Living The Dream, Inc., records, 1987-2011.

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Living The Dream, Inc., records, 1987-2011.

Organizational records of Living the Dream, Inc., also known as the Martin Luther King Living the Dream Committee. The records consist of photograph albums from events, notably the annual galas, as well as event programs, newspaper clippings, and promotional materials. Also in the collection are records related to the awards given by the committee, including lists of winners, nomination forms, correspondence, announcements, etc.; meeting minutes and agendas; and other correspondence and records.

3 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8120024

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Living the Dream, Inc.

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Organization founded in 1985 to plan an event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Current goals are to enhance nonviolence, recognize & teach human understanding, and promote academic excellence. The group provides scholarships, recognizes contributions to the community, and holds events & commemorations. Of Topeka, Kan. From the description of Living The Dream, Inc., records, 1987-2011. (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 746101754 ...

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...