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  Mary McLeod Bethune and Julia Davis

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with Mrs. Julia Davis behind a table in a dining room. On the square table is a lace tablecloth, as well as a birthday cake with candles stuck in it. Two candelabras stand on the table with lit candles. Mary McLeod Bethune is wearing a dark-colored dress and Julia Davis is wearing a light-colored dress and eyeglasses. Against the wall behind them are two chairs and a side table, which has a variety of objects sitting on top. The windows are covered in curtains and window blinds. On the back of the photograph is written, "Mrs. Julia Davis, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, birthday celebration, mid-40s." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune and Naomi Blevins

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune with friend Naomi Blevins standing in the yard on Bethune-Cookman's campus. Naomi Blevins is standing at the left, and Mrs. Bethune is standing to the right, with her hand resting on a sculpture of an elephant. Trees can be seen behind them. On the back of the image is written in pen, "Daytona, August 1953, Naomi Blevins." The image is printed on Kodak Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Foundation site

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune standing at the front door of the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation, which was also her home. Dr. Bethune can be seen at the right of the image, wearing a white dress and white shoes. Her hand is resting on the doorknob of the storm door on the outside of the building. She is standing on the front porch. The storm door is open, and inside can be seen the main door, which is also open. On the wall to the left of the door is a plaque that reads "Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation, 1953, 'Not for myself but for others'." The Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation has been recognized as a National Historic Site. On the front of the image is written in pink ink, "Door of foundation." On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink, "Careful; Precious." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Toussiant L'Ouverture monument

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune and a unknown caucasian female standing with their arms wrapped around each other in front of the Toussiant L'Ouverture monument. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing to the right of the unknown female. They are both wearing dresses, and are admiring the statue. The statue itself depicts a man reaching a branch out to a bust atop a the pole with the inscription on it. On the back of the photograph, someone has incorrectly identified the statue as the Jose Martin statue, but the pole has the inscription with Toussiant L'Ouverture's name on it. In the background can be seen trees and houses. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Toussiant L'Ouverture monument

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune and another unknown African American woman laying a wreath at the foot of the statue of Toussiant L'Ouverture. They are both wearing dresses and each have a hand on the wreath. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing at the left. In the background can be seen trees. The statue itself depicts a person reaching out to a bust of a man which is placed atop a large pole. On the back of the photograph, someone incorrectly identified the statue as the Jose Martin statue, but the pole in the image has the inscription of Toussiant L'Ouverture's name. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune, center, with two grade school students of sorority sister Roberta McGuire's class. Mrs. Bethune can be seen in the center wearing a dress, broach, and corsage. The woman on her right is wearing an overcoat, and is holding gloves and a hadbag. The woman on Mrs. Bethune's left is wearing an overcoat and is not looking at the camera. Draperies are covering the walls behind Mrs. Bethune. On the back of the photograph is the place and date the picture was taken, as well as "Soror Bethune and two grade school students of Soro Robert McGuire's class." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune being presented a bouquet of flowers by Miss Doris Johnson, who is standing to the right of Mary McLeod Bethune and has her hand on the bouquet. Mrs. Bethune can be seen in the center of the photograph, wearing a dress and holding the flowers. The remaining women in the photograph are unidentified, and are all wearing dresses. They are members of the Delta Sigma Theta, Tau chapter. On the back of the photograph is written the place and location of the picture, as well as this description: "Soror Mary McLeod Bethune being presented a bouquet of roses by Miss Doris Johnson of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Members of Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta look on." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune, center, receiving a gift from a male university representative. Mrs. Bethune is wearing a dress, corsage, and broach. The man standing at the right of her is handing her an envelope. The back of the another person is at the right of the image. At the left, sorority member Margaret Montgomery looks on. She is wearing a hat and dress. In the background can be seen the windows and draperies. On the back of the image is written the place and date the image was taken, as well as, "Soror Mary McLeod Bethune receiving a token of love from a student representative. Soror Margaret Montgomery looking on." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune, seated center, with two female officers of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Tau chapter. Mrs. Bethune is wearing a suit jacket and is holding a bouquet of flowers in her lap. To the left of her is Vice-President Louise Rogers, who is wearing a dress and hat. To the right of Mrs. Bethune is President Blanche Causey, who is wearing a dress. Mrs. Bethune appears to be talking to them. On the back of the photograph is written the date (May 1, 1950) and place of the meeting, as well as who is present in the photo. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune, left, and Mrs. Kathryn Groves, right, at Wayne University. Mrs. Groves was a Women's Activities counselor. Mrs. Bethune is wearing a dress, broach, and corsage, and is shaking the right hand of Mrs. Kathryn Groves, who is also wearing a dress, a hat with a feather sticking out, and carrying a handbag in her left arm. In the background can be seen other individuals and curtains. On the back of the photograph is written the place and date the image was taken, as well as, "Soror Mary McLeod Bethune with Mrs. Kathryn Groves, Women's Activities Counselor." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University

