The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
King, Coretta Scott
b. 1927 - d. 2006
Daughter of Obadiah and Bernice Scott, Coretta Scott King was the wife of Dr. King and founded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. An accomplished musician, she graduated from New England Conservatory of Music after studying at Antioch College. Meeting and courting in Boston, Coretta and Martin married on June 8, 1953 and relocated to Montgomery, Alabama when Martin became pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. They returned to Atlanta and Dr. King’s home church, Ebenezer Baptist, for the wider work of the movement. A deeply committed civil rights and peace activist herself, Mrs. King primarily reared their four children. Her decades-long effort finally materialized in legislation setting her late husband’s birthday as a federal holiday in 1986. She died in 2006 on January 30.
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Coretta's Personal StoryThis telegram, dictated to Charles L. Sanders on the way back from the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony, contains Mrs. Coretta Scott King's sentimental narrative of her acclaimed relationship with Dr. King. Revealing details that range from their meeting in 1951 through twelve years of marriage, Mrs. King admits she was immediately smitten by Dr. |
Correspondence - Contribution Thank-You Letter from MLK to Chris Folcker 8/16/66In this document Dr. King expresses great appreciation for the Swedish Consul General's donation of $100,000. The amount of this contribution would underscore that Sweden's commitment to Dr. King's work and the civil rights movement in general did not stop at the proverbial edge of the Nobel Peace Prize's water. |
Correspondence - Mrs. King from The Alumni Association of Antioch College/ Alumni Fund 4/26/60This 1960 fundraising letter is from the Alumni Association of Mrs. King's alma mater, Antioch College. The fundraising committee for the Alumni Association sent this appeal to Mrs. King as a request for her continued support. |
Correspondence Letter to Mrs. King from Paul TorresThis letter from a middle school student expresses condolences to Mrs. King the day after Dr. King’s assassination. |
Correspondence to MLK from D. Leon Everett IID. Leon Everett is notifying Dr. King that he will be sending two checks from his church for the SCLC and SNCC. He offers his continuous support for the movement. He makes mention of information in regards to holding a recital for Mrs. King and a souvenir book |
Delegation of 11 from Local 237 Walk in Mourning MarchThis article explains the march that took place after Dr. King's assassination. Many people took part in the mourning march led by Coretta Scott King and Reverend Ralph Abernathy. |
Dexter Echo: March 2, 1960This edition of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church newsletter, The Dexter Echo, reports information about upcoming events and the latest news, including a recent gift made to Dr. King and his family. A key article speaks to the power and necessity of worship. |
Donation ReceiptThis document is a receipt for a donation made to the Southern Conference Educational Fund, Inc. |
Draft Letter from MLK to Mrs. SmockDr. King apologizes for responding to Mrs. Smock's letter over a year late, but extends gratitude for the invitation to her art exhibition. Dr. King affirms that if he is in Atlanta during the time of her exhibition he and Coretta will attend. |
Ebenezer Baptist Church Courtesy Guild Fifth AnniversaryThis document is a cover page for the program of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Courtesy Guild Fifth Anniversary. Included is a listing of Guild Officers and Ministers. |
Envelope addressed to Coretta Scott King from the House of RepresentativesThis envelope is addressed to Coretta Scott King and originates from Congress. Notable are the stamps denoting the date of the post mark and date of receipt, six and eleven days, respectively, after the day of Dr. King's assassination. |
Family Planning-A Special and Urgent ConcernThis document contains Dr. King's response on receiving the Margaret Sanger Award in Human Rights at the Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet of Planned Parenthood-World Population. Margaret Sanger is famous for opening the first birth control clinic in the USA and establishing Planned Parenthood. Dr. King discusses the benefits of family planning for the Negro family, as well as similarities between his and Margaret' Sanger's efforts for equality. Also featured is a photograph of Coretta Scott King accepting the award on Dr. King's behalf. |
Farewell Statement by MLKDr. King writes a farewell statement to the people of India thanking them for their hospitality towards him, Mrs. King and Dr. Reddick. Dr. King pleas for world peace and asserts that India should take the lead in the call for universal disarmament. |
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. |
Flyer Announcing Benefit Performance by CSKThis 1962 flyer announces a benefit musical performance, featuring Mrs. King, with the proceeds going to the SCLC. |
Get Well Letter from Olive Andrews to Mrs. KingDr. King received this kind get well letter from Mrs. Olive Andrews, noting that she and her family prayed for his healing. She, furthermore, expressed that something good might come out of his unfortunate situation. |
Healing Treatment from Aurora Maynard to Coretta S. KingAurora Maynard sends her support to Mrs. Coretta Scott King in the form of a self-authored poem entitled "Healing Treatment." |
Helping Across the SouthOperation Freedom is an organization that originally began in west Tennessee to aid African Americans that were wrongly evicted from their homes due to the white power structure. The committees of Operation Freedom have expanded to other southern states where their help is needed. |
Holiday Card from Alvino and Betty Figueroa to the King FamilyThis seasonal greeting card and wedding photograph was sent to Mrs. Coretta Scott King and family. Affectionately addressed to "Corrie," the card provides an update on the couple's employment and future plans. The couple also thanks Mrs. King for the picture she sent of her "two lovely children" last holiday season. |
Holiday Card from Dr. Nirmal Kumar BoseThe following document is a holiday card from Dr. Bose to Dr. and Mrs. King. |
Holiday Card from the King FamilyThis is a holiday card from the King Family. |
Holiday Card from the King Family to Rosa ParksThe King Family send their holiday greetings to Mrs. Rosa Parks in this holiday card. |
Holiday Card to Mrs. KingThis holiday card was sent to Mrs. King from the Miller Family. |
House Un-American Activities CommitteeThis article summarizes the consequences that derive from the House Un-American Activities Committee labeling Civil Rights leaders as communists. |
Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Bunche to Dr. and Mrs. MLKMr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Bunche invite Dr. and Mrs. King to an informal dinner in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. |
Invitation from Nuhu Bamali to Dr. and Mrs. KingDr. and Mrs. King receive an invitation to a reception from the Chairman of the Nigerian Delegation to the Twentieth Session of the General Assembly and Deputy Foreign Minister. |
Invitation from the Government of Barbados to MLKThe Government of Barbados invite Dr. King and Coretta Scott King to the Celebrations to Mark the Independence of Barbados. This event held high historical importance due Barbados' inquiry for independence for many years. |
Invitation Letter from Mrs. Frank K. Simms to MLK and CSK to Attend the 28th Annual Coference of the National Association of Ministers' WivesMrs. Sims invites Dr. and Mrs. King to attend the 28th Annual Converence of the National Association of Ministers' Wives in Chicago IL. |
Invitation to Birthday Celebration for Haile SelassieThis document invites Dr. and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr. to a reception to celebrate the birth of the Ethiopian Emperor. |
Invitation to Dr. King from the Japan Council Against Atomic and Hydrogen BombsDr. King is invited to take part in the 1967 13th Annual World Conference of the Japan Council against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs. |