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FAMU Hospital Collection
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection AR_0007_007 · Coleção

The Florida A&M University Hospital Collection documents the establishment, development, and administration of the Florida A&M College (FAMC) Hospital, later known as the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Hospital. Spanning the mid-twentieth century, this collection provides insight into the critical role the hospital played in serving the African American community during the era of segregation, when access to quality healthcare for Black patients was severely limited in the South.

The materials within this collection highlight the planning and funding efforts that led to the hospital’s creation, including correspondence, financial records, and reports related to state appropriations, community support, and institutional advocacy. Documentation of the building and expansion of the hospital illustrates the physical and infrastructural development of the facility, reflecting broader efforts to improve healthcare access and medical education opportunities for African Americans in Florida.

Additionally, the collection contains administrative records that detail the hospital’s operations, governance, and staff organization. These records may include internal memoranda, policy documents, personnel files, and reports that provide insight into the day-to-day management of the institution. Collectively, these materials offer valuable historical context on the intersection of healthcare, education, and racial inequality, and demonstrate the significance of FAMU Hospital as both a medical facility and a training ground for African American healthcare professionals.
John F. Matheus Collection
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection MS_0056 · Pasta/Processo · 1909-1983

Location: AC.2.B.3.6.2 - AC.3.A.1.2.8

The John F. Matheus Collection documents the life, literary career, and intellectual contributions of John Frederick Matheus, an American writer and scholar associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. The materials in this collection date from 1909 to 1983 and provide insight into Matheus’s development as a prominent literary figure known for his short stories, as well as his work in essays, plays, and poetry.

Matheus gained national recognition for his literary achievements, including his short story “Fog,” which won first place in Opportunity magazine’s literary contest in 1925 and was subsequently published in The New Negro. He continued to receive acclaim with his story “Swamp Moccasin,” which earned first prize in The Crisis magazine’s contest in 1926. His writing reflects the broader artistic and cultural movements of the Harlem Renaissance and was influenced by earlier literary figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edgar Allan Poe, Phillis Wheatley, and Paul Laurence Dunbar.

The collection consists of personal papers and literary materials that illustrate both Matheus’s professional accomplishments and personal life. Included are correspondence, original manuscripts, notes, and newspaper articles that document his writing process and engagement with literary communities. Photographs and personal items further contextualize his experiences and relationships within the cultural and intellectual circles of his time.

Collectively, the John F. Matheus Collection provides valuable documentation of an important voice of the Harlem Renaissance and offers researchers insight into early twentieth-century African American literature, artistic expression, and scholarly thought.
Genevieve J. Wheeler Thomas Collection
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection MS_0105 · Pasta/Processo · 1949 - 1960

Location: AC.3.B.1.3.5 - AC.3.B.1.4.3

Genevieve Josephine Wheeler Thomas (1914–December 24, 2006) was an educator whose career spanned 36 years in the field of home economics. She served as a classroom instructor before becoming Dean of the School of Home Economics, where she played a significant role in advancing academic programming and facilities. During her administration, notable developments included the construction and furnishing of a new Home Economics annex within the Perry-Paige Agriculture and Home Economics Building. She concluded her tenure in 1977 after returning to classroom instruction, leaving a lasting impact on both students and institutional growth.

The Genevieve J. Wheeler Thomas Collection consists of three boxes of materials dating from 1949 to 1960, documenting her professional contributions to education and academic administration. The collection includes instructional materials, meeting minutes, correspondence, and related documents that reflect her work as both an educator and administrator.

These materials provide insight into curriculum development, departmental operations, and the evolution of home economics education during the mid-twentieth century. The collection also highlights Wheeler Thomas’s leadership and involvement in institutional planning, particularly during a period of expansion and modernization. Collectively, the records offer valuable documentation of her career and the broader educational landscape in which she served.
Florida Counties Black Community News Collection
MS_0117

Location: AC.6.A.1.3.2 - AC.6.A.1.6.4

The Florida Counties Black Community News Collection consists of twenty boxes of materials documenting African American community life across Florida through local newspaper coverage. The collection contains newspaper articles and advertisements highlighting a wide range of events and experiences, including social gatherings, community programs, obituaries, and wedding announcements.

