Resources

Internet Sites

The Martin Luther King Holiday Page An excellent Web Page which marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of Dr. King's birthday as a national holiday. Maintained by The Seattle Times, which took a leadership role in its community by making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a company holiday, by urging other corporations to follow, and by organizing a regional media campaign in his honor.

Dr. King's Web Page "The preeminent leader of the modern civil rights movement in the United States, Martin Luther King, Jr., was a charismatic dissenter who embodied and transformed the African-American social gospel tradition." This Stanford University Web Page dedicated to Dr. King has links to full-text documents of Dr. King, and to other resources on his life and times.

The Man Who Stirred a Nation From Black Voices, this feature presentation provides articles, facts, and photos which cover the life of Dr. King.

A Brief Biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a brief biographical account from the Stanford collection.

Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute TIME-Life Publications has put together this tribute to Dr. King, using their photos and articles from past publications.

Biographical Sketch of Dr. King Provided by the Louisiana State University Library. Includes information on his family and educational background, awards, speeches, and his death. (Includes links to related articles on Dr. King.)

Dr. King, Philosopher All-Star In a trading card format, a picture and brief biography of Dr. King.

Brief Chronology of the Life of Dr. King The major highlights, events and background to the life of Dr. King are offered here, from the Stanford University site. (Also links to a more detailed chronology.)

Man of the Year (Time Magazine) Article from the January 3, 1964 issue of Time Magazine, in which Dr. King received the distinction of being named its "Man of the Year". A very thorough and wide ranging exploration of his life's work for non-violence and civil rights.

Standing Tall A poem in honor of Dr. King, by Jamieson McKenzie, in the online magazine, From Now On.

Audio Clips of Dr. King A few brief audio clips of Dr. King are available here.

Nobel Prize Information File on Dr. King Basic information about Dr. King receiving the Nobel Prize for Peace.

Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech and Official Nobel Peace Prize Page Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech given by Dr. King on December 10, 1964.

Words of the Famous "I have a Dream" Speech

National Civil Rights Museum A page from a "virtual" tour of some key events in the Civil Rights struggle, including this one with a reference to Dr. King.