Box 29 - Gore, President George W.

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1945 to 1962 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, scholarly, and organizational affiliations associated with the Office of the President during this period.

The papers document Gore’s involvement with philanthropic and scholarly organizations, including records related to the Ford Foundation, specifically the Fund for the Advancement of Education. The file also contains extensive materials associated with honor societies, including Alpha Kappa Mu, such as multiple editions of the Alpha Kappa Mu Handbook and issues of the Alpha Kappa Mu Journal spanning several years. Topics represented include educational philanthropy, academic honor societies, scholarly publishing, and professional recognition within higher education.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into George W. Gore Jr.’s engagement with national philanthropic initiatives and academic honor societies during the mid-twentieth century. The materials illustrate the role of the university presidency in fostering scholarly excellence, participating in professional networks, and engaging with organizations that supported academic advancement and research in higher education.

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