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Tra-Co-Dram play
A black and white image of teacher Thurman Stanback and a female student acting onstage during a Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy-Comedy-Drama) drama club play. Stanback can be seen holding the arm of a female student, while she is acting. He is wearing a suit and she is wearing a dres. A stage prop table can be seen to the left, and the theater curtains are hanging behind them. On the back of the photo is Stanback's name and the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Tra-Co-Dram play
A black and white image of two African American female actors sitting in chairs onstage during a Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy-Comedy-Drama) drama club performance. Both women are wearing dresses, and are sitting on either side of a table with a prop teaset. The identities of the women are unknown. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Tra-Co-Dram play
A black and white image of five men standing on stage during a Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy-Comedy-Drama) drama club performance in White Hall. The men are standing in a circle and are wearing different styles of suits and hats. The man at the left is holding onto a microphone. Behind them are risers where B-CC signs are standing. Plants are also along the back wall of the stage. Hanging on the back wall is a portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Tra-Co-Dram play
A black and white photograph of two male actors acting in a Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy-Comedy-Drama) drama club play. The actor on the left is shirtless, but is wearing pants, and has white paint on his face. He is standing behind a stage prop chair that has clothes piled on top. To the right of him is another actor laying on a stage bed, wearing a wig, with white paint also on his face. On the back of the photo is the name of the photographer.
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Tra-Co-Dram: Re-enactment of nativity scene
A black and white image of three African American men and one African American female student recreating a nativity scene. The woman on the left is playing Mary, and she is wearing a robe and holding an infant doll. The three other men are holding boxes that will act as gifts, and they are playing the Three Wise Men. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook photo stamp. The photograph appeared in the 1977 yearbook. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Tra-Co-Dram: Scene from "A Delicate Thread"
A black and white image of a Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy-Comedy-Drama) club performance at Bethune-Cookman University. The drama club is acting in the play, "The Delicate Thread," from which scenes appeared in the 1956 yearbook. In this photograph, student Rosalyn Moore, left, is talking to fellow student actor Cleo Higgins, right. They appear to be standing in a living room set complete with wallpaper, chairs, couches, and tables and lamps. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Tra-Co-Dram: Scene from "The Delicate Thread"
A black and white image of a Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy-Comedy-Drama) club performance at Bethune-Cookman University. The drama club is acting in the play, "The Delicate Thread," from which scenes appeared in the 1956 yearbook. In this photograph, student Rosalyn Moore, right, is arguing with a male actor, left. They appear to be standing in a living room set complete with wallpaper, chairs, couches, and tables and lamps. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Tra-Co-Dram: Scene from "The Delicate Thread"
A black and white photograph of the entire cast from the play "The Delicate Thread," written, produced, and directed by Bethune-Cookman University professor Thurman Stanback. The students belong to the Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy, Comedy, Drama) drama club. They are standing amongst their set, complete with couches, chairs, lamps, and tables. The "BCC" theater curtain hangs above them. The actors names are listed on the back of the photograph, but their order in the photograph is unknown, except for two of the six actors. Cleo Higgins is standing in the center of the photograph in an evening dress, and Rosalyn Moore is seated on the sofa at the left. The remaining cast members are Lula Goolsby, Carver A. Portlock, Roland Yates Jr., and Annie Mungeon. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Tra-Co-Dram: Thurman Stanback
A black and white image of Bethune-Cookman University professor Thurman Stanback, who sponsored the drama club at the school. He can be seen in this photo wearing a sweater, pants, and holding a script in his hand. He is standing in a nearly empty auditorium on campus. One person can be seen sitting in a chair at the right. The photograph is identified as a Tra-Co-Dram (Tragedy-Comedy-Drama) photo on the back. The stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back.
