Box 18 - Gore, President George W.

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.

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