The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
King, Dexter
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An Interview With MLKA young student from Towns Elementary School in Atlanta interviews Dr. King for a class assignment. The student asks important questions relating to Dr. King's family background, career in ministry and his influence in the civil rights movement. When asked about being the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. King responds by saying, "It is more of a tribute to the thousands of gallant people who have participated in the struggle for equality, and who have done it in a peaceful, courageous manner." |
Christmas Card from the King FamilyCoretta Scott King sends out a Christmas card from herself and her children. |
Dedication Page (Edited Draft) for "Why We Can't Wait"Dr. King drafted this dedication page for his children, in his book, "Why We Can't Wait." Similar to the famous quote in his "I Have A Dream" speech, the dedication hoped that his children "would not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." |
Draft of Dedication Page for "Why We Can't Wait"This document is a rough draft of the dedication page of Dr. King's book "Why We Can't Wait;" the draft reveals Dr. King's wish for his children. |
Draft of MLK's An Open Letter to Negro YouthIn an open letter to Negro Youths, Dr. King urges them to stay committed to the nonviolent principles of social change in their plight to gain broad access to education and employment. |
King Family Christmas CardThe King family sends out holiday greetings with their family Christmas card. The card displays a portrait of the King family along with a holiday message. |
Letter from Betty to Mrs. KingBetty writes Mrs. King to check on their children and to wish them the best. |
Letter from Nancy and Bill Brodie to Mrs. KingNancy and Bill Brodie write Mrs. King to express their sympathy regarding Dr. King's assassination. As a method to comfort Mrs. King, Nancy includes a poem that she wrote for her father when he died. |
Letter from Noel N. Marder to MLKNoel N. Marder, manager of the Negro Heritage Library, encloses a silver certificate from a coin shop to attempt to amuse Dr. King. Mr. Marder also hopes to connect with Dr. King to discuss his thoughts regarding the new plans that are in a stage of creation. |
Letter from Reverend L. H. Hendricks Jr. to MLKReverend L. H. Hendricks Jr. asks Dr. King and the Ebenezer Baptist Church for financial assistance to build his church. |
Letter from T.Y. Rogers to MLKT. Y. Rogers, an assistant to Dr. King at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery writes the Reverend expressing his interest in traveling to Israel to tour the country with him. In addition, Rogers offers to assist with funds if necessary. |
Telegram from King Children to Master Billy WatchelThe King children thank Billy Wachtel for the Christmas gifts he sent to them. |