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Tree planting ceremony
A black and white photograph of a large group of male and female African American graduates, dressed in caps and gowns, gathered in a circle outside with their family members. The families and graduates are standing, watching some of the graduates plant a tree in the ground in front of an unidentified Bethune-Cookman campus building. Many of the people are holding white papers in their hands, possibly commencement programs. The tree planting ceremony, as it was called, was a yearly tradition for the graduates, and always took place on the day of commencement. The female family members are dressed in long skirts and dresses, while the men are wearing dress suits. On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink, "196?". Also written on the back is "graduation ceremony, late 1950s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Tree Planting Ceremony
A black and white image of male and female African American graduates standing outside in a circle around a tree. The students are wearing commencement caps and gowns. Some of the women at the left of the photograph are holding umbrellas, indicating that it is raining. The group is standing in the grass in front of an unidentified Bethune-Cookman University campus building. Two of the windows are open on this building; an unidentified male is looking out one of the windows down at the group planting the tree. A male graduate at the forefront of the image is holding a shovel and scooping dirt to cover the hole where the tree has been planted. This ceremony is called the "tree planting ceremony," which occurred annually after each commencement. On the back of the image is stamped "Page, Pix no., Order (illegible)." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Typing class
A black and white image of African American female students learning to type on typewriters during a class at Bethune-Cookman University. The students are each wearing the school uniform of the time, which consisted of a white long-sleeved shirt, a skirt, and a tie around the neck. They are seated at their own desk and are working with the typewriters. One female student is standing in the back corner at the left with their typewriter. Two African American males are standing at the right of the students. This image is a photograph of the original image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Uniongrams For Sale
A black and white image of a table set up at the Temple Israel Sisterhood Youth Center, advertising the sale of uniongrams. Mary McLeod Bethune gave a speech at this event. The table has a white table cloth, and has a flower arrangement sitting on top. At the left of the table is white pole which reads "Buy Uniongrams." At the right of the table is a pole which reads, "Support Hebrew Union College." A piano can be seen in the background of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Unknown sorority
A black and white image of sorority sisters posing on the lawn in front of White Hall. The sisters are sitting amongst plants, and they are all wearing skirts, shirts, and suit jackets. White Hall can be seen at the left of the image, with the triangular roof, columned entrance, and the sign that reads, "White Hall." Male and female students are gathered around its entrance. In the background of the image, through the trees, can partially be seen Faith Hall, which is blocked by a large truck. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Vera Friend and Mary McLeod Bethune
A black and white photograph of Vera Friend, a Caucasian woman and a member of the Board of Trustees, and Mary McLeod Bethune posing on the lawn in front of Faith Hall on Bethune-Cookman University's campus. The "Vera Friend Maintenance Building" on Bethune's campus is named for her. Vera Friend is the woman on the left, and is wearing a button-front dress and white shoes. Mrs. Bethune is on the right, and is wearing a dark-colored dress and dark shoes. They have their arms around each other's waist. In the background of the photograph can be seen Faith Hall, a one-story building for dining purposes. Palm trees and oak trees can be seen in the photograph. On the back of the image is written in pen, "Mrs. Vera Friend, trustee, and Mrs. Bethune, mid 1940's." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Visiting band's marching show
A black and white image of a visiting marching band performing their show at Bethune-Cookman University during a football game. The band can be seen in formation in the center of the field, wearing band uniforms and carrying their instruments. They are making a triangle formation with the letter F inside of it. In the background of the image are empty bleachers. At the bottom of the image are spectators watching show. In the lower left-hand corner of the image is the Bethune-Cookman marching band, who are lined up, prepareing for their show. They are wearing their uniforms which have the letter B on their backs. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Visiting marching band at Bethune-Cookman University
A black and white image of a visiting school's marching band posing for a picture on the Bethune-Cookman University campus. The band is wearing matching marching band uniforms, including hats that have, "Miami, Fla" embroidered on them, indicating that the band is not Bethune-Cookman's. The band members are all carrying their instruments. The band's directors and chaperones are posed on either side of the group. The women are wearing dresses and the men are wearing suits. They are standing on stairs in front of a brick exterior of an unidentified building. Taped to the front of the image is the note, "One of the early marching bands at Bethune-Cookman College." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Vocational program exhibit
A black and white image of an exhibit showcasing the goods created by the students of the vocational program at Bethune-Cookman University. At the top left of the image is a large pennant with "Bethune-Cookman" sewn on the front. At the right of the image are two brooms made by the boys that have been nailed to the wall. At the left of the image, tacked to the wall, are a variety of clothes made by the students. A sign in the center of the display reads, "Renovated garments." A display case to the right of these garments holds three dresses, also made by the students. A coat sits on top of the cases, as well as a smaller case that displays pockets and handbags. Attached to the front of these cases are ribbons, indicating winners of the exhibit. At the right of the image is a sign that reads, "Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, Academic Exhibit - 1926." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Vocational school exhibit
A black and white image of an exhibit at Bethune-Cookman University of products from Keyser Elementary School and the vocational school. At the top of the image, attached to the wall, are four brooms in a criss-cross pattern. These brooms were made by the boys at the school. At the right of the image, half of the wall concerns art done by the students of Keyser. A small sign reads, "Keyser Practice School at Bethune-Cookman College." The artwork features health practices needed for students. The posters read, "Children need Cereals and Fruits. Children Need Cereals. Take tub baths often and Brush Teeth Regularly." Under this wall are is a house that has been made from school supplies, a sign on it identifies it as coming from the second and third graders. To the left of this model school are two tables where papers are sitting. A placard states this is from fourth and fifth graders. Hanging on the wall above the table is a large painting of a ship, and smaller pictures taped around it that were drawn by the students. Also hanging above the wall at the left of the image is a small sign that reads, "Bethune-Cookman College History." Taped right below that sign is a picture of Mary McLeod Bethune. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Vocational school exhibit
A black and white image of an exhibit of farm goods grown at Bethune-Cookman University through the vocational education program. The products of the farm were also used to feed the boarding department. In this image, a table has been set up in front of two large windows with a sign hanging overhead that reads, "Farm." Vegetables have been placed on the table. From left to right: cabbage, carrots, eggs, potatoes, beans, lettuce, and larger potatoes. On the back of the photograph is written, "Fair exhibit 1914." In the lower left hand corner of the front of the image is a stamp from the photographing studio.