The materials are organized by county, providing a geographically structured view of Black life in various regions throughout the state. This arrangement allows for comparative research and offers insight into both shared and unique community experiences across Florida.

The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the social, cultural, and personal histories of African American communities, capturing everyday moments that are often underrepresented in traditional historical records. Through its focus on local news and announcements, the collection preserves the voices, relationships, and milestones that shaped community identity and cohesion across generations.
D. E. Williams Collection
D. E. Williams Collection
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection MS_0123

Location: AC.8.A.3.3.1 - AC.8.A.3.4.4

DeWitt Everett Williams served as the State Agent of Negro Schools in Florida from 1927 to 1962 under the Florida Department of Education. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing and supporting the development of African American education during the era of segregation. His work placed him in direct contact with schools across the state, documenting their conditions, operations, and communities during a critical period in the history of public education in Florida.

The D. E. Williams Collection consists of six boxes of materials documenting African American education in Florida during the Jim Crow era. The collection primarily contains photographs of segregated African American schools across the state, reflecting both rural and urban educational environments. These images provide visual documentation of school buildings, classrooms, students, and faculty, offering insight into the conditions and experiences within segregated educational systems.

The photographs are arranged alphabetically by county, facilitating geographic access and highlighting regional differences in school infrastructure and resources. Collectively, the collection serves as an important resource for understanding the historical landscape of African American education in Florida and the broader social and institutional context of segregation in the twentieth century.
The Rosewood Massacre Papers
The Rosewood Massacre Papers
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection MS_0001 · Coleção · 1900 - 1996

Location: AC.6.B.2.4.7-AC.6.B.3.4.4

The Rosewood Massacre was a racially motivated attack on the predominantly African American town of Rosewood, Florida, in January 1923. Sparked by false accusations and fueled by racial tensions under Jim Crow segregation, white mobs destroyed homes, churches, and businesses, forcing residents to flee and permanently abandon the town. For decades, the event remained largely suppressed in public memory until renewed attention in 1982 by journalist Gary Moore prompted survivors and descendants to seek justice. Their efforts led to a state investigation and compensation legislation, marking one of the first instances of reparations for racial violence in the United States.

Archival Description:
The Rosewood Massacre Papers Collection spans 35 boxes with materials dating from 1900 to 1996 and documents the historical, legal, and commemorative efforts surrounding the 1923 massacre. The collection includes narrative reports, multiple versions of documented histories, survivor affidavits, administrative files, correspondence, interview transcripts, handwritten notes, vital records such as birth certificates, census records including the 1920 U.S. Census, property records such as Levy County deed indexes, and materials related to claims verification.

Folders within the collection contain complete narrative reports and reproduced copies used for research, review, and preservation; affidavits from survivors including Bertha Fagin, Ivory T. Fuller, Vera G. Goins Hamilton, Thelma Hawkins, and Dorothy G. Hosey; correspondence from agencies such as the Florida State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and Offices of Vital Statistics; as well as administrative communications, genealogical documentation, and evidentiary records supporting compensation claims.

Collectively, these materials document both the historical reconstruction of the Rosewood Massacre and the legal and administrative processes undertaken to verify survivors, establish lineage, and secure restitution.
Joe Nash Collection
Meek-Eaton Archival Collection MS_0019 · Coleção

Location: AC.8.B.4.4.1 - AC.8.B.4.7.1

The Joe Nash Collection documents a range of cultural, social, and media-related materials reflecting aspects of public life and community engagement. The collection includes advertisements, books, magazines, news clippings, newsletters, photographs, programs, and other publications such as theatrical playbills and posters.

These materials provide insight into entertainment, communication, and cultural expression across various contexts. The presence of theatrical playbills, programs, and posters highlights performance and artistic activity, while magazines, newsletters, and news clippings capture contemporary events, trends, and public discourse.

Photographs within the collection offer visual documentation that complements the printed materials, enhancing its research value. Collectively, the Joe Nash Collection preserves a diverse array of media formats, serving as a resource for understanding cultural production and the ways information and experiences were shared within communities.