The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
MLK's Statement Upon Return to MontgomeryDr. King expounds on his brutal attack by the "deranged woman" Izola Ware Curry, in which he was stabbed near the heart. He stresses the importance of remaining committed to nonviolence and says he is grateful for the outpouring of sympathy and affection he received while in the hospital. |
Telegram from Charles Hayes to to MLKCharles Hayes, an official of the AFL-CIO, sends Dr. King best wishes for a "speedy recovery." He also thanks Dr. King for sending Ralph Abernathy to speak at a banquet held for the organization. |
Telegram from Dr. and Mrs. King to John H. CalhounDr. and Mrs. King deliver their condolences for the recent passing of Mason, brother of John H. Calhoun. The Kings informs Mr. Calhoun that he is not alone in his hour of mourning and that the community is also suffering this great loss. |
Telegram from George W. Baber and John W. P. Collier to MLKThe African Methodist Episcopal Churches in New Jersey express their pleasure that Dr. King is making a "speedy recovery." |
Telegram from John Barber and Rev. L. C. Filer to MLKJohn Barber, President of the New Haven Branch of the NAACP, sends his support to Dr. King while he serves time in Albany County Jail. Barber expresses sympathetic concern and promises to register financial support soon. |
Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Bartley to MLKDr. King was sent this telegram from a couple who had recently heard him speak, prior to his nearly fatal 1958 stabbing in Harlem. |
Telegram from Mrs. Adams and Son to MLKMrs. Adams and her son wish Dr. King a "speedy recovery." |
Telegram from Mrs. Willie Bass to MLKMrs. Willie M. Bass sent this telegram expressing her hope for Dr. King's speedy recovery during his stay at Harlem Hospital. |
Telegram from NY Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action to MLKThe NY Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action sends Dr. King well wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery. |
Telegram from Rev T R Albert to MLKRev. T.R. Albert, Pastor of Weslay Methodist Church, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sent Dr. King words of encouragment while he recovered in the Harlem hospital. |
Telegram from Rev. Phillip J. Bailey to MLKRev. Bailey, on behalf of the Interdenominational Ministers Meeting of Greater New York, wishes Dr. King well in his recovery. |
Telegram from St. James Baptist Church to MLKRev. W.C. Barnett, pastor of St. James Baptist Church, sent this telegram expressing well wishes, from his congregation, towards Dr. King. |
Telegram from the James A. Bailey Family to MLKThe James A. Bailey family offers its prayers for Dr. King's recovery. |
Telegram from the New York Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action to MLKThe New York Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action wishes Dr. King well in his recovery. |
Telegram to MLK from 347 AFL-CIO Armours Lard Refinery WorkersThe Local 347 of the AFL-CIO sent this Western Union Telegram to Dr. King as an expression of their hopes for his recovery, during his stay at Harlem Hospital. |
Telegram to MLK from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's ClubThe New York Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club wishes a speedy recovery to Dr. King while he is hospitalized in Harlem Hospital. |