Gadsden County (Gretna & Quincy): Martin Luther King, Jr., pledge cards, magazine articles, newsclippings, booklets

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.