The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Southern Christian Leadership Conference--Fundraising
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Letter from Ann and George Laringer to MLKGeorge Levinger's extends his gratitude to Dr. King for his stand against Vietnam. Levinger states, "One can preach nonviolence at home and ignore the violence abroad." |
Letter from Ann Raynolds to MLKAnn Raynolds writes Dr. King informing him of her support for the upcoming Poor People's March to Washington. She also encloses a contribution. |
Letter from Anna Hedgeman to MLKDr. Hedgeman writes Dr. King to express her support for Dr. King's quality service that he has given America. He then targets Dr. King on a letter he received on the representation of the slogan "Black Power." Dr. Hedgeman feels the slogan relates strongly towards extremists and black supremacy. Lastly, she encloses a small contribution and two letters. |
Letter from Anne Farnsworth to MLKAnne Farnsworth acknowledges the kind letters Dr. King sends thanking her for the past financial contributions she has made to the movement. She further encloses a check in honor of the four little girls killed in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham and the assassination of President Kennedy. |
Letter from Annie Mae Williams to MLKAnnie Mae Williams and her family make a contribution of $25 to Dr. King. |
Letter from Annis Pratt to MLKProfessor Annis Pratt of Spelman College writes about her support for the proposed Poor People's Campaign. She suggests that the problems traditionally associated with race may be more economic in nature, and encloses a check from her husband and herself for the march. |
Letter from Archbishop Hallinan to MLKIn this letter, Archbishop Hallinan offers his words of gratitude to Dr. King, for his work, and requests a copy of "Where Do We Go From Here." |
Letter from Arnold Krakower to MLKAttorney Arnold Krakower explains to Dr. King the reasons why he must reject a financial appeal to aid the SCLC. According to Krakower, Dr. King's position in the civil rights movement gave him high notoriety. However, once Dr. King turned his attention to oppose the war in Vietnam, Krakower believes he has no choice but to object mixing civil rights and foreign policy. |
Letter from B. F. Ball to MLKB. F. Ball informs Dr. King that he made a contribution to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference through his church. |
Letter from Barbara Austin to SCLCMrs. Austin writes the SCLC concerning Dr. King's views on Vietnam. She encloses a contribution to the organization because of Dr. King's courage to speak out against the war. |
Letter from Barnes and Smith to MLKAccount Executive M. J. Orman proposes that Dr. King use a reflective decal manufactured by his company as a fundraising item. |
Letter from Bea Lazar to Dora McDonaldBea Lazar thanks Miss McDonald for sending a copy of a recent speech given by Dr. King. She praises the speech as a lesson that Americans "sorely need." She also encloses a contribution to the SCLC as a Christmas present. |
Letter from Beatrice Rossell to MLKBeatrice Rossell wrote this letter to Dr. King on Independence Day in 1964, commending him on the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and enclosing a donation. She ends her note, saying "God bless you, your fine family, and the future of your great work." |
Letter from Beatrice Schultz to MLKBeatrice Schultz responds to a letter from Dr. King and expresses her appreciation towards him for explaining his stance on "Black Power." She also encloses a contribution to further demonstrate her support of Dr. King. |
Letter from Beatrice Smith to MLKBeatrice Smith encloses a contribution to Dr. King and explains the interest and sympathy in Dr. King's work. She also expresses concern for the boycott of Alabama product stating that it might result in "more enemies than friends." |
Letter from Ben Selsby to MLKBen Selsby writes Dr. King in support of his stand on the Vietnam War and answers the critics by increasing his SCLC contribution. |
Letter from Berenice Wiggins to MLKIn this letter, Ms. Wiggins encloses a contribution to the SCLC. She also requests that Dr. King puts out an announcement so that listeners can tune into his radio broadcast on WLIB. |
Letter from Bernard Edelman to MLKBernard Edelman, a former supporter of Dr. King and the SCLC, expresses his objection to Dr. King's stance on Vietnam. |
Letter from Bernard Holliday to MLKPresident of Ministers Alliance, Mr. Holliday writes to Dr. King to show his support for the tragic incident that took place September 15, 1963. They enclosed a check to the families that lost someone during this terrible event. |
Letter from Berry Gordy to Reverend Wyatt Tee WalkerMr. Gordy writes to Mr. Walker to negotiate album production and royalty rates for Dr. King's speeches. |
Letter from Beverly A. Asbury and David W. Stoh to the SCLCIn this letter, dated February 22, 1968, the chaplains at Benton Chapel of Vanderbilt University enclose a check of support to the S.C.L.C. |
Letter from Beverly A. Asbury and David W. Stroh to the S.C.L.C.In this letter, dated January 4, 1968, the chaplains at Benton Chapel of Vanderbilt University enclose a check of support to the S.C.L.C. |
Letter from Bishop P. Randolph Shy to MLKPresiding Bishop of The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, P. Randolph Shy, declines Dr. King's invitation to attend an upcoming convention. Bishop Shy mentions that he will make a contribution "through our churches to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference." |
Letter from Bob Abel to MLKIn this letter Bob Abel encloses a contribution from a friend in England to Dr. King while also commenting on Vietnam and the link to Civil Rights. |
Letter from Bryce Nelson to MLKBryce Nelson, a SCLC contributor, writes Dr. King expressing that he shares the same views regarding the Vietnam War and commends Dr. King for asserting his beliefs. |
Letter from C. L. Evans to MLKC. L. Evans is giving a $100 contribution on behalf of the Baptist Allied Headquarters, to Dr. King for his work and organization. |
Letter from Carl Haessler to MLKMr. Haessler informs Dr. King of the closing of the Michigan newspaper, "The Federated Press." Mr. Haessler writes that the remaining funds from the Press will be distributed among certain organizations, including the SCLC. |
Letter from Carol Thomas to MLKCarol Thomas writes Dr. King to inform him that she is making a donation to help with the war on poverty. Enclosed with the letter is a $125.00 check. She also explains that she received one of King's books in the mail. Ms. Thomas further inquires of the purchasing and mailing information of books made to the public. |
Letter from Carole A. Burnett to MLKMrs. Burnett informs Dr. King that her and her husband's financial support of the SCLC is suspended due to Dr. King's support of the Spring Mobilization and Vietnam Summer program. Though the Burnetts support the peace movement, they feel these two groups "present Hanoi's view of the Vietnam war." |
Letter from Charles H. K. to MLKCharles H. K., from the University of Montreal, encloses a financial contribution and informs Dr. King that he is moving to Canada and would like information on how to continue his contributions. |