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King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Folder 7a: Letters 1960s, 1960s

 File — Box 3, Folder: 7a
Collection number: Folder 7a
Scope and Contents

Letters including Freedom Rider arrest:

Personal letters written back and forth between Maggie & Sissy, Bunny, Agnes. Concern arrest, politics and family letters. Most are clearly dated. Some in context, are dated and marked on paper.

Dates: Created: 1960s
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-126, Margaret Leonard / Long Collection / Box 3: Letters

Folder 24: Coretta King, No date

 File — Box 2, Folder: 24
Collection number: Folder 24
Scope and Contents

Partial book manuscript:

This folder is an early manuscript about Coretta Scott King. It details some of her life before and after King's death. There is a focus on who would lead the SCLC after King's death.

Dates: Created: No date
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-126, Margaret Leonard / Long Collection / Box 2

Item 47: Coretta Scott King salute to Pres. John F. Kennedy, 1967-05-29

 Item — Item 47
Collection number: 47
Scope and Contents

A postcard signed by Coretta Scott King featuring a stamp issued in honor of John F. Kennedy on his 50th birthday. Displayed with a photo of King and a description.

Dates: 1967-05-29
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA -9-10, Copeland African American Museum Collection