The Archive

Brigitte Horburger sends Dr. King a photograph of a black child and white child playing the piano together. Under the photograph it states, "To produce real harmony you must play both the black and white keys."

This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio.
(Copyright: Benedict J. Fernandez)

This sketch was originally sent to Dr. King from John McClellan along with a letter that titled the sketch, "Gray Power."

This document portrays a picture of Dr. King Sr. with an excerpt written by Emily Dodson McCrary.

This photograph captures Dr. King in his graduation gown from Boston University.

An unidentified photo of Dr. King from the Morehouse Collection.

This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio.
(Copyright: Benedict J. Fernandez)

This is a detailed acronym for the term "Black Power."

These images are part of a pamphlet that provides an intimate look into SCLC's activities.

This is a photograph of Dr. King in his study in Atlanta.

This photograph encourages individuals to join the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom to Washington, D.C in an attempt to arouse the conscience of the nation.

This is a picture of George Meany, President of AFL-CIO, giving an address to the Jewish Labor Committee meeting in Atlantic City, NJ on March 26, 1960. The picture is inscribed with a quote which reads: "What we want for ourselves, we want for all humanity."

These fifteen photographs chronicle several historical moments in the Civil Rights Movement.

This editorial cartoon from the Kansas City Star depicts Dr. King at a bar with two bottles labeled "Anti-Vietnam" and "100 Proof." A young girl representing the Civil Rights Movement pulls on his coat and asks him to come home.

This photograph shows a commencement ceremony at Boston University in June of 1959.

This picture depicts Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King pastored.

This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio.
(Copyright: Benedict J. Fernandez)

These are collection of photos that show different tourist sites in Los Angeles, CA.

This is a photographed sculpture of Eleanor Roosevelt 1884-1962.

This photo was taken after Dr. King's assassination and contains slogans in support for the fallen leader.

This series of photographs depicts Dr. King celebrating his birthday with family and friends.

Charlie Cheese Carson's created this sketch which illustrates many notable civil rights leaders as chess pieces.

African Americans face discrimination in several suburbs of Cleveland Ohio. The Fair housing Council developed to promote integrated housing options.

This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio.
(Copyright: Benedict J. Fernandez)

This photo comes from the Benedict J. Fernandez "Countdown to Eternity" portfolio.
(Copyright: Benedict J. Fernandez)

This photograph shows Dr. King receiving an honorary degree from Boston University.

This newspaper clipping is one of several full page "In Memoriam" dedications featured in various New York City newspapers following the assassination of Dr. King. The clippings accompany a letter from the Public Relations Director of the NAACP to the Reverend Ralph D. Abernathy, newly installed as the head of the SCLC in the aftermath of Dr. King's death.

Ms. Ward addresses this postcard to Dr. King per her visit to Vietnam.

This photograph shows the Hammond Sound Truck advertising a Freedom Concert , which will feature Harry Belafonte, Aretha Franklin, Joan Baez and Dr. King.

Friends and family celebrate with Dr. King at his 36th birthday party.