The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Travels
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Accepting the New York City Medallion DraftDr. King accepts the New York City Medallion on behalf of all persons, both black and white, involved in the fight for social justice and equality. |
Amsterdam News Article by MLK About European TourDr. King recalls an address he gave at the Berlin Arts Festival, where he witnessed an enthusiastic crowd. The crowd's interest confirmed his belief "that the Negro is now in a position to lead the world." He also mentions the Christians of East Berlin, who, though Communists, maintain their faith in God. |
Around The World Pilgrimage ProposalMr. W Emerson Smith appoints Dr. King and Mr. Abernathy as leaders of a proposed pilgrimage around the world. Mr. Smith outlines the estimated costs and planned itinerary along with profits for the SCLC. |
Called To Responsible FreedomMount Olivet sponsors a youth week program of Christian education featuring Dr. King as a keynote speaker. |
Carbon Copy Letter from Dr. King to Joan Daves Regarding rights of "Strength To Love"In this letter, Dr. King acknowledges that he is in receipt of Joan Daves letter about the schedule on June 8, as well as, the letter concerning the offer for the Japanese rights of "Strength To Love". |
Chicago ScheduleDr. King lists the flight numbers and times associated with his travel from Atlanta to Chicago. |
Commentary on MLK ArticleThis article describes Dr. King's approval of a recent civil rights ordinance passing in Gary, Indiana. The purpose of the ordinance is to prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing or financing of real estate. Dr. King thanks the community and members of the City Council for making the ordinance possible. |
Correspondence from Joan Daves to MLKJoan Daves writes Dr. King and attaches a letter from Pierre Servais, a publisher who plans to translate King's book "Strength to Love" to French. Servais also inquires if Dr. King can visit Paris or Brussels while he is in Europe, as his appearance would create an excellent opportunity to launch the sale of his book. |
Cover Letter Draft for MLK's 1967 Pilgrimage to the Holy LandSandy F. Ray drafts a cover letter to be enclosed with the packets for Dr. King's 1967 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. |
Dr. King Leaves Montgomery for AtlantaThis news release announces Dr. King's decision to resign as Pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and move to Atlanta, Georgia. Relocating to Atlanta will enable Dr. King to Co-Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church with his father, and will leave him in close proximity to the SCLC. |
Dr. King Plans '67 Pilgrimage to Holy LandThis newspaper clipping outlines plans for Dr. King's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. |
Dr. King To Lead Holy Land TourThe Southern Christian Leadership Conference issues a new release regarding Dr. King's planned Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November. |
Dr. King's Schedule October 1967This schedule lists Dr. King's travel itinerary and speaking engagements, October 1967. |
Dr. Spock, Dr. King and Rev. Rice Marching Down 5th Ave. NYC. April 15, 1967This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio. |
Draft Letter from MLK Regarding Grand Freedom MarchDr. King addresses his "Brother-In-Christ" requesting assistance for an up and coming March for Freedom held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He makes three requests including financial and social support. |
Educational Conference Program 1967Dr. King serves as a guest speaker at a conference sponsored by The Allied Educational Foundation. This program outlines the itinerary for the event including the presentations of other speakers namely Max Lerner, Harrison E. Salisbury, Senator Gale W. McGee, and Stanley Levey. |
Excerpts from The Negro and the American DreamIn this address to the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of the NAACP, Dr. King outlines five actions that Negroes must address in order to ensure their own first-class citizenship. |
Final Itinerary for Mrs. Coretta King and PartyThis document contains the final itinerary for Mrs. King and her party's trip. The group is traveling with Henderson Travel Service to Oslo, Norway to see Dr. King receive the Nobel Peace Prize. |
Flight Schedule Proposal for MLK and PartyHenderson Travel Service, Inc. created this suggested flight schedule for Dr. King, Ralph D. Abernathy, Andrew Young, Bernard Lee, and Dora McDonald. |
Four Top Rights Leaders Considering Africa TripRoy Wilkins, Dr. King, Whitney Young, and A. Philip Randolph, four of America's top civil rights leaders, are considering making a trip to Africa to stop the war in Nigeria. These leaders also serve as members on the call committee of the American Negro Leadership Conference on Africa. |
Ghettos and Segregation in City UrbanizingDr. King writes this speech explaining the current economic and social conditions of city ghettos. As cities urbanize, ghettos expand and segregation increases. "The ghetto has become the hallmark of our major cities just as truly as the cities themselves are becoming the hallmark of the nation." Though the last thirty years has seen advancements in legislation, what remains unrecognized is the gap between legislation intent and the actualization of community programs that have tangible affects on the neighborhoods. |
Grand Hotel Reservation for MLKThis reservation request was sent to Grand Hotel to establish accommodations for Dr. King and his associates during the Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies. One of the drafts of Dr. King's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech was scripted on Grand Hotel stationary. |
Help For NigeriaNigeria requests help from Negro civil rights leaders such as Dr. King, Randolph, and Roy Wilkins. Nigerians feel that the hate between the government and its people will result in war. |
Huge Crowd Hears King SpeakThe University of Pittsburgh's campus newspaper, "The Pitt News," reports that Dr. King's speech drew a larger crowd than "John Kennedy, Theodore Sorenson or Herbert Aptheker when these men spoke at the University." Dr. King answers questions about issues such as Vietnam, Black Power, white backlash and Negro anti-Semitism. He also discussed the importance of an anti-poverty effort, particularly when examining what is spent on the war in Vietnam and the nation's space program. |
International Vacation CoursesMiss Margaret Scattergood invites Dr. King to Denmark to address the issues of the struggle in the United States to give the Negro full partnership in American society. |
Interview Outline for WAII-TV Show-Profile Emory University Atlanta, GeorgiaThis document outlines Dr. Edward T. Ladd's interview with Dr. King, for broadcast on WAII-TV's program "Profile Emory University." |
Invitation from Edwin H. Tuller to MLKEdwin Tuller requests Dr. King show special attention to the invitation from the European Baptist Federation. Mr. Tuller is certain that Dr. King's presence in Europe at this time would be "extremely beneficial" with the progression of "racial brotherhood." |
Invitation from Manitoba New Democratic PartyB. Swailes, Provincial Secretary of the Manitoba New Democratic Party, extends a speaking invitation to Dr. King to discuss human rights. |
Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Bunche to Dr. and Mrs. MLKMr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Bunche invite Dr. and Mrs. King to an informal dinner in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. |
Invitation from Nuhu Bamali to Dr. and Mrs. KingDr. and Mrs. King receive an invitation to a reception from the Chairman of the Nigerian Delegation to the Twentieth Session of the General Assembly and Deputy Foreign Minister. |