Box 19 - Gore, President George W.

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1950 to 1965 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials reflect the routine administrative, financial, and institutional activities of the Office of the President during this period.

The papers include documentation related to faculty rankings, salary analyses, and faculty salary budget scales, as well as records concerning FAMU fire inspections. The file also contains materials related to FAMU football complimentary tickets issued to VIPs. Topics represented include faculty evaluation and compensation, campus safety and compliance, and institutional athletics and public relations.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s administrative oversight of personnel, facilities, and athletics during the mid-twentieth century. The materials illustrate the role of the university presidency in balancing academic personnel management, campus safety, and institutional representation during a period of organizational growth and development.

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