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Anonymous Letter to MLKAn unknown author questions Dr. King about his leadership and involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. He references various racial, political, and social events, and stresses that Dr. King is responsible for all the riots, violence and looting. |
Anonymous Postcard to MLK Regarding the Vietnam WarAn anonymous individual conveys to Dr. King his frustrations with President Johnson and the Vietnam War. |
Cities and Dates Suggested For Harry Belafonte's TourThese notes compile a list of suggested cities and possible dates for Harry Belafonte's tour. |
Civil-Righters IsolationDavid Lawrence states that the recent initiatives of Negro leaders are hindering the overall mission of the Civil Rights Movement. He believes that Negro groups are defeating their own cause. |
Current MagazineThis Current Magazine issue on racism in the U.S. features an article "Is Direct Action Necessary" by Dr. King, as well as pieces by James Meredith, James Reston, and others. |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ReportThis report details a statistical count of Jewish communities being discriminated against according to a market research that was conducted by the Office of Economic Opportunity. |
KCLS Radio Editorial about MLKJames C. Garchow, of KCLS Radio, sent Dr. King a transcript of an editorial to comply with the Fairness Doctrine of the F.C.C. that mandates an opportunity to reply to such commentary. |
Lette from Alta Yount to MLKAlta Yount expresses her approval of a speech that Dr. King delivered. She also requests some copies of it. |
Letter from Asbury Howard to MLK Regarding Union MergerMr. Howard, Vice President of International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, informs Dr. King of negotiations for the merger of his organization's union and the United Steelworkers of America. If successful, this merger would strengthen the civil rights and labor movements in the South. |
Letter from Beatrice Rossell to MLKBeatrice Rossell wrote this letter to Dr. King on Independence Day in 1964, commending him on the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and enclosing a donation. She ends her note, saying "God bless you, your fine family, and the future of your great work." |
Letter from Bryan Fulks to MLKBryan Fulks writes Dr. King expressing appreciation for his diligent work during the fight for social justice and human dignity. Fulks also mentions how elated he was when the editor of the "London Humanist" chose to enrich his article including a pictorial illustration of Dr. King riding through the southern region of the United States. |
Letter from Chester Harness to MLKChester Harness expresses to Dr. King his interest of being an honorary member of SCLC. He explains that due to the Vietnam War he can not make a financial contribution but he would like to contribute by participating in the Poor People's Campaign of 1968. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Harry BelafonteHere, Dr. King's secretary, Dora McDonald, forwards a list of proposed touring cities to Mr. Harry Belafonte. She also comments on a recent special he did entitled, "Laughter." |
Letter from Edwina C. Johnson to MLKEdwina C. Johnson claims that the racial problems in the United States are the result of "what is recorded as 'The American Heritage'" and its debasement of African Americans in media, particularly textbooks. Johnson suggests emphasizing the role that African Americans have played in American history. Johnson also provides a list of freedoms that should not be denied to African Americans. |
Letter from H. Melvin Lieberstein to MLKH. Melvin Lieberstein thanks Dr. King for the personal letter Lieberstein received. Lieberstein adds quiet support to Dr. King, stating that in his chosen career field he regrets an inability to provide more active support. |
Letter from Irene Zimmerman to MLKMiss Zimmerman expresses disapproval in Dr. King's support of Adam Clayton Powell. |
Letter from MLK to Beatrice RosselllDr. King takes an opportunity to express gratitude for Beatrice Rossell's support to the civil rights movement. He addresses her inquiry regarding his activities with the Highlander Folk School and possible Communist ties. Rossell received a picture of Dr. King at Highlander and the caption addressed him as a Communist. |
Letter from MLK to Bryan FulksDr. King thanks Bryan Fulks for sending him a copy of "The Humanist" magazine. |
Letter from MLK to Reverend Casper I. GlennDr. King writes to Rev. Glenn, President of the NAACP chapter in Tucson, Arizona, regarding Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Dr. King informs him that the Motown Record Corporation has been granted rights of this speech. |
Letter from Mrs. Forest Dana to MLKMrs. Forest Dana writes Dr. King to express her displeasure in his outspoken stance against the Vietnam War. She acknowledges the withdrawal of her support and feels that he has done a disservice to Negroes in America. She believes he should focus on civil rights and not interfere with the war. |
Letter from Mrs. R. E. Rufenacht to MLKMrs. Rufenacht thanks Dr. King for his support of white workers who requested his help. She also encloses a contribution for the work of the SCLC. |
Letter from Ralph H. Eaton to MLKRalph Eaton explains to Dr. King why he will no longer send contributions to the SCLC. |
Letter from Reverend Casper Glenn to MLKRev. Casper Glenn, president of the NAACP chapter in Tucson, Arizona, writes to Dr. King regarding rights to a recording of the "I Have a Dream" speech. |
Letter from Sheldon L. Gutman to MLKSheldon L. Gutman writes Dr. King urging him to utilize his prominence by consistently speaking out about the issues of the world. Gutman also expresses concern regarding America's potential retaliation to China detonating a hydrogen bomb. |
Letter from Stanley Slota to MLKStanley Slota writes Dr. King to acknowledge how proud he is of him and expresses his desire for more people to give back to the poor. |
Letter Regarding the Emergency Convocation of the Urban CoalitionA letter drafted by Andrew Heiskell and A. Philip Randolph, co-Chairmen of the Urban Coalition. includes article clippings from various newspapers discussing the dire need for public service employment, private employment, educational disparities, reconstruction and urban development, and equal housing opportunities. |
Letter to A.C. Skinner from Rev. AbernathyRev. Abernathy writes to inform Mr. Skinner of the crucial financial situation the SCLC is facing due to decreased contributor support after the "Black Power cry." He is asking the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers for a generous monetary contribution within the coming weeks. |
Marching for Unilateral Disarmament, San Francisco to MoscowThis article reports on the six thousand mile march from San Francisco to Moscow, an idea that emerged during a Polaris Action demonstration in New England. The marchers spent six months crossing the United States at a rate of 17 to 25 miles per day for an estimated total of 4,000 miles. |
Mixed MarriageThis illustration, created by Reg Manning, depicts Dr. King presiding over an interracial marriage between the Civil Rights Movement and "Veatnik War Protests." This drawing was published in the "Arizona Republic." |
MLK's Itinerary October-November 1958Dated 1958, this calendar lists a number of speaking engagements throughout the country scheduled for Dr. King. |