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The March on Washington

Additional online videos from and about The March on Washington are discoverable through this library search.

Celebrate Dr. King

Evanton's MLK Celebrations
Join in on multiple community events being held in honor of MLK Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, 2022, in Evanston. These events will be both in-person and virtual. This includes some events at Northwestern University. Check out this link for more information.
Northwestern's MLK Celebrations
Northwestern University will hold a variety of events to celebrate and commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events will be held on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Check out this link for more information.
Living the Dream: The Contested History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by Daniel T. Fleming
"Living the Dream tells the history behind the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the battle over King's legacy that continued through the decades that followed. Creating the first national holiday to honor an African American...."

Garrett-Evangelical & Dr. King

MLK Letter to President Loder
In 1958, Dr. King was invited to join the faculty of Garrett Biblical Institute. In this letter, he graciously declines the offer.
MLK Letter to Dr. Georgia Harkness
In 1958, Dr. Harkness wrote a letter to Dr. King about his recent book. This letter from Dr. King is his gracious reply.

Chicagoland & Dr. King

Dr. King visited Evanston and Chicago numerous times, and many folks were supportive of his work. These documents from local newspapers share more about these visits and the support that Dr. King garnered from the Chicagoland region.

Dr. King and His Visits to Chicagoland
Dr. King visited the area many times. This website details many of those and includes photographs and links to recordings of his speeches.
Dr. King at Northwestern University
In 1958, Dr. King delivered two lectures to the Northwestern University community. Details about these can be found within this link.
Northern Protest : Martin Luther King, Jr., Chicago, and the Civil Rights Movement by James R. Ralph
"After the triumphs of Montgomery and Selma, Martin Luther King, Jr., rallied his forces and headed north...in Chicago, heartland of America, the movement stalled. What happened? This book is the first to give us the full story--a vivid account of...the Chicago Freedom Movement of 1965-1967..."

Photos of Dr. King

Additional Links about Dr. King

MLK Northwestern Library Guide
Northwestern's library guide contains additional links and resources about the life and work of Dr. King.
History of H.R. 3706
This bill was formally passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Reagan in 1983. Read more about its history through this link. Read the text of the bill here.
The King Center
"The King Library and Archives in Atlanta is the largest repository of primary source materials on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement in the world."
Online King Records Access (OKRA)
"This searchable database gives you access to thousands of King documents through the year 1968." It is a project made possible through various centers and foundations.