/internal/media/dispatcher/51773/full"In Memory - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: 'The American Dream'" record album196812 5/16 × 12 1/4 × 1/8 in. (31.3 × 31.1 × 0.3 cm)Plastic, Cardboard, Vinyl, PaperThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection2001.072.00010Memoriam LP record album of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech titled "The American Dream" delivered at Syracuse University on 07/15/1965.
All text and graphics are printed in black against a white ground; image is printed in grayscale.
Front of the album has the words "IN MEMORY" printed in upper left corner followed by a graphic that is made up of three narrow horizontal bands of intertwined lines; opposite top corner has price printed inside a circle - "$4.95". The text "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." is printed below center and above a large photographic portrait of Dr. King. Image is set inside a white and black bordered square. On either side of Dr. King's portrait are two asymmetrical Christian crosses. Centered beneath the box with Dr. King's portrait is the title of the speech "'The American Dream'". Along the lower edge of the front of the album is the following text: "His Immortal Address [large space] Delivered Syracuse University".
Reverse of the album has two vertical black lines that are spaced so as to divide the album cover into thirds. In the center between the two lines, is the follow text:
"The
American
Dream
By Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This brilliant address was delivered by Dr.
King at Syracuse University.
The name of the distinguished Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., will be long remembered as a
leader of the battle against tradition in our
nation; as one dedicated to maintain our
democratic ideals, one who has helped shape
American history. his address, 'The American
Dream,' will be significant as long as the fight
for justice and first-class citizenship goes on.
'If we are to gain justice and freedom in
America, it will not be a victory for eighteen
million Negroes. It will be a Victory for Democ-
racy! It will be The American Dream. God is
on the side of justice.'"
Small graphic of American flag on flagpole is below all of this text. In lower right corner is the address and phone number of the producer, Southeastern Recording Co., of America; copyright date of 1968, and the text "Speed 33 1/3". To the left of the first line and near the bottom edge is the text "636A-7330".
Record album is covered in shrink-wrapped clear plastic. Album is in very good condition. Proper left corners are dented in. (JM 04/17/2018)Audio6493631.115000000031.273812547623002Record album0.3175006350"In Memory - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: 'The American Dream'" LP record album of Dr. King's speech titled "The American Dream" delivered at Syracuse University on July 15, 1965.
All text and graphics are printed in black against a white ground; the album cover features a photograph of Dr. King flanked on either side by two asymmetrical Christian crosses. Along the lower edge of the front of the album is the following text: "His Immortal Address Delivered Syracuse University". The price of $4.95 is noted in the top right corner.
Reverse of the album has two vertical black lines that divide the album cover into thirds. In the center section is the following text:
"The American Dream
By Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This brilliant address was delivered by Dr. King at Syracuse University.
The name of the distinguished Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be long remembered as a
leader of the battle against tradition in our nation; as one dedicated to maintain our democratic ideals, one who has helped shape American history. His address, 'The American Dream,' will be significant as long as the fight for justice and first-class citizenship goes on.
'If we are to gain justice and freedom in America, it will not be a victory for eighteen
million Negroes. It will be a Victory for Democracy! It will be The American Dream. God is
on the side of justice.'"
A small graphic of the American flag on a flagpole is below the text. In the lower right corner is the address and phone number of the producer, Southeastern Recording Co., of America; copyright date of 1968, and an indication of the record's playing speed: "Speed 33 1/3".
The record album is covered in shrink-wrapped clear plastic.
This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.
Civil rightsAlbumSpeechesKing, Martin Luther, Jr.JacksonvilleDr. King delivered this speech at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, on Thursday, July 15, 1965.
Although $4.95 was not an uncommon price for an LP record in 1968, this was still a relatively expensive item at the time. Adjusted for inflation, that would be approximately $35 in 2018. - Stephen Fagin, Curator