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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

 Person

Biography

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at DU on January 24, 1964. He returns to speak again at DU on May 18, 1966. 700 students riot after the May 18th MLK speech, in addition to two junk cars being burned and a sit-in staged.

Sources

Marie Caruso, “King, Barnett and a Hot Issue…,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 68, no. 28, January 31, 1964, 5.

Biography

Plans underway to have King speak at DU - week of January 21, 1964.

Biography

Speaks at DU on the topic of "The Future of Integration" May, 1967.

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March, 2010

 File
Identifier: B400.03.0001.0016
Abstract

Contains a DVD with Mizel Museum, Community Narrative featuring Sheldon Steinhauser speaking about his life and the thirid civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., on March 21, 1965. DVD is 29 minutes long.

Dates: 2010

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 25, 1964 January 21

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Identifier: clarion_v068i25_19640121
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2nd Symposium Scrutinizes “The Free Society”. Plans now in Place to get King as Speaker. Special Election Slated for Jan. 31. Senators Discuss May Days, Camp. Graduate Student Found Dead Thurs. Nancy Moore Reigns as Queen. Naval Recruiters Interview Students.

Dates: 1964 January 21

The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 54, 1967 April 28

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Identifier: clarion_v071i54_19670428
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Constitution Draft Begins at Student Rights Meeting. Negro Leader to Talk May 18. Howard Higman – CU Sociologist Believes in Future. Last Senate Meeting - $3,000 Given to Second Paper. Correction.

Dates: 1967 April 28

The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 59, 1967 May 16

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Identifier: clarion_v071i59_19670516
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Students Reject Rights Bill by Small Margin. Discussion of Pop Art Ranges from Da Vinci to Lichtenstein. Third Series – Marijuana Compared with Alcohol. Rights Bill Not Dead; Convention Recalled. King to Lecture Thursday at 8:15

Dates: 1967 May 16

The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 62, 1967 May 23

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Identifier: clarion_v071i62_19670523
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King Speaks Out at DU Arena; Says Don’t Study War No More. Annual Riots – 700 Perform “Rights” of Spring. Summer Session Set Up For Rights.

Dates: 1967 May 23

The Denver Clarion, vol. 99, 1992 January 16

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Identifier: clarion_v099_19920116
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Speech team victories merit national ranking, C.I.A. comes to Iliff. D.U. to celebrate Martin Luther King Day.

Dates: 1992 January 16

The Denver Clarion, vol. 100, 1993 January 14

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Identifier: clarion_v100_19930114
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Campus honors King with week of events. Marching into the 21st century with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..

Dates: 1993 January 14

The Denver Clarion, vol. 101, 1994 January 13

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Identifier: clarion_v101_19940113
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DU dreams of a Day for Peace. Alley assault leads to concern.

Dates: 1994 January 13

The Denver Clarion, vol. 101, 1994 January 20

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Identifier: clarion_v101_19940120
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Students concerned about families in earthquake area. Malveaux discusses King’s philosophy.

Dates: 1994 January 20

The Denver Clarion, vol. 102, 1995 January 19

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Identifier: clarion_v102_19950119
Abstract

DU celebrates spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. DU welcomes new Greek director. Prof attacked by deer.

Dates: 1995 January 19

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