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103:24 General Correspondence 1967 (S)Addressed to Sigrid L. Sharp, this receipt is forwarded to Minneapolis, MN for a donation of $3.00 to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Biographical Sketches of Leaders of the March on Washington for Jobs and FreedomThese are biographical sketches of various leaders who were involved in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedoms. These distinguished individuals were involved in organizations that focused on equality and nonviolence. |
Brief for the PetitionersThis brochure illustrates questions as well as events pertaining to petitioners during the Civil Rights Movement. Important petitioners, such as Dr. King and Ralph David Abernathy, were convicted and charged with Contempt of Court in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. |
Condolence Letter Regarding Assassination of MLKAnabella Anderson discusses the sadness that she feels over Dr. King's assassination. She says that she grieves for his family and the conditions that brought about Dr. King's death. Ashamed of her white skin, she blames the white race for social ills. Ms. Anderson wants to give of her self to non-whites in America and those under white domination in Africa. Though saddened, she is comforted by the words she heard at Dr. King's funeral and is hopeful that his legacy will live on. |
Daniel B. Brewster Address before the SenateThe Honorable Daniel B. Brewster, U. S. Senator from Maryland, addresses the President of the United States and the Second Session of the 88th Congress regarding the Civil Rights Act of 1964. |
Letter from Andrew Hobart to MLKIn this letter, dated 11/29/66, Mr. Andrew Hobart, President of Ministers Life and Casualty Union informs Dr. King that his application for reinstatement has been accepted, and cautions a lapsed contract may result in a loss or reduction of benefits. |
Letter from Carl A. Auerbach to MLKCarl A. Auerbach has declined to make contributions to the S.C.L.C based on the assumption that Dr. King will use the funds for protest movements "against the American policy in Vietnam." |
Letter from Charles E. Waring to MLKCalling himself "a pale face Christian," Charles E. Waring writes Dr. King to acknowledge that all Christians must aid African Americans in their fight for fair representation and respect as equal human beings. He denounces whites who condemn Dr. King and asks, "what can we white Christians do to help recover the leadership of the Negro cause to worthy men?" |
Letter from Charles E. Waring to Mr. Paul HarveyCharles Waring presents ways to prevent the spread of communism around the world. He also questions previous decisions by the United States government and speculates how the outcome would have been different in various conflicts. |
Letter from Congressman Donald M. Fraser to MLKMinnesota Democratic Congressman Donald Fraser asks Dr. King to serve on the advisory board of the National Committee on Tithing in Investment (NCTI). Fraser reports recent successes in the area of open occupancy housing, such as a project in Boston that rehabilitates homes for low-income families, and a project in Denver that raises seed capital for "integrated cooperatives and other housing ventures." |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Eliot StadlerDora McDonald communicates the traveling details to Eliot Stadler regarding his temporary staff placement in the SCLC. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Marilyn CoulterDora McDonald encloses an informational packet from Dr. King to Marilyn Coulter. Dr. King's only request for Coulter is that when she uses the information she cites the source from which it derives. |
Letter from Emmi Kuhnlein to MLKMrs. Kuhnlein expresses admiration for Dr. King and shares her experiences as a member of the German Union movement. She equates the German working class living conditions as being similar to the slums in the US. She also suggests employing a tactic used by Israel of putting young people to work as a way to resolve slum conditions. A news clipping is attached to further support her suggestion. |
Letter from Haakon Knudsen to MLKThe Director of Field Activities from American Baptist Convention writes Dr. King to invite him to speak at the upcoming conference for their department. |
Letter from J. Herbert May to Ralph AbernathyHerbert May discusses several points in which he disagrees with Ralph Abernathy on how to best reach a fully integrated and equitable society. |
Letter from J. M. Koelbe to Dr. KingMr. Koelbe writes Dr. King about his financial distress. He also tells Dr. King that he admires him for his courage and gives him encouragement for the future. |
Letter from James Gustafson to MLKJames Gustafson, President of 'O KAIROS, writes to Dr. King welcoming him to the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus. 'O KAIROS is the campus Lutheran community of worship. |
Letter from John H. Herriford to MLKJohn Herriford, a student at the University of Minnesota, offers Dr. King advice on how to improve sit-in demonstrations. |
Letter from Joseph L. Kapica to MLKJoseph Kapica, a freelance writer from Connecticut, requests special commentary from Dr. King regarding the issue of interracial adoption. Kapica writes about interracial adoption based on findings from the Child Welfare League of America. |
Letter from Keith Black to MLKKeith Black, on behalf of the Valley Community Presbyterian Church, sends Dr. King a check for the SCLC. |
Letter from Marilyn Coulter to MLKMarilyn Coulter asks Dr. King to provide information for her research paper entitled "Segregation." |
Letter from Marlys Michels to MLKMiss Michels informs Dr. King that she will no longer contribute to the SCLC. She disagrees with Dr. King's statements on the Vietnam War, as well as his support of Adam Clayton Powell. |
Letter from Mary Welcome to MLKMiss Welcome praises the work that Dr. King has done for civil rights. She also offers him her prayers and promises to send money to aid the cause when she is able to afford it. |
Letter from Minister C. Vernon Lake to MLK About a Vietnam StrategyMinister C. Vernon Lake writes Dr. King with an enclosure containing a new strategy for vietnam. His plan is built on the shoulders of the World War II "Marshall Plan." |
Letter from MLK to Keith BlackDr. King thanks Keith Black and the Valley Community Presbyterian Church for their contribution to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, stating the progress and upcoming goals of the organization. |
Letter from MLK to Richard BennettDr. King graciously declines Mr. Bennett's invitation to speak in St. Paul under the sponsorship of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers. Dr. King will be traveling to Israel and Africa during this time. |
Letter from MLK to Winifred MenehartIn this document, Dr. King is truly appreciative of the encouraging letter he received from Mrs. Winfred Menehart, a native of Minnesota. Dr. King emphasizes on the positivity that rests within her letter, as a facet of hope, amid the contrasting assaults and criticisms he receives daily. |
Letter from Morris A. Morse to Rev. AbernathyMorris Morse sends his condolences regarding the death of Dr. King. Mr. Morse further explains his opposition of the idea of building a two million dollar church in Dr. King's honor, because he believes that the reverend would not want such a memorial when so many people are in need. |
Letter from Mrs. Sigrid Sharp to MLKMrs. Sharp commends Dr. King for his open opposition to the Vietnam War. She further requests copies of his April 4, 1967 speech before New York's Riverside Church, in order to raise political awareness and garner support against the war effort. |
Letter from Mrs. Ted Gustafson to MLKMrs. Ted Gustafson writes Dr. King to express her dismay with pastors and the pulpit, providing her belief that a Saint is long overdue. |