The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Southern Christian Leadership Conference--Fundraising
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103:24 General Correspondence 1967 (S)Addressed to Sigrid L. Sharp, this receipt is forwarded to Minneapolis, MN for a donation of $3.00 to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
104:3 General Correspondence 1967 (T)Richard Tennent Jr. requests that Dr. King consider applying his efforts of non-violence to Cleveland, Ohio "...to help prevent the violence that seems inevitable." Tennent states that he cannot support the Reverend's stance on the Vietnam War, either financially or intellectually. |
1963 Income Statement for the SCLCThis document is a financial balance sheet for the SCLC for the fiscal period 9/1/63 to 8/31/64. The statement gives a breakdown of revenues and expenses and lists a net deficit of $50,622.59. |
Address by MLK at the 30th Anniversary of District 65This document, an address given by Dr. King on the 30th anniversary of District 65, includes handwritten notes. In the address, Dr. King talks about the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation to human rights. |
Amsterdam News: The Measure of A Man - Jackie RobinsonDr. King describes his interpretation on the life and efforts of Jackie Roosevelt Robinson to further the cause of Social Justice in America. |
Annual Report of The President: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.In the SCLC's Annual Presidential Report, Dr. King chronicles a decade of organization's activities to eliminate segregation. The report was delivered at the Tenth Anniversary Convention of the SCLC. |
Appreciation Letter from MLK to Maitland GriggsDr. King expresses his gratitude for Maitland Griggs contribution to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Award Letter from Stanley Faulkner to the SCLCStanley Faulkner, Chairman of the Edward K. Barsky Fund writes to convey the fund's admiration for the valuable work the SCLC puts forward in the field of civil rights. As a result of SCLC's efforts the fund makes a sizable contribution in the amount of $500 for which they requested no publicity be given. |
BelafonteThis program details a 1961 Harry Belafonte concert sponsored by the SCLC. |
Black is Beautiful, and It's So Beautiful To Be BlackThis staff newsletter "Black Is Beautiful, and It's So Beautiful," published by the SCLC, explains the upcoming events that the organization has in store. The newsletter communicates as to who acquired new positions within the SCLC and speaks to how the SCLC wishes to continue with projects based in Chicago, Cleveland, and Washington through Operation Breadbasket. |
Brochure: "Some Important Fiscal Facts about the SCLC"This document contains information about SCLC's administration, role, duties, and actions that its staff fulfills with the money donated to the organization. |
Catholics Involved in IntegrationMembers of Catholics Involved in Integration write a letter to solicit membership to their organization. The cost to join the group is one dollar per month. The funds raised are donated to Dr. King in support of his efforts to gain peace, freedom, and equality. |
Chicago Freedom Fund FestivalThe Chicago Freedom Fund Festival, organized by Mahalia Jackson, served as a benefit for the SCLC. |
Committee to Defend Martin Luther King, Jr. Press ReleaseBayard Rustin announces the formation of the Committee to Defend Martin Luther King, Jr. The Committee was formed in response to charges against Dr. King being filed by Alabama. The Committee intends to raise $200,000 in support of Dr. King and the SCLC. |
Confidential MemorandumThis handwritten document outlines plans for the SCLC's Direct Action program. The program will target Birmingham, Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama and Danville, Virginia. |
Congratulatory Letter from MLK to Edward T. GrahamIn this letter, Dr. King praises the Miami figure's leadership and impact on the local community, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and the state of Florida. |
Constitution and By-Laws of the SCLC, Inc.The SCLC exhibits its rules and regulations for the stability of the organization in this Constitution and by-laws. SCLC's constitution addresses several organizational related factors including board responsibilities, meetings, membership and chapter development. |
Contribution Letter from Motown RecordsAs indicated in a recording agreement with Dr. King, Esther Edwards, Vice President of Motown Records, sends $200.00 to the SCLC. |
Contribution Letter to MLKA Department of State Agency for International Development summer intern expresses his support for SCLC. He offers a small contribution to the Atlanta-based foundation. |
Coretta Scott King's SCLC Contributors CardThis card reminds Mrs. King of her previous year's contribution and solicits her support for another year. |
Correspondence from SCLC to Episcopal House of Prayer ChurchThis is a letter of appreciation for contributions to the SCLC. |
Donation from United States Trust CompanyFranklin D. Roosevelt III arranges to have one thousand dollars sent to the SCLC. |
Donation Slip with Criticism of MLKA former contributer to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference criticized Dr. King on top of this donation slip. |
Dr. E. Gallardo Letter Dr. King 1968This is a letter to Dr. E. Gallardo from Dr. King thanking him for his one-hundred dollar contribution to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Draft Letter from MLK to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. GatesDr. King composes a draft for a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Gates. He expresses his appreciation for their contribution and encouraging words. He discusses the SCLC's support of other organizations that are consistent with Judeo-Christian values and conveys their dedication to equality. |
Draft Letter from MLK to Mr. SmithDr. King writes Mr. Smith thanking him for his contribution to the SCLC. He expresses that contributions help American Negroes to "continue in the struggle for freedom and equality." |
Draft Letter from MLK to Ms. GiunierDr. King responds to an offer of assistance from a supporter. He directs her to the New York office to jumpstart her work and commends her for her interest in the Freedom Movement. |
Draft of MLK's Public Statement Concerning SCLC Supporting CommunismDr. King addresses the accusation in the New York Herald Tribune that some SCLC members support Communism. He also states that the SCLC has severed ties with former member Jack O'Dell, including the fundraising that had taken place in New York. |
etter from Mrs. Howard Wood to MLKMrs. Howard Wood conveys her support to Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement after reading the novel "Stride Toward Freedom." |
Fiscal Facts about SCLCThis brochure outlines financial disclosure information regarding SCLC as a non-profit organization. |