Executive Director's files

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Executive Director's files

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This series consists of correpondence, memoranda, reports, and related records documenting the commission's work to promote the use of nonviolence. Records of the commission also include training publications, video tapes of commission conferences and events, annual report videos, and related records. Commission meeting minutes are also included.

ca. 58 cu. ft.

New York State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6858767

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New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

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The New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission was established under Laws of 1985, Ch. 811. The commission was created to develop , promote, coordinate and review plans and activities statewide for the annual commemoration and celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From the description of Executive Director's files (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 151675633 ...

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (b. January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia –d. April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize and in 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to M...