Files for "The making of an assassin: the life of James Earl Ray," 1960-1976 [manuscript].

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Files for "The making of an assassin: the life of James Earl Ray," 1960-1976 [manuscript].

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Files compiled by George McMillan as he researched and wrote his book, "The making of an assassin: the life of James Earl Ray" (1976). Ray killed Martin Luther King, Jr. The files include correspondence, transcripts of interviews, biographical information, research notes, copies of articles and other materials, and a draft of the book.

About 13000 items (13.5 linear ft.).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Ray, James Earl, 1928-1998

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James Earl Ray, petty thief, was the convicted assassin of Martin Luther King Jr. From the description of Letter, dated 15 November 1978, to Anna. (University of Tennessee). WorldCat record id: 54900262 ...

McMillan, George K.

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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...