The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Southern Christian Leadership Conference--Relations with other Organizations
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Letter from MLK to Dr. EisendrathIn this letter, Dr. King writes to Dr. Eisendrath to clarify SCLC's view on anti-Semitism. Dr. King explains that neither he nor his organization support any resolution calling for black separatism or the condemnation of Israel. He identifies oil as the primary issue in the region and maintains the only way to relieve the tensions between the Middle East and the United States is through peaceful solutions. |
Letter from MLK to Edwin C. BerryDr. King thanks Edwin Berry of the Council of Coordinating Organizations for presenting the Rosa Parks Award to Al Raby at the annual SCLC convention. |
Letter from MLK to James ForemanDr. King informs James Forman of SNCC that the SCLC will not be able to "defray the cost of the litigation" concerning Bob Zellner. He explains that a recent benefit event did not raise as much money as expected. |
Letter from MLK to John L. TilleyDr. King is requesting the use of Morehouse College for a three-day conference of southern leaders. The conference will be sponsored by the SCLC and the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Target issues include nonviolence and social action. |
Letter from MLK to Leslie DunbarDr. King writes to Dr. Leslie Dunbar to assure her that the SCLC was indeed ready and able to administer CEP Grant Funds for that school year. |
Letter from MLK to Moreland Griffith Smith, Sr.Dr. King thanks Moreland Griffith Smith, Chairman of the Alabama Advisory Committee to the US Commission Civil Rights, in advance for advising him at the upcoming meeting. Dr. King states that he is sending Reverend Andrew Young to represent the SCLC. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. and Mrs. Robert GatesDr. King thanks Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gates for their donation to the SCLC. He also tells them that the SCLC supports the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund's "Committee of 100." |
Letter from MLK to Mr. J.G. AnomaDr. King thanks Mr. Anoma for his monetary contribution to the SCLC. In addition, he praises Mr. Anoma for his poem entitled "Black Chicago". The poem addresses the current struggle faced by many "dark-skinned Americans" and reaffirms the aim of the SCLC-Chicago campaign. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. John Lee TilleyDr. King writes Mr. Tilley, the executive director of the SCLC, after nearly being stabbed to death at a book signing in Harlem, New York. He requests that Mr. Tilley attend to several organizational and book related matters. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. NeimanIn this document, Dr. King writes a draft letter to Mr. Neiman thanking him for offering his legal services to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He advises Mr. Neiman to forward his employment information to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. NemichandraDr. King responds to a request for information regarding the structure and function of the SCLC. He informs the inquirer that he is enclosing pamphlets and brochures in hopes that the literature will successfully address all of his questions. |
Letter from MLK to Mrs. Baruch TreigerDr. King thanks the National Women's League for its continued financial support of the SCLC. |
Letter from MLK to Nathaniel BarberDr. King thanks Nathaniel Barber for his contribution to the SCLC and gives a brief overview of the work done by the organization. |
Letter from MLK to Rabbi Everett GendlerDr. King thanks Rabbi Gendler for his significant contribution to the SCLC. He asserts that the financial contributions will aid in the SCLC's political and social agendas in Danville, Virginia. |
Letter from MLK to Reverend M.C. WilliamsDr. King writes to Reverend Williams of New Hope Baptist Church confirming receipt of a recent donation. He expresses gratitude for his continued support in the struggle for freedom. |
Letter from MLK to Reverend W.E. GardnerDr. King expresses his appreciation for a gift given to the SCLC on behalf of the First Baptist Church in Long Island, New York. |
Letter from MLK to Robert McDougal, Jr.Dr. King thanks Robert McDougal, Jr. for his contribution and support to SCLC and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. |
Letter from MLK to Sharon BrealerDr. King expresses his gratitude to Sharon Brealer for her contribution to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
Letter from MLK to SpilmanDr. King expresses gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Spilman for their monetary contribution to the SCLC. He acknowledges how such funds have been allocated to combat the civil injustices faced by Negroes in America. He concludes by addressing the future social and political agendas of the SCLC. |
Letter from MLK to Stewart UdallOn behalf of the SCLC and affiliated organizations, Dr. King requests permission from Stewart Udall, United States Secretary of the Interior, to use the Lincoln Memorial for a Service of Dedication to celebrate the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. |
Letter from MLK to Teamsters President Jimmy HoffaDr. King thanks famous Teamsters President James Hoffa for their contribution of $25,000 to aid the SCLC. According to Dr. King, Hoffa and the Teamster's contribution will increase voter registration and economic development that will narrow the divide between whites and Negroes. |
Letter from MLK to the Bulstrode School ChildrenDr. King thanks the school children of Bulstrode in England for their SCLC contribution by means of their daffodil sales. Outlining the current work of the SCLC, he educates the young supporters on the measures being taken to secure voting rights via "Operation Breadbasket" and "Operation Dialogue." |
Letter from MLK to the SCLC Executive StaffDr. King informs the SCLC's Executive Board of a special meeting that will take place at Beamon's Restaurant. Outlined are the staff members who are expected to be in attendance and the topics they will review. |
Letter from MLK to Transportation Workers Union President Matthew GuinanDr. King thanks newly elected Transport Workers Union President Matthew Guinan for his contribution that will aid SCLC in their efforts. However, the contribution was made out to Dr. King, which causes him to inform Mr. Guinan to make the check payable to the SCLC. Dr. King congratulates Guinan on his recent position and wishes him much success. |
Letter from MLK to William A. RutherfordDr. King encourages Mr. Rutherford that he would be a great asset to the S.C.L.C. and the Civil Rights Movement. |
Letter from Mrs. Edna E. Williams to MLKMrs. Edna E. Williams invites Dr. King to attend The Friendship Baptist Church's annual Harry W. Knight Award and Mortgage Retirement Fund Banquet. |
Letter from Mrs. Flossie Dedmond to MLKA representative of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority invites Dr. King to speak at the Public Meeting of the Forty-first National Convention held in Philadelphia, PA. For publicity purposes she requests several glossy photographs for distribution. |
Letter from Norman Baugher, Galen Ogden and W. Harold Row to MLKProminent officials from the Church of the Brethren's Committee on Race Relations writes Dr. King informing him of the power of television in promoting nonviolence. Since many individuals around the nation are unfamiliar with the practices of nonviolence, Norman Baugher, Galen Oden and W. Harold Row recommend that Dr. King call upon various associates to appear on television and educate the public on the nonviolent philosophy. |
Letter from R. Elliot of B.M. Heede, Inc. to MLKThis letter is an inquiry and request for feedback on the redevelopment plans of Ebenezer Baptist Church. |
Letter from R. Elliot to Dora McDonaldIn this response letter, R. Elliot thanks Dora McDonald for her response to his inquiry regarding the redevelopment of Ebenezer Baptist Church. |