The autographed baseball belonging to Andre Dawson, a former alum of FAMU and hall of famer, is more than just a sphere of leather and stitching—it is a tangible piece of history, imbued with the memories and moments of Dawson’s journey from college baseball to major league baseball.
The bronze track shoes belonging to Hayes, a former FAMC student, are a testament to the athleticism and prowess of their owner—a champion sprinter whose lightning-fast speed propelled him to victory on tracks around the world.
The Theodore Roosevelt Award stands as a symbol of excellence in leadership, embodying the ideals of courage, integrity, and public service espoused by the 26th President of the United States. The Theodore Roosevelt Award was awarded to Althea Gibson, a former FAMC Alumni, for her leadership and humanitarianism.
“Black Mammy Plastic Roof Cement” was a brand of roof cement marketed with a caricatured image or depiction of a stereotypical Black woman in the character of a domestic servant, donated by Thomas Bridge.
FAMU Muscaberry Juice Cocktail Lime is a beverage made from muscadine berries grown at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Muscadine berries are a type of grape native to the southeastern United States.
FAMU Muscadine Grape Jelly is a product made from muscadine grapes grown at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Muscadine grapes are a unique variety native to the southeastern United States, known for their thick skins and sweet, musky flavor.
A taxidermy coiled rattlesnake would be a preserved specimen of a rattlesnake that has been prepared and mounted for display. The process of taxidermy involves preserving the animal's body using various techniques to maintain its lifelike appearance, donated by former FAMU President Elmira Mangum.