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Weaving class
A black and white image of a female student sitting in a chair, working a loom and weaving. The student is wearing a dress and apron. She is working with the loom in front of her, and hanging above her are two rugs that have been previously woven. At the left of the image is another loom not in use. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Weaving class
A black and white image of two African American students each sitting at a loom and weaving rugs. The students are wearing blouses, skirts, and high-heeled shoes. In the back corner of the classroom is a tall cabinet with materials inside. The weaving course was offered as part of the vocational education program at the university. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Welcoming the State Federation
Black and white image taken of Mary McLeod Bethune's student body and administration standing outside Thomas White Hall. On the front of the image are pencil marks, denoting where to crop the image. The building, Thomas White Hall, is depicted with thirteen paned windows, of which five are open, letting air in. There is a columned entrance, with double wooden doors. An American flag is draped between the two columns above the entrance, with the stripes to the left and the stars to the right. The flag is pinched in its middle. Below the flag hangs a banner that reads "Welcome State Federation" in capital letters. The group consists of African-American females, from young girls to women, standing outside on the grass, dirt road, and stair steps. All of the females are wearing white dresses, in a variety of styles. The older women are wearing floor-length and wrist-length white dresses, while the younger girls are wearing short sleeved, knee-length white dresses. Both the girls and women are all wearing red, white, and blue striped sashes across their chests. Two of the women are wearing hoods and have sashes with red crosses across their chests. Some of the women are holding a variety of different objects: bags, unopened umbrellas, American flags, and a sign that says "Depart to Serve." Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen in the image standing at the columned entrance all the way to the left, wearing a white dress and sash, with her arms behind her back. On the back of the image is written in pencil "President Bethune, Release no 46, file no 1.; 1920; 4 x 6 face; 62495." The photographer is unknown.
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Welcoming the State Federation
Black and white image taken of Mary McLeod Bethune's student body and administration standing outside Thomas White Hall. On the front of the image are pencil marks, denoting where to crop the image. The building, Thomas White Hall, is depicted with thirteen paned windows, of which five are open, letting air in. There is a columned entrance, with double wooden doors. An American flag is draped between the two columns above the entrance, with the stripes to the left and the stars to the right. The flag is pinched in its middle. Below the flag hangs a banner that reads "Welcome State Federation" in capital letters. The group consists of African-American females, from young girls to women, standing outside on the grass, dirt road, and stair steps. All of the females are wearing white dresses, in a variety of styles. The older women are wearing floor-length and wrist-length white dresses, while the younger girls are wearing short sleeved, knee-length white dresses. Both the girls and women are all wearing red, white, and blue striped sashes across their chests. Two of the women are wearing hoods and have sashes with red crosses across their chests. Some of the women are holding a variety of different objects: bags, unopened umbrellas, American flags, and a sign that says "Depart to Serve." Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen in the image standing at the columned entrance all the way to the left, wearing a white dress and sash, with her arms behind her back. On the back of the image is written in pencil "President Bethune, Release no 46, file no 1.; 1920; 4 x 6 face; 62495." The photographer is unknown.
