University of North Carolina Press, 1946-1953

The General Correspondence series is arranged alphabetically by alphabet and by last name. This series dates from 1938 to 2002 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1943-1948. The series is comprised of personal and professional correspondences. There is correspondence about essays that were submitted to the editor of The Southern Packet and a correspondence to the editor of his book, Negro Voices, consisting of edits, publishing, and other questions.

Dr. Gloster also corresponded with Dr. Louis Sullivan, and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays while working at Hampton Institute. Of particular note, is a statement sent to “Pittsburgh Post Gazette,” regarding the beating he received on a train to Tupelo Mississippi for suggesting to the conductor that he move two white men, who were seated in the Jim Crow coach, to relieve some of the congestion in the aisles by negro passengers. There is correspondence from Gloster’s attorney regarding the incident. There is also correspondence from the United Service Organizations (USO) that includes his draft letter, assignments, and reports.