Bethune-Cookman University Images

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Richard V. Moore With Female Students

A black and white photograph of Dr. Richard V. Moore, president of Bethune-Cookman University, standing with five female students and teacher Ann Dismuke Taylor. Dr. Moore is standing at the center of the photograph, and the students are standing around him. The women on his right and left are helping him hold on to a piece of paper, possibly a check. The women are wearing paisley suits and dresses. Ann Dismuke Taylor is standing off to the left in a tweed suit. In the background of the image can be seen trees and a parking lot with cars parked in it. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Rod's Snack Bar at the College Center

A black and white image of Rod's Snack Bar at the College Center at Bethune-Cookman University. In the foreground of the image is a row of chairs and bar stools, which are arranged in front of a counter. On top of the counter are straw dispensers, flower arrangements, and cake servers. Behind the counter are African American men and women, who are working. In the center of the image is Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son and manager of the snack bar. He is wearing a white shirt and eyeglasses and walking toward the right of the bar. Behind him can be seen workspace, as well as coffeepots. On the back of the image is written, "College Center Rod's Snack Bar 1949." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Roscoe Camp, Public Relations Director

A black and white image of Roscoe Camp, public relations director for Bethune-Cookman University. He is wearing a suit and tie and is holding piece of paper in his hands. On the back of the photograph is written, "Roscoe Camp, Pub relations director, 1960s-1970s." The stamp of the photographer is also on the back.
Rose Marie Bryon With Keyser Elementary Students

A black and white image of Mrs. Rose Marie Bryon, working with the students of Keyser Elementary on the lawn at Bethune-Cookman University. Mrs. Bryon can be seen standing at the left of the image, wearing a suit jacket and skirt. She and students are standing amongst the trees. The students are performing various gardening tasks, such as planting, weeding, and plowing. In the background of the image, a small building can be seen. A small fence surrounds the gardening area, and other individuals are watching the gardening process. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Russell Barker confers with students

A black and white image of college visitor Russell Barker, left, from P and H National Bank, seated at the lower left, conversing with students in a classroom. The students appear to be laughing at what he is saying. They are seated at desks in classroom with their books in front of them. A note accompanied the photograph from the Daytona News-Journal, which read, "Mr. Rodriguez, We weren't able to use this in the paper, but I thought you might like to have it. -Linda Trimble." The "Mr. Rodriguez" is Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son and college administrator.
School art exhibit

A black and white image of artwork that has been hung from a screen and the front of the stage in the auditorium of White Hall. Various types of artwork can be seen, such as paintings of children and flowers. In the lower left hand corner of the image are some female students sitting in chairs. On the front of the image is written, "Summer art exhibit -- Summer School 1928." On the back of the image is written the name Miss Edna Jackson, but it is unknown if this person is in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Schoolhouse in Tomoka, Florida

A black and white photograph of the original photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune's early schoolhouse in Tomoka, Florida. The schoolhouse has paned windows and is built of wood. A small belfry is just barely visible at the top of the image. A wooden ladder can be seen leaning against the left side of the building. Very tall trees can be seen in the background. In front of the school, in the yard, is a small group of three women and school girls standing in a circle holding hands. They are all wearing dresses. The three women are standing nearest the school, and are all wearing hats and coats. The woman standing in front of the door, dressed in a black dress and hat, is Mary McLeod Bethune. A small black "check" mark is visible just above her head, which must be present on the original image, indicating that is where she is standing. On the back of the image is written, ""Early school in Tomoka-- out from Ormond Beach, Florida. 1918. Bethune-Cookman College."" The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
School lunch management class

A black and white image of African American women learning how to serve food. The course was in school lunch management, and it was offered as part of the vocational education program given at Bethune-Cookman University. In the forefront of the image, women wearing hairnets practice preparing an assembly line of food for the students. The food ranged from potatoes, to rolls, to casseroles. At the right of the image is a Caucasian male, who is the instructor. In the background of the image, other women prepare food as well. The women appear to be working in an oversized kitchen, where ovens, pots, pans, and plates can be seen. At the right of the image, hanging on the wall, is a poster that reads, "The Wheel of Good Eating; Eat foods from each group daily. Keep it balanced, make it spin." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Sewing class

A black and white image of a large group of African American women and girls working together on sewing tasks on the porch of an unidentified building at Bethune-Cookman University. The older girls are standing on the porch, and they are working at sewing machines. The younger girls are seated on the ground and are using a needle and thread to sew their garments. All of the girls are wearing dresses. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Sewing class

