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This file contains general correspondence dating from 1949 to 1968 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by college and university names and reflect the routine administrative, academic, and external communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and college and university leaders from Prairie View A&M College, North Carolina A&T College, Texas College, Talladega College, Voorhees School and Junior College, Tulane University, University of Arizona, Stillman College, University of Rhode Island, Spelman College, Morehouse College, University of Florida, Bethune-Cookman College, Tuskegee Institute, Fort Valley State College, Edward Waters College, and North Carolina College at Durham. The file also includes correspondence between President Gore Jr. and members of the Florida Legislature and state and local government officials, including State Senator Leroy Collins, Secretary of State R. A. Gray, State Senator John Branch, State Representative Farris C. Bryant, Mayor of Jacksonville Haydon Burns, Herbert T. Cooks, and Samuel W. Getzen. Topics represented include higher education policy, institutional planning, legislative affairs, funding and appropriations, inter-institutional collaboration, and matters affecting public higher education in Florida and beyond.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s administrative leadership, inter-institutional networks, and governmental relationships during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the role of FAMU’s presidency in navigating segregation-era policies, state oversight, and national developments in higher education while advocating for institutional growth and stability.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1949 to 1964 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by name 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 an ambassador of the Embassy of Ghana concerning a campus visit, as well as correspondence with the Elementary Study Coordinator of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and a Sanitary Engineer of the Florida State Board of Health. The file also includes correspondence related to out-of-state student aid and communications with the Executive Secretary of the West Tennessee Educational Congress, the State Advisor of the Arkansas New Farmers of America, and the President of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Additional materials include correspondence between President Gore Jr. and the Alabama State Leader for Negro Work, Cooperative Extension, with attached scripts for weekly tape-recorded programs. The file further contains correspondence with the Tallahassee City Manager, the Director of the Dade County Board of Public Instruction, judges, surgeons, editors, and civil rights attorneys. Topics represented include international relations, accreditation and educational standards, public health, student financial assistance, agricultural and extension education, civic and governmental affairs, and civil rights–era legal and professional matters.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s broad administrative, civic, and professional networks during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the diverse responsibilities of the university presidency, including international engagement, collaboration with educational and governmental agencies, and participation in civic, legal, and civil rights–related affairs within the context of segregation-era higher education.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1949 to 1955 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by name and organization 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 managers, secretaries, and administrative officers of organizations including the Columbian Education Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, Duval County Teachers Association, International Ministerial Alliance, and the National Baptist Publishing Board. The file also includes correspondence with representatives of companies such as the Central Life Insurance Company of Florida and the Negro District Home Demonstration. Additional correspondence with attorneys, educators, physicians, FAMU alumni, philanthropists, and the editor of The Pittsburgh Courier is present, as well as correspondence with deans from institutions including Howard University, Tennessee A&I State College, and the University of Florida. Topics represented include professional collaboration, institutional representation, alumni relations, fundraising and philanthropy, health and educational advocacy, and administrative affairs.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s professional networks and community engagement during the early to mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the breadth of the university presidency’s relationships across educational, religious, professional, media, and philanthropic sectors within the context of segregation-era higher education and public life.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1950 to 1982 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by name and organization and reflect the routine administrative, professional, and personal communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and editors of the Afro-American newspaper and The World Publishing Company, as well as correspondence with the president of the City College of New York. The file also includes correspondence with ministers from Mount Zion Baptist Church (Miami), Edward Waters College, and Bright Hope Baptist Church, and with the Executive Director of the National Urban League and the National Director of the National Baptist Student Union. Personal correspondence with Gore’s wife, Pearl Gore, and his father is also present. Additional correspondence includes communications with Negro District Agents of the State of Florida Cooperative Extension of Agriculture and Home Economics and with physicians affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital and Griffin Hospital and Clinic. Topics represented include media relations, religious and community engagement, educational leadership, civil rights advocacy, agricultural and extension education, healthcare matters, and personal affairs.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into the broad professional, civic, and personal networks maintained by George W. Gore Jr. over several decades. The correspondence illustrates the multifaceted role of a university president operating within educational, religious, media, governmental, and family spheres during the mid- to late-twentieth century.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1954 to 1963 generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials are arranged alphabetically by name and organization 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 organizations including the 100 Per Cent Wrong Club, the National Education Association, the National Commission for the Defense of Democracy, the National Council of the YMCA, and matters related to the American Legion Parade. The file also includes correspondence with civil rights activists; dentists; physicians affiliated with W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital; and leaders and deans from institutions such as Howard University, Suwannee River Junior College, the University of Illinois Law School, and Columbia University. Additional correspondence includes communications with notable FAMU alumni; ambassadors from Ghana and Great Britain; attorneys; members of boards of county commissioners; the Director of the Psychology Department of the Florida Farm Colony; and representatives of an architectural firm. Topics represented include higher education administration, civil rights advocacy, public health, alumni relations, civic engagement, legal and governmental affairs, international relations, and campus planning and development.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s extensive professional, civic, and international networks during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the breadth of the university presidency’s responsibilities and relationships within educational, governmental, civil rights, healthcare, architectural, and diplomatic contexts during the segregation era.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1954 to 1963 generated during the presidency of FAMU President George W. Gore. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject and correspondent, H through L, 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 and faculty, staff, students, state and federal agencies, alumni, professional organizations, and community stakeholders. Topics represented within the H–L range may include matters related to higher education policy, housing, institutional planning, labor and personnel issues, legislative affairs, student life, and inter-institutional relations.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s governance, leadership priorities, and external relationships during the mid-20th century, illustrating the operational and strategic challenges of an HBCU navigating expansion, segregation-era policies, and evolving state and national educational frameworks.

This file contains general correspondence dating from 1950 - 1963, generated during the presidency of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President George W. Gore Jr. The materials reflect the routine administrative, legislative, and external communications of the Office of the President during this period.

The correspondence documents interactions between President Gore Jr. and Florida legislative and state officials, including Samuel W. Getzen, R. A. Gray, Spessard L. Holland, Joe Lang Kershaw, Edwin J. Larson, Nathan Mayo, John M. McCarty, G. T. Melton, Claude Pepper, George Smathers, Henry O. Stratton, and D. E. Williams. The file also includes correspondence between President Gore Jr. and high school principals throughout the southern United States. Topics represented include higher education policy, legislative and governmental affairs, funding and appropriations, educational planning, and outreach related to student recruitment and institutional development.

Collectively, these papers provide insight into Florida A&M University’s relationships with state government officials and secondary education leaders during the mid-twentieth century. The correspondence illustrates the role of the university presidency in navigating state oversight, advocating for institutional needs, and strengthening educational pathways for students within the context of segregation-era public education and higher education policy.

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.

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.

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.