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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.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 15 · 1950 - 1964
Part of History of FAMU

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 administrative, academic, and institutional activities of the Office of the President during this period.

The papers include records relating to miscellaneous committees and materials associated with the Dean’s Council. The file also contains documentation concerning Demonstration High and Elementary Schools, including faculty information and data on degrees, certifications, and salaries. Additional materials include papers from Lucy Moten Elementary School and records produced by its Survey Committee. Topics represented include academic administration, faculty qualifications and compensation, laboratory and demonstration school oversight, and internal evaluation and planning.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s administrative oversight of affiliated educational programs and internal governance structures during the mid-twentieth century. The materials illustrate the role of the university presidency in supervising academic initiatives, faculty development, and institutional assessment during a period of growth and educational reform.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 17 · 1945 - 1964
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains administrative papers and related records dating from 1945 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 administrative, academic, and institutional activities of the Office of the President during this period.

The papers include documentation related to the FAMU Expansion Program and FAMU Extension Services, including materials on curriculum, class credits, instructor information, student enrollment, and student investigations. The file also contains general correspondence and faculty correspondence, with faculty materials arranged alphabetically by name. Additional papers document faculty housing facilities and associated costs. Topics represented include institutional growth, academic programming, extension education, faculty affairs, student oversight, and campus infrastructure planning.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s administrative planning and expansion efforts during the mid-twentieth century. The materials illustrate the role of the university presidency in managing growth, supporting extension and academic programs, addressing faculty needs, and overseeing institutional development during a period of significant change.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 19 · 1950 - 1965
Part of History of FAMU

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.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 09 · 1950 - 1965
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1950 to 1965 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically, beginning with schools (including high schools, elementary schools, vocational schools, and junior high schools), followed by hotels and motels, and concluding with special name correspondences, and reflect the routine administrative, professional, and external communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and representatives of schools throughout the southern United States, as well as correspondence with African American–owned hotels and motels throughout Florida, including several postcards. The file also includes correspondence with leaders of professional and fraternal organizations, such as the American Council on Education and the Grand Assembly Lily White Security Benefit Association, and contains attachments of news clippings from the Florida Sentinel newspaper. Additional correspondence with educators and attorneys is also present. Topics represented include educational outreach and recruitment, professional collaboration, institutional representation, accommodations and travel arrangements, organizational affairs, and public engagement.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s external relationships and community networks during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the role of the university presidency in fostering educational pathways, supporting African American–owned businesses during segregation, and engaging with professional organizations and the press within the broader context of Jim Crow–era education and public life.

Gore, President George W.
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007-_001-_005-Box 14 · 1950 - 1969
Part of History of FAMU

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1950 to 1969 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and reflect the routine administrative, academic, and institutional communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence includes general administrative communications as well as correspondence with attached FAMU Administrative Council meeting minutes and correspondence with the Office of the Dean. The file also contains correspondence regarding FAMU broadcast scripts, including attached scripts, along with budget recommendations, finance and maintenance information, and correspondence related to FAMU bus funds. Additional materials document correspondence concerning Commencement Meritorious Awards, the FAMU Choir, and internal university committees, including the Athletic, Discipline, Legislative, and Lyceum Committees. The file further includes correspondence related to the preparation of organizational charts for teachers. Topics represented include institutional governance, financial planning, facilities and transportation, academic and extracurricular programming, and internal administrative organization.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s internal governance and administrative operations during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the scope of responsibilities managed by the university presidency and documents decision-making processes related to academic affairs, budgeting, student life, and institutional planning during a period of growth and transition.