A black and white image of African American men in a work area, learning to use patterns to sew garments. They are each sitting at their own work stations and are working with various types of cloth. On the back wall of the room are posters that demonstrate the types of clothing that can be made for men and boys. A large fan swirls in the back corner. In the lower right-hand corner, a group of three men lay out measurements for garments. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Sheila Flemming, Miss Homecoming

A black and white image of Sheila Flemming, crowned Miss B-CC. Flemming later became the Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Bethune-Cookman University, and has written a book on the history of the college. She is wearing a crown, earrings, a white dress, an embroidered cape, and is holding a large bouquet of flowers in her arms. The flowers have a banner hanging from it reading "Miss Homecoming." She is standing in front of a partially-visible throne. Behind her on the wall hangs a partially-visible portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune. To the left of the portrait also hanging on the wall is a small American flag. On the back of the image is written in pencil "Shelia [sic] Flemming, 1980's; Same size, crop width to 4"; Page 1." The stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back, which includes the address and phone number.
Social science club

A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University social science club. The group consists of African American men and women. The men are wearing suits, and the women are wearing formal blouses and skirts. On the back of the photograph are the names of the officers of the club; however, their positions in the photograph are not stated, so it is unknown who is who. The officers are as follows: Mary Divers, Sponsor; Horace Powers, President; Henry Parish, Business manager; Cornelius Handfield, Treasurer; Matthew Meadows, Chaplin; Annie G. Alexander, Secretary; Obediah Roberts, Vice-president; and Mary Larkins, reporter. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Sorority float in a Homecoming parade

A black and white image of a sorority parade float moving in front of the campus at Bethune-Cookman University. The float is at the forefront of the image. The float is decorated in aluminum, and three African American women in white dresses sit on top, waving to the crowd and holding a bouquet of roses each. On the back of the float are five American flags blowing in the wind. The side of the float reads, "Freedom + Liberty... The Key to Tomorrow's America." A variety of trees can be seen lining both sides of the street, including very tall palm trees. On the right side of the image and the right side of the street can be seen a white building where spectators stand watching the parade. A steeple from a church can also be seen. Utility poles also stand out on the right side of the street. In the street, in the distance behind the float in the foreground, can be seen another car with a float, as well as a bus. Spectators line the left side of the road, standing on the sidewalk, which is in front of the Bethune campus. At the left of the image, the building closest to the foreground is Cookman Hall, which has a triangle-shaped roof. To the immediate right of Cookman Hall, and considerably smaller, is Harrison Rhodes Hall, which is divided into three partitions, the middle partition being two-stories. On the back of the image is written "Sorority float in Homecoming parade 1965." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Staircase-shaped Homecoming float

A black and white image of a Bethune-Cookman University parade float that is parked on the grass of a football stadium. The image is taken at night. The parade float is decorated with crepe paper and alumnium. The float has a white staircase built on top of it. At the top of the staircase stands an African American female wearing a dark suit, hat, and holding a large bouquet of flowers. In the middle of the staircase stands another woman wearing a dark suit, hat, and corsage. At the bottom of the staircase sits another woman, also wearing a dark suit, hat, and corsage. On either side of the staircase stand two aluminum palm trees. On the right side of the float is a sign that reads, "Bethune-Cookman College." At the back of the float standing under the staircase is another woman who is wearing dark suit and white gloves. Her face is not visible. In the background can be seen the empty bleachers of a football stadium. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer's studio, which includes the address.
Step club

A black and white image of a row of African American women on their hands and knees onstage during a "step" show at Bethune-Cookman University. They are dressed in shirts and pants. Aroudn them stand other students. The theater curtains and an American flag can also be seen in the photo. Written on the back is "Smiling 'dogs' onstage." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Stewart Memorial Church

A black and white image of the exterior of Stewart Memorial Church on the grounds of Bethune-Cookman University. The building is one story, with white, wood plank siding and a shingled roof. There are two entrances, both of which are covered. Elongated, paned windows can be seen on all sides of the building. Two chimneys can also be seen on the right side of the building. Plants and shrubs can be seen in the foreground of the image and next to the building. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Stewart Memorial Church frame bldg. 1940s." The paper has a Kodatone stamp on the back, and is printed on Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student assembly

