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Location: AC.7.A.4.1.2-AC.7.A.4.1.4

This collection, titled Florida’s Black Junior Colleges, spans the years 1943–2012, with the bulk of materials concentrated between 1958 and 1966. The collection documents the lives, administration, and institutional development of Black junior colleges in Florida that operated primarily from the late 1940s through their closure in 1966 during the era of desegregation. It provides insight into the educational experiences of students, as well as the professional and administrative networks that sustained these institutions.

The collection consists of a wide variety of paper-based and photographic materials, including agendas, applications, correspondence, directories, meeting minutes, memoranda, reports, newsletters, programs, speeches, yearbooks, and photographs. Also included are items such as guidebooks, maps, manuals, musical compositions, poems, resolutions, and personnel records. These materials reflect both the daily operations and broader cultural and academic environments of the institutions.

Of particular significance is a comprehensive study conducted by Dr. Walter L. Smith titled “A Study of Black Junior Colleges in Florida 1957–1966,” which documents key events, institutional challenges, and the lasting impact of these colleges on students, faculty, and surrounding communities. The collection also contains extensive correspondence that highlights collaboration among administrators, educators, and state officials during a pivotal period in Florida’s educational history.

Arranged across three boxes, the collection captures themes of education, segregation, integration, and desegregation within the state of Florida, with a strong emphasis on the role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their junior college counterparts. The materials provide valuable context for understanding the transition from segregated educational systems to integrated institutions and the effects of these changes on Black communities.

The Reverend Thomas B. Carr Collection documents the life and work of Reverend Thomas B. Carr, an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) minister and landowner in Leon County, Florida, with materials dating from 1912 to 1954, and concentrated between 1924 and 1946. This collection highlights Carr’s religious leadership, agricultural involvement, and community engagement within both ecclesiastical and civic spheres.

The materials consist primarily of textual records, including correspondence, deeds, programs, reports, sermons, financial and legal documents, advertisements, and other printed matter. These records provide insight into Carr’s role within the AME Church, as well as his participation in agricultural and landownership activities. The collection reflects his involvement with organizations such as the Florida State Dairymen’s Association, the Cooperative Extension Office, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Credit Administration.

Significant topics represented in the collection include African American land ownership, agricultural education, and federal, state, and municipal agricultural programs during the early to mid-twentieth century, including the World War II era. The records also document the organization and activities of the Black church in supporting farmers and rural communities. Additionally, the collection contains several of Reverend Carr’s sermons, which address religious observances such as Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Psalm 91, offering further perspective on his spiritual leadership.

Overall, the Reverend Thomas B. Carr Collection provides valuable documentation of the intersection of religion, agriculture, and community development among African Americans in Florida during the first half of the twentieth century.

Location: AC.1.B.1.6.3

Dr. Alexander Dumas “A.D.” Brickler (1929–2023) was a pioneering physician and respected obstetrician whose decades-long career had a lasting impact on the Tallahassee community. A graduate of Howard University and Meharry Medical College, Brickler began practicing medicine during segregation and became one of the Black physicians who helped integrate local healthcare systems.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brickler delivered more than 30,000 babies and was widely known for his compassion, professionalism, and dedication to equitable care. He worked extensively at the Florida A&M University Hospital and later at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where a women’s pavilion was named in his honor.
In addition to his clinical work, Brickler served as a mentor to generations of medical professionals and remained committed to patient care well into his later years. His legacy endures through the thousands of families he served and his contributions to advancing healthcare in Tallahassee.

Location: AC.2.A.2.6.1

Dr. Charles Leonard “Chuck” Evans, Sr. (1945–2013) was a distinguished educator, civil rights leader, and community activist who made a lasting impact at Florida A&M University and in Tallahassee. Born in Durham, North Carolina, he became involved in civil rights activism as a student, participating in protests, sit-ins, and the 1963 March on Washington.

Evans later built a prominent academic career, serving for over 30 years as a professor of marketing and associate dean at FAMU’s School of Business and Industry. Alongside his academic work, he was a dedicated leader in the NAACP, serving multiple terms as president of the Tallahassee branch and advocating for education, equality, and community development.

Known for his lifelong commitment to service, Dr. Evans combined scholarship, activism, and leadership to advance civil rights and improve opportunities for others, leaving a lasting legacy in both education and the Tallahassee community.

https://floridacivilrightsmuseum.org/exhibition/they-made-a-difference-part-2/charles-l-evans-sr-ph-d/

Location: AC.2.A.2.6.6

Dr. Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton is a distinguished educator and scholar who dedicated her life to advancing education at Florida A&M University. A native of Georgia, she built a remarkable career spanning more than four decades at FAMU, where she served as a professor of secondary education, department chair, and mentor to countless students.

Throughout her career, Dr. Gayles-Felton taught at multiple academic levels and played a key role in shaping teacher education programs, while also contributing to research, writing, and curriculum development. Her legacy is marked by her commitment to improving educational opportunities and supporting future educators, including the establishment of scholarships to assist students pursuing teaching careers.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/famu-news/2023/06/01/dr-anne-gayles-felton-to-celebrate-100-years-old-at-famu-gala/70269827007/

Location: AC.2.A.3.1.1

Location: AC.2.B.1.4.6

Location: AC.2.B.1.6.4

John R. Haugabrook was a longtime resident of Tallahassee, Florida, whose life was marked by his connection to the community and to Florida A&M University. He passed away on November 27, 2021, at the age of 90

https://www.tallahassee.com/obituaries/tad062952

Location: AC.3.A.1.3.6 - AC.3.A.1.4.1

Location: AC.3.A.1.4.2 - AC.3.A.1.4.6

Carrie P. Meek (1926–2021) was a pioneering educator, politician, and civil rights advocate who made a lasting impact in Florida and across the nation. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, she graduated from Florida A&M University and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan.

Meek began her career as a teacher and later served as an administrator at Miami-Dade Community College, where she worked to expand access to higher education. She entered politics in the 1970s, becoming one of the first African American women elected to the Florida Legislature. In 1992, she made history as the first Black person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida since Reconstruction, representing Miami-Dade County.

Throughout her career, Meek was a strong advocate for education, economic opportunity, and social justice. Known for her dedication to underserved communities, she helped secure funding for infrastructure, job programs, and education initiatives. Her legacy endures as a trailblazer who opened doors for future generations in public service and politics.

https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/18110