The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
King, Martin Luther, III
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A Resolution for Dr. King from the Church Women United in AtlantaThis is a resolution honoring Dr. King's life and work upon his untimely death. |
Address by MLK at the 30th Anniversary of District 65This document, an address given by Dr. King on the 30th anniversary of District 65, includes handwritten notes. In the address, Dr. King talks about the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation to human rights. |
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." |
Black Caucus of Eastern AirlinesThe Black Caucus of Eastern Airlines sponsored, Future Impact, a program to promote economic development for the company. The program also aids in enhancing the skills of the company's black employees. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 A.H. Emmott to MLKA. H. Emmott congratulates Dr. King on winning Time Magazine's "Man of the Year" award and invites him to speak at the Annual Convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities in Canada. The UMBC is an organization, which represents the interests of local governments within the Province of British Columbia. |
Letter from Bella McGregor to MLKBella T. McGregor asks Dr. King for a copy of his sermon titled "St. Paul's Letter to American Christians." |
Letter from Betty to Mrs. KingBetty writes Mrs. King to check on their children and to wish them the best. |
Letter from Clara Sturgas Johnson to MLKClara Sturgas Johnson sends Dr. King a Christmas card with an enclosed article about the integration marches in Albany, Georgia. |
Letter From D. Parke Gibson to MLKD. Parke Gibson informs Dr. King that they will be working with International Correspondence Schools. Gibson also feels that home study education could "lead to upgrading of many Negro workers." |
Letter from Debby Swichkow and Michael Goldberg to MLKThis is a letter from Debby Swichkow and Michael Goldberg to Dr. King inviting him to be the keynote speaker at a Jewish Seminar on Negro-Jewish relationships. |
Letter from Donald G. Brownlow to MLKAfter hearing Dr. King's speech at Billanova University, Mr. Brownlow requests that the Reverend speak at the Haverford School located in Pennsylvania. Secondarily, Brownlow requests that Dr. King send a few words of congratulations to a student attending the college. |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Ruby HurleyAt Dr. King's request, Ms. McDonald sends Ruby Hurley a check from Delores Robinson for a lifetime membership in the NAACP. |
Letter from Dr. King to Bert OnneDr. King commends Bert Onne on the continued support and the accommodations received on his visit to Sweden. He also acknowledges how grateful he is for Onne's work for the Martin Luther King Fund. |
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 John R. Yungblut to CSKMr. Yungblut of Quaker House, writes Mrs. King to inquire whether the King Children may be interested in participating in a youth dramatics program. |
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 MLK to Ada HillDr. King thanks Mrs. Hill for her letter commending his letter from the Birmingham jail. He assures Mrs. Hill her encouraging words will help give him the courage to continue in the struggle to make brotherhood a reality. |
Letter From MLK to Ben AriThis letter from Dr. King declines a request to go on a religious pilgrimage to the Holy Land due to turmoil in the Middle East. |
Letter from MLK to Rev. Johann R. GoelzDr. King writes Johann Goelz expressing his appreciation for the kind remarks shared in a previous correspondence. King hopes that the current work in Birmingham will yield a success that sets the tone for better race relations in the South. |
Letter from MLK to Zelma GeorgeDr. King thanks Zelma George and her husband for their hospitality while he visited Cleveland. |
Letter from Mrs. Raphael Demos to Mrs. Coretta Scott KingMrs. Demos thanks Mrs. King for her Christmas card and expresses congratulations on the birth of Martin Luther III. Mrs. Demos goes on to provide Coretta with various updates occurring in her own life. |
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. |