The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Southern Christian Leadership Conference--Fundraising
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Flyer Advertising SCLC BenefitHarry Belafonte and his "entire company" host a full evening of entertainment for an SCLC benefit. |
Flyer Announcing Benefit Performance by CSKThis 1962 flyer announces a benefit musical performance, featuring Mrs. King, with the proceeds going to the SCLC. |
Freedom Walk Committee of IthacaThis form letter from the Freedom Walk Committee of Ithaca and the Cornell Committee Against Segregation announces both the guest appearance of Dr. King as well as a fundraising drive for the SCLC. |
Fund Raiser Event for the SCLCMrs. Richard Gile expresses her admiration to Dr. King for his work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The La Fleurs Garden Club wishes to sponsor a Benefit Freedom Tea event to raise money for the SCLC. |
Hamilton Goodwill Africa Foundation Invitation to MLKA.K. Mighton invites Dr. King to speak at the Hamilton Goodwill Africa Foundation. He informs Dr. King of a trip to Africa in which several doctors and ministers traveled to Africa. Mr. Mighton then expresses his hopefulness in Dr. King's acceptance of his invitation. |
Handwritten Thank You Letter From MLKDr. King expresses his gratitude for contributions made to the SCLC, and informs the reader of the results of recent studies regarding illegitimate birth rates among negroes as opposed to whites. |
He Was a Moment in the Conscience of ManThis article discusses the importance of preserving Dr. King's teachings and legacy. |
Invitation from Jesse Jackson to MLK to Attend an Operation Breadbasket WorkshopDr. King receives an invitation from Jesse Jackson to help with a fundraising project for SCLC's Operation Breadbasket. |
Invitation to Harry Belafonte ConcertDr. King invites friends to a Harry Belafonte concert, which is a benefit performance for the SCLC. |
Invitation to SCLF Celebration from MLKDr. King sent this telegram to 30 prominent members of the Philedelphia community, inviting them to join the Southern Christian Leadership Foundation in presenting the Star for Freedom to Harry Belafonte, Aretha Franklin, and Signey Poitier. |
J.H. Emms to MLKJ.H. Emms offers his approval and support to Dr. King regarding his position on Civil Rights and the Vietnam problem, which were expressed at speeches in Los Angeles and New York. |
Jackie Robinson Heads SCLC National Drive to Rebuild Burned ChurchesThis press release announces Jackie Robinson's commitment to join an SCLC national fund drive to help rebuild three churches in southwest Georgia that were completely destroyed by arsonists. Robinson visited each of the sites and pledged the first one hundred dollars to the fund. |
Joint Memorandum of Intern Regarding the Death of James ReebThe Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Unitarian Universalist Association, and the American Friends Service Committee have each established a James Reeb Memorial Fund. The purpose of these funds are to provide financial assistance to those who are personally involved in the struggle for equal rights. James Reeb was a white civil rights activist who was brutally murdered by white segregationists in Selma, 1965. |
King's Viet Stand Has Cost Him Some Financial SupportThe Associated Press releases this article acknowledging the lack of funding forwarded to the SCLC because of Dr. King's views on Vietnam. The article also discusses how various other civil rights organizations have received more contributions based on the financial support drawn away from Dr. King. However, the article notes that Dr. King emphasizes the imperative link between the civil rights and peace movements. |
Letter from A. Susi to MLKThe Local 89 Chefs, Cooks, Pastry Cooks and Assistants Union of New York provided Dr. King with $100 to aid in his work for equality. |
Letter from A. T. Gabriel to MLKA. T. Gabriel writes Dr. King enclosing monetary contributions from the Local Union and the Birmingham Committee for Civil Rights of Local 110. Gabriel asks that Dr. King acknowledge the contributions with a letter explaining the progress of his work. |
Letter from Ada Krozier to MLKAda Krozier encloses a contribution to Dr. King for his work in the civil rights movement and his stance on the Vietnam War. She feels that Dr. King's position is an opportunity to pursue peace and call an end to the war. |
Letter from Ada M. Field to MLKAda M. Field is a ninety-year-old woman who sent Dr. King her contribution for the year. Ms. Field praised Dr. King, and the SCLC, for continuing to fight for freedom and for bringing a positive light to the process. |
Letter from Adam C. Powell to MLKMinister Powell commends Dr. King on his recent message at the 157th Anniversary of Abyssinian Baptist Church. He also encloses a donation to the SCLC. |
Letter from Al Capp to MLKAl Capp refuses to donate to the SCLC because he feels that organizations like Dr. King's promote violence against White Americans. |
Letter from Alan S. Traugott to MLKMr. Traugott contributes a check to SCLC indicating his grateful endorsement of Dr. King's position on civil rights and peace. |
Letter from Albert E. Manley to MLKSpelman College President Albert E. Manley congratulates Dr. King for the "highly effective" March on Washington. Manley commends Dr. King for his "I Have A Dream" speech. He found the speech inspirational and considers it to be "one of the greatest speeches of this century." As a result of their continued support to the struggle, the Manleys enclose a financial contribution to assist the work of the SCLC. |
Letter from Alberta Brown to MLKThe Adah Grand Chapter write Dr. King regarding an enclosed check for the SCLC. |
Letter from Alfred Martin of the Jefferson Democratic Association to MLKAlfred Martin, representing the Jefferson Democratic Association, offers his support to Dr. King and the struggle for equality in the south. He forwards two documents to Dr. King pertaining to his potential run for Congress and his ideas to assist Negroes in being able to vote. Martin also encloses a donation and apologizes for his inability to send more. |
Letter from Anderson Davis to MLKMr. Davis invites Dr. King to speak at West Virginia's Emancipation Proclamation centennial celebration. Mr. Davis informs Dr. King that the event is an opportunity to collect contributions for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Letter from Andrew Bell III and Fred Fechheimer to MLKThe "Americans in Ethiopia Who Support Civil Rights in the United States" committee sends its support and a monetary contribution to Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. |
Letter from Andrew J. Young to Thomas A. JohnsonAndrew J. Young writes to Thomas A. Johnson regarding the SCLC annual income for the fiscal year September 1, 1963 to August 31, 1964. |
Letter From Andrew Young to Chris FolckerIn this letter, Andrew Young thanks Chris Folcker for his work with the Martin Luther King Fund, the Europe-wide fundraising campaign on behalf of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Dr. King. Young praises the "tremendous success" of the fund. |
Letter from Andrew Young to Dr. and Mrs. PeretzAndrew Young thanks Dr. and Mrs. Peretz for their hospitality during a recent concert. He also explains that the concert, which had been designed as a fundraiser for the SCLC, did not meet financial projections. |
Letter from Andrew Young to Edward LambAndrew Young writes to Edward Lamb, acknowledging his efforts in donating and raising money for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |