King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
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
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 25, 1964 January 21
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 54, 1967 April 28
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 59, 1967 May 16
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
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 62, 1967 May 23
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 99, 1992 January 16
Speech team victories merit national ranking, C.I.A. comes to Iliff. D.U. to celebrate Martin Luther King Day.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 100, 1993 January 14
Campus honors King with week of events. Marching into the 21st century with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..
The Denver Clarion, vol. 101, 1994 January 13
DU dreams of a Day for Peace. Alley assault leads to concern.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 101, 1994 January 20
Students concerned about families in earthquake area. Malveaux discusses King’s philosophy.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 102, 1995 January 19
DU celebrates spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. DU welcomes new Greek director. Prof attacked by deer.
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