Gorham Collection

Item set

Title

Gorham Collection

Description

The Gorham collection consists of papers of Florida A&M University professor, Thelma T. Gorham, 1913-1992. The Collection spans over Gorham’s lifetime. It includes papers, correspondence, photographs, greeting and postcards, and memorabilia. The arrangement of the collection is in both series and box identification. The series are: correspondence, educational and professional career, memorabilia, three- dimensional objects, JET Magazine collection, Ebony Magazine Collection, miscellaneous publications, miscellaneous articles collected by Gorham, photographs, audio and video, greeting and post cards, and pamphlets and brochures collected by Gorham, outside of the series are single boxes with box identification.

Physical Location

Thelma T. Gorham Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee State College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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Letter from Helen to Thelma Gorham, September 29, 1955

Letter from Helen to Thelma Gorham. The letter covers previous letters and a recent gift. September 29, 1955
Letter from Jesse to Thelma Gorham, July 27, 1953

Letter from Jesse to Thelma Gorham. Enclosed article for Gorham's Step-Up magazine. Article is not included in documents. July 27, 1953
Letter from Frank M. Jones to Thelma Gorham, June 17, 1953

Letter from Frank M. Jones to Thelma Gorham. Jones passed along the names of a few people interested in her work. June 17, 1953
Letter from Jim Alsbrook (signed "J.E.A.") to Thelma Gorham, May 6, 1953

Letter from Jim E. Alsbrook to Thelma Gorham. Alsbrook sent a rough draft of a story for Gorham to use and edit. The story focuses on black success in business. May 6, 1953
Letter from E. Dayne Anderson ("Dayne") to Thelma Gorham, March 20, 1953

Letter from E. Dayne Anderson ("Dayne") to Thelma Gorham. Anderson wrote to confirm his willingness to serve in Gorham's new venture. Provides a lead for another person who might be interested. March 20, 1953.
Letter from Helen Crosley to Thelma Gorham, July 21, 1948

Letter from Helen Crosley to Thelma Gorham. Corsley enclosing some articles for Gorham's teaching projects, also details recent visit and personal matters. July 21, 1948
Letter from Fred to Thelma Gorham, April 24, 1945

Letter from Fred to Thelma Gorham. Fred writes to Gorham regarding professional matters, journalism, and book reviews in particular. April 24, 1945
Letter from Mother and Dad Gorham (Bertha P. Lee), July 19, 1944

Western Union Telegram from Bertha P. Lee and Thelma Gorham's father to Thelma Gorham. Thelma Gorham's parents informed her of their impending arrival. July 19, 1944
Letter from Pfc E. R. Furlur to Thelma Gorham, September 4, 1943

Letter from Pfc. E. R. Furlur to Thelma Gorham. Furlur asked Gorham's opinion on a column that his girlfriend wrote. Discusses other recent events. September 2, 1943.
Letter from an individual at the Association for Tolerance in America to Thelma Gorham, March 31, 1943

Letter from illegible individual from the Association for Tolerance in America to Thelma Gorham. The sender discusses recent publications authored by them that dealt with Jim Crow and other civil rights issues. Mentions ways that Gorham could get involved. Gorham is listed on the letterhead as an associate of the organization. March 31, 1943. Author is likely George S. Schuyler.