The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Chicago Freedom Fund FestivalThe Chicago Freedom Fund Festival, organized by Mahalia Jackson, served as a benefit for the SCLC. |
Letter from Irv Kupcinet to MLKIrv Kupcinet of the Chicago Sun-Times extends an invitation to Dr. King for an appearance on his television show, after receiving word of the Reverend's presence in the city. |
Letter from Irv Kupcinet to MLKIrv Kupcinet encloses a clipping on the Soldier Field Rally for Dr. King. Kupcinet closes by requesting the Reverend's appearance on his television show. |
Letter from Irv Kupcinet to MLKIrv Kupcinet, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, offers Dr. King recognition for his appearance his TV show. He thanks Dr. King for his significant contribution to the overall success of the program. |
Letter from Irv Kupcinet to MLKIrv Kupcinet, a writer for the Chicago Sun-Times, encloses a copy of his special column including Dr. King's power quote on NBC's Meet the Press. The interview was in direct correlation to the riots that occured in many urban cities. |
Memo From Dora McDonald to MLKMiss Dora Mcdonald provides a brief summary of phone calls to Dr. King and the context of each. |
Messages From Dora McDonald to Dr. KingNotes from Dr. King's secretary, Dora McDonald, detailing phone messages from key movement stakeholders and colleagues. |
Telegram from Irv Kupcinet to MLKTalk show host and columnist Irv Kupcinet invites Dr. King to make an appearance on his television panel. Mr. Kupcinet discloses knowledge of Dr. King's visit to Chicago for an announcement on July 24, 1965, and encourages the civil rights leader to appear on the show later that afternoon. |