Guide to the William J. Block Papers, 1968

Descriptive Summary

Repository: North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center
Creator: Block, William J.
Title: William J. Block Papers, 1968
Call Number: MSS 17
Extent: 0 linear feet, 1 folder
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.
Language of Material: English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access: This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information: Gift of William J. Block, 1993 June 30
Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], William J. Block Papers, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Processing Information: Processed by Linda Sellars, 2007 August 10

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Biographical Note

William J. Block was a member of the faculty of North Carolina State University in Political Science and Public Administration. He was chair of the university's Faculty Senate in 1964-1965.

Abraham Holtzman was also a faculty member in Political Science and was chair of the Faculty Senate in 1962.

Scope and Content Note

Proposal, 5 April 1968, by Dr. W. J. Block and Dr. A. Holtzman for a one-age ad in the Raleigh News anad Observer expressing sorrow at the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. and expressing hope that his ideals will be accepted; a copy of the ad; lists of contributors; a letter about disposition of funds remaining after publication of memorial statement in News and Observer and the Carolinian; letters sending surplus funds to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; a letter of acknowledgement from Ralph David Abernathy, President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and a few related items.

Online Catalog Terms

The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Individuals

Block, William J.
Holtzman, Abraham.
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968--Assassination.

Corporate Entities

North Carolina State University--Faculty--History.

Geographic Names

Raleigh (N.C.)

Detailed Description of the Collection

Papers related to reaction to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., 1968 [MSS 17 Folder 1 of 1]