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Westside Business and Professional Association meeting
A black and white image of a group of fourteen African American men and women sitting around an elongated table for a meeting. They are sitting outside on a back porch of a building with white side planks and two large windows. From the ceiling hangs a ribbon decoration with a bow tied in the center. House plants can be seen on either side of the table. All persons present are smiling at the camera for the group photograph. The women are wearing dresses, and the men are wearing suits and ties. The table is covered in a white tablecloth, and there is a place setting of a plate, glass, fork, knife, spoon, and napkin at each place. Two lit candles sit on top of the table. Two pieces of art hang on the walls above the guests; the painting on the left cannot be identified but the painting on the right is of a ship on the ocean. The people in the photograph are unidentified. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil "Community leaders-- Westside Business and Professional Association meeting on campus, 1947."
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William A. McMillan, Academic Dean
A black and whtie image of William A. McMillan, giving a speech at an event at Bethune-Cookman University. He is standing in the center of the image behind a table, which has a small podium and a microphone attached. There are potted plants placed throughout the room visible in the image. In the foreground of the image can be seen the side profile of a participant of the event. Behind Mr. McMillan is hanging a banner with the school's seal on it. On the back of the image is written, "Dr. McMillan." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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William Dunn, History Instructor
A black and white image of Mr. William Dunn teaching his students at Bethune-Cookman University. Mr. Dunn can be seen sitting on the edge of his desk at the left, wearing a patterned shirt and holding a traditional African sculpture in his left hand. In front him are seated African American male and female students, who are taking notes and listening intently. Most of the desks are empty. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Wm. Dunn, History Instructor." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Winning Homecoming parade float
A black and white image of a large group of African American students posing in front of their winning parade float. Behind the group of students can be seen the brick edifice of White Hall, the entryway of which is partially visible at the right of the photograph. A fire escape can be seen attached to the left of the building. A tall tree stands in front of the building. In the background of the image to the left of White Hall is a small white house with a chimney and front porch. In front of the house can be seen two girls sitting on a park bench talking. The group of students is posing in front of their float, which is partially obscured, but appears to be a car decorated in tissue paper. A butterly-shaped decoration is attached to the front of the car. All of the girls are wearing school uniforms, which consist of long-sleeved white shirts, ribbons around their necks, and dark skirts. The men are also wearing white shirts and bowties. At the left of the image, two girls are holding instruments, one a saxophone, the other a trumpet. A boy to the right of them is wearing a hat on his head that partially reads "-UNE-C," indicating Bethune-Cookman. Toward the middle of the photograph is a man sitting on his knees. He is wearing a striped beanie cap on his head, but is wearing a sweatshirt with a letter "B" insignia. In the lower right-hand corner of the image is a girl who is holding a clarinet in her hands, and she is wearing a headband that reads "B.C.C." Standing behind her are two girls who are holding megaphones. On the back of the image is written, "The winning float in the Homecoming parage in the early days at B.C.C. At that time it was Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute (before 1923)." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Winter Carnival
A black and white image of Moore Gymnasium decorated for a Winter Carnival. At the back of the gym is a stage with a curtain. On the curtain hangs a banner with the following visible, ""-nter Carnival."" A drumset is partially visible. At the right of the stage is a piano, and a woman in a white dress is sitting on a piano bench. It is unclear if she is playing the piano. In front of her, hanging from the ceiling, is a basketball hoop. Also hanging from the ceiling, from wall to wall, are six strings which have paper decorations hanging from them. The decorations are in the shape of curls and snowflakes. Two African American females are visible practicing a dance in the middle of the gym floor. They are wearing black leotards. Along the back wall are two females, one of whom is sitting in a chair. They are both wearing white dresses. A lightbulb plugged into the stage lays on gym floor and appears to be providing the dancers some light. On the back of the image are two yearbook stamps that read "Page no. 143, Pix no. 2, Order 2247." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Women's Advisory Board Assembly Program
