MLKs Papers to be Auctioned

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Originally Posted by AKA2D '91

Many of the papers, notes, and annotations of Dr. King's speeches were recently found in Coretta's basement. Now, the King Siblings have decided to auction the papers.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060608...n_060608164125

1. What are your thoughts?
2. Should the heirs keep the papers for themselves?

Yes they should keep those papers for themselves. Some things just should not be auctioned. I WISH I had a tangible piece of my father like that. I would not let it go.

I could see if they made provisions that after the last King child dies, the papers go to XYZ or to the MLK Center, etc. but I would not dare auction jack.

This saddens me. If people want to see the papers, make photocopies but don't give out the originals.