A black and white image of the student congregation seated in White Hall during a student assembly. The audience is made up of male and female students. The girls are wearing matching school uniforms, and the men are wearing matching suits. Seated in the front row all the way at the left is Mary McLeod Bethune. Large windows can be seen on the left wall, and the double doors that lead into the auditorium are open and someone can be seen walking outside. In the foreground of the image is the stage, where the photographer was sitting when he took the picture. Written on the back of the photograph is, "Student assembly - 1945."
Student assembly

A black and white image of the student congregation seated in White Hall during a student assembly. The audience is made up of male and female students. The girls are wearing matching school uniforms, and the men are wearing matching suits. Large windows can be seen on the right wall, and the double doors that lead into the auditorium are open and someone can be seen walking outside. In the foreground of the image is the stage, where the photographer was sitting when he took the picture.
Student body poses in front of White Hall

A black and white image of the adult male and female student body posing on the steps of White Hall. The male students are wearing tuxedoes and ties, and the women are wearing white long-sleeved shirts, skirts, and ties around their necks, as was the school uniform at that time. The columned entrance with the sign that reads "White Hall" can be seen in the photograph. Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son, Edward Rodriguez, who later became a school administrator for the college, can be seen sitting in the first row, fifth from the left. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student Brenda Kincey

A black and white image of student Brenda Kincey, right, wearing a dark-colored dress, standing next to a large heart-shaped flower arrangement. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Daytona Journal, Brenda Kincey, Bethune-Cookman College." Also on the back of the photograph is a stamp of the photographer's studio.
Student Carmen Oliver

A black and white image of female student Carmen Oliver, wearing a light-colored shirt and smiling, in the forefront of the image. An unidentified African American man is standing to the left of her in the background. He is wearing a suit jacket and trousers. On the back of the photograph is her name and a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the imge is unknown.
Student class photograph

A black and white image of a group of African American men and women posing on the steps in front of White Hall. The men are wearing suits and ties, and the women are wearing blouses and skirts or dresses. Behind them is a set of double doors with a sign that reads, "Information." The purpose of the photograph is unknown. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student class photograph

A black and white image of African American male and female students lined up in three rows, posing for a class picture on a stage. The women are wearing skirts and blouses or dresses, and the men are wearing suits and ties. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student Earnest Harvin

A black and white image of student Earnest Harvin in a portrait photograph. The photograph has been taken from the shoulders, up. He is wearing a suit jacket and tie. On the back of the photograph is the following note, "Earnest Harvin, Senior; Y.M.C.A. Sarasota, Florida, Physical Ed." Also on the back of the photograph is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student Evelyn Tolliver Woodruff

A black and white image of an African American female student. The student has been identified as Evelyn Tolliver Woodruff, as written on the back of the postcard. She is wearing the school uniform of the Daytona Normal and Industrial School for Girls (the previous name for present-day Bethune-Cookman University). The uniform consists of a long-sleeve white shirt, a knee-length skirt, stockings, and boots. She also is wearing a tie around her neck. On the back of the postcard is a place for correspondence, address, and a stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student Government Association float

A black and white image of a Student Government Association parade float moving in front of the campus at Bethune-Cookman University. The float is at the forefront of the image. The float is decorated in aluminum, and four African American women in white dresses sit on top, waving to the crowd. At the front of the float is a rocket-shaped decoration, which is connected with crepe paper to a sunburst-like decoration. The side of the float reads, "Student Government Assoc." A variety of trees can be seen lining both sides of the street, including very tall palm trees. On the right side of the image and the right side of the street can be seen a white building where spectators stand watching the parade. A steeple from a church can also be seen. Utility poles also stand out on the right side of the street. In the street, in the distance behind the float in the foreground, can be seen another car with a float. Spectators line the left side of the road, standing on the sidewalk, which is in front of the Bethune campus. At the left of the image, Cookman Hall is visible, which has a triangle-shaped roof. On the back of the image is written "Student Govt. Association Homecoming parade float 1965." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student Government Association members

A black and white image of two African American women and three African American men, members of the Student Government Association, sitting at a desk. The women are wearing dresses and the men are wearing suits. A sign sitting on top of the desk reads, "The secrecy of my job prevents me from knowing what I am doing." Also sitting on top of the desk are papers, trays, and a telephone. The people are identified as follows, from left to right: Bettye Allen, Secretary; Oscar Pendleton, Treasurer; Earle Patrick, President; Regnald E. Moore, Vice-president; Patricia Bryant, Assistant secretary. On the back of the photograph is also a yearbook photo stamp and a stamp that reads, "Photo by Theodore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida."
Student Henry Steel

