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.

Items

Advanced search

Letter from Robert E. Johnson to JET Stringer and Photographers, June 30, 1958

Letter from Robert E. Johnson toJETStringers. Johnson praising Stringer reporters. Indicates that more candid stories and photos were needed. Provides more detail on the magazine's needs throughout. June 30, 1958.
Letter from Robert E. Johnson to JET Stringer and Photographers, July 7, 1958

Letter from Robert E. Johnson toJETStringers. Johnson explaining a change in when stories would be published and giving recommendations for Stringers who wanted to publish more material. Provides additional detail on other matters regarding publishing. July 7, 1958
Letter from Robert E. Johnson to JET Stringer, February 7, 1958

Letter from Robert E. Johnson toJETStringers. Johnson reminding recipients thatJETwanted submissions for various collections from writers and photographers. February 7, 1958
Letter from Robert E. Johnson to JET Stringer and Photographers, February 7, 1958

Letter from Robert E. Johnson toJETStringers and Photographers. Johnson informing recipients of new deadlines for material. February 7, 1958.
Letter from H. E. Jackson to Thelma Gorham, June 27, 1953

Letter from Hiram E. Jackson Jr. to Thelma Gorham. Jackson presenting Gorham with letterhead drawings and explanations as she had requested. June 27, 1953.
Letter from Thelma Gorham

Letter from Thelma Gorham to unnamed recipient. Gorham solicits recipient to participate inStep-up.Details the history of the project and some other personal matters. c. 1953
Draft letter from Thelma Gorham to W. Burdette Hockaday, March 9, 1953

Draft letter from Thelma Gorham to W. Burdette Hockaday. Gorham expressing interest in making Hockaday a contributor toStep-up.March 9, 1953
Draft letter from Thelma Gorham to Hiram E. Jackson, Jr.

Letter from Thelma Gorham (authorship assumed from context) to Hiram E. Jackson Jr. Gorham writing to Jackson regarding letterhead sketches she had requested. Requests letterhead sketches from her forthcoming magazineStep-up.Also inquires about Jackson working more closely with her onStep-up.
Letter from Thelma Gorham to Jean Ward, May 30, 1990

Letter from Thelma Gorham to Jean Ward. Gorham requesting a copy of Ward's new book. Encloses a copy from a newspaper. Gorham explains that the clipping from the newspaper related to racism she experienced at the University of Minnesota from Theta Sigma Phi. May 30, 1990.
Letter from Thelma Gorham to Elmer L. Hubbard, 1953

Letter from Thelma Gorham to Elmer L. Hubbard. Gorham asking Hubbard to assist in the creation and maintenance ofStep-Upthe magazine Gorham was creating. Mentions that she was still waiting for his contribution. 1953