Box 28 - Gore, President George W.

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1945 to 1970 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 professional, governmental, and organizational activities associated with the Office of the President during this period.

The papers primarily document Gore’s involvement with state and educational organizations, including extensive records related to the Florida Board of Control, such as general administrative materials, FAMU 25-Year Prospect Program Division Reports, and FAMU: A Four-Year Plan. Additional materials include documentation from the Florida Conference on Education, the Florida Institute for Continuing University Studies, and the Council for the Study of Higher Education in Florida. The file also contains records from gubernatorial conferences and initiatives, including the Florida Governor’s Citizens Conference on Conservation and the Florida Governor’s Resource Use Education Conference, as well as related newsletters.

Further materials document Gore’s participation in statewide advisory and professional organizations, including the Florida State Advisory Council on Vocational Education, the Florida Teacher Education Advisory Council, the Florida State Teacher Association, the Florida State Fair, the Florida State Negro Business League, and the Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association. Topics represented include higher education governance, long-range institutional planning, vocational and teacher education, public health, business development, and statewide educational policy.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into George W. Gore Jr.’s leadership role within Florida’s higher education and public policy landscape during the mid-twentieth century. The materials illustrate the breadth of the university presidency’s engagement with state agencies, professional organizations, and educational planning initiatives during a period of significant institutional growth and reform.

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