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A photocopy of a resolution in the Georgia House of Representatives submitted by Representative Tyrone Brooks commending Joseph E. Lowery for his work as a civil rights activist and a minister. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A Resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, January 23, 1990
Date Created
1990-01-23
Description
A photocopy of a resolution in the Georgia House of Representatives submitted by Representative Tyrone Brooks commending Joseph E. Lowery for his work as a civil rights activist and a minister. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize for 1990 presented to Joseph E. Lowery by The King Center to recognize Lowery's work in the civil rights movement. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize, January 14, 1990
Date Created
1990-01-14
Description
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize for 1990 presented to Joseph E. Lowery by The King Center to recognize Lowery's work in the civil rights movement. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The certificate of appointment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission containing the full list of appointees and signed by Thomas P. O'Neill, Strom Thurmond, and Ronald Reagan. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Certificate of Appointment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission, 1984
Date Created
1984
Description
The certificate of appointment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission containing the full list of appointees and signed by Thomas P. O'Neill, Strom Thurmond, and Ronald Reagan. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Manners and customs
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
A certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Southern Poverty Law Center Wall of Tolerance Award, August 4, 2004
Date Created
2004-08-04
Description
A certificate presented to Joseph E. Lowery recognizing Lowery's name to be added to the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center. The certificate is signed by Morris Dees and Rosa Parks, co-chairs of the National Campaign for Tolerance. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An award presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his leadership of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The award was given by the National Lawyers Guild at their 1985 convention in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
National Lawyers Guild Award, March 14, 1985
Date Created
1985-03-14
Description
An award presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his leadership of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The award was given by the National Lawyers Guild at their 1985 convention in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Human rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A certificate of recognition presented to Joseph E. Lowery for his public service by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, October 8, 2005
Date Created
2005-10-08
Description
A certificate of recognition presented to Joseph E. Lowery for his public service by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Politics and government, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An inmate personal property receipt for Joseph E. Lowery when he was arrested and jailed in the Arlington County Detention Facility in September 1996. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Arlington County Detention Facility Inmate Personal Property Receipt, September 23, 1996
Date Created
1996-09-23
Description
An inmate personal property receipt for Joseph E. Lowery when he was arrested and jailed in the Arlington County Detention Facility in September 1996. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An invitation to Joseph E. Lowery from the Presidential Inaugural Committee to participate in the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Presidential Inauguration Invitation to Participate, 2013
Date Created
2013
Description
An invitation to Joseph E. Lowery from the Presidential Inaugural Committee to participate in the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Political science, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
An invitation to attend the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility featuring Judge Leah Ward Sears as the speaker on October 27, 2004.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility Invitation, 2004
Date Created
2004
Description
An invitation to attend the Reverend Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Responsibility featuring Judge Leah Ward Sears as the speaker on October 27, 2004.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civic leaders, Political participation, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A newspaper clipping from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the United Methodist Council of Bishops presenting Joseph E. Lowery with an award to recognize his civil rights leadership. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Methodist Bishops Honor Lowery", November 6, 1993
Date Created
1993-11-06
Description
A newspaper clipping from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the United Methodist Council of Bishops presenting Joseph E. Lowery with an award to recognize his civil rights leadership. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American leadership
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
The proposed draft of a statement titled "Call To The Nation From National Black Leaders" regarding a call to assemble a Coalition of Conscience around the issues of jobs, peace, and freedom. 2 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Call To The Nation From National Black Leaders" Statement Draft, 1982
Date Created
1982
Description
The proposed draft of a statement titled "Call To The Nation From National Black Leaders" regarding a call to assemble a Coalition of Conscience around the issues of jobs, peace, and freedom. 2 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A typewritten poem titled "Together". 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"Together" Poem, circa 1993
Date Created
1988/1998
Description
A typewritten poem titled "Together". 1 page.
Subject
African American poets, African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for a memorial service held for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on October 27, 2005. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Rosa Parks' Memorial Service Program, October 27, 2005
Date Created
2005-10-27
Description
A program for a memorial service held for Rosa Parks at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on October 27, 2005. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing an upcoming meeting of SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery with African National Congress President Nelson Mandela. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
News Release on Nelson Mandela, July 8, 1993
Date Created
1993-07-08
Description
A news release from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announcing an upcoming meeting of SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery with African National Congress President Nelson Mandela. 1 page.
Subject
African American civil rights workers, African Americans--Civil rights, Africa, International relations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A program for a Women's Memorial Candlelight Tribute held for Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2006. 4 pages.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
Coretta Scott King's Memorial Service Program, February 5, 2006
Date Created
2006-02-05
Description
A program for a Women's Memorial Candlelight Tribute held for Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on February 5, 2006. 4 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, African American women social reformers, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
A flyer advocating for changing the Georgia State Flag so as to remove the Confederate battle flag from its design. 1 page.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers
"1993: It's Time For A Change" Flyer, 1993
Date Created
1993
Description
A flyer advocating for changing the Georgia State Flag so as to remove the Confederate battle flag from its design. 1 page.
Subject
Civil rights movements, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865), Slavery
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Joseph E. Lowery Papers