A printed copy of the "I Have a Dream" speech. Published and sent by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as part of fundraising in April 1968. Hand-written note on envelope says received April 4th, the date of King's assassination. Envelope contains speech, fundraising letter of Martin Luther King Jr., a letter from the SCLC, a sheet of facts about the SCLC, and a return envelope for donations. Dimensions: (Envelope w/ contents) H 4" x W 9.25" Condition: All as mailed, with folds. Internally good. Envelope falling apart.

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