A black and white photograph of a speaker at a Women's Advisory Board meeting in White Hall's Auditorium. At the left of the image is the speaker, who is an unknown Caucasian woman speaking earnestly at a podium, her voice amplified by a microphone. Behind her sit various members of the faculty of the school, including Mary McLeod Bethune and Richard Vernon Moore, Sr. Dr. Moore is seated second from the right, wearing a lightly-colored suit and saddle shoes. Mary McLeod Bethune is seated fourth from the right, wearing black dress and a corsage. She is holding papers in her hand. The remaining individuals seated on the stage are unknown, and are wearing dress suits or dresses. A stage backdrop has been rolled up and is hanging from the ceiling. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil, "1949- Women's Advisory Board assembly program in White Hall," as well as the stamp of the developing studio for the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Women's Wildcats basketball team
A black and white photo of the women's college basketball team at Bethune-Cookman University. The women are wearing matching uniforms, with "BCC" and their numbers on the front. They are seated in a half-circle on the floor of a gymnasium, with their arms through the arms of the person on their left and right. Two of the women are seated in front of the half-circle, and they each have a hand on a basketball. On the back of the photograph is written, "Girls' basketball team, late 1950s," as well as a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Woodworking class
A black and white image of African American men performing woodcutting tasks in a workroom at Bethune-Cookman University. The men are all working with wood in some form. Some of the men are assembling the pieces of wood, while others are using machines to cut the wood down. Other students are sanding the wood. A man in light-colored sweater is wearing a ball cap that reads, "Bethune-Cookman" with a Wildcats figurine. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Woodworking class
A black and white image of African American men performing woodcutting tasks in a workroom at Bethune-Cookman University. The men are all working with wood in some form. Some of the men are assembling the pieces of wood, while others are using machines to cut the wood down. Other students are sanding the wood. A man in light-colored sweater is wearing a ball cap that reads, "Bethune-Cookman" with a Wildcats figurine. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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A class huddles around a professor
A black and white image of a class of male and female students crowded behind a professor, who is standing behind a podium. In the background of the image is a blackboard and a clock hangs above it. At the right of the image is a map of Africa. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Advisory Board annual bazaar
A black and white image of an Advisory Board bazaar that has been set up in front of Faith Hall (the brick building in the background). At the right of the image are two female students who are watching over the items for sale. At the left of the image is a clothing rack with clothes hanging from it. On the table in front of the clothing rack, various other items are for sale. In the background of the image, a shopper looks at goods on a table next to Faith Hall. The event has been identified on the back of the photograph is an Advisory Board annual bazaar. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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A female teacher provides instruction
A black and white image of an unidentified female professor, left, sitting on the edge of a desk. Around her sit two African American students. The teacher is wearing a dress and bracelets. The male student at the left is wearing a t-shirt and is looking down at his desk. The student at the right of the image is watching the teacher. He is wearing a Monopoly-themed t-shirt which reads, "Advance to Go; Collect $200." He is also sitting at a desk. Behind him to the right is a door. On the back of the image is the yearbook stamp. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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African sculptures on a desk in the College Archives
A color Polaroid image of three traditional African statues sitting on a desk in the Bethune-Cookman University college archives. Two of the statues are made out of a light wood, and the other a dark wood. The statues are of two figures and a hand. The statues are sitting on two wooden desks. To the right of the statues can be partially seen a computer and printer, and to the left, a microfiche computer. In the background of the image are shelving units with boxes on them. On the back of the image is a sequence of numbers. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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African sculptures on a desk in the College Archives
A color Polaroid image of eight traditional African statues sitting on a desk in the Bethune-Cookman University college archives. Two of the statues are made out of a light wood, and the rest a dark wood. The statues are all of a variety of busts. The statues are sitting on two wooden desks. To the right of the statues can be partially seen a microfiche computer. In the background of the image are shelving units with boxes on them. On the back of the image is a sequence of numbers. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Albert Bethune, Sr. and Albert Bethune, Jr.
