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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The program booklet for an Interfaith Resurrection Assembly event at which Joseph and Evelyn Lowery received the Gandhi-King-Ikeda Community Builders Prize. 9 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Renaissance Sunday: Interfaith Resurrection Assembly" Program, April 24, 2011
Date Created
2011-04-24
Description
The program booklet for an Interfaith Resurrection Assembly event at which Joseph and Evelyn Lowery received the Gandhi-King-Ikeda Community Builders Prize. 9 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Community development, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Documents related to the first annual "Still Standing" Lifetime Achievement Awards, an awards event from the Center For Community and Economic Justice, Inc. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
1st Annual "Still Standing" Lifetime Achievement Awards Records, 2006
Date Created
2006
Description
Documents related to the first annual "Still Standing" Lifetime Achievement Awards, an awards event from the Center For Community and Economic Justice, Inc. 10 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Health and hygiene, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Social conditions, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A letter to the editors of The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution from Joseph E. Lowery in which he responds to Jeff Dickerson's article about students' behavior during Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"Plenty of 'booty-shakers' matured into fine citizens", April 25, 1995
Date Created
1995-04-25
Description
A letter to the editors of The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution from Joseph E. Lowery in which he responds to Jeff Dickerson's article about students' behavior during Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 1 page.
Subject
College students, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the preparations needed in Atlanta to welcome students attending Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
News Release on Freedomfest, March 23, 1995
Date Created
1995-03-23
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference regarding the preparations needed in Atlanta to welcome students attending Freedomfest (also known as Freaknik). 2 pages.
Subject
College students, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A photocopy of a news clipping from The Atlanta Constitution regarding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) gun buy-back program. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
"SCLC buys back guns at service for King", April 5, 1993
Date Created
1993-04-05
Description
A photocopy of a news clipping from The Atlanta Constitution regarding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) gun buy-back program. 1 page.
Subject
Gun control, Crime, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A brochure and newspaper from The National Voting Rights Museum and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) promoting the 2nd Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Alabama. 10 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The National Voting Rights Museum Brochure and Newspaper, March 1993
Date Created
1993-03
Description
A brochure and newspaper from The National Voting Rights Museum and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) promoting the 2nd Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Alabama. 10 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A flyer advertising a speaking engagement presented by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and The Hungry Club Forum of the Butler Street YMCA, at which SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery will announce SCLC's national "Stop The Killing" campaign. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
SCLC/The Hungry Club Forum Flyer, 1992
Date Created
1992
Description
A flyer advertising a speaking engagement presented by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and The Hungry Club Forum of the Butler Street YMCA, at which SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery will announce SCLC's national "Stop The Killing" campaign. 1 page.
Subject
Gun control, Crime, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A brochure and program advertising the activities planned for Love Your Neighbor Week in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1-7, 1991. 6 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Love Your Neighbor Week Promotional Materials, April 1991
Date Created
1991-04
Description
A brochure and program advertising the activities planned for Love Your Neighbor Week in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1-7, 1991. 6 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Police brutality, Special events
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 poster/flyer congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 1990 Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Award and containing a biographical essay on Lowery. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Joseph E. Lowery Receives the 1990 MLK, Jr. Peace Award, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
A poster/flyer congratulating Joseph E. Lowery on receiving the 1990 Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Award and containing a biographical essay on Lowery. 2 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 Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) flyer advertising planned events as part of the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
25th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March Flyer, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
A Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) flyer advertising planned events as part of the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, Special events, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
This folder contains correspondence and a news release regarding the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March Re-enactment to mark the 25th anniversary of the march. 5 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and News Release Regarding Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March Re-enactment, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
This folder contains correspondence and a news release regarding the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March Re-enactment to mark the 25th anniversary of the march. 5 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Voting, Demonstrations, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
The program booklet for the dedication ceremony of the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. 7 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Civil Rights Memorial Dedication Ceremony Program, November 5, 1989
Date Created
1989-11-05
Description
The program booklet for the dedication ceremony of the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. 7 pages.
Subject
Art, 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
Remarks from President George H.W. Bush during an event at the White House marking the 25th anniversary of the 1964 civil rights movement. 3 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Remarks by President George H.W. Bush on the 1964 Civil Rights Movement Anniversary, June 30, 1989
Date Created
1989-06-30
Description
Remarks from President George H.W. Bush during an event at the White House marking the 25th anniversary of the 1964 civil rights movement. 3 pages.
Subject
Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
A news clipping from The Montgomery Advertiser about the re-enactment of "Bloody Sunday" during the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Bloody Sunday' Re-Enactment To Include Beatings, Tear Gas, March 7, 1989
Date Created
1989-03-07
Description
A news clipping from The Montgomery Advertiser about the re-enactment of "Bloody Sunday" during the 25th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. 1 page.
Subject
Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Special events
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 flyer advertising an event to celebrate the forty years of ministry of Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, to be held at the Martin Luther King International Chapel. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Flyer for Joseph E. Lowery's 40 Years of Ministry Celebration, 1988
Date Created
1988
Description
A flyer advertising an event to celebrate the forty years of ministry of Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, to be held at the Martin Luther King International Chapel. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Methodist Church, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence and training camp information sent from Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) to Joseph E. Lowery regarding a youth leadership camp sponsored by the Alabama New South Coalition. 13 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Subject and Research Files
Correspondence from Rose Sanders to Joseph E. Lowery, June 1987
Date Created
1987-06
Description
Correspondence and training camp information sent from Rose Sanders (now known as Faya Ora Rose Toure) to Joseph E. Lowery regarding a youth leadership camp sponsored by the Alabama New South Coalition. 13 pages.
Subject
African American youth--Education, African American leadership, African Americans--Civil rights, Special events
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
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