
A letter from Atlanta University President Thomas W. Cole, Jr. to Joseph E. Lowery regarding the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, with a timeline and frequently asked questions about the merger enclosed. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence Regarding Atlanta University and Clark College Merger, September 13, 1988
Date Created
1988-09-13
Description
A letter from Atlanta University President Thomas W. Cole, Jr. to Joseph E. Lowery regarding the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, with a timeline and frequently asked questions about the merger enclosed. 9 pages.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Newspaper and magazine articles regarding AIDS/HIV and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s activities regarding AIDS education and awareness. The last two pages are of a SCLC-SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. brochure on their "AIDS and the Black Community" program initiative. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Newspaper and Magazine Articles Regarding AIDS, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
Newspaper and magazine articles regarding AIDS/HIV and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.'s activities regarding AIDS education and awareness. The last two pages are of a SCLC-SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. brochure on their "AIDS and the Black Community" program initiative. 9 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 program booklet for the National Conference on AIDS and Black Community held at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on May 29-30, 1987. 16 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
National Conference on AIDS and the Black Community Program, May 1987
Date Created
1987-05
Description
The program booklet for the National Conference on AIDS and Black Community held at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on May 29-30, 1987. 16 pages.
Subject
AIDS (Disease)--Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease)--Prevention, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Education, Meetings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the American Red Cross announcing a partnership with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to educate the Black community about AIDS. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
American Red Cross News Release Regarding AIDS, April 21, 1987
Date Created
1987-04-21
Description
A news release from the American Red Cross announcing a partnership with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to educate the Black community about AIDS. 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