Reverend Elvis W. Spearman Collection

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This collection consists of the personal papers and sermons of Rev. Elvis W. Spearman, who served as Florida A&M University's postmaster from 19 until his retirement in 1964, and as the FAMU hospital chaplain 1955 to 1964. Rev. Spearman earned an A.B. degree from lega College, and did additional study at FAMU, the University of Chicago, and Deering Community Center.

The materials in this collection were mainly speeches delivered by Rev. Spearman. Most of the speeches are undated. A small amount of materials were from Rev. Spearman's administrative duties at Florida A&M University.

The materials were already organized according to material types. Using this original arrangement, the records were transferred into acid-free file folders. After being appropriately labeled, the folders were put in alphabetical and numerical order and placed in acid-free boxes. A content listing was made, appropriate labels were attached and the boxes were stored in the archival storage area.

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The records in this collection were donated to the Black Archives in 2000 by Rev. Spearman's son, Broadway performer and FAMU alumnus, Dr. Rawn Spearman.