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Telegram from Memphis Sanitation Workers' to MLKMembers of the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike express an urgent need for Dr. King to travel to Memphis in order to aid them in their crusade. |
Telegram from Mike Bibler to MLKMike Bibler contends that "our lame duck president" can "do more for black people than any other man in history." This telegram was sent following President Johnson's announcement that he would not seek re-election. |
Telegram from Milton Powell to MLKUpon Dr. King's recent arrest, Milton Powell, the executive chairman of CORE, sends his whole-hearted support on behalf of the organization. |
Telegram from Mirzo Tursun Zade to MLKMirzo Tursun Zade, Chairman of the Soviet Afro-Asian Solidarity Committee, assures Dr. King that Jews enjoy equal rights with individuals of other nationalities living in the Soviet Union. |
Telegram from MLK and Joseph Lowery to William AndersonJoseph E. Lowery and Dr. King addressed this telegram to William Anderson asking him to attend a SCLC board meeting regarding the Poor People's Campaign. |
Telegram from MLK and Mrs. King to Dr. Benjamin E. MaysDr. and Mrs. King commend Dr. Benjamin E. Mays for all he has accomplished during his twenty-seven years as President of Morehouse College. |
Telegram from MLK Congratulating Georgia Legislators ElectDr. King congratulates Grace Hamilton, William Alexander, Julian Bond, J. D. Grier, and J. C. Daugherty on their recent election to the Legislature of the State of Georgia. He offers his support in "our quest for freedom and human dignity." |
Telegram from MLK to Adam Clayton PowellDr. King offers words of encouragement to Adam Clayton Powell during the loss of his seat and chairmanship in Congress. |
Telegram from MLK to Andrew Heiskell and A. Philip RandolphDr. King informs Mr. Heiskell and Mr. Randolph that he will not be able to attend the emergency convocation. He also notes why this convocation is needed. |
Telegram from MLK to Berry GordyDr. King congratulates Berry Gordy, Jr. for being awarded the Business Achievement Award from the Interracial Council for Business Opportunity. |
Telegram from MLK to Cesar ChavezDr. King commends Cesar Chavez for his personal sacrifice and commitment to the use of nonviolence as a way to achieve justice. |
Telegram from MLK to Chris FolkerDr. King expresses enthusiasm regarding his upcoming trip to Sweden. |
Telegram from MLK to Dr. Gunnar JahnDr. King authorizes Philip Noel-Baker and Pater George Dominique Pire to represent him in a delegation seeking Vietnam peace negotiations. |
Telegram from MLK to Dr. Vernon W. StoneDr. King commends Dr. Vernon Stone on his superb teaching career and upcoming move to become the first Negro professor at a University in Atlanta. |
Telegram from MLK to Eartha KittDr. King requests a telephone conversation with Miss Kitt. |
Telegram from MLK to Edward M. KennedyDr. King expresses his gratification to Senator Edward M. Kennedy for sponsoring the amendment to abolish the poll tax in state elections. |
Telegram from MLK to Family of Marshall ShepherdDr. King offers condolences and encouragement to the bereaved family of Marshall Shepherd, a Minister at Mt. Olivet Tabernacle Church in Philadelphia. Due to a previous commitment, Dr. King will be unable to attend the funeral. |
Telegram from MLK to Frank BrownDr. King sends his condolences to Frank Brown following the death of Mr. Brown's wife, Margaret. |
Telegram from MLK to Fred ShuttlesworthDr. King provides support and encouragement to Rev. Shuttlesworth. |
Telegram from MLK to Honorable Daniel EvansDr. King writes to the Honorable Daniel Evans requesting that he intercede in the controversy resulting from Washington State's conservation law and a 111-year old treaty. |
Telegram from MLK to Hugh ShearerDr. King sends a congratulatory telegram to Mr. Shearer for his elevation to Prime Minister of Jamaica. |
Telegram from MLK to Jack GreenbergDr. King informs Jack Greenberg that he agrees with a plan to dissolve the Leadership Conference. |
Telegram from MLK to Jesse HillDr. King sends condolences to Jesse Hill regarding the loss of his grandmother. |
Telegram from MLK to Joan BaezDr. King sends encouraging words to Joan Baez, an American singer and civil rights activist, who is imprisoned at Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center. |
Telegram from MLK to Katie B. WhickhamDr. King welcomes Mrs. Whickham and the National Beauty Culturist League to Atlanta. He also thanks Mrs. Whickham for the support that her organizations has given to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Telegram from MLK to Mattie TillmanDr. King expresses his condolences to Mattie Tillman for the death of her husband. Dr. King states that he will always be remembered for his influence in the Atlanta University community. |
Telegram from MLK to Mrs. Evelyn WhiteDr. King informs Mrs. White that he received the materials sent to him. He also notes that he is unable to make a decision regarding his schedule and availability. |
Telegram from MLK to Mrs. H. H. HubbardDr. King sends his condolences to Mrs. H. H. Hubbard following the death of her husband. Dr. King also mentions the importance of Dr. Hubbard's contributions to the Montgomery bus boycott. |
Telegram from MLK to Mrs. W.E. AndersonDr. King sends his condolences to the wife of Dr. Anderson and assures her that they will continue the noble endeavors that Dr. Anderson began. |
Telegram from MLK to Muhammad AliDr. King sends a supportive telegram to Muhammad Ali. test |