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Bayard Rustin: Goals and StrategiesIn this speech, given before Bowdoin College in 1964, Bayard Rustin outlines the basis of civil rights issues currently being fought for. He argues that man must come together as one and face the problem with our society, and that African Americans see the problems with society more than other races because they are struggling to bring civil rights and social change to all. |
Itinerary for MLKIn this correspondence, a list of "appearances" for Dr. King is listed. |
Keynote Address Introduction for Sidney PoitierAt the Tenth Annual Convention of the SCLC, Dr. King delivers this introduction of guest speaker, Sidney Poitier. Andrew Young further praises Mr. Poitier for informing the black community that one should be "proud to be black" because "black is beautiful." |
Letter from Christena Miscall to MLKChristena Miscall, member of the Student Government Association at Saint Joseph's College, writes Dr. King requesting him to send a personal article for her college's famous persons' auction. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Marshall E. BeanDora McDonald communicates to Marshall E. Bean that Dr. King is remembering him in his prayers and sends a photograph as a visual reminder. Miss McDonald also includes a scripture from the Book of Psalms. |
Letter from Dr. Eliot Stadler to MLKDr. Stadler writes Dr. King regarding his inability to join him in his campaign for the "rights of man." He expresses his regret with an enclosure of a financial contribution. |
Letter from Frederic M. Hudson to MLK Regarding an InvitationIn this letter, Mr. Hudson, a Chaplain at Colby College, extends Dr. King an invitation to speak at the college. Mr. Hudson also offers some of the students to be possible volunteers for Dr. King. |
Letter from Leonard L. Brooks to MLKThe Portland campus of the University of Maine requests Dr. King to speak to the student body in support of Choice '68 National Collegiate Presidential Primary. |
Letter from Marshall Bean to MLKMarshall Bean, a public school teacher suffering from cancer, writes Dr. King requesting an autographed picture and a "few words of joy." |
Letter from MLK to Eliot StadlerAcknowledging receipt of a letter and a $1000 contribution to the SCLC, Dr. King sends his appreciation to Dr. Eliot Stadler. In closing, the Reverend expresses interest in meeting Stadler with regard to potential aid during the summer months. |
MLK Appearance ListThis itinerary highlights Dr. King's appearances over a six month period. |
SCLC Tenth Anniversary Convention Banquet Featuring Sidney PoitierThis document contains speeches given at the SCLC's Tenth Anniversary Convention Banquet. Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian American actor, gives the keynote address. He makes a very compelling statement during his address asserting, "to change the world we must change men." Also featured are brief speeches by Dr. King, Andrew Young, and Dorothy Cotton. |
Speeches by the LeadersIn this booklet, the NAACP compiled famous speeches from the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Included are speeches from A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, James Farmer, Rev. Eugene Carson Blake, Rabbi Joachim Prinz, Whitney M. Young, Matthew Ahmann, John Lewis, Walter Reuther, and Dr. King. The booklet concludes with a pledge and a picture of the throng of supporters that attended the event. |
Spring Mobilization Committee Roundup of Nationwide Mobilization ActivityThis document outlines activities around the country leading up to the April 15 Spring Mobilization Against the War in Vietnam rally in New York City. |