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"Life" by Eudora V. SavageIn this poem, Ms. Savage expresses her views on "Life." |
Autograph RequestJames McInerney requests that Dr. King add to his autograph collection of "the most prominent leaders in the nation." |
Cape Times: Dr. Luther King in Bad CompanyIn this Cape Times article, author J. M. Gray poses six questions to Dr. King regarding recent sightings with Communist Party members. |
Cities and Dates Suggested For Harry Belafonte's TourThese notes compile a list of suggested cities and possible dates for Harry Belafonte's tour. |
Commission on Human Relations of the City of PittsburghThis is a preliminary report requesting an investigation on the cancellation of insurance coverage on business establishments and churches in Homewood-Brushton. |
Crozer Theological Seminary: The BulletinThe Bulletin, a newsletter sent to Dr. King from the Crozer Theological Seminary, includes information on the 1950 commencement. This is this institution from which Dr. King himself will graduate from in 1951. |
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church Annual Report, 1955-1956This report contains vital information concerning the organizational structure, services, and members of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Dr. King provides a heartfelt address to the Montgomery, AL congregation as he seeks to extend the church's influence throughout the community amidst his growing involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. |
Document and Material on the Child Development Group of MississippiThis series of documents and materials on the Child Development Group of Mississippi contains multiple sections. Section One contains six letters, one telegram and one newspaper article praising the efforts of the CDGM and its staff. |
Friends Journal: A Quaker WeeklyDr. King's article, "Nonviolence and Racial Justice" is included in this edition of the Friends Journal. Dr. King's entry discusses the various implications of race relations in America and the beneficial elements of nonviolence. |
Huge Crowd Hears King SpeakThe University of Pittsburgh's campus newspaper, "The Pitt News," reports that Dr. King's speech drew a larger crowd than "John Kennedy, Theodore Sorenson or Herbert Aptheker when these men spoke at the University." Dr. King answers questions about issues such as Vietnam, Black Power, white backlash and Negro anti-Semitism. He also discussed the importance of an anti-poverty effort, particularly when examining what is spent on the war in Vietnam and the nation's space program. |
Information on the National Welfare Rights OrganizationThe National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO) is a nationwide membership organization of welfare recipients. The goals of the NWRO are to develop a system that guarantees adequate income, dignity, justice and democracy. |
Integrating ClassesThis article discusses Harold Howe II's opinion regarding segregated schools and his work towards integration. Howe asserts that segregation is bad for anyone concerned, such as minorities, poor kids, whites, or blacks. |
Letter from Cornell E. Talley to MLKCornell E. Talley, Pastor of New Light Baptist Church, tells Dr. King that his church is withdrawing their pledge of $100 per month to the SCLC. Talley felt as if Dr. King was no longer fighting for civil rights, and that his leadership of anti-war demonstrations was counterproductive. |
Letter from Donald Louis Anderson to MLKDonald Louis Anderson, member of the Democratic Party in Pittsburgh, writes to Dr. King to request his endorsement of their political movement in the South. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Edwin FentonMs. McDonald is responding to the letter requesting permission of the use of Dr. King's speeches. The permission was granted to the Carnegie Institute of Technology. If any other services were needed then SCLC would be at their disposal. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Rosa A. KingMiss McDonald informs Rosa King that Dr. King will be unable to speak at Central Baptist Church. |
Letter from Eleanor A. Lofton of the Pittsburgh Courier to MLKEleanor Lofton, Acting Publisher for the Pittsburgh Courier, asks Dr. King to include a message for the "Brotherhood" edition of their publication. Lofton explains that they are seeking "all men of goodwill" to be a part of the edition and that they will be anticipating his timely response. |
Letter from Faye Drake to MLKFay Drake of the Youth Department of the St. John Evangelist Baptist Church invites Dr. King to the church's Negro History Week celebration. |
Letter from Gulf Oil Corporation to MLKCraig Thompson, Director of Public Relations, informs Dr. King of Gulf Oil's discontent regarding the confusion of objectives surrounding his role as a world peacemaker. He informs Dr. King that their continued support will be provided to other respected Negro organizations "devoting their energies to the fundamental issues of the Negro's place in America." |
Letter from High School Student Elizabeth L. Andrews to MLKElizabeth Andrews, a sophomore at North Hills High School, requests Dr. King's autograph for her class letter writing project. |
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 Jacob Hoffman to MLKJacob Hoffman, principal of M. Hall Stanton Public School, requests that Dr. King record on a tape a few inspirational words for the graduating sixth grade class. Mr. Hoffman, also, mentions a new project called the, "New Dimensions Project," which is to inspire students to achieve higher standards. |
Letter from John Mack to MLK Requesting AdviceIn this letter, John Mack asks Dr. King for advice on selecting the proper employment position that would satisfy his desire to contribute to "the perpetuation of social change and Negro progress," while still providing economic security for him and his family. |
Letter from John R. Loch to MLKJohn R. Loch, Director of the Student Union at the University of Pittsburgh, thanks Dr. King on behalf of the Public Affairs Committee for his visit to the University. He also encloses a copy of the "Pitt News" that reported his visit. |
Letter from Joseph Matasovsky to MLKA member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol expresses their respect for Dr. King's action against the Vietnam War. The author deems Dr. King a "patriot" and appreciates his spiritual profundity, as well as his intellect surrounding national politics. |
Letter from Maria A. Mochulski to MLKDuquesne University requests that Dr. King provide information for the candidate he is supporting for the presidential elections of 1968. The universities Choice '68 committee is interested in having Dr. King speak to the student body. |
Letter from Maude to MLKMaude extends her wishes for the rapid recovery of Dr. King, following a stabbing in New York. She assures him that she is holding down the fort and provides him with a breakdown of correspondences that he has received. |
Letter from MLK to Marion JordanDr. King apologizes to Mrs. Marion Jordon and the Pittsburgh branch of the NAACP for the lack of acknowledgment for their contribution to the Montgomery Improvement Association. He expresses appreciation for their support and provides a report of their total contributions. |
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. |
List of Colleges Participating in Choice "68 Requesting King InformationThis list includes the names of fifty colleges and universities participating in the "Choice 68" pre-election presidential campaigns. An additional twenty-five institutions also invited Dr. King to participate in their "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for President" campaigns. |