A black and white portrait of student Henry Steel, taken from the shoulders, up. He is wearing a suit jacket and tie. On the back of the photograph is the following description: "Henry Steel, sophomore; Columbus, Georgia; Physical Education, Y.M.C.A." Also on the back of the photo is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student James Wallace

A black and white portrait of student James Wallace, taken from the shoulders, up. He is wearing a suit jacket and tie. On the back of the photograph is his name. Also on the back of the photo is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student kneels before an altar

A black and white image of a female student in a flannel shirt and bell bottoms kneeling at an altar in the auditorium of White Hall. The altar is set in an alcove at the right of the stage. On top of the altar are lit candles, a cross, and hanging above it is a portrait of Jesus Christ. On the front of is the symbol "IhS," which is a Latin monogram for the name Jesus Christ. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student Looks Through Microscope

A black and white image of a student, left, bent over, looking into a microscope. A professor in a suit stands next to him on the right. In front of the miscroscope, placed on the table, is a set of small vials with materials in them. The two appear to be standing in a laboratory, which has a cabinet at the left for storing materials. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student Martin Rainey

A black and white image of student Martin Rainey posing on the lawn in front of Cookman Hall, which can be seen in the background of the photograph to the right. He is wearing a suit and tie, sunglasses, and a hat. In the background at the left of the image are male students sitting under a tree. On the back of the photograph, Rainey is identified as "Flirt." This may mean that he won a superlative for "Biggest Flirt." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student M. W. Saxon

A black and white portrait of M. W. Saxon, taken from the shoulders, up. He is wearing a tweed suit and a tie. He has autographed the gront of the photo, which reads, "To my other mother, M. W. Saxon, 12-15-43." It is unknown who the "other mother" is. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student organization meeting

A black and white photograph of seven students at a student organization meeting in a boardroom. The women are wearing dresses and the men are wearing suits. Hanging on the walls are three certificates, and two sets of initials reading, "MZ" and "CC." "MZ" stands for Mummies and Zeniths club, and "CC" stands for Cavaliers and Cavalettes club. Student Cherrie Dixon is sitting the third person from the left, wearing a black blouse and pearl necklace. On the back of the photograph is her name. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student pays respects at Mary McLeod Bethune's grave

A black and white image of an African American female student pausing outside the wrought-iron fence that surrounds the grave of Mary McLeod Bethune. The student is dressed in a coat, pants, and boots, and is holding her school books in her hands. Surrounding the headstone are three wreaths set up on metal poles. The headstone reads, "She has given her best, that others may live a more abundant life." Two benches can also be seen inside the gate. A bell hangs from an iron stand near her headstone. In the background of the photograph are campus buildings and utility poles. Trees can also be seen in the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Student rings campus bell

A black and white image of an African American male student wearing a sweater, ringing the large bell on campus, signaling class change. In the background is the exterior of Helen Kottle Memorial building. On the back of the photograph is the following note: "Student rining bell to alert faculty and students that it is time to change classes; Introduction of new system stopped bell ringing." Also on the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
Student Ronnie Lee Priester receives an award

A black and white image of three African American males standing in an unknown room. The camption on the front of the photograph reads, "Reading from left to right: Dr. Ulysses G. Horne, director, Region V Office of Compensatory Education, Florida Department of Education, prsents a $250 award to Ronnie Lee Priester, Betune-Cookman College freshman majoring in pre-med, and Mr. William C. Harris, Coordinator of Instructional Services for Migrant Education looks on." The photograph was taken by Martin Gross.
Student Roscella Davis

A black and white image of student Roscella Davis, center, looking into a mirror. She has her back to the camera and is wearing a dress and light-colored hat. Placed on the counter in front of her is a hat box, so perhaps she received this hat as a gift and is now wearing it in the mirror. Seated to her left are three other women. On the back of the photograph is her name and a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students converse around a table

A black and white image of two African American men and three African American women sitting around a table conversing. The men are wearing suits and the women are wearing skirts and blouses. A microphone and books sit on top of the table. In the background of the image is an elevated stage where three chairs which look like thrones are sitting. On the back of the photograph is written, "Panelists." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students converse outside Faith Hall

A black and white image of four students conversing outside the main doors to Faith Hall. Two of the students are holding open books in their hands. They are all wearing shirts and bell-bottom pants, except for the girl on the right, who is wearing a sweater and dress. The columned entrance and the wide double doors can be seen behind them, as well as the sign, "Faith Hall" which hangs above the entrance. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students converse over ice cream

