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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Home of the Brave

A news article about the picnics that are hosted on July 4 and August 4. One picnic that has roots in the day Missouri slaves found out they were free (August 4th) and the other day to commemorate Independence Day.
Children Mirror the Spirit

A news article in the Tallahassee Democrat discussing that hardships that children globally face and how that relates to politics. This is to promote the Baha'i belief as a solution.
In Race Relations Trends Show South Not So 'Solid' Tuskegee Report Statistics

A newspaper article about the 1954 edition of the annual Tuskegee institute report regarding the public opinion of Southern people in the area.
Universal Truths

Common themes and messages that run through all religions and give similar messages.
Sooner State Scrap Book

A newspaper article about the upcoming expected events that are occurring for the Delta Sigma Theta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. As well as updates on elections, positions, and past meetings.
Kay See Kay Scrapbook

A newspaper piece about Thelma T. Gorham's thoughts on World War II.
Will Wed Dentist

A newspaper article about Miss Margaret Wright's engagement to Dr. Eugene H. Rummons.
Journal of Education of the Missouri Teachers Association

A school journal that provides a collection of stories, articles, works, and other forms of literature. "Shadows On A Garden Wall" is a short story by Thelma T. Gorham that is apart of the journal.
Brand News Is a Brand New Idea

A weekly advertising column that recommends products by providing a review of the product.
Distaff Diary: One Woman's Viewpoint, Love Is Creative Basis Of All Order

A newspaper column explaining how love is an aspect of life that is miraculous with a few quotes on the subject.