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Epitaph for a First Lady: Eleanor RooseveltUpon the death of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Dr. King wrote this epitaph, calling her "a symbol of world citizenship." In addition, Dr. King commends Mrs. Roosevelt for her commitment to humanity. |
Epitaph for a First Lady: Eleanor RooseveltDr. Kings writes an epitaph discussing Eleanor Roosevelt and what she stood for. |
Grants of the Stern Family FundThis memorandum, released by the Stern Family Fund, details grant offerings made by the foundation between March 1967 and February 1968. Among the grant recipients are the United Negro College Fund and the National Council of Churches. |
Letter from Milton S. Eisenhower to MLKThis letter from former President Eisenhower's brother Milton, on behalf of Planned Parenthood World Population, requests that Dr. King serve the organization in order to "lend important moral support." |
Letter from MLK to a DonorDr. King expresses gratitude for a contribution received by The Montgomery Improvement Association. |
Letter from MLK to Benjamin E. Mays regarding Contribution to Morehouse CollegeIn this letter, Dr. King pledges a donation in the amount of $225 to Morehouse College President, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, for dormitory renovations. |
Letter from MLK to Nelson A. RockefellerDr. King thanks Governor Nelson Rockefeller for taking the pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church for their Men?s Day Observance. He appreciates the Governor?s contribution of $25,000 to their tax exempt Society to match his own donation from the Nobel Peace Award. |
Letter from Phillip L. Girard to MLKIn this letter, Phillip L. Girard informs Dr. King of his intent to donate Girard College to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, in the event of the Girard will being violated. |
Letter from Robert McDougal, Jr. to MLK Regarding a Donation AppealIn this letter, McDougal acknowledges Dr. King's appeal of October 1965, however states that he is concentrating his donations on other organizations. On the letter there are handwritten comments regarding Dr. King's response. |
Letter from Stuart E. Atkinson to the SCLCStuart E. Atkinson sends a donation to the SCLC and requests the address to which he should send donated clothing and toys. |
Letter from The American Foundation On Nonviolence to David HunterThe American Foundation On Nonviolence makes an inquiry to the distribution of grant funds from David Hunter. |
Letter of Thanks from Benjamin E. Mays to MLKDr. Benjamin E. Mays, president of Morehouse College, expresses appreciation to Dr. King for financial support to the college. |
The Jackie Robinson SagaThis brief biographical sketch highlights Jackie Robinson's life and his accomplishments as a baseball player, Army Lieutenant and business executive. |
The Martin Luther King Column - No. 3In the 3rd installment of "The Martin Luther King Column," Dr. King praises the Jewish people for seeking freedom for all. Dr. King discusses their contributions to "philanthropy and social organization." |
The Martin Luther King Column - No. 3In this column, Dr. King speaks of the outbreak of "Nazi-like degeneracy" less than 15 years after the Holocaust. He says that in spite of these evils, it should not discourage us from coming together as human beings, living in harmony and not letting the dangers of racism paralyze us as a world community. |
This is SCLCThis brochure provides readers with the history of the SCLC, as well as the purpose and breakdown of its staff and programs. |