This file contains materials dating from 1938 to 1949 generated during the presidency of Florida A&M College President Dr. William H. Gray, Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject and correspondent and include correspondence, organizational records, annual reports, brochures, and committee documentation related to external institutions and affiliated organizations.

The correspondence to other universities, schools, and affiliated entities is organized in alphabetical order by organization and individual correspondent, reflecting standard administrative filing practices of the Office of the President. Within this grouping are records associated with Bethune–Volusia Beach, Inc. (BVBI), including annual reports, board and committee reports, brochures, and extensive correspondence with officers, directors, investors, and staff.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into President Gray’s administrative leadership, institutional partnerships, civic engagement, and involvement in regional development initiatives during the late 1930s and 1940s. The records document governance structures, financial oversight, promotional activities, and strategic planning efforts connected to both Florida A&M College and affiliated organizations, illustrating the broader social, educational, and economic networks in which the institution operated during this period.

This series consists of correspondence, organizational records, committee reports, financial documentation, and administrative materials created and received by Dr. William H. Gray during his tenure as President of Florida A&M College (FAMC).

The records primarily document Dr. Gray’s leadership, institutional development initiatives, financial oversight, and professional engagements with educational institutions, organizations, investors, and civic leaders. Of particular significance are materials relating to Bethune–Volusia Beach, Inc. (BVBI), including executive correspondence, board communications, stockholder matters, real estate transactions, financial statements, and reports.

The collection reflects Dr. Gray’s dual role as President of FAMC and as Executive Vice President of BVBI, illustrating his involvement in economic development and institutional advancement efforts during the mid-twentieth century.

Correspondence with other universities, schools, and professional contacts is arranged alphabetically by individual or subject heading, maintaining original alphabetical order as reflected in the archival files.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into African American higher education leadership, economic enterprise, and institutional administration during the 1940s.

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1950 to 1964 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject and reflect the routine faculty-related and institutional activities of the Office of the President during this period.

The papers include documentation pertaining to individual FAMU faculty members, including Melvin O. Alston; George W. Conoly; James N. Eaton; Dr. S. Randolph Edmonds; Manning H. Efferson; Minnie H. Fields; Henry Finley; Dr. William P. Foster; Alonzo “Jake” Gaither; Thomas Miller Jenkins; J. R. E. Lee Jr.; Howard E. Lewis; Walter A. Mercer; Rev. Moses G. Miles; Leedall W. Neyland; Dr. Benjamin L. Perry Jr.; Charles J. Smith III; M. S. Thomas; E. M. Thorpe; and Dr. C. E. Walker. Materials may include records related to appointments, professional activities, evaluations, and other faculty affairs.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into faculty administration and leadership at Florida A&M University during the mid-twentieth century. The materials illustrate the role of the university presidency in overseeing faculty development, personnel matters, and academic leadership during a period of institutional growth and change.