so, to start, i was asked to discuss the role on the collin murphy, the long-time publisher of the aphro. as an archivist, there were researchers looking through some things and they came across this letter and i think it's appropriate as far as what the role the afro serves, in particular, in this culture. it's dated september 5, 1935 and it's from david e.lankin. . and although baltimore had a branch beginning in 1912, only three years after the naacp founded and established the early '30s saw relationship waiting. it saw the anticipation waiting. and so this letter would -- mr. murphy, dr. murphy, when we talk together in baltimore during april of 1935, you suggested that we have our campaign in october. i plan my schedule accordingly. within the last few days, mr. thurgood marshal called mr. white's attention to the fact that the community campaign would be conducted in late october and november and suggested that we give him a head. because i depend on your guidance to a very large degree, i would like to know your opinions on the following. i shall arrive in baltimore september 25t