A Brush With Greatness: Requesting Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Autograph

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Inspired by History

The Raab Collection

19 episodes

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From The Raab Collection, stories of inspiration and discovery, using rare historical documents to bring history alive. We talk about how history continues to teach and guide us today, and discuss the rarity, authenticity, and value of these documents.

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A Brush With Greatness: Requesting Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Autograph

Inspired by History

8 minutes 56 seconds

8 months ago

A Brush With Greatness: Requesting Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Autograph

In this episode of 'Inspired by History,' Rebecca Barry and Nathan Raab delve into a remarkable piece of modern history—a program signed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the evening of his last great address at Carnegie Hall honoring W.E.B. Du Bois. The episode explores the significance, rarity, and value of this autograph, which was serendipitously obtained by a young man at a New York Hilton event in February of 1968 and passed down through his family. The discussion highlights the emotional and historical weight carried by such documents, connecting them to broader themes of inspiration and legacy in the context of civil rights and historical idealism. For more information, visit: https://www.raabcollection.com/american-history-autographs/mlk-signed-address

00:00 Introduction to Inspired by History

00:29 A Serendipitous Encounter with Martin Luther King, Jr.

01:11 Requesting MLK’s Signature on the Night of His Carnegie Hall Address

02:17 The Significance of Historical Documents

05:19 The Value of MLK's Autographs

08:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts