Vice President Calvin Coolidge, Governor William. W. Brandon of Alabama, and Dr. Robert R. Moton, Principal of Tuskegee Institute, were the main speakers at the dedication of the Government Hospital on a 464-acre tract at Tuskegee Institute.
A letter from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Chaplain Wynn stating that he plans to arrive in Tuskegee on 11/15/1956 around 10:15 for Sunday service at the Chapel.
Black and white image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at a Tuskegee Civic Association meeting in Tuskegee, Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement.
A black and white image of Tuskegee University's fourth president of an older Dr. Luther H. Foster. Dr. Foster led the university through the turbulent years of the Civil Rights Movement.
A letter from the president of the Tuskegee Civic Association Charles G. Gomillion requesting a biographical sketch of Mrs. Dorothy Tilly for a TCA news blast to discuss race relations.
A letter from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. expressing gratitude for the warm hospitality and welcome he received during his time at Youth Day Dexter Avenue Baptist Church on March 15, 1959.
A letter from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. expressing excitement for the upcoming Youth Day Sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. In addition, Chaplain Wynn provided a glossy photo of himself and a biographical sketch that the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church needs for flyers.
A letter on onion skin paper from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. advising him that transportation for his choir will be at his church 01/10/1956 at 7:30pm.
A letter from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on onion skin paper informing about the Week of Prayer taking place at Tuskegee Institute and requesting that the choir of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church choir can sing two or three songs.
Correspondence regarding a "Study of the Trends and Tendencies in the Occupation of Negroes in the United States" by the Personnel Bureau at Tuskegee. Correspondence also refers to the Department of Labor's "National Works Project for Negro White Collar Workers."
A letter from Chaplain Johnson to Coretta Scott King on onion paper. Chaplain Johnson explains how Tuskegee was one of the first institutions to hold a memorial for the slain Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lastly, He is inviting Coretta Scott King inviting her to preach a sermon on 11/09/1969 at Tuskegee.
A letter from Chaplain Johnson to Coretta Scott King understanding that she will be unable to preach on 11/09/69. Chaplain Johnson provides three other dates in the Spring of 1970 to see if she can preach on the days of April 5th,12th, or 26th.
Two-page unsigned letter to Booker T. Washington about Monroe N. Work's help to Robert E. Park during his work on "The Story of the Negro." Park writes about Work's cheerfulness, work ethic, and willingness to help. The letter also mentions a Mr. Scott, Mr. Wood, and Miss Sewall.
A construction section view drawing blueprint of the purposed dining area and dormitory at the Mississippi Industrial College. Drawing is on parchment paper with section notes regarding the details of the bricks layment, area wall, and Truss A.
A letter from Miss Dora McDonald to Chaplain Johnson expressing regret that Congressman Young and his family will not be able to come to Tuskegee due to serious government matters.
A letter from Chaplain Johnson congratulating Andrew Young for winning the US House of Representatives fifth district in Georgia. Chaplain Johnson also asked Andrew Young if it would be possible for him to speak at Tuskegee Institute’s Chapel during homecoming.
A document laying out the plans for the construction of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center and plans to continue the legacy of non-violence and uplift of Dr. King.
