Letter Withdrawing Support From Gordon Delsemer to Dr. King

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This letter dated October 20, 1967, was sent to Dr. King from Gordon H. Delsemer. Mr. Delsemer is withdrawing his support from the SCLC because of the "anti-Semitic" statements he believes were made by certain black leaders.

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Letter Withdrawing Support From Gordon Delsemer to Dr. King
Thursday, October 19, 1967
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new politics [Brackets and underlined: I have been an active supporter and contributor of your organization and others interested in black welfare and improvement for many years. At the present time, I am temporarily withdrawing that support because of the anti-Semitic statements of certain black leaders. [Closing signature: Gordon H. Dalsemer]
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Correspondence

Topics

Southern Christian Leadership Conference--Assaults Against
People
King, Martin Luther, Jr.
Organizations
Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Places

Baltimore, MD