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Telegram from Andrew Young to Rev. George W. GunnReverend Andrew Young informs Reverend George Gunn of the Presbyterian University Center that he will not be in attendance at the Campus Ministry Association meeting due to an emergency situation in Americus, Georgia that requires his special attention. |
Telegram from Andrew Young to the Swedish Ecumenical CouncilAndrew Young, Executive Assistant to Dr. King, writes the Swedish Ecumenical Council's Nils Sundholm, informing him that Dr. King can accept his invitation to host a worship service in Sweden in December as part of his trip to Europe. |
Telegram from Anne Farnsworth and Marty Peretz to MLKAnne Farnsworth and Marty Peretz offer their encouragement to Dr. King. |
Telegram from Arrowsmith to MLKArrowsmith issues a telegram inquiring about Dr. King's potential visit to the country of Australia. |
Telegram from Artis Abrham to MLKArtis Abrham asks Dr. King's assistance regarding the Freedom Festival. Abrham reports that he has delivered posters and sold tickets to the festival, but the financial secretary still wants him to purchase his own ticket to attend the event. |
Telegram From Avanta Williams to MLKAvatna Williams, family and friends send their thoughts and prayers to Dr. King when they heard that he would serve a year in jail. |
Telegram from B. Hicks to Herbert CoultonB. Hicks telegrams Herbert Coulton stating that he will pay for his transportation and expenses during his visit. |
Telegram from Bayard Rustin to MLKBayard Rustin invites Dr. King to join other civil rights leaders for a meeting that will be held in New York, NY. |
Telegram from Bea and Andy Stanley to MLKBea and Andy Stanley send Dr. King a telegram while he is in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The Stanley's express, "we are inexpressibly proud that the determination to end segregation is upheld with such dignity and self sacrifice." |
Telegram from Bea Stanley to MLKBea Stanley writes to Dr. King during his confinement at the Jefferson County Courthouse Jail. Stanley informs him that many of his supporters and friends are concerned regarding his health and safety, and also updates him on the progress of one of his publications. |
Telegram from Bennette, Calhoun and Ellis to MLKJ.H. Calhoun, Ocelia Ellis and Fred Bennette send their prayers and support to Dr. King during Dr. King's imprisonment in the Birmingham City Jail. |
Telegram from Berry Gordy, Jr. to MLKPresident of Motown Record Corporation, Berry Gordy, Jr., awaits Dr. King's decision on the album, "The Great March on Washington." |
Telegram from Beryl Sacks to Dora McDonaldMs. Beryl Sacks inquires about the availability of Dr. King to speak for the Speakers Bureau Adult Education Council. |
Telegram from Bill Barrett to MLKCongressman Bill Barrett sends this telegram to Dr. King notifying him of his support of the Committee Bill. |
Telegram from Bishop Ljungberg Dean Zetterberg to MLKBishop Ljungberg Dean Zetterberg writes Dr. King on behalf of the Cathedral in Stockholm congratulating him on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and invites him to attend a peace service. |
Telegram from Burton Mousman to MLKIn this telegram, Burton Mousman urges Dr. King to accept an invitation for an approaching speaking engagement at the CALTECH YMCA. |
Telegram from C. Dolores Tucker to MLK and OthersC. Dolores Tucker offers some words of encouragement to Dr. King and Rev. Wyatt Walker during their incarceration in the Birmingham City Jail. |
Telegram from C.K. Steele to MLKRev. Steele expresses his appreciation for Dr. King's career and assures Dr. King that he is not walking alone. |
Telegram from Carl and Anne Braden to MLKCarl and Anne Braden offer their support to Dr. King while he remains in the Fulton County Jail. |
Telegram from Carole Hoover to MLKCarole Hoover offers encouragement to Dr.King while he is incarcerated in Birmingham. |
Telegram from CEP & SCLC to Essie BizzellStaff from the CEP and SCLC inform Essie Bizzell that a chartered bus will be leaving from the SCLC office for McIntosh, Georgia and they are taking care of all the expenses. |
Telegram from Chaim Potok to Andrew J. YoungReverend Andrew J. Young informs Rabbi Chaim Potok that his heavy involvement in the South will not permit him to engage in any writing. |
Telegram from Charles Evers to MLKThis telegram, from board members of MAP, expresses their dissatisfaction with Dr. King's comments regarding refunding efforts of the Child Development Group of Mississippi. |
Telegram from Charles McDew to MLKCharles McDew petitions the assistance of Dr. King in pursuing a federal investigation of the shootings of several civil rights activists in Mississippi and Southwest Georgia. Charles McDew issued this telegram as a representative of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. |
Telegram from Charles Webber to MLKCharles Webber, the AFL-CIO's representative for religious relations, sends this telegram of support to Dr. King during his incarceration. |
Telegram from Charles William Butler to MLKCharles William Butler, Pastor of New Cavalry Baptist Church, informs Dr. King that he will not be present at a board meeting. The lateness of the invitation and his involvement in Detroit, Michigan prevent his attendance. |
Telegram from Clarence Brinson and Herman T. Osborne to James Meredith and MLKClarence Brinson and Herman T. Osborne salute James Meredith and Dr. King for their service and dedication to the Civil Rights Movement. |
Telegram from Clark Macgregor to MLKClark Macgregor sends a telegram to Dr. King informing him of his vote against the dismissal of the Mississippi Challenge. |
Telegram from Congressman Charles E. Bennett to MLKFlorida Democratic Congressman Charles Bennett informs Dr. King that the Celler Bill does not apply to all states, though he feels that it should. The Celler Bill, introduced by New York Democratic Congressman Emmanuel Celler, would prohibit the purchase of rifles, shotguns and handguns by direct mail. |
Telegram from Congressman Don Edwards to MLKCalifornia Democratic Congressman Don Edwards congratulates Dr. King on his April 4th, 1967 speech "Beyond Vietnam," and commends his courage in speaking "so clearly on this vital question." |