During President George W. Gore's tenure, Florida A&M College compiled a list of the 101 negro colleges and universities with each of their prospective presidents above them. This list also included the locations of each institution.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Document to the plaintiffs from the defense requesting answers to questions brought up by the plaintiff’s first set of interrogatories.
On November 7, 1963, a list was issued naming over 100 students to be reprimanded for breaking the University's code of conduct. The list included each student's hometown and classification, reflecting the administration’s commitment to enforcing order and upholding standards during campus unrest.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Document from the plaintiff attorneys to the defendants associated with the state of Kansas and the State Department of Education listing questions to be answered.
A list of questions about the history of the Black Panther Party written by an unknown author. The questions ask about the internal and external factors that led to their development. There are also questions referring to the success of the Party and doing things differently.
A list from February 1960 records the arrest of 32 individuals, including 30 FAMU students and civil rights leader C. K. Steele. The arrests followed student-led protests advocating for desegregation and civil rights, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s involvement in the broader movement for social justice.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Third set of questions from the plaintiff attorneys to the defense attorneys seeking answers to 62 questions as part of the evidence discovery phase.
A newspaper article from The Star Ledger about evidence in the trial of Assata Shakur (JoAnne Chesimard) for the 1973 killing of a state trooper. Prosecution witnesses showed that blood found on the clothes of Assata Shakur (JoAnne Chesimard) matched the rare AB blood type of the slain state trooper.
Frankye Adams Johnson (Malika) writes this letter to her supporters outlining the criminal charges she is facing in 1980 stemming from a 1974 arrest. She is asking for any support that may be given to her during this time.
A letter to the participants of the New Afrikan Women's Organization (NAWO) conference on August 1-3 from the NAWO. The letter critiques the final paper that was produced by the conference as well as the conference as a whole, saying NAWO’s national posture was incomplete because of the limited number of women who participated in the conference.
A letter to the New Afrikan Women's Organization (NAWO) of New York from the women in the organization representing New Orleans, Louisiana, and Hazlehurst and Jackson in Mississippi. The letter is dated “May 28, 15 ADM” and signed by NAWO member Fulani Sunni-Ali. She calls for a three day retreat for organizational meetings.
A heartfelt letter to President Gore from his father, written after the holidays, reflects on personal experiences and expresses gratitude. He highlighted the influence of his son’s guidance on his ongoing leadership and dedication to FAMC.
A letter to New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller on behalf of Cornelius Butler and Lawrence Hayes, who were being tried for murder. The men were convicted to the death penalty on April 11, 1972, for their role in the hold-up of a convenience store and the murder of a police officer. Supporters contend that neither of the men fired the shots.
The letter includes a memo with Bob Longman of Central Surveys Inc.'s observations regarding R. Harrison Hickman’s critiques of the Topeka Survey about public schools. Hickman criticized the sampling method, the use of screening questions, and more. Longman calls his critiques “trivial and intended to attract attention away from the findings.”
A letter sent on September 16, 1963, from the Dean of Students emphasized the university's responsibility to uphold law and order, as well as its duty to ensure student safety. It warned students to avoid unnecessary actions that could lead to injunctions, reminding them that such behavior would result in disciplinary measures.
A letter from the Staff Director of the United States Commission on Civil Rights (name redacted) to Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (name redacted) requesting correspondence on the Topeka desegregation case.
The Office of Civil Rights of the Region VII Department of Health, Education, and Welfare alerts the Topeka Public Schools Superintendent that their analysis shows that the KAW Area Vocational School did not violate the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Names have been redacted.
The Director of the Office for Civil Rights in the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (name redacted) writes to U.S. District Court Judge (name redacted) about their concern that the desegregation efforts made by the Topeka School System are not acceptable under the requirements of Title VI in the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
A letter from the Department of Health Education and Welfare (name redacted) to Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (name redacted) about details involved in the Topeka desegregation case.
A letter from Sergeant Kaplon of the City of New York Police Department to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) informing her that he will be handling her allegation of misconduct by the police. There is also a copy of the complaint where Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) witnessed seeing a police officer assaulting an unknown Black male.
Senator John Stennis writes to President Lyndon Baines Johnson about Head Start in Kemper County, Mississippi. Senator Stennis is requesting that President Johnson forbid the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) to operate Head Start units through Child Development Group of Mississippi (CDGM) in his home county.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. A letter from Richard Larson of the ACLU to William Lamson alerting him that the court has given them an extension to April 15, 1984, to respond to interrogatories.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. A letter from Richard Larson of the ACLU to Dr. Gordon Foster to inquire about his role as an expert witness in the Brown III case.
In this letter, President Gore of Florida A&M College wrote a meeting invitation to President Doak Campbell of Florida State University to discuss initiatives that would benefit both institutions and strengthen desegregation efforts. Gore emphasized a need for educational resources and support for diverse student bodies.
A letter from President George W. Gore to Mr. Vernon E. Jordan extending congratulations on his recent achievements and acknowledging Jordan's dedication and leadership. Gore expresses pride in Jordan’s success and commends his contributions to his field, reinforcing their mutual respect and shared commitment to progress.
Mike Manatos, Administrative Assistant to President Lyndon Baines Johnson, writes to Senator John Stennis about Head Start in Kemper County, Mississippi. Mr. Manatos writes to acknowledge an April 5th letter from Senator Stennis and assures him the letter is receiving careful attention from the president's office.
Joseph A. Califano Jr. of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare writes to Chairman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights Arthur S. Flemming to alert him that his office has received his letter and report of the Kansas Advisory Committee and should hear a response within the next two weeks.
A letter from John Mudd, director of Child Development Group of Mississippi (CDGM) to supporters seeking input on a new funding proposal. The current funding was to expire on September 30, 1966, and CDGM is working to determine how to proceed with acquiring a new round of funding to keep Head Start in Mississippi operating.
Director of Child Development Group of Mississippi (CDGM) John Mudd writes this letter to supporters of CDGM requesting continued support in the face of accusations of wrongdoing by the organization. Mr. Mudd lists some of the contributions CDGM and Head Start have made to communities in Mississippi.
In this letter, Jo, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)'s sister, is writing to update her with the extensive traveling she's been doing in her search for different employment opportunities. She also addresses her communication limitations.
