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A Brief Summary of Fifteen Years at MorehouseThis pamphlet is from Dr. King's undergraduate alma mater, Morehouse College. The President of the institute, Benjamin E. Mays, is the author of , "A Brief Summary of Fifteen Years at Morehouse" which outlines the progress made during his presidency. |
A Program for the Public Meeting at Metropolitan Baptist ChurchThis program outlines a two-day Public Meeting sponsored by the SCLC at Metropolitan Baptist Church, where Dr. King was scheduled to deliver the key address. |
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. |
Cities and Dates Suggested For Harry Belafonte's TourThese notes compile a list of suggested cities and possible dates for Harry Belafonte's tour. |
Dr. King Announces Appointments in SCLC Operation BreadbasketDr. King announces two major appointments to the SCLC Operation Breadbasket staff. Reverend Jesse Jackson is named National Director and Reverend Calvin Morris is named Associate Director in Chicago. Operation Breadbasket was formed in 1962 to improve economic conditions in black communities throughout the US. |
Funeral Service for Mrs. Sharon Joann MossSharon Joann Moss, wife of Otis Moss Jr., passes at an early age and is given a funeral service which includes numerous members from the civil rights movement. Dr. King delivered the eulogy for the service and many other prominent members operated as pall bearers. |
Helping Across the SouthOperation Freedom is an organization that originally began in west Tennessee to aid African Americans that were wrongly evicted from their homes due to the white power structure. The committees of Operation Freedom have expanded to other southern states where their help is needed. |
Injunction from the City of BirminghamSeveral members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, including Dr. King, receive a temporary injunction from the City of Birmingham. |
Inter-Faith Mass MeetingThis program is for an Inter-Faith Mass Meeting that was co-sponsored by Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Zion Baptist Church. The meeting took place on June 11, 1967 and features Dr. King as the speaker. |
Letter from Albert Duff, Jr. to MLKA former critic of Dr. King pledges allegiance to him after his bold and noble stance against the Vietnam War. Albert Duff, Jr. finally understands that color lines should not be a symbol of divisiveness. Duff feels that the world needs men of Dr. King's courage to speak from the Bible. |
Letter from Alice Sargent to MLKAlice Sargent, the Assistant Director of Student Activities at Temple University, inquires what role the students can play in the Civil Rights Movement and sends a sample of one of the students' editorials. |
Letter from Autieve Smith of Revelation Baptist Church to MLKAutieve Smith writes on behalf of Revelation Baptist Church to express their happiness in Dr. King's acceptance in being a part of their program with the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights Choir. Smith informs Dr. King of the time and place of his address and asks that he provide the committee with the needed information to plan his accommodations. |
Letter from C. B. Kelley to MLKC. B. Kelley shares his disagreement with Dr. King's statements regarding the Vietnam War. |
Letter from Charles Williams to MLKCharles Williams thanks Dr. King for sending him an autograph. |
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 Dora McDonald to Mildred R. MorrisDora McDonald responds to Mildred R. Morris on behalf of Dr. King, who will take into consideration her offer after meeting with the Executive Staff of SCLC. |
Letter from Edwina Smith to Rev. Fred ShuttlesworthMs. Edwina Smith writes Reverend Shuttlesworth regarding a SCLC meeting and encloses a round trip plane ticket. |
Letter from George W. ParkerGeorge Parker explains his theory of mind control as a "mass electronic psychological weapon." He also details how this weapon is currently being employed. |
Letter from Hosea Williams to Project Leaders and Field StaffHosea Williams, Director of National Mobilization for the Washington Poor People's Campaign, informs each project leader of their immediate supervisors of mobilization. |
Letter from Joseph T. Beaver to MLKJoseph Beaver, Jr. sends his sympathy to Dr. King following the attempt on Dr. King's life. He had originally included a biography of Wendell Phillips Dabney. |
Letter from Mildred R. Morris to Dora McDonaldMildred R. Morris acknowledges receipt of a letter from Dora McDonald. She expresses her excitement regarding the possibility of meeting and informs McDonald about her new rates as a Professional Placement Counselor. |
Letter from MLK to Edwin and Louise FlowersIn this correspondence to Mr. Edwin C. and Mrs. Louise M. Flowers from Dr. King, he wanted to personally thanked Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Flowers for their generous contribution to SCLC and to express his appreciation and gratitude for their support toward the Civil Right Movement. |
Letter from MLK to Herschel McGee about a CorporationIn this letter Dr. King thanks Mr. McGee for his $50.00 check for the starting of a corporation for Negroes, but he lets McGee know that he is unable to concentrate on the devlopment and is returning his check. |
Letter from MLK to Roberta EvansDr. King thanks Mrs. Evans for her kind gesture in sending a letter enclosed with a book by Will Campbell. Dr. King believes his views on race will be a benefit to him. |
Letter from Moisa Bulboaca to MLKMoisa Bulboaca thanks Dr. King for a previous correspondence in which Dr. King expressed his interest in visiting and preaching in Romania. In the event Dr. King actually formulates a trip, Bulboaca suggests accompanying if possible. The author explains their background in "sacred music" and provides a brief biography for consideration. They offer to organize a musical selection to fit Dr. King's sermons. |
Letter from Rembert Stokes to MLKThe President of Wilberforce University anticipates Dr. King's speech before a delegation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Rembert Stokes also notes that Dr. King would receive a donation following his address, to help support the civil rights movement. Stokes wishes that Dr. King's message would center around the AME church leadership's involvement in the freedom struggle. |
Letter from Richard L. Zanglin to MLKRichard L. Zanglin invites Dr. King to speak to the student body at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. |
List of Messages to MLKA list of messages including names, dates, and organizations intended for Dr. King, soliciting his response. |
Mid-Winter Extra Session of the Progressive National Baptist ConventionL. Venchael Booth, Executive Secretary for The Progressive National Baptist Convention, sends out this letter and news release regarding the Official Call to the Mid-Winter Extra Session to be held in St. Louis, Missouri in late January of 1968. |
MLK ItineraryDr. King's secretary is writing Joan Daves to notify her of his speaking engagements for the 1964-1965 season. |
