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

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Tribune Gives Ten Medals to Cadets

A newspaper article about the cadets receiving Ten Chicago Tribune R. O. T. C. gold and silver metals at FAMU. Thelma T. Gorham made an appearance at this ceremony.
Creston Hills Pupils Hear Negro History, Brotherhood Talk

A newspaper article about Negro History Week in Creston Hills. Mrs. Richard R. Gorham spoke to the students on the subject of “Negro History and Brotherhood.” She spoke of different historical Black figures in history.
Guest Speaker in St. Joseph

A newspaper article about Thelma T. Gorham guest speaking at the Baha'i fireside. She was speaking on the topic of “The Challenge of World Unity”. The newspaper article goes on to further explain the beliefs of the faith.
Tea Time in Nassau

A newspaper article about Thelma T. Gorham having tea in Nassau at the residence of the governor of New Providence Island.
Freedom of Press Emphasized By A&M Speaker

A newspaper article about Thelma T. Gorham speaking at the colloquium of the FAMU Department of Library Service about the topic of freedom of the press. The article goes on to discuss in further detail the purpose of the colloquium and those that are associated with it.
FAMU Interscholastic Press Workshop Sets Attendance Record

A newspaper article about more than 260 people participating in the 14th annual Florida A&M University Interscholastic Press Workshop. It was reported that Thelma T. Gorham attended this workshop as its director.
Mrs. Richard R. Gorham Jr., Leaves For Ft. Huachuca after a Fortnight Brimmed with Social Activities Here

A newspaper article about Mrs. Richard R. Gorham about the many states and cities she visited and was hosted in. She visited these locations to see her family members or her friends.
Negro Graduate Represents Minnesota "U" At Inaugural

Newspaper articles about Thelma T. Gorham are among 5 black delegates who represent her respective university as a delegate for the inauguration of Dr. Champion. Florida State University’s inauguration for the new president marks the first for this to occur.
Gets Post Position: Thelma Gorham Accepts Job at Fort Huachuca

A newspaper article about Thelma T. Gorham accepting a job with the Special Service office at Fort Huachuca. The article goes on to talk about her written stories, her career, and her achievements.
"Negroes Attend Inaugural of Dr. Champion"

Thelma T. Gorham represented Florida A&M university as an official delegate at the inauguration of the president of Florida State University. This was a significant event because many Black delegates were representing significant colleges at the president’s inauguration.