Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this guide to recommended web sites, as well as some of the print and media sources available to borrow from the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.
Web Sites
Biographical Outline of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
King Center Library and Archives
Description of the program to promote research on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the modern civil rights movement. Click on the "King Library and Archives" tab for information.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Learn about the proposed memorial to Dr. King in Washington, D.C.
MLK Online
Famous speeches, quotes and picture gallery
New York State Observances - Martin Luther King, Jr.
List of holiday observances and community initiatives honoring Dr. King in New York State. Includes biographical information
Visitors' Information for the King Center
A brief history of the historic site. Location, hours and contact information included. Click on the "Visitors Service Program" tab.
Search the Catalog
Use the following headings when doing a "subject" search in the online catalog to find a number of books, DVDs, videos and audiobooks at the Poughkeepsie Public Library District about Dr. King and related topics.
Civil Rights Movements - United States - History - 20th Century
Databases
Use the following key word search "Martin Luther King Jr." to find articles, pictures an other related information in Biography Reference Center
Prepared by Terry Sparks, Reference Librarian, 1/07, updated by D. Matranga 5/10
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