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"Mrs. Julia Brown To Speak Here On Martin Luther King"This article discusses former FBI undercover agent, Julia Brown's plan to expose Dr. King of his affiliation with the Communist party. |
Alabama Council NewsletterAmidst a battle between federal and states' rights, Reverend Hughes discusses the arrival of the Commission on Civil Rights and its intended purpose in the state of Alabama. |
Albany Justice Draft for Amsterdam NewsDr. King expounds upon the city of Albany and the adversities it faced that brought about the focus of international scrutiny. Dr. King notes two prominent international occasions that occurred in Albany, the peace walk to Cuba and the Guantanamo Peace March. He cites quotations from Chief Laurie Prichett and Bradford Lyttle. Dr. King further elaborates on the injustices of Albany, segregation, discriminatory practices and more. |
Article regarding MLKThis article highlights Dr. Kings affiliation with the "New Left" Conference held in Chicago, Illinois. |
Article Written by MLK for The ProgressiveIn this unfinished draft of an article for The Progressive, Dr. King writes about the social ills of America through the context of what he calls the two most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation. |
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. |
Declaration of Independence by MLKDr. King writes an article making reference to the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln, and the historical impact they both have had on the economy and what is described to be a social revolution. It is noted that this article is intended for a December, 1962 issue of a publication. |
Democratic National Convention Platform Committee StatementIn this statement delivered August 22, 1964, Dr. King outlines three urgent priorities for the Committee and the party as a whole: enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, furthering voting rights and the war on poverty. He asks that the platform include a recommendation that a panel of voting rights marshals be established and that the Convention support a Bill of Rights for the Disadvantaged. |
Esquire Magazine: The Red Chinese American NegroThis segment of Esquire Magazine features an article discussing the militant activities of Robert F. Williams. Williams had returned home from military service and headed the Monroe, North Carolina branch of the NAACP. Frustrated by the inactivity of local legislation to reform segregation and aggravated by Klu Klux Klan attacks, Williams adopted more violent methodologies. The article also emphasizes his association with Chinese leader Mao Tse-tung and discusses Tse-tung's solidarity with racial goodwill policies. |
Fact Sheet on the Raid of the SCEFThis document highlights the raid on the New Orleans headquarters of the Southern Conference Educational Fund by State and City Police. |
Guide for Churchmen in Interracial Conflict SituationsIn this document, the Southern Field Service encourages church leaders to aid in African American social justice mobilization. |
Legal Petition Made by Karl Von Key Against Selective Service SystemKarl Von Key petitions the United States District Court of California about his draft into the armed forces. He contends that, as a person of color, he is a colonial subject, not a citizen of the United States. As a colonial subject, he should not be forced to serve in the military. He also writes that he is a conscientious objector and that he believes he was targeted by the local induction station because of his social and political views. |
Letter from Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall to MLKAssisrtant US Attorney General Burk Marshall informs Dr. King that the allegations of police misconduct in Danville, Virginia are being investigated by the Department of Justice and assures him that the appropriate actions will take place "with respect to any violations of federal law." |
Letter from Bill Kunstler to MLKFamed civil rights attorney William Kunstler states that this was the first time a federal court enjoined prosecution of contempt cases under a state injunction. He would like to use the same procedures in Mississippi. |
Letter from Charles J. Benner to MLKDr. King is adversely described in this letter and accused of being a communist by Charles Benner. He further slanders the Negro race and objects to the current national movements lead by Dr. King. |
Letter from Clarence B. Jones to the Editor of New York TimesClarence Jones writes the editor of the New York Times to comment on a statement made by James Reston. According to Mr. Jones the statement was factually inaccurate and partially paraphrased. |
Letter from FBI Director John Edgar Hoover to MLKJ. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, thanks Dr. King for his telegram regarding the work of Special Agents of the Bureau in Alabama. |
Letter from Hunn Guelde to MLKHunn Guelde inquires about a claim made by the FBI in regards to Dr. King. |
Letter from Ira Sandperl to MLKMr. Sandperl writes to Dr. King regarding the direction of the SCLC. He suggest that the SCLC continue to represent social change and uphold the principles of nonviolence. However, in order to succeed, Mr. Sandperl believes that it should be done from a universal view, instead of from a Negro perspective. |
Letter from J. Edgar Hoover to MLKJ. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, sends his thanks for Dr. King's telegram concerning the recent work of FBI agents in Alabama. |
Letter from John Edgar Hoover to All Law Enforcement OfficialsIn this letter, President Hoover addresses all F.B.I. law enforcement officials. He discusses America's opposition to communism and describes it as an "insidious menace." However, Hoover warns that "attributing every adversity to communism" is ineffective and senseless. Instead he suggests that in order to defeat communism, it must be thoroughly studied and analyzed. |
Letter from John Edgar Hoover to MLKFBI Director J. Edgar Hoover thanks Dr. King for his telegram concerning FBI agents in Alabama. |
Letter from Marguerite Munson to MLKMrs.Munson writes Dr.King to ask for his assistance in finding a lawyer that is not corrupted by the government. |
Letter from the Faculty of the Tuskegee Institute to President KennedyMembers of the faculty and staff of Tuskegee Institute issue a plea to President John F. Kennedy to intervene in the Birmingham crisis of 1963. They request that the President use an upcoming speech to discuss Constitutional rights, send the FBI to Alabama to investigate "charges of police brutality," and revoke federal funds that support segregation and persuade business leaders to desegregate public facilities. |
Letter from William L. Hungate to MLKCongressman Hungate challenges allegations made by Dr. King in a recent telegram regarding the Mississippi Delegation. Dr. King states, "A vote to seat the Mississippi delegation is a vote for organized violence, murder, and oppression." However, Congressman Hungate implies that Dr. King's claim is dubious unless he has sufficient evidence to support it. In closing, Congressman Hungate assures Dr. King of his allegiance to "real progress" while disapproving of "headline-hunting tactics." |
Letter to MLK from A Friend of Justice and DemocracyAn anonymous individual writes Dr. King to declare that the Jewish people are responsible for the oppression of Negroes. |
Letter to the Editor of the New York TimesOn April 15, 1967, a massive antiwar demonstration was held in New York City. Demonstrators marched from Central Park to the United Nations building where they were addressed by prominent political activists such as Dr. King, Floyd McKissick, Stokely Carmichael, James Bevel, Jan Berry Crumb, and Dr. Benjamin Spock. In this letter, a veteran and demonstrator writes the Editor of the New York Times to express his critical view of an article that reported on the event. |
Manifesto of the Meredith Mississippi MarchDr. King, Stokely Carmichael, and Floyd McKissick sign the Manifesto of the Meredith Mississippi March, which represents a "public indictment and protest of the failure of American society." In solidarity, they demand courses of actions to deal with voting fraud, strengthened civil rights legislation, and impartial application of the law. |
Memo on Strategy of the Integration MovementAn anonymous writer pens a comprehensive strategy that focuses on achieving racial integration. Within the text of the document, the writer identifies various political, social and economical developments that are needed in order to end racially stemmed inequalities for African Americans. |
Memorandum from Benjamin F. Payton Regarding Meredith Mississippi MarchBenjamin F. Payton, Executive Director of the Commission on Religion and Race of the National Council of Churches, constructs this document as a debriefing on the Meredith Mississippi March. It is evident that the march is symbolic of the nation's struggle with racial conflict and aims to dismantle fear among African American voter registration. James Meredith, Mississippi citizen and first African American to desegregate the University of Mississippi, had organized and led the march. |