The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Young, Andrew
b. 1932
n 1964, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) named Rev. Andrew Young its executive director. After serving on the staff of the National Council of Churches, Young joined SCLC in 1961 and became a trusted aide to Dr. King. He served as a chief strategist and negotiator during the Birmingham, St. Augustine, Selma, Chicago and Memphis campaigns. His work helped secure passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Young was working on federal appeals for the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike when King was gunned down. After leaving SCLC in 1970, Young served as a U.S. congressman and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. As mayor of Atlanta, he helped secure and clean up the city for the 1996 International Olympics. The co-founder of the consulting firm GoodWorks International, Young served as president of the National Council of Churches. He is the author of A Way Out of No Way: The Spiritual Memoirs of Andrew Young.
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SCLC's People to People TourThe SCLC held their Alabama "People to People Tour" from December 5-8, 1962. This itinerary lists the SCLC staff that participated in addition to the locations of their meetings. |
SCLC: Summary Of Ninth Annual ConventionThis summary of the SCLC's Ninth Annual Convention describes events that were instrumental in the formation of the organization. The document outlines the ongoing projects of the organization and offers proposals for future efforts. |
SNCC - SCLC Alabama Staff MeetingRandolph Blackwell updates Andrew Young of the recent SCLC and SNCC joint meeting intended to resolve any conflicts between the two organizations and their initiatives within the state of Alabama. The mounting tension between the two civil rights organizations is attributed to the rise of Black Panther Party chapters throughout the South, a phenomenon from which SCLC intends to distance itself. |
SNCC Newsletter - The Student VoiceThe Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) began publishing "The Student Voice" in June 1960. The news magazine contained reports on SNCC activities, marches, sit-ins and other events related to the civil rights movement. The copy shown here is addressed to Andy Young. |
Socialism for the Rich, Free Enterprise for the PoorIn a speech to the Hungry Club at the Atlanta YMCA, Rev. Andrew Young, Executive Director of the SCLC, asserts that the American economy is a system of "socialism for the rich and free enterprise for the poor," a contest between the "haves and have-nots." He claims that the space program and the Vietnam War are threats to domestic poverty programs. |
Southern Presbyterian Church Donation to SCLCJohn Randolph Taylor informs Dr. King of a donation from "A Fellowship of Concern" and members of the Presbyterian Church U.S. to the SCLC. |
Support Negro BusinessesFrom November 1966 newspaper ad: "Support Negro Business" advertisement from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Telegram from Andrew J. Young to Rev. W. Ivan HoyIn this correspondence, Young informed Rev. Hoy due to recent events in Selma, Alabama Dr. King had cancel all his engagements for the month of February. Therefore, Dr.King would not be able to speak at the University of Miami. |
Telegram from Andrew Young to Harvey CoxAndrew Young requests a photograph and biographical sketch of Harvey Cox, a well known theologian. The materials will be used for publicity of a convention that Cox will be making an address. |
Telegram from Andrew Young to Moreland Griffith SmithAndrew Young informs Moreland Griffith Smith Sr. that he will be unable to attend a meeting in Montgomery, Alabama. Reverend James Bevel will attend the meeting instead. |
Telegram from Andrew Young to Rev. George W. GunnReverend Andrew Young informs Reverend George Gunn of the Presbyterian University Center that he will not be in attendance at the Campus Ministry Association meeting due to an emergency situation in Americus, Georgia that requires his special attention. |
Telegram from Andrew Young to the Swedish Ecumenical CouncilAndrew Young, Executive Assistant to Dr. King, writes the Swedish Ecumenical Council's Nils Sundholm, informing him that Dr. King can accept his invitation to host a worship service in Sweden in December as part of his trip to Europe. |
Telegram from Chaim Potok to Andrew J. YoungReverend Andrew J. Young informs Rabbi Chaim Potok that his heavy involvement in the South will not permit him to engage in any writing. |
Telegram from Harold Willens to Dora McDonaldMr. Willens forwards a telegram to Dora McDonald that he had previously sent to Andrew Young. Willens invited Ralph D. Abernathy to be a guest on "Issues and Answers." Abernathy initially declined the invitation only later to accept, which lead Willens to inform him of the potential "impact and consequences." |
Telegram from Phil Lenud to MLKPhil Lenud sends a telegram to Dr. King expressing that Reverend Andrew Young will telegraph him. |
Telegram from Philip Lenud to MLKMr. Philip Lenud sent this 1966 Western Union telegram to Dr. King regarding a communication matter with Andrew Young. |
Telegram from Rev. Andrew J. Young to Mrs. Rosa M. McgheeRev. Andrew Young sends this telegram to Mrs. Rosa Mcghee apologizing on behalf of the SCLC for neglecting to invite the officials and members of the American Federation of Teachers. |
Telegram from Reverend Daniel Speed to Reverend Andrew YoungA telegram from Rev. Speed informing Rev. Young of arrival information for the 1965 Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. |
Telegram from Terrence Hallinan to MLKMr. Hallinan requests Dr. King's assistance in aiding a service member undergoing a "court martial for refusal to go to Vietnam." |
Terminated Employee Asks for a Meeting with the SCLC BoardMeredith Gilbert writes to William Rutherford regarding her termination in January 1968 from employment with SCLC. |
The Alberton Family Sends Condolence OfferingsThe Albertson family sends to Rev. Abernathy and Rev. Young their condolences for Dr. King's death in the form of contribution and encouraging words. |
The SCLC Story in Words and PicturesEd Clayton creates a brochure on behalf of SCLC. The brochure contains a message from Dr. King, pictures of SCLC members, a history of the organization and information regarding their initiatives. |
This is SCLCThis brochure provides readers with the history of the SCLC, as well as the purpose and breakdown of its staff and programs. |
Transcript of Tape Recording of Mr. Hanna NazzalThis document is a transcript of a tape recording of the President of Terra Santa Tourist Company, Mr. Hanna Nazzal, that was sent to Dr. King and Rev. Andrew Young. |
Western Union Telegram from Andrew Young to Nils J. EngelesenIn this telegram, Mr. Young informs Rev. Engelesen that Dr. King will accept his invitation to the reception. |