King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968 [Why we can't wait, inscribed to Libby Holman Reynolds Shanker]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05824 Author/Creator: King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Book signed Date: 1964 Pagination: 1 v. : 178 p. : ill. ; 22 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy
Published by Harper and Row. Inscription to Shanker, a singer and activist, states "To my Friend ... In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your great humanitarian concern and your unswerving devotion to the cause of freedom and justice." Contains a sticker on the inner front cover containing the words "Ex Libris Libby Holman Reynolds" and the printed image of a house. Illustrated with photographs. Text advocates using nonviolent protest to obtain civil rights, and explains why he believes 1963 has been a time ripe for change in America. Considers many of the social, political and cultural forces he sees influencing the simultaneous eruption of civil rights protest across America. Duplicate of GLC03026.
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