A black and white image of two African American students sitting outside an unidentified college building. The woman at the left is wearing a dress and a sweater, and is talking to the man on her right, who is wearing a hat, sunglasses, and T-shirt. He is holding a cup of ice cream and a spoon in his hands. The image appeared in the 1969 Bethune-Cookman yearbook. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students dine together in Faith Hall

A black and white image of a large group of male and female African American students sitting in Faith Hall eating and socializing. The Palladian windows characteristic of Faith Hall can be see at the left of the image on the back wall. The students are seated at rows of tables. The men are wearing suits and the women are wearing dresses. At the right of the image are two tables where students are seated, where bright lights have been staged around the two tables. The purpose of this is not known. On the back of the image is written, "Students dining with camera equipment in the foreground, 1920s or 1930s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students dine together in school cafeteria

A black and white image of male and female students dining together in a school cafeteria. The tables are spread out and have chairs placed at them. The food has been served on trays. In the background of the image is a Coca-Cola soda fountain. The students are milling about the room and eating. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students Dressed in Traditional African Costumes

A black and white image of African American male and female students posing in traditional African costumes. They are also holding musical instruments. Seated in the back row, fourth from the left, is a woman identified as Mrs. Mitchell. The students are posed in front of a mural painted on a wall. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students Earnestine Murphy, Stephanie Gillis, Margaret Botherell, and Verdel Hannah

A black and white image of four African American students posing for a group picture outside of a campus building at Bethune-Cookman University. The women are all wearing dresses and are carrying school books. Back row, left to right: Earnestine Murphy, Stephanie Gillis. Front row, left to right: Margaret Botherell, Verdell Hannah. On the back of the photograph are the students' names, a stamp that reads, "Public Relations, Bethune-Cookman College," and a stamp that reads "Engraving order," indicating that the image was to be picked up Sunday."" The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students Exit Science Hall

A black and white image of five students, three female and two male, leaving John. O. Gross Science Hall. The building has a brick exterior and a white entrance with a sign overhead which reads, "Science Hall: All science points toward God." Bushes line the front of the building. The women in the photograph are carrying books, and are wearing blouses and skirts. The men are wearing suit jackets and pants. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students exit White Hall

A black and white photograph taken of two students exiting White Hall at Bethune-Cookman University. The photographer took the picture while sitting in a tree; as such, the large tree branches occupy most of the image. Through the two branches, the exterior brick facade, white columned entrance, and building sign of White Hall can be seen. On the roof is the steeple for Heyn Chapel. Standing in front of the entrance are two students, one man and one woman. The man is wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, and the woman is wearing a flannel top and bell-bottom pants. On the back of the photograph are the notes for cropping the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students gather crops behind Bethune House

A black and white image of male and female students harvesting crops on the farmland of Mary McLeod Bethune's home. In the background of the image at the left is the two-story white building where Mary McLeod Bethune lived. Palm and oak trees can be seen next to it. In the foreground of the image, the men and women are stooped over, pulling vegetables out of the ground and placing them in buckets. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students Gloria Abney and Vivian Johnson

A black and white image of Gloria Abney, left, and Vivian Johnson, right. The two women are posed on the edge of the fountain which sits in the front lawn of the school. The women are wearing formal dresses and necklaces. At their feet are plants which have grown up around the fountain's exterior. In the background of the image is the exterior of Faith Hall. On the back of the photograph are their names, as well as a blue ink stamp that reads, "STAR." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Students harvesting produce

A black and white panoramic image of African American women and girls harvesting crops for the Daytona Normal and Industrial School for Negro Girls, known today as Bethune-Cookman University. In this image, one can see the women and girls performing varieties of tasks, such as pulling the crops, plowing, hoeing, and gathering. A barrel is placed at the end of the crop row for the crops. The girls and women are wearing long working dresses. Mary McLeod Bethune, the founder of the school, can be seen standing in the center of the image in the middleof a crop row, wearing a dark-colored dress, a hat, and holding her apron in her hand (if having trouble locating her, look directly above the word "Daytona" written on the front of the image). In the background of the image is the campus of Bethune-Cookman. Starting at the left of the image, there is a barn that is located on the farmland the girls are working. To the right of the barn, through the trees, is the brick exterior of White Hall. To the right of White Hall, obscured by a large oak tree, is the white facade of the original Faith Hall, which was replaced in 1935. To the right of Faith Hall is a church, as well as other campus buildings. Written on the front of the image is, "Daytona Educational and Industrial School for Negro Girls, Daytona, Florida."

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