This rare 1850 slave document from Robert Larkin's estate discusses the manner of the estate's distribution. The ledgers include descriptions and price breakdowns.
The rare 1863 will and testament from Richard Call Keith provide documentation of his wishes to pass down his property. This document includes not only a written statement but also a list of all of the slaves he had ownership of. The list includes each of their names, ages, health conditions, and prices.
These rare 1862 slave documents from the Richard Call estate provide a detailed account of enslaved individuals at the Lake Jackson Plantation in Florida. These records include names, ages, and roles of enslaved people, offering critical insight into the operations of the estate and the broader system of slavery during the Civil War era.
These rare 1853 slavery documents from the estate of Nathan Holt in Leon County detail the inventory, valuation, and transfer of enslaved individuals. These records offer crucial insights into the management and distribution of enslaved labor within an estate, reflecting the economic and social structures of slavery in mid-19th century Florida.
The 1854 petition by John Winer outlines the division of his deceased mother’s property, including employment of enslaved persons, with his sister. This document reveals the complexities of familial inheritance, the management of enslaved labor, and the economic implications of slavery within family dynamics.
This document offers an inventory of the personal property belonging to the estate of John P. Duval. It contains a list of names of enslaved people and their prices.
Estate papers of John Miller include his will and testament, detailing the distribution of property, including enslaved individuals. These documents provide significant insight into the legal processes surrounding inheritance and the treatment of enslaved people as assets, showcasing the economic reliance on slavery in the antebellum South.
This document is an account of the enslaved African persons belonging to John Breto, Jr. It contains a list of their names and prices, calculated on December 30, 1848, for the year 1849.
These rare 1841 slavery documents detail the hiring of Georg A. Croom's enslaved individuals, providing a unique glimpse into the leasing practices of the time. These records include contracts and financial arrangements, offering insight into the economic exploitation of enslaved labor and the broader system of slavery in the antebellum South.
Rare 1850 slavery documents from the Ellen Brockenborough estate include a will and receipts of transfer between family members. These records provide critical insight into the legal and economic treatment of enslaved people as property, revealing the deep entrenchment of slavery in family estates.
These rare 1843 slave documents from the deceased Edmund Brooke estate provide an itemized list of all of the slaves on the property. This list includes gender and age identifiers before each of their names, along with the price for each person.
B. W. Taylor’s Estate Paper’s included a legal document that authorized the seizure and sale of an enslaved person to satisfy a debt or court judgment known as a Writ of Execution. This rare record illustrates the legal system’s role in treating enslaved individuals as property through the intersection of slavery and financial transactions.
These rare 1832 slave documents from the Abraham Cabell estate provide detailed records of all of the slaves on the property and other purchases that were made. The list includes names, household items, property, and prices for everything.
During President Gore's administration, the USDA pushed for increased Negro participation in agricultural decision-making, aiming to dismantle racial inequalities. Efforts included expanding access to resources, farming support, and programs like food stamps and school lunch initiatives for Negroes and other minorities across the South.
Eartha M. M. White’s letters to President W. H. Gray covered scholarships for women and land purchases for FAMC’s Jacksonville expansion. She was honored as the “Angel of Mercy” for her humanitarian work, with continued dinner invitations from President Gray to discuss her impactful efforts in shaping FAMC's future.
In 1975, Earth, Wind, and Fire, a funk and soul band headed by lead singer Maurice White and best known for their hit song “September,” visited Florida A&M University. According to the caption in the yearbook in which these images were featured, the group drew “the largest crowd to ever crowd Gaither Gym.”
This undated, black-and-white photograph shows an aerial view of Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, during some type of performance, most likely of the Marching 100, Florida A&M University’s marching band. The stadium appears unfinished, with construction and large ditches surrounding the outer seats.
This rare painting created by Billy Dee Williams, the renowned actor best known for Lady Sings the Blues, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and Mahogany, is a portrait of Dr. LaSalle Leffall. A FAMU alum and the first Black president of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Leffall is brought to life by Williams through rich, colorful oil paints.
On January 26, 1965, the president’s monthly meeting with student leaders brought together representatives from campus organizations. The president invited all organization presidents to a dinner to discuss initiatives and improvements students wished to see at Florida A&M University, fostering collaboration and shared goals for the campus.
Numerous forms of documentation from the Registrar and a Georgia notary public regarding Quincy Center misconduct. The various documents include student grade records, an extension report, and official documents outlining the incidents and actions taken - seemingly supporting the ongoing investigation into the allegations.
This collection gives astounding insight into the origins of Althea Gibson, the first Black person to win a Grand Slam event and play at Wimbledon. As an alum of Florida A&M, these letters show FAMU’s full support of Gibson through sponsorship of trips to competitions, Gibson’s return of that love, and her balancing her role as a student-athlete.
The inauguration packet for President Gore commemorates the start of his transformative leadership at FAMC and FAMU. It highlights his previous presidency at Tennessee State University and includes the ceremony program, speeches, and reflections on his vision for academic excellence, campus growth, and community engagement.
A testimonial recognizing President Gore’s ten-year anniversary of outstanding accomplishments during his tenure at FAMC and FAMU. The celebration honored his decade of leadership with the alma mater, various sing-alongs, and a schedule of remarks and presentations.
A collection of letters, invitations, and documents related to Dr. William P. Foster and the Florida A&M University Marching Band, Foster's Symphonic Band program, travel plans to Atlanta, and a letter outlining the band’s performance at Tennessee A&T. This collection showcases Foster's efforts to expand the band's reach and reputation.
The Tampa Morning Tribune reported on the Florida Division of the Southern Regional Council's strong stance against the Ku Klux Klan, labeling it Nazi-like. Dr. Gray and fellow leaders introduced a comprehensive plan to tackle discrimination in state laws, calling for equal school funding and social progress in Florida.
Veterans Village was a housing program created to assist veterans who wished to pursue higher education at Florida A&M College. After First Lieutenant James R. Polkinghorne, Jr., a FAMC student, lost his life in battle in 1948, Veterans Village was dedicated in his honor. These documents detail the process of that feat and the ceremony following.
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War medal (1861-1865) honors female descendants of Union soldiers. This FCL (Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty) medal features symbolic imagery from the Civil War era, representing service and sacrifice.
