The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
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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 Marian R. Johnson to MLKMrs. Johnson expresses her concern regarding the potential threats to undermine Dr. King's Poor People's Campaign in Washington, D.C. |
Letter from Marie L. Jones Regarding Reverend Ashton JonesMary L. Jones sent out this letter reporting on the plight of her husband, Reverend Ashton Jones, who was arrested in July of 1963 for attempting to lead an interracial student group into a service at the segregated First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Reverend Jones was sentenced to a year in the Georgia state prison and six months of hard labor for the crime of "disturbing a worship service." Mrs. Jones encourages readers of her letter to heed the advice of British social critic Bertrand Russell, by writing an "avalanche of letters" to those responsible. |
Letter from Maurice A. Dawkins to MLKIn this letter, Mr. Dawkins informs Dr. King that the Summer Community Organization and Political Education, S.C.O.P.E., stands to benefit from the involvement of the VISTA organization. |
Letter from Mildred Lynch to MLKSecretary of the Canadian Anti-Apartheid Committee Mrs. Mildred Lynch inquires about Dr. King's availability to join group members for an upcoming 1968 public meeting to be held in Toronto. |
Letter from MLK to Adam Clayton PowellDr. King writes Adam Clayton Powell to seek advice on how to handle Powell's return from self-imposed exile in Bimini. Powell sought to publicize the event with a public announcement by Dr. King. However, Dr. King and Powell's lawyers suggest that they arrange a quiet, staged arrest with local officials to prevent public pressure from forcing a more lengthy arrest over the criminal contempt charges Powell faced for vacating his seat in Congress. Dr. King suggests more publicity could follow once Powell's lawyers free him on bond and begin the appeals process. |
Letter from MLK to Bernard GoldsteinDr. King thanks Mrs. Bernard Goldstein for her contribution to the SCLC. Dr. King explains the importance of her contribution and how it helps in their fight for equality. |
Letter from MLK to Canon H. W. MontefioreDr. King informs Canon H. W. Montefiore of his inability to accept the "gracious" invitation to speak at the University Church in England. Dr. King's commitment to the racial injustices in the United States and new book makes it impossible for him to travel to Cambridge. |
Letter from MLK to Catherine Haney BrockDr. King thanks Dr. Brock for her generous contribution to the SCLC. King expresses his sincere gratitude and discusses how his organization uses the money received from its donors. |
Letter from MLK to Clara GravesDr. King responds to Clara Bell Graves thanking her for the encouraging letter. Dr. King states, "please be assured that we welcome with grateful heart such letters as the one you directed to me." |
Letter from MLK to Dr. M. R. CherryDr. King informs Dr. M. R. Cherry that he will be unable to accept his invitation to speak at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. King states that his schedule is busy as he is trying to spread social justice in America. |
Letter from MLK to Edwin and Louise FlowersIn this correspondence to Mr. Edwin C. and Mrs. Louise M. Flowers from Dr. King, he wanted to personally thanked Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Flowers for their generous contribution to SCLC and to express his appreciation and gratitude for their support toward the Civil Right Movement. |
Letter from MLK to Ellis PinkstonDr. King expresses his gratitude to Mrs. Ellis Pinkston for her support. He also extends gratitude on behalf of Mrs. King. |
Letter from MLK to FDR IIIDr. King expresses his appreciation for the contribution of $1,000.00 made by Franklin D. Roosevelt III to the SCLC. |
Letter from MLK to Fellowship Baptist ChurchIn this letter Dr. King offers his gratitude for the contribution made by the Fellowship Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois to the SCLC while explaining what the contribution is envisioned to accomplish and what the SCLC has already accomplished. |
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 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 Harry BelafonteDr. King writes Harry Belafonte to discuss the date, time, and occasion for the March on Washington. Dr. King also expresses his desire for Belafonte to be present. |
Letter from MLK to Heinz EhrlickDr. King thanks Mr. Ehrlick for his encouraging letter and suggestions. |
Letter from MLK to J. E. L. GrahamDr. King informs Mr. Graham that he is unable to accept an invitation to speak in Ontario extended by the Hamilton Branch of the United Nations. He further explains that this decision is necessary in order to spend more time resolving racial injustice issues in our country. |
Letter from MLK to J. Frank PatchDr. King declines to accept J. Frank Patch's invitation to attend the conference sponsored by the Baptist Union of Western Canada due to prior commitments in the United States. |
Letter from MLK to James L. HicklinDr. King expresses gratitude for being considered for a position on the National Board of Governors for the Freedom For All Foundation, but he declines due to commitments to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other pastoral duties. |
Letter from MLK to James MarleyDr. King thanks James Marley for his contribution to the SCLC and gives a brief summary of how the funds benefit the Negro communities. |
Letter from MLK to Jimmy EdwardDr. King acknowledges receipt of Mr. Jimmy Edwards' letter with the kind words concerning his book, "Strength To Love." |
Letter from MLK to John FrinkIn this letter, dated January 5, 1968, Dr. King writes to John A. Frink expressing his gratitude for his contribution to the S.C.L.C. |
Letter from MLK to Linda HouserDr. King writes this letter to Linda Houser of Ursulin Academy regarding the studies that cultivated her involvement in the "struggle for social justice in America." |
Letter from MLK to Margaret FlinschIn this letter to Mrs. Margaret Flinsch, Dr. King personally thanks Flinsch for her generous contribution to SCLC and explains how her support benefits SCLC's efforts. |
Letter from MLK to Melvin Grussing Regarding a ContributionDr. King writes to express gratitude for the generous contribution of $126 to the SCLC. He conveys that such support enables SCLC to continue programs to complete the task of voter registration in the South. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. & Mrs. Charles DigioiaDr. King expresses his sincere gratitude for the sculpture of John Henry that was created and sent to him by Mr. & Mrs. Digioia. As intended by the artist, the art work embodies the magnificence of strength and courage held with in the oppressed. Honored to accept it, Dr. King sees John Henry as an inspirational symbol of will and spirit. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. and Mrs. S.G. GreensteinDr. King sends thanks to Mr. and Mrs. S.G. Greenstein for a contribution made to the SCLC. |