The Mary Frances Early Papers, approximately 1961-1962.

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The Mary Frances Early Papers, approximately 1961-1962.

The collection consists of materials, donated by Ms. Early, which include copies of letters related to her admission process, copies of news clippings related to her time at UGA, biographical materials and other items. Of particular interest is a 1962 letter of congratulations from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., praising her efforts.

1 half-document box (0.25 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7973812

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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...

University of Georgia. International Student Life Office

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The University of Georgia (UGA) is the largest institution of higher learning in the state of Georgia. Located in Athens, Georgia, approximately 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, it was the first state-chartered university in the United States. In 2005 U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked UGA 19th in its list of the top 50 public universities for a sixth year in a row. UGA also ranks 58th overall (public and private) in the nation. Today, it is the largest university of the University Syste...

Early, Mary Frances

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