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Letter from Esther G. Stone to MLKEsther G. Stone writes to Dr. King to express her opinions on Negro leadership, American politics, and the Vietnam War. Stone writes that President Lyndon Johnson has done so much for Negroes and that Mrs. Johnson did not deserve the hurtful remarks of Eartha Kitt. |
Letter from Franklin I. Gamwell with Enclosed Copy of the Interracial News Service NewsletterFranklin I. Gamwell, of the Student Interracial Ministry, requests if Dr. King would like to have an intern student at Ebenezer Baptist Church for 1963. |
Letter from Gloria Caruthers to MLKMiss Caruthers congratulates Dr. King on being the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. She states that no other individual is more deserving of the award. |
Letter from Hazel Jardine to MLK and CSKMrs. Hazel Jardine commends Dr. King on his efforts to obtain equality for all men. |
Letter from Helen Marrow to MLKMrs. Marrow thanks Dr. King for his leadership and position on the Vietnam War. She also encloses a special composition dedicated to Dr. King for his commitment to peace. |
Letter from J. L. Richard to MLKReverend J. L. Richard, from Evergreen Baptist Church, sends prayers for Dr. King and the Negro race. Richard also sends a monetary contribution to the SCLC. |
Letter from Jack Hopkins to Senator MorseIn a letter to Senator Wayne L. Morse, Jack Hopkins addresses his personal issues with the United States. He begins with a discussion of the conflict in Vietnam, and believes the United States is handling it poorly. He then expresses his feelings on the Jewish race and the establishment of a Jewish nation. He concludes his letter saying that the United States never tries to solve problems; rather it creates the foundation for a new war. |
Letter from Jean and Hildegard Goss-Mayr to MLKJean and Hildegard Goss-Mayr, of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, invite Dr. King to speak at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They also congratulate him on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. |
Letter from Juanita Kurtza to MLKJuanita Kurtza sends Dr. King a list of scriptures to encourage him in his work. She also apologizes for her inability to send money. |
Letter from Juanita to MLKJuanita offers praise and gratitude to Dr. King for his assistance regarding some imprisoned associates. Juanita also offers her prayers to Dr. King. |
Letter from Julia Smith to MLKJulia Smith asks Dr. King to pray for her because she wants to study nursing at Michigan State University, a predominately white school at the time. She also reminds Dr. King of their previous encounter in St. Louis, Missouri where she shook his hand. |
Letter from Keith Black to MLKKeith Black, on behalf of the Valley Community Presbyterian Church, sends Dr. King a check for the SCLC. |
Letter from Leila Robins to MLKMrs. Robins thanks Dr. King for his stance against the Vietnam War. She and her fellow Canadians who object to their government supplying the United States with arms are particularly glad to hear him speak out against the war. |
Letter from Lewis J. Stemn to MLKWriting from Monrovia, Liberia, Lewis J. Stemn shares his belief that one should adapt the idea to "love thy neighbor as thyself" to all facets of life. |
Letter from Marguerite B. Pilling to Dr. Ralph D. AbernathyMarguerite B. Pilling writes Dr. Abernathy to show her support of the Civil Rights Movement. She believes the Negro could actually bring the United States back to a time of decency by bringing back prayer in public schools and removing violence from TV. |
Letter from Mary Welcome to MLKMiss Welcome praises the work that Dr. King has done for civil rights. She also offers him her prayers and promises to send money to aid the cause when she is able to afford it. |
Letter from MLK to Alvin JacksonDr. King advises Alvin Jackson to contact the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to obtain assistance. |
Letter from MLK to Birch BayhDr. King expresses gratitude for Birch Bayh's support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition, Dr. King prays for Mr. Bayh's recovery from his recent accident. |
Letter from MLK to Chandrasekhar BhattacharyaDr. King writes Chandrasekhar Bhattacharya in response to a letter that requested prayer for their first born child, Chiraashree. Dr. King expresses his appreciation for their sentiments regarding his work and informs Bhattacharya that their child will forever be in his prayers. |
Letter from MLK to Corine Jenkins About PrayerIn this letter, Dr. King replies to Corine Jenkins regarding her missing daughter. He informs her that she and her daughter are in his prayers. |
Letter from MLK to Esther ThompsonDr. King informs Mrs. Thompson that the SCLC does not have the resources to help aid her husband's sight. Dr. King recommends that she contact churches in her area for help. |
Letter from MLK to Fredrik SchjanderDr. King responds to a survey of five questions from Fredrik Schjander regarding the world's chances for peace. Dr. King believes the prospects for world peace have actually declined since he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, due to conflicts in areas such as Kashmir and Vietnam. Dr. King does write that the growing role of the United Nations as a global mediator is an encouraging sign. |
Letter from MLK to Governor Nelson A. RockefellerIn this letter, Dr. King writes to New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller to express his gratitude for the Governor's letter and copy of his new book. Dr. King also refers to the possibility of Gov. Rockefeller's making "a large contribution to the Gandhi Society for Human Rights," and writes extensively about the Society and the effect such a contribution would have. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. NagleDr. King comments on a Supreme Court ruling that outlaws prayer and Bible reading in public schools. He asserts that the decision is consistant with the Constitution and is meant to keep any single religion from dominating the government. |
Letter from MLK to Prisoner James C. GuytonDr. King sends his prayers to Mr. Guyton in his confinement and informs him that he will contact him when he has additional information. |
Letter from MLK to Robert WagnerDr. King sends condolences to Mayor Robert Wagner consequent to his wife's death. |
Letter from MLK to Willie FaustDr. King responds to a letter from Willie Gate Faust regarding an inquiry pertaining to legal advice and his release from jail. Reverend King refers the inmate to Attorney Donald Lee Hollowell, counsel for the NAACP. |
Letter from Mrs. M. Happe to MLKMrs. M. Happe, a poor white woman, expresses gratitude to Dr. King for his campaign to clean up the slums in Chicago. She asserts that poverty is an issue, but education is the main problem and individuals cannot display appropriate behavior that they have never experienced. |
Letter from Mrs. R. K. Matthews to Mrs. KingThis letter is from a middle class housewife who expressed her despair and frustration to Mrs. King in learning of Dr. King's assassination. |
Letter from Mrs. William Wenger to MLKMrs. Wenger pleads with Dr. King to never give up the fight for civil rights. |