Special Message on Civil Rights to the Congress of the United States

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1949 to 1968 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by college and university names and reflect the routine administrative, academic, and external communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and college and university leaders from Prairie View A&M College, North Carolina A&T College, Texas College, Talladega College, Voorhees School and Junior College, Tulane University, University of Arizona, Stillman College, University of Rhode Island, Spelman College, Morehouse College, University of Florida, Bethune-Cookman College, Tuskegee Institute, Fort Valley State College, Edward Waters College, and North Carolina College at Durham. The file also includes correspondence between President Gore Jr. and members of the Florida Legislature and state and local government officials, including State Senator Leroy Collins, Secretary of State R. A. Gray, State Senator John Branch, State Representative Farris C. Bryant, Mayor of Jacksonville Haydon Burns, Herbert T. Cooks, and Samuel W. Getzen. Topics represented include higher education policy, institutional planning, legislative affairs, funding and appropriations, inter-institutional collaboration, and matters affecting public higher education in Florida and beyond.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s administrative leadership, inter-institutional networks, and governmental relationships during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the role of FAMU’s presidency in navigating segregation-era policies, state oversight, and national developments in higher education while advocating for institutional growth and stability.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1954 to 1963 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by name and organization and reflect the routine administrative, professional, and external communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and organizations including the 100 Per Cent Wrong Club, the National Education Association, the National Commission for the Defense of Democracy, the National Council of the YMCA, and matters related to the American Legion Parade. The file also includes correspondence with civil rights activists; dentists; physicians affiliated with W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital; and leaders and deans from institutions such as Howard University, Suwannee River Junior College, the University of Illinois Law School, and Columbia University. Additional correspondence includes communications with notable FAMU alumni; ambassadors from Ghana and Great Britain; attorneys; members of boards of county commissioners; the Director of the Psychology Department of the Florida Farm Colony; and representatives of an architectural firm. Topics represented include higher education administration, civil rights advocacy, public health, alumni relations, civic engagement, legal and governmental affairs, international relations, and campus planning and development.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s extensive professional, civic, and international networks during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the breadth of the university presidency’s responsibilities and relationships within educational, governmental, civil rights, healthcare, architectural, and diplomatic contexts during the segregation era.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1950 - 1963, generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials reflect the routine administrative, legislative, and external communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and Florida legislative and state officials, including Samuel W. Getzen, R. A. Gray, Spessard L. Holland, Joe Lang Kershaw, Edwin J. Larson, Nathan Mayo, John M. McCarty, G. T. Melton, Claude Pepper, George Smathers, Henry O. Stratton, and D. E. Williams. The file also includes correspondence between President Gore Jr. and high school principals throughout the southern United States. Topics represented include higher education policy, legislative and governmental affairs, funding and appropriations, educational planning, and outreach related to student recruitment and institutional development.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s relationships with state government officials and secondary education leaders during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the role of the university presidency in navigating state oversight, advocating for institutional needs, and strengthening educational pathways for students within the context of segregation-era public education and higher education policy.

This file contains papers dating from 1950 to 1977 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title and reflect the informational and documentary activities maintained by the Office of the President during this period.

The papers consist primarily of newspaper clippings on miscellaneous subjects, including civil rights issues, as well as magazine articles authored by James Baldwin and Governor Leroy Collins. Topics represented include race relations, social justice, political leadership, and public discourse during the mid- to late-twentieth century.

Collectively, these materials provide insight into the issues, events, and intellectual conversations that informed the administrative and civic perspectives of Florida A&M University leadership. The file illustrates how the Office of the President collected and preserved contemporary commentary and media coverage related to civil rights and political thought during a transformative period in American history.

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1950 to 1982 generated during the presidency and post-presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title and reflect the institutional, administrative, and commemorative activities associated with Gore’s leadership and legacy.

The papers include programs from President Gore’s funeral and memorial services, along with news clippings and newspaper articles documenting his death. The file also contains materials related to President Gore’s inauguration, including press releases, invitations, mailing lists, and housing arrangements. Additional materials include an interview with and about Dr. Gore conducted by Johnnie Que Blake, records related to FAMU ROTC, and news clippings concerning President Gore’s resignation. The file further includes the President’s Biennial Reports, FAMU publications addressing Gore’s administration, publications authored by Gore, and selected publications from The FAMCEAN (FAMU newspaper). Other materials document the FAMU School of Technology and student activities, including Charm Week. Of particular note are extensive files related to student activities and institutional response during the Martin Luther King Jr. riots, including news clippings, committee meeting records, and proposals for reopening the university and implementing campus improvements.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into George W. Gore Jr.’s administration, public service, and enduring impact on Florida A&M University. The materials document moments of institutional celebration, crisis management, student activism, and commemoration, illustrating the complexities of university leadership and campus life during the mid- to late-twentieth century.

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1950 to 1967 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title and reflect the routine administrative, disciplinary, and student-affairs activities of the Office of the President during this period.

The papers include documentation related to student demonstrations, including discipline notices, arrest and conviction records, and student arrest lists. The file also contains records concerning FAMU student activities, such as materials related to entertainment funds, senior receptions, and correspondence and documentation to and from the Acting Director and PAM Week. Additional materials include general student correspondence, correspondence addressing racial segregation incidents, and records from the FAMU Student Council. Topics represented include student governance, campus discipline, student life programming, racial climate and unrest, and institutional responses to student activism.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into student life and administrative responses at Florida A&M University during a period marked by heightened student activism and civil rights–era tensions. The materials illustrate the role of the university presidency in overseeing student affairs, maintaining campus order, and navigating issues of race, discipline, and student expression during the mid-twentieth century.