The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Afro-American Education
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Letter from Melvin Kennedy to Mr. Ralph Helstein Recommending a Student ScholarshipMelvin Kennedy, Chairman of the Department of History at Morehouse College, recommends a student for a United Packinghouse Scholarship. |
Letter from Michael Williams to MLKThe Chairman of the Society of African and Afro-American Students, at the University of Pennsylvania, extends an invitation to Dr. King to come speak with students during "Black Week." |
Letter from MLK Regarding Atlanta University CenterDr. King writes to a woman concerning what he calls "the best Negro colleges in the South." He discusses the Atlanta University Center, which consists of Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark University and Morris Brown College. |
Letter from MLK to Benjamin E. Mays regarding Contribution to Morehouse CollegeIn this letter, Dr. King pledges a donation in the amount of $225 to Morehouse College President, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, for dormitory renovations. |
Letter from MLK to Franklin D. Roosevelt III about ContributionIn this letter, Dr. King expresses his appreciation to Mr. Roosevelt regarding a contribution he made to the SCLC. |
Letter from MLK to President JohnsonDr. King requests government assistance for the impoverished communities of the Mississippi Delta. He then provides a course of action to improve the standard of living within those communities. |
Letter from MLK to Rev. C. B. WilsonDr. King conveys gratitude to Rev. C. B. Wilson of Southern Baptist Church for a contribution to SCLC. King explains the increasing expenses of the Civil Rights Movement at a time when liberals are redirecting their attention to the peace issue. |
Letter from MLK to Robert Lewis Jr.Dr. King expounds on Mr. Lewis' experiences and how they directly correlate with the effects of the racial divide. Dr. King further explicates the emotional stress that one faces as a child of both Africa and America. |
Letter from MLK to The Farmington Ministerial AssociationThis letter, dated January 30, 1967, was sent from Dr. King to the Farming Ministerial Association. In this letter, he thanks them for their contribution and apologizes for responding late. Their letter was accidentally placed in a folder entitled "Letters to be filed". He further goes on to state how he wishes they, along with other loyal contributors could know more directly how important their support is to the SCLC and all that it stands for. |
Letter from Morehouse College President to MLKMorehouse College President Dr. Benjamin E. Mays appeals to Dr. King to contribute to the school on the occasion of the college?s 100th anniversary. |
Letter from Mr. Richard V. Healy to MLKIn this 1967 letter Richard Healy, a student at the Boston University of Law, asks Dr. King for an interview "to conduct research into criminal responsibility of a subculture--the urban Negro." |
Letter from Neil V. Sullivan to Dr. Green about New PublicationIn this letter Neil Sullivan expresses his desire to coordinate with Dr. Daniel K. Freudenthal in the creation of a book on the education of the urban poor. |
Letter from Paul Eshelman to MLKMr. Eshelman writes to Dr. King in support of his efforts toward helping African Americans become "first class citizens." |
Letter from Phillip L. Girard to MLKIn this letter, Phillip L. Girard informs Dr. King of his intent to donate Girard College to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, in the event of the Girard will being violated. |
Letter from Phyllis Light to the NAACPMrs. Light argues that the goals of the NAACP are too low. She compares the efforts of the movement to those of Hitler, Mussolini, Napoleon, and Caesar. Because of these comparisons, Mrs. Light promotes segregation amongst the races and accuses educated African Americans of abandoning their culture. |
Letter from Richard V. Moore to MLKMr. Richard Moore invites Dr. King to speak at the Baccalaureate Commencement of Bethune-Cookman College in Florida. |
Letter from Richard W. Boone to MLKA letter from Richard Boone, Executive Director of Citizens Crusade Against Poverty, to Dr. King, enclosing the preliminary draft of the C.C.A.P.'s training proposal to the Ford Foundation. |
Letter from Robert L. Green to MLKMichigan State University Associate Professor Robert Green sends Dr. King the final report of the Chicago Adult Education Project funded by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. |
Letter from Samuel G. JacksonMr. Jackson requests assistance with the Minority Youth in a Higher Education project. This particular project is aimed at increasing the number of black and Puerto Rican students at predominantly white institutions. |
Letter from Samuel Starr to MLKMr. Starr shares his thoughts regarding the "negro people," suggesting they go back to Africa and organize civilization under Dr. King's leadership. |
Letter from Stephen Weeg to MLKThe University of Notre Dame's Committee on Negro Enrollment seeks advice from Dr. King on where to obtain financial aid for African American Students. |
Letter from the Poor People's Committee in Grenada, MississippiThe Poor People's Committee of the Grenada Freedom Movement writes to Dr. King requesting help in securing jobs and adequate education. |
Letter from V.R. Hardy to MLKV.R. Hardy lectures Dr. King regarding his methods of obtaining equality. He asserts that such methods will only result in a race of people wallowing in self-pity. Hardy cites the long-term oppression of Jews as a case in point of how to overcome the tragedies of the past. |
Letter from W. A. F. Braem to MLKMr. Braem writes Dr. King emphasizing the importance of self-reliance. Braem list some issues that Civil Rights leaders should pay attention to such as education. |
Letter from Wendell Morgan to SCLCWendell Morgan encloses a check to SCLC on behalf of the Howard University Campus Chest. |
Letter from Whitney M. Young to FriendsWhitney Young, Executive Director of the National Urban League, urges African Americans to educate themselves on the opportunities that the U.S. Navy offers. |
Letter from Wilbert McDonald to MLK regarding Scholarship AssistanceWilber McDonald requests advice about the development of his educational career from Dr. King. |
Letter from William W. Boyer to MLKThis Letter from William W. Boyer, Chairman of the Convocations Committee, to Dr. King informs Dr. King the transcription of his "Future of Integration" speech to the Kansas State University academic community has arrived. A copy of the transcription will be published in Issues 1968. |
Letter of Thanks from Benjamin E. Mays to MLKDr. Benjamin E. Mays, president of Morehouse College, expresses appreciation to Dr. King for financial support to the college. |
Letter to MLK concerning nonviolent approachesMrs. Ettinger offers Dr. King advice on a alternative approach to advance human rights. She also explains how it is up to blacks within the communities to make a better effort towards equality. |