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Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 23 · 1948 - 1982
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1950 to 1982 generated during the presidency and post-presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title and reflect the institutional, administrative, and commemorative activities associated with Gore’s leadership and legacy.

The papers include programs from President Gore’s funeral and memorial services, along with news clippings and newspaper articles documenting his death. The file also contains materials related to President Gore’s inauguration, including press releases, invitations, mailing lists, and housing arrangements. Additional materials include an interview with and about Dr. Gore conducted by Johnnie Que Blake, records related to FAMU ROTC, and news clippings concerning President Gore’s resignation. The file further includes the President’s Biennial Reports, FAMU publications addressing Gore’s administration, publications authored by Gore, and selected publications from The FAMCEAN (FAMU newspaper). Other materials document the FAMU School of Technology and student activities, including Charm Week. Of particular note are extensive files related to student activities and institutional response during the Martin Luther King Jr. riots, including news clippings, committee meeting records, and proposals for reopening the university and implementing campus improvements.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into George W. Gore Jr.’s administration, public service, and enduring impact on Florida A&M University. The materials document moments of institutional celebration, crisis management, student activism, and commemoration, illustrating the complexities of university leadership and campus life during the mid- to late-twentieth century.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 27 · 1950 - 1963
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1950 to 1963 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, civic, and organizational activities associated with the Office of the President during this period.

The papers include documentation related to organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the American Association of College Teacher Education, the Association for Higher Education, the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Boy Scouts of America, the California Teachers Association, the College Language Association, and the Council for the Study of Higher Education in Florida. Topics represented include professional affiliation, educational policy and standards, civic engagement, organizational governance, and collaborative efforts related to higher education and community service.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into George W. Gore Jr.’s involvement with national, state, and professional organizations and reflect Florida A&M University’s engagement with broader educational and civic networks during the mid-twentieth century. The materials illustrate the role of the university presidency in maintaining professional affiliations and contributing to discussions on education, leadership, and public service.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 28 · 1945 - 1970
Part of History of FAMU

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.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 29 · 1945 - 1962
Part of History of FAMU

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.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 30 · 1952 - 1968
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains papers dating from 1952 to 1968 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged chronologically and reflect Gore’s professional and scholarly involvement with academic honor societies during this period.

The papers consist exclusively of materials related to the Alpha Kappa Mu Journal, the official publication of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. The file includes issues of the journal and related documentation that chronicle scholarly discourse, academic recognition, and honor society activities over time. Topics represented include higher education scholarship, intellectual leadership, and the promotion of academic excellence within historically Black colleges and universities.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into George W. Gore Jr.’s sustained engagement with academic honor societies and scholarly publishing. The materials illustrate the importance of Alpha Kappa Mu in fostering intellectual community and recognizing academic achievement within the context of mid-twentieth-century higher education.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 31 · 1948 - 1985
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains papers dating from 1948 to 1985 documenting the involvement of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. with the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society. The materials are arranged chronologically by event and report date and reflect Gore’s long-standing leadership, participation, and administrative service within the organization.

The file includes documentation related to Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society Annual Conventions, as well as Annual Reports of the National Secretary/Treasurer presented at successive general conventions. Materials span multiple conventions from the late 1940s through the 1980s and include both bound and unbound reports, illustrating the continuity and evolution of the Society’s governance, scholarly mission, and organizational activities.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into George W. Gore Jr.’s professional engagement with national academic honor societies and his role in advancing scholarly excellence within higher education, particularly among historically Black colleges and universities. The file also reflects the broader intellectual networks and leadership structures that supported academic recognition and collaboration during the mid- to late-twentieth century.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 36 · 1950 - 1960
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains the papers of George W. Gore Jr. documenting his involvement with national educational and collegiate organizations, with a particular focus on the National Education Association and the Presidents of Negro Land Grant Colleges – Council on Cooperative College Projects. Materials include correspondence, reports, statements, speeches, meeting records, and administrative documents related to educational policy, segregation and integration issues, cooperative college initiatives, and national educational leadership. The documents span the years 1950–1960. Records are arranged alphabetically by organization name and chronologically within each organizational grouping, reflecting the progression of Gore’s professional activities and institutional affiliations over time.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 38 · 1950 - 1968
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains papers of George W. Gore, Jr., dating from 1950–1968. The materials document Gore’s involvement with federal agencies, professional organizations, and his speeches delivered at colleges and universities. Included are records related to the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the U.S. Department of Labor, and speeches presented at institutions such as Albany State, Alabama A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Claflin, Edward Waters, Grambling, Kentucky State, Prairie View, Texas Southern, and others. Some materials are undated. The file is arranged alphabetically by subject and institution, and chronologically within each subject grouping.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 05 · 1952 - 1964
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1952 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 correspondent, M through Z, and reflect the routine administrative, academic, and institutional communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and FAMU faculty and staff and includes incoming and outgoing letters addressing a range of university-related matters. Topics represented within the M–Z range may include faculty and personnel issues, institutional operations, policy discussions, professional correspondence, and internal administrative affairs.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s governance and leadership priorities during the mid-twentieth century, illustrating the operational responsibilities and institutional decision-making of an HBCU navigating expansion, segregation-era policies, and broader changes in state and national higher education.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 06 · 1950 - 1963
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1950 to 1963 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by college and school names and reflect the routine administrative, academic, and inter-institutional communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and fellow college and university presidents, including leadership from Kentucky State College, Benedict College, Talladega College, Bethune-Cookman College, Florida State University, Furman University, North Carolina A&T College, Clark College, Albany State College, Delaware State College, Southern University, Knoxville College, Virginia State College, Huston–Tillotson College, West Virginia College, Arkansas State College, Dillard University, Bluefield State College, Alabama A&M College, and Cheyney State Teachers College. Topics represented include higher education policy, institutional planning, accreditation, faculty and administrative matters, inter-institutional cooperation, and shared challenges facing colleges and universities.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s leadership networks and collaborative relationships within regional and national higher education communities during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence highlights the professional exchanges among HBCU and predominantly white institution leaders as they navigated segregation-era policies, institutional growth, and evolving state and national educational frameworks.