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Lot #198
Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed Program

Rare 1966 Swedish opera benefit program signed by activist icons Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harry Belafonte

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Rare 1966 Swedish opera benefit program signed by activist icons Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harry Belafonte

Program for "En Gränslös Kväll På Operan [An Evening Without Borders at the Opera]," a fundraising concert held for Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm, Sweden on March 31, 1966, 12 pages, 8 x 8.5, prominently signed inside the front cover in blue ballpoint, "Best Wishes, Martin Luther King, March 31, 1966" and "Harry Belafonte, 3-31-66." The text of the program is in Swedish and praises Dr. King's efforts as in the fight for freedom and democratic values for all people. American singer and Civil Rights activist Harry Belafonte performed at the event, singing 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?' and 'Try to Remember,' among others. In fine condition. A significant autographed piece, demonstrating the international appeal of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message as the Civil Rights Movement began to receive support from around the world.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War
  • Dates: #670 - Ended July 12, 2023





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