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 Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

Items

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Letter and Accompanying Envelope from Pauline S. Merry to Thelma T. Gorham, May 3, 1965

A letter from Pauline S. Merry to Thelma T. Gorham. Merry writes about coming in contact with a woman named "Helen" after two years and how Merry was told of Gorham's accomplishments through Helen.
Letter from Alice A. Dunnigan to Thelma T. Gorham, March 19, 1965

A letter from Alice A. Dunnigan to Thelma T. Gorham. Dunnigan thanks Gorham for sending pictures that were taken at the Florida A & M University Press Workshop.
Letter from Grace Clemons to Thelma T. Gorham, March 1, 1965

A letter from Grace Clemons to Thelma T. Gorham. Clemons thanks Gorham and her staff for the news article about her.
Letter from Tom Adams to Thelma T. Gorham, July 7, 1964

A letter from Tom Adams to Thelma T. Gorham. The Secretary of State of Florida expresses thanks to Gorham for assisting during the visit of Colombian officials to Florida A & M University.
Letter from Charles J. Smith, III to Thelma T. Gorham, January 20, 1964

A letter from Charles J. Smith, III to Thelma T. Gorham. Smith expresses his appreciation for Gorham's help in preparing for the 1963 Orange Blossom Classic.
Letter from Gladys P. Graham to Thelma T. Gorham, December 26, 1963

A letter from Gladys P. Graham to Thelma T. Gorham alerting Mrs. Gorham of gifts she should soon receive.
Letter from Wilma Smith Leland to Thelma T. Gorham, August 18, 1948

A letter from Wilma Smith Leland to Thelma T. Gorham. Leland responds to Gorham's previous letter from July 13, 1948, in which she stated her interest in Leland Publishers Incorporated.
Proposal Form from Sullivan & Son, June 4, 1975

A proposal from Sullivan & Son to Thelma T. Gorham for furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials in the installation of a complete central heating system.
Sources of Funds for Minority Students

A collection of different educational funds meant for minority students.
Newspaper Clipping of Article on Renard Robinson

A newspaper clipping about Renard Robinson posing as a model for Norman Rockwell in the 1975 official Boy Scout calendar.