The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Southern Christian Leadership Foundation
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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. |
Crusade for CitizenshipThis check was issued to Chauncey Williams for his assistance with the Crusade For Citizenship's voter registration campaign. |
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. |
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 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 Charles C. Holbrock, Jr. to MLKCharles C. Holbrock, Jr. reminds Dr. King that he has written him last November for information for a term paper. |
Letter from Chauncey Eskridge to David ActonThis letter from Chauncey Eskridge to David Acton request the Leeds & Northrup Foundation provide a grant to the Southern Christian Leadership Foundation. Chauncey Eskridge includes a tax exempt letter and a copy of the trust instrument outlining the creation of the Southern Christian Leadership Foundation. Both Dr. King and Mr. Bernard Jackson received a copy of this letter. |
Letter from Dr. King to Miss NorwellIn this doucment, Dr.King apologizes for his delayed response and expresses gratitude for the song Miss Norwell sent him. |
Letter from Helen Knox to MLKMrs. Knox acknowledges receipt of Dr. King's book "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" and briefly discloses details of her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement in Harlem. |
Letter from Herbert E. Brown to MLKMr. Brown informs Dr. King that though he is an "enthusiastic backer" of Dr. King's efforts "to improve the lot of the Negro," he does not agree approve of Dr. King combining the Civil Rights Movement with a stance against the war in Vietnam. If Dr. King continues on this path, Brown warns that he will no longer be able to support Dr. King. |
Letter From Intergroup Relations Agencies to Ivan AllenThe senders of this letter request a meeting with Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen to discuss inadequate housing, overcrowded schools, under-employment and "minimal enforcement of the city's building code." The senders represent a variety of organizations and offer their expertise in developing solutions to the problems facing Atlanta. |
Letter from John F. Steinman to MLKJohn F. Steinman commends Dr. King for his courageous leadership and encloses a check for the SCLC and SCLF. |
Letter from Joseph Clark to MLKIn this letter, Joseph Clark shows appreciation for the work Dr. King has done. |
Letter from Milton S. Eisenhower to MLKThis letter from former President Eisenhower's brother Milton, on behalf of Planned Parenthood World Population, requests that Dr. King serve the organization in order to "lend important moral support." |
Letter From MLK Concerning the Sustainability of SCLCAddressing the recipients of this letter as "Friends", Dr. King shares the triumphs and struggles of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference while on its continuous quest for civil rights. He concludes the message by encouraging readers to contribute support to this "urgent moral crusade". |
Letter from MLK to Brown Brothers Harriman and Company about a ContributionIn this letter Dr. King offers his gratitude to the Brown Brothers Harriman and Company for an anonymous contribution of company stock they forwarded. Dr. King also comments on why such contributions are needed. |
Letter from MLK to Charles E. Merrill, Jr.Dr. King expresses his deep appreciation to Charles Merrill for developing his ideas, being concerned about his health, and contributing funds that allow both work and rest. |
Letter from MLK to Frances H. VicarioDr. King expresses gratitude to Mrs. Vicario and the Chemical Bank New York Trust Company for their generous contribution to the SCLC. He explains how the contribution will help in a time of need as the SCLC enters the critical phase of their ten-year ministry. |
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 William EricsonIn this letter, Dr. King states his appreciation for the contribution made by Mr. Ericson to the SCLC Foundation. Dr. King goes on to express how grateful he is to have such support in the promotion of social change through non-violence. |
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Maurice DeCuir to MLKIn this letter, Maurice De Cuir expresses his concern, in regard to race relations, as it pertains to government jobs in helping the economic status of the negro. He then informs Dr. King of the intent, of the Equal Opportunity Commission, to investigate the matter. |
Letter from Mrs. Elsie Walker to the SCLFIn this letter, Mrs. Elsie Walker mentions the enclosure of $50 given in memory of Dr. King. She also commits her Church's Service Guild to making annual pilgrimages to Dr. King's burial site in order to pay homage to "our Leader." |
Letter from Ralph D. Abernathy to the SCLCRalph Abernathy, Vice President and Financial Secretary of the SCLC, submits the semi-annual financial report for the period of July 1, 1967 to December 31, 1967 to the SCLC Board of Directors. He also commends his financial staff members for their good work. |
Letter from the University of Capetown to MLKMonica Wilson asks if Dr. King can deliver the T. B. Davie Memorial Lecture at the University of Cape Town. |
Letter from Tom Offenburger to Dr. KingSCLC's Tom Offenburger requests Dr. King's permission to go to Cleveland to do a story on the Cleveland Project. |
Letter of Support from John Ladd to MLKIn this letter, John Ladd expressed support to Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Mr. Ladd referenced a desire that his enclosed monetary contribution be directed toward efforts to gain equality for Negroes. |
Letter to SCLC from Preston WarrenBucknell University Department of Philosophy Chairman Preston Warren, a supporter of Dr. King and the SCLC, reduces his usual $5 contribution to $1 because of his disagreements with Dr. King's stance against the war in Vietnam. |
Memo to SCLC ContributorsThis memo from the SCLC Staff highlights political activity taking place in Louisville, Kentucky, Blue Ridge, Georgia, and Cleveland, Ohio. The organization had used the energy from demonstrations to fuel voter registration campaigns. They share stories of collaborations and success that have resulted from their efforts. |
Memorandum from Dr. KingDr. King addresses this memorandum to the organizers of a "Stall In" at the World's Fair. He advises against the demonstration and only advises it when "persistent attempts at good faith negotiations have completely failed." |
Memorandum from William M. GrayThis memorandum from William M. Gray lists the address to which mourners should send acknowledgements following Dr. King's death. |