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Martin Luther King, Jr. - Television Public Speaking
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A Born Again Christian writes MLKThe author of this letter, signed "Born Again Christian," urges Dr. King to set his ministry more on God rather than participating in civil rights demonstrations. |
ABC Letter re Issues and AnswersPeggy Whedon, producer of ABC's "Issues and Answers" program, expresses disappointment that Dr. King may not appear on the show the coming weekend because of a strike. |
Anonymous Letter to MLKAn anonymous individual sends Dr. King newspaper clippings showing African-Americans participating in looting and violence. Dr. King is asked to review the articles and offer comments via television. |
Anonymous Letter to MLKAn anonymous author criticizes Dr. King's stance on the American economy and the current status of the Negro. |
CBS's Face the Nation InterviewThis is an official transcript of an interview on CBS's Face the Nation that focused on the Vietnam War. Dr. King explains his vision for the Civil Rights Movement and Antiwar Movements. The Great Society, Dr. King believes, is being shot down over Vietnam, as the funding for the programs are diverted to the war. |
Face the Nation InterviewThis is a transcript of an August 1965 interview of Dr. King on the CBS television news program Face the Nation. King is asked to comment on numerous issues facing American society including the conflict in Vietnam, civil rights, housing and birth control. |
Interview Outline for WAII-TV Show-Profile Emory University Atlanta, GeorgiaThis document outlines Dr. Edward T. Ladd's interview with Dr. King, for broadcast on WAII-TV's program "Profile Emory University." |
Invitation to the 16th Annual Convention for the Synod of Toronto and Kingston Presbyterian Young People'e SocietyJack Green and David Powell invite Dr. King to speak at the 16th Annual Convention for the Synod of Toronto and Kingston Presbyterian Young People's Society. The theme of the convention is "First They Gave Themselves." CBC National Television Network has offered to televise Dr. King's speech. |
Letter from Betty Doocy to MLKBetty Doocy of Chicago, Illinois mildly criticizes Dr. King for leading marches in an effort to integrate neighborhoods in Chicago. She tells Dr. King of her experiences living in poverty as a non-Negro, and how her family has been able to survive and endure hardships. Doocy encourages Dr. King to instruct Negroes to properly take care of their living quarters and to be respectable in their job professions. |
Letter from Bo Wirmark to MLKBo Wirmark writes Dr. King to clarify the misconception behind Vilgot Sjoman's film "I Am Curious (Yellow)," and explain how his interview is being used in the film. Wirmark also extends an invitation for Dr. King to visit Uppsala, Sweden. |
Letter from C. R. Sanders to MLKIn this letter, Mr. Carl Sanders informs Dr. King that the WSPA station is extending him an opportunity to respond, to an adverse editorial that will be aired. |
Letter from C.B. Atkins to MLKIn this document the writer thanks Dr. King for meeting with him concerning the proposed "Martin King album" and television series. The writer encloses a memorandum on consumer information and requests King's travel schedule. |
Letter from Dora Byron to MLKThe assistant director for the Office of Community Educational Service at Emory University invites Dr. King to appear on a local television program. She informs Dr. King that the program will feature influential leaders from the South and consist of a 30-minute interview by an Emory faculty member. In closing, she asks Dr. King to commit to a date between March 19 and April 16, 1963. |
Letter from Dora Byron to MLKDora Byron wrote this letter to Dr. King inviting him to participate in a television program at Emory University. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Jacob BroertjesDora McDonald sends Jacob Broertjes a tentative schedule for Dr. King's upcoming speaking engagement in Amsterdam with the Baptist Federation. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Peter SeegerMs. McDonald informs American folk singer,Peter Seeger, that Dr. King will be unable to accept the invitation to appear on a Japan television program in January or February of the coming year. Dr. King asks that Mr. Seeger informs the program host that sometime during the summer would be more favorable for his schedule. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Prentiss ChildsDr. King's secretary, Dora McDonald, sends this letter to Mr. Prentiss Childs of CBS. The correspondence serves as documentation for reimbursement of Dr. King's recent trip to Washington, D.C. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Solomon MendelsonIn this letter, Dora McDonald is responding to Solomon Mendelson. McDonald expresses her excitement that Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech will be televised. |
Letter from Ed Clayton to Martin GalEd Clayton, Public Relations Director for SCLC, writes Martin Gal, Producer of WMSB TV, to inform him that Dr. King will not be able to make an appearance on his television production because of his focus on the Civil Rights Movement. |
Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to MLKEleanor Roosevelt invites Dr. King to appear in the first installment of a series of televised discussions entitled "The American Experience." |
Letter from Frank H. Epp to MLKOn behalf of the Canadian Board of Christian Service, Frank H. Epp writes Dr. King inviting him to a series of scheduled discussions in Winnipeg in January of 1966. |
Letter from George Carlson to MLKGeorge Carlson informs Dr. King that he handled the public relations and publicity for his appearance in Seattle. In addition, Mr. Carlson notifies Dr. King that the Jewish Temple in Portland requests the status his availability for a speaking engagement. |
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 Harold W. Buchholz to MLKHarold W. Buchholz, a financial patron, provides Dr. King with tips to appeal to more Americans regarding his programs to provide equality for Negroes. |
Letter from Harry Belafonte to MLKHarry Belafonte expresses his deep appreciation to Dr. King for appearing with him on the "Tonight Show." Harry Belafonte concludes by thanking Dr. King for his friendship and for giving his time so generously. |
Letter from Harry Denman to Billy Graham and MLKHarry Denman, an evangelist at the Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, writes to Dr. King and Dr. Billy Graham in the hope that they will appear together for eight consecutive nights on a television program to be broadcast nationally and themed "God's Society." |
Letter from International Institute for Peace to MLKO. P. Paliwal and Yves Choliere, from the World Council of Peace, invite Dr. King to speak at a session in Geneva about the well being of Vietnam. |
Letter from Irv Kupcinet to MLKIrv Kupcinet encloses a clipping on the Soldier Field Rally for Dr. King. Kupcinet closes by requesting the Reverend's appearance on his television show. |
Letter from Irv Kupcinet to MLKIrv Kupcinet of the Chicago Sun-Times extends an invitation to Dr. King for an appearance on his television show, after receiving word of the Reverend's presence in the city. |
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. |