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A Perspective for Christian Peace ConcernBrewster Kneen writes about the roles that Christians and the church play in the peace-making process. He cites Saint Peter and Saint Luke to support his argument. |
A Prayer to the MLK Family from Robert N. KellettRobert N. Kellett, President of the Coral Gables Employees Association, offers a prayer to the King family honoring the life and work of Dr. King. |
Agenda of the General Committee of the Department of Racial and Cultural RelationsThis document is an agenda and lists meeting minutes regarding the approval of actions, nominations, budget, and miscellaneous items for the Department of Racial and Cultural Relations. |
An Order For the Baptism of AdultsDr. King outlines the order of the baptism service, including specific phrases for the minister to use. |
Anonymous Letter to MLKAn anonymous author instructs Dr. King on how he should prepare his people for the end of the world. |
Anonymous Letter to MLKAn anonymous supporter sends an encouraging letter to Dr. King. |
Bread at Midnight"The Mennonite," issued by The Board of Education and Publication of the General Conference Mennonite Church, features an article by Dr. King entitled "Bread at Night." Dr. King begins with a parable that demonstrates not only the power of prayer, but provides metaphors for the state of America and thinking material for the role of the church during that time period. |
Card from the English FamilyThe English Family sends a card that lists words of encouragement for each day of the week. |
Condolences to the Wife of Theodore TrammellDr. King and Rev. Wyatt Walker send condolences to Mrs. Theodore Trammell. They make a promise to rededicate themselves to the fight for human rights, just as her husband had done. |
Confessions - PrayerDr. King documents a passage from St. Augustine's autobiographical work regarding confessions and prayer. |
Dexter Avenue Baptist ChurchThis is a church program for Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in early 1956. As Pastor, Dr. King gave a sermon on "Redirecting Our Missionary Zeal." |
Dexter Echo: March 2, 1960This edition of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church newsletter, The Dexter Echo, reports information about upcoming events and the latest news, including a recent gift made to Dr. King and his family. A key article speaks to the power and necessity of worship. |
Dr. King Sermon OutlineThe document, shown here, contains an outline for a sermon given by Dr. King. The sermon was entitled, "The Fellow Who Stayed at Home." According, to the outline, Dr. King breaks down two types of sin: Sins of Passion and Sins of Disposition. |
Facing Life's InescapablesDr. King uses an allegory regarding life to express that if an individual follows God's plan they will live an abundantly happy life. |
Funny Story for MLKThe writer (signature illegible) gives his moral support for Dr. King during his incarceration in Albany, Georgia. He relates an anecdote of his own experiences that ends with a heartfelt, and humorous, punchline. |
Get Well Message to MLK from the Anderson FamilyThe Anderson family wishes Dr. King a speedy recovery and informs him of a recent meeting with Rev. Kelley. |
Healing Treatment from Aurora Maynard to Coretta S. KingAurora Maynard sends her support to Mrs. Coretta Scott King in the form of a self-authored poem entitled "Healing Treatment." |
Holy Week ServiceThis Holy Week Service program for Augustana Lutheran Church highlights Dr. King as a guest preacher where he delivers a sermon entitled "Remember Who You Are." The program goes on to detail Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services, as well as informing readers of Dr. King's television interview. |
Introduction to an Educational Program on NonviolenceThis document explains the purpose of an educational program on nonviolence. The document then goes into specific details on the curriculum taught in the workshops for nonviolence. |
Letter from A High School StudentA white high school student writes Dr. King to encourage the continuation of demonstrations to free the Negro people. |
Letter from A. T. Gabriel to MLKA. T. Gabriel writes Dr. King enclosing monetary contributions from the Local Union and the Birmingham Committee for Civil Rights of Local 110. Gabriel asks that Dr. King acknowledge the contributions with a letter explaining the progress of his work. |
Letter from Andrew Bell III and Fred Fechheimer to MLKThe "Americans in Ethiopia Who Support Civil Rights in the United States" committee sends its support and a monetary contribution to Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. |
Letter from Angela Reyes to Mrs. KingAngela Reyes offers her condolences to Mrs. King after the death of Dr. King. |
Letter from Annie Mae Williams to MLKAnnie Mae Williams and her family make a contribution of $25 to Dr. King. |
Letter from Anonymous Sender to MLKDr. King's business partner writes to him from the Midtown Office in New York regarding a column in which they are working on. His partner assures Dr. King that the column will be successful and discusses future plans and events to help fund raise and raise awareness about the it. |
Letter from Anton Marguleas to MLKAnton Marguleas, of the Paramount Export Company, writes Dr. King to express his views on democracy and human rights. |
Letter from Barbara Meredith to MLKBarbara Meredith communicates with Dr. King during his incarceration in the Birmingham jail. She does not understand why individuals professing to be Christians approve of segregation. Meredith offers her prayers to Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy and others in the midst of the struggle to end segregation. |
Letter from Charles E. Waring to MLKCalling himself "a pale face Christian," Charles E. Waring writes Dr. King to acknowledge that all Christians must aid African Americans in their fight for fair representation and respect as equal human beings. He denounces whites who condemn Dr. King and asks, "what can we white Christians do to help recover the leadership of the Negro cause to worthy men?" |
Letter from Claudette Holston to MLKClaudette Holston writes Dr. King expressing the plight she has faced as a black woman in Michigan and Georgia. She asks Dr. King, "how would you feel if I was your daughter or wife?" and strongly urges him to write back. |
Letter from Ernestine Lee to MLKA fourteen-year-old child, inspired by Dr. King's speeches, sends a small contribution and a prayer to the King family. |
