Southern Christian Leadership Conference administrative records, 1957-1968.

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Southern Christian Leadership Conference administrative records, 1957-1968.

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The collection consists of administrative records of Martin Luther King, Jr. as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference from 1957-1968. The records include correspondence, auditors reports, board meeting files, convention files, financial records, and memoranda. Major correspondents include Randolph T. Blackwell, Harry C. Boyte, Walter E. Fauntroy, and Wyatt T. Walker.

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Fauntroy, Walter E., 1933-

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Walter Edward Fauntroy (born February 6, 1933) is the former pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., and a civil rights activist. He is also a former delegate to the United States House of Representatives and was a candidate for the 1972 and 1976 Democratic presidential nominations as a favorite son, as well as a human rights activist. His stated life work is to advocate public policy that "declares Good News to the poor, that binds up the broken hearted and sets at liberty ...

Walker, Wyatt Tee

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Minister, author, and civil rights activist. From the description of Wyatt Tee Walker papers : additions, 1969-2005 (bulk ca. 1970-2005) (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 229128156 Minister, author, and civil rights activist, Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker is best known for his work as Chief of Staff of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a position he held from 1960-1964, and as pastor of Canaan Baptist Church in New York City since 1967. ...

Boyte, Harry Chatten, 1945-....

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Harry C. Boyte (1945- ) is a social theorist, action researcher, educator, and author. He is a senior fellow at the Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and the founder of its Center for Democracy and Citizenship. The Center embodies his commitment to extend citizens' involvement in community development and civic renewal. From the guide to the Harry Boyte papers, 1970-1990, (University of Minnesota Libraries. Social Welfare History Archives [swha]) ...

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is a national organization organized in chapters and affiliates that works for human rights across the world. It played a prominent role in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s. SCLC was closely associated with its first president, Martin Luther King, Jr. Origins of the SCLC can be traced back to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 5 December 1955 after which leaders of civil rights groups met in Atlanta on 10-11 January 1957 to form ...

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...

Blackwell, Randolph T.

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