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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 Proposal for Unity DayJoseph Polowsky composed a proposal to present to the United Nations for the creation of an April 25th holiday, to be known as Unity Day. This holiday is in commemoration of a conference of the war-time allied nations in San Francisco. |
ABC's Issues and Answers: MLK InterviewDr. King sat down with Tom Jerriel, Atlanta Bureau Chief, and John Casserly, Washington Correspondent, of the American Broadcasting Company for their program "Issues and Answers." They discussed the civil rights movement, Dr. King's upcoming book, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Dr. King would serve jail time in Birmingham. |
American Negro Leadership Conference on Africa MemorandumTheodore Brown, Executive Director of the American Negro Leadership Conference on Africa, provides a progress report on ANLCA's work on Nigeria, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Southwest Africa (now Namibia). He mentions that the group offered to help the Nigerian federal government and the four regions mediate the conflict that resulted in the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War (1967-1970). |
Annual Address Delivered at the First Annual Institute on Nonviolence and Social ChangeDr. King's speech at the First Annual Institute of Non-Violence and Social Change addresses many issues regarding the African American. The most recurring issues are of obtaining and maintaining freedom, equality and personal dignity. |
Article Written by the Spring Mobilization Committee To End the War in VietnamThe following article written by the Spring Mobilization Committee illustrates the growing international support for ending the Vietnam War. It specifically highlights the Union of Vietnamese Students in France, an organization seeking to cooperate with American students in order to promote peace in Vietnam. |
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. |
Excerpts from The Negro and the American DreamIn this address to the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of the NAACP, Dr. King outlines five actions that Negroes must address in order to ensure their own first-class citizenship. |
Flight Schedule for Coretta Scott King and PartyThe Henderson Travel Service provides a detailed schedule of suggested flights for Coretta Scott King and others traveling to witness Dr. King receive the Nobel Peace Prize. |
I've Been To The MountaintopDr. King delivers the "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech at the Masonic Temple in Memphis, TN. |
International Confederation for Disarmament and PeaceThis pamphlet provides information regarding the history, purpose and plans for the International Confederation for Disarmament and Peace. |
International Confederation for Disarmament and PeaceKenneth Lee, President of the International Confederation for Disarmament and Peace, asks Dr. King if he would consider becoming a sponsor for the organization. |
Invitation from The European Baptist Federation to MLKA representative from the European Baptist Federation writes Dr. King thanking him for accepting the invitation to speak at their fifth conference. Dr. King will be a guest of honor and speak among Europeans of all denominations. |
John Duns ScotusDr. King records these notes about the life of John Duns Scotus, a noted Scottish philosopher and theologian of the High Middle Ages. |
Letter from Bob Abel to MLKIn this letter Bob Abel encloses a contribution from a friend in England to Dr. King while also commenting on Vietnam and the link to Civil Rights. |
Letter from British High School Student to MLKMargaret Blenkins, a fifteen year old student from Northumberland, England, writes Dr. King to ask how she can join the Civil Rights Movement. |
Letter from C. R. Goulding to MLKC. Goulding sends an invitation on the behalf of the European Baptist Federation for Dr. King to address a large group of Baptists in Europe. |
Letter from Canadian Friend's Service Committee to MLKMurray Thomson invites Dr. King to attend an annual conference of world diplomats in Ontario, Canada. Some of the major topics of discussion include the future of military alliances, the growing role of the United Nations, and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. |
Letter from Clara Urquhart to MLKClara Urquhart invites Dr. King to speak at the Human Right Day Commemoration, sponsored by Amnesty International, on November 9, 1964. |
Letter from Clifford L. Alexander to MLKClifford L. Alexander, Chairman for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, wrote to Dr. King to encloses some clippings from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission News Digest, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post regarding the EEOC's hearings on white collar discrimination in New York. |
Letter from David Davis to MLKMr. Davis, Executive Director of American Center for Student and Artists, invites Dr. King to speak for one of their "Meet the Press" evenings in Europe. Davis also provides the names of previous speakers and information regarding the Center's participants and programs. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Erik RudenDora McDonald informs Erik Ruden that Dr. King will only be able to speak twice during his upcoming trip to London and that an associate will need to travel with Dr. King. |
Letter from Edmond Melis to MLKEdmond Melis asks Dr. King to write a forward for an international police association magazine. He also expresses an interest in helping end discrimination in the United States. |
Letter from Ernest M. Bettenson to Dora McDonaldErnest M. Bettenson, the Registrar at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, writes Miss McDonald to solidify arrangements for Dr. King's visit to the University. The sender informs Miss McDonald that tradition mandates meal arrangements for the recipient of an honorary degree and outlines several options to assist Dr. King in accommodating this practice. |
Letter from Franklin I. Gamwell with Enclosed Copy of the Interracial News Service NewsletterFranklin I. Gamwell, of the Student Interracial Ministry, requests if Dr. King would like to have an intern student at Ebenezer Baptist Church for 1963. |
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 H. C. Whitley to MLKH. C. Huntley invites Dr. King to come speak at St. Giles Cathedral in Scotland during Holy Week. |
Letter from H.M. Arrowsmith to MLKGeneral Secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society in Australia, Canon H. M. Arrowsmith, M.B.E., extends Dr. King an official invitation to visit Australia in May 1967. It is the Society's hope that Dr. King's trip will focus primarily on the role of the Bible in relation to the "stature and the status of Man" and the "question of racial equality" throughout the world. |
Letter from Jack Hopkins to Senator MorseIn a letter to Senator Wayne L. Morse, Jack Hopkins addresses his personal issues with the United States. He begins with a discussion of the conflict in Vietnam, and believes the United States is handling it poorly. He then expresses his feelings on the Jewish race and the establishment of a Jewish nation. He concludes his letter saying that the United States never tries to solve problems; rather it creates the foundation for a new war. |
Letter from Jacob Broertjes to Dora McDonaldJacob Broertjes informs Dora McDonald that Dr. King will speak at two sessions for the European Baptist Federations. The services will be brought to various European countries via television. Mr. Broertjes details the intricacies of Dr. King's visit. |