A black and white image printed on a piece of paper of Albert Bethune and Albert Bethune, Jr. The paper is a card from Bethune Mortuary, which reads, "Holiday Greetings." It gives the names at the bottom, "Albert Bethune, Margaret Bethune, Albert Bethune, Jr." Albert Bethune is seen sitting in a chair, and his son Albert Bethune, Jr., is sitting on the arm of the chair. They are both wearing suits. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Albert McLeod Bethune
A black and white image printed on the back of a postcard of Albert McLeod Bethune, son of Mary McLeod Bethune and Albertus Bethune. He was born in 1899 and died in 1989. In this image, he is sitting on the back of a dark-colored horse named Queen. He is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt, a bowtie, knee-length pants, and heeled boots (the uniform for Bethune-Cookman College). He is holding the reigns to the horse in his right hand, and the horse is wearing a bridle and blinders. A ring can be seen on his left hand middle finger. The horse is standing on a dirt road, and behind Albert and the horse can be seen trees and shrubs. On the front of the image is written, "Albert L. Bethune and Queen." On the back of the image is printed "Postcard," "Correspondence Here," "Name and Address Here," as well as a place for the stamp. Written on this side is, "Master A. L. Bethune - City; around 1910-1914." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Albert McLeod Bethune
A black and white image printed on a postcard of Mary McLeod Bethune's son, Albert McLeod Bethune, at age 15. He was born in 1899 and died in 1989. In this image, he is sitting on a two-sided chair and has folded his arms on the arm of the chair, legs crossed. He appears to be wearing a military uniform or costume. On his hat are two gun-like symbols which are crossing over each other. He is wearing boots. A ring can be seen on his left hand ring finger. On the front of the image is embossed, "Jungle Studio, Daytona, Fla." On the back of the image is printed "Post Card," "Correspondence Here," "Name and Address Here," as well as a place for a postage stamp. Written on the back in pencil is "Mary McLeod Bethune's son at age 15, 1913." Also written on the back is the name "Albert" in cursive and underlined, which, after careful analysis of Mary McLeod Bethune's known samples of handwriting, seems to have been written by Dr. Bethune herself. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Albert McLeod Bethune, Jr., accepts an award
A black and white photograph of Albert McLeod Bethune, Jr., accepting an award. He is standing on the right, and is wearing a suit and paisley shirt, and is looking down at his hand, which is holding a plaque. The man at the left is wearing a suit, and is shaking Albert's hand while handing him the plaque. He is wearing glasses. In the background can be seen a female who is clapping. A microphone is standing on the stage in front of the two men. On the back of the photograph is written, "Albert Bethune, Jr and guest 1970's." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Alice Ray, college nurse
A black and white image of Bethune-Cookman College nurse Alice Ray, who is wearing a white shirt and suit jacket. She is holding a pencil in her right hand. She is also wearing eyeglasses. Behind her can be seen a potted plant. On the back of the image is written, "BCC Nurse Alice Ray, 1960's." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
A black and white image of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters cleaning and weeding around the large school fountain. They are wearing comfortable working clothes; some are wearing hats. The women can be seen pulling weeds from the around the fountain's circular base, washing its walls, and scrubbing the inside. In the background can be seen the brick pillars which lead onto campus, as well as tall trees, including palm and oak trees. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
A black and white image of long-time Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority members, many now teachers, posing together around a candelabra which has lit candles. The woman third from the left is holding a piece of paper in one hand and a lit candle in the other. This appears to be a ceremony of some kind. They are standing in an unidentified room with plant wallpaper. At the right, students can be seen seated, watching the ceremony. The women are all wearing dresses. From left to right: D. Harris, Florence Small Roane, L. Smith, Mable Saxon, unknown, unknown, unknown, and Evelyn Sharpe.
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Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
A black and white photograph of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity dressed in tuxedoes and prepared for a ball on campus. The group is composed of African American men who are all wearing tuxedoes and bowties. Some are wearing boutinnieres. Four of the men are wearing white tuxedo jackets; the rest are wearing black jackets. The decorations include crepe paper hanging from the ceiling, as well as balloons and palm trees line the floor. President Richard V. Moore is the sixth person standing from the left, and Dr. Texas Adams, the college physician, is the first man standing on the right of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Alumni return from military service
A black and white image of one African American female alum and seven African American male alumni, who served in World War II, that have returned to visit Bethune-Cookman University. All persons present are wearing their military uniforms of their respective branches. The branches represented are the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, and the United States Army. In the background are the image are various shrubs and trees. On the back of the photograph is written, "Former students return from the various branches of service to BCC." Also on the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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An early poultry farm
A black and white image of a poultry farm on Bethune-Cookman University's campus. Workers and chickens can be seen, and a wire coop is on the right of the photo. A large fence encloses the compound, with buildings and trees in the background background of the image.
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Anna M. Kross gives speech
A black and white photograph of Judge Anna M. Kross giving a speech at Mary McLeod Bethune's 75th birthday celebration. She is standing behind a podium, upon which sits a glass of water. Standing in front of the podium is a microphone. Judge Kross is wearing a dark-colored dress, a corsage, eyeglasses, and a necklace. She is standing in front of a wall mural. Written on the back of the photograph in pencil is the date, location, and person present in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Appliance repair class
A black and white image of a class of male students learning appliance repair through the vocational school at Bethune-Cookman University. The men are wearing long-sleved shirts and pants. They are working in a classroom on campus. At the right of the image, two men are working on a black box with wires sticking out. In the background of the image, one man is woking on a clock. At the left of the image, two men are examining the wiring on the back of a stove. The work is described as "appliance repair" on the back of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.