The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Inspirational letters
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A Gift from Mr. and Mrs. Digioia to MLKGreta B. Digioia expresses how she and her husband have come to know Dr. King as a "symbol" of his race. She then offers Dr. King a one-of-a-kind gift. |
Anonymous Letter from Jail - Birmingham, ALIn this letter an anonymous writer shares his gratitude for all the support extended as Dr. King and his colleagues were incarcerated at a jail in Birmingham, AL. |
Anonymous Letter to MLKAn anonymous supporter sends an encouraging letter to Dr. King. |
Card From Marjorie BakerMarjorie Baker sends a card expressing wishes to maintain courage until things are better. |
Card from the English FamilyThe English Family sends a card that lists words of encouragement for each day of the week. |
I Marched on WashingtonKelly E. Miller composed this poem for Dr. King as a tribute to the March on Washington. |
I've Been to the MountaintopDr. King gave this address at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee the night before he was assassinated. He called for nonviolent protest and a boycott of Memphis area businesses in support of the Memphis Sanitation Workers strike. Conveying a sense of foreboding, he not only recounted a near-death experience when he was stabbed near the heart, but also spoke of the possibility of his own demise at the hands of those who opposed him. |
Letter from Benjamin E. Mays to Miss Dora McDonaldIn this document, President of Morehouse College, Benjamin E. Mays writes to Dora McDonald regarding receipt of a check. Mays also discusses the role he played in bringing McDonald to Atlanta. |
Letter from Catherine Aller to MLKCatherine Aller took the time to write Dr. King and encourage him to keep pursuing his goals in spite of criticism. |
Letter from Dale Rickmon to Rev. AbernathyThis letter of condolence is addressed to the Reverend Abernathy as the succeeding head of the SCLC. It accompanies a memorial poem written in dedication to Dr. King. |
Letter from Debbie Steiner to MLKDebbie Steiner of Willburn, New Jersey tells Dr. King how she was moved by his article in Life magazine, which she calls "a realistic summary of why the Negro can not wait." She explains her discontent with prejudice and inquires about how young people can influence change. |
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 Durand R. Kinloch to MLKSupporter Durand Kinloch describes himself as "an average white graduate student" with two children who wants to continue to support Dr. King's fight for civil rights. He stresses that love and nonviolence are needed more than ever as he witnesses a resurgence of hate in 1967. |
Letter from Edmond G. Jeffries to MLKEdmond G. Jeffries writes Dr. King after hearing him speak at the Chicago Sunday Evening Club. Jeffries states, "The injustices that the white man has visited on the colored man for hundreds of years burns my soul." Jeffries expresses that he only wants to be a Christian. |
Letter from Eunice Gentry to MLKEunice Gentry writes to Dr. King expressing gratitude for his bravery and encouraging words. In closing Gentry states, "I am glad you are marching for us." |
Letter from F. N. Campbell to Ralph David AbernathyIn this letter F. N. Campbell commends Abernathy for his dignified and effective handling of the first phase of the People's March in Washington, DC. It is his hope to utilize the climate of response following Dr. King's assassination. To this end, he proposes the establishment of a foundation in memory of Dr. King. |
Letter from George W. Baker to MLKGeorge W. Baker encloses a check in support of Dr. King and his ongoing work towards peace in Vietnam. |
Letter from Gregory Williams to MLKEleven-year-old Gregory Williams expresses his admiration and support for Dr. King's leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. |
Letter from Harry G. Boyte to Coretta Scott KingIn this letter, Harry G. Boyte offers his personal admiration to Mrs. King for the "strength [she has] provided Dr. King." |
Letter from Henry L. Gerner to MLKHenry Gerner applauds Dr. King on his accomplishments and what he is doing for the Civil Rights Movement. He also invites Dr. King to speak at Bowling Green State University, a request that is echoed in a letter from Donald Stricker. |
Letter from Henry Lee Gibson to MLKHenry J. Gibson is aware of Dr. King's understanding of "God" and spirituality. Subsequent to a recent surgery, Mr. Gibson is now conscious of the meaning of being "born again." Praying enhanced his knowledge of God's presence in the human race which brought clarity for his perception of the "yellow man." Mr. Gibson requests to meet with Dr. King to further discuss his recent spiritual experiences and newly found wisdom. |
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 Janet Somerville to MLKJanet Somerville writes to Dr. King, expressing how he has been a renewal of hope for her. She also thanks Dr. King, his family and the SCLC for their hospitality during her visit to Atlanta. |
Letter from Jim Robert Davis to MLKJim Robert Davis tells Dr. King how his presence in Chicago's Lawndale community have caused many of his fellow neighbors to clean their neighborhood. He pens a small but inspriational poem under the subject "The Glory of Blackmen." |
Letter From Lillian Gilhertsen to MLKLillian Gilbertson sends Dr. King some renewals after being prompted by Chauncey Eskridge. She also requests Dr. King's response to the issue. |
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 Mary Hart to MLKIn one of three letters Mary Hart sends Dr. King, she thanks him for his efforts in assisting poor people in America. Hart says that she is representing all poor people and sends apologies that she will not be present for the March of Poor People to Washington. |
Letter from MLKDr. King thanks the supporters of the "Martin Luther King Fund" for their integral role in the effort to end poverty and discrimination. |
Letter from MLK to Abby SeldesDr. King dictates a response letter to Miss Abby Seldes expressing his heartwarming appreciation to the young lady. He also expresses gratitude towards Abby's parents for attending the March On Washington demonstration. |
Letter from MLK to Cal David GleatonDr. King thanks Rev. Cal Gleaton for his letter in support of the work of the SCLC. Dr. King tells Gleaton that the letter was uplifting and that his contribution to the morale and the spirit of the freedom movement is mostly appreciated by the staff of the SCLC. |