Martin Luther King Holiday Commission records, 1963-1990, 1986-1988 [Bulk].

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Martin Luther King Holiday Commission records, 1963-1990, 1986-1988 [Bulk].

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The papers include a few letters, substantially more memoranda, minutes, reports, statements, news releases, newsletters, clippings, and ephemera such as flyers, programs, and conference packets, SCLC convention material and "Magazine". The collection also includes a poster for the MLK Birthday celegration.

11 boxes.

District of Columbia Public Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7447313

District of Columbia Public Library

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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...

United States. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission

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Tyson, Brady, 1927-

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These papers given by Professor Brady Tyson relate to his activity on the D.C. and Federal Holiday commissions which worked to get a Federal holiday for Dr. King. He also publicized efforts to celebrate his accomplishments. Dr. Tyson was a member of the board of SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference). From the description of Martin Luther King Holiday Commission records, 1963-1990, 1986-1988 [Bulk]. (District of Columbia Public Library). WorldCat record id: 42277764 ...