  A black and white image of sorority sister Mamie Alexander, left, who is pouring tea for a woman, right, at a party in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University. Miss Alexander is wearing dress and a hat. On the table before her are teacups, plates, and a tea pitcher. The woman to the right is wearing a large hat and a dark suit. In the background of the image can be seen other individuals, as well as curtains covering the windows. On the back of the photograph is written the date and place the image was taken, as well as, "Tea to honor Soror Mary McLeod Bethune, Soror Mamie Alexander pouring." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune at Wayne University

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune speaking emphatically to a sorority at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan. She is featured center, and is wearing a suit jacket and skirt and is holding her arms out to her sides. A chair sits in front of her. Around her are seated African American male and female students who are watching her intently. Windows are covered by curtains. On the back of the image are written the date and place of the event, as well as, "Soror Mary McLeod Bethune addressing the spellbound students at tea in her honor." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune awards a plaque to Henry Bartley

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune awarding a plaque to Henry Bartley. Mrs. Bethune is standing in the center of the image, wearing a cap, gown and tassel, and holding the plaque in her left hand. She is shaking hands with Henry Bartley, who is wearing an academic gown. Seated behind them are additional faculty and staff, and at the back, the female Bethune-Cookman choir. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Dr. Henry Bartley receiving plaque from Dr. Bethune." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune awards diploma

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune, center, awarding a plaque to a student during a commencement. She is standing in the center of the image, wearing a cap, academic gown, and tassel. She is reading from a folder in her left hand and handing the diploma to the student with her right. The student is standing to her right, and he is wearing a light-colored suit and tie. At the left of the image is Richard Vernon Moore, Sr., president of Bethune-Cookman University at the time. He is standing behind a podium. Seated behind them are additional faculty and staff, wearing caps, gowns, and tassels. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio, as well as the following note, "Pres. Moore looks on as Mrs. Bethune presents award to student 1950."

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune awards plaque to Ada Lee

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune awarding a plaque to Ada Lee. Mrs. Bethune can be seen at the right of the image, wearing an academic gown and standing behind a podium. She is handing a plaque with a chain attached to the back to Ada Lee, who is wearing a suit jacket and skirt. Standing directly behind Mrs. Bethune and only partially visible is Richard V. Moore, who is wearing an academic cap, gown, and tassel. Seated in the front row at the left is academic dean Charlotte Ford Clark, also wearing an academic gown, cap, and tassel, as well as holding a piece of paper in her lap. Seated to the right of her in the first row is Bishop W. E. Bowen. On the back of the photograph are written the names of the people in the photograph.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune awards trophy

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune presenting an award to an African American male in the auditorium in White Hall. Mrs. Bethune can be seen at the left, wearing a patterned dress. She is standing behind a podium, and is handing something to the man at the right. He is wearing a suit and is looking out at the audience. Seated behind them, watching the events, are Mrs. D. E. Williams, wearing a white hat and dark dress, and Mr. D. E. Williams, who was the supervisor of Negro Schools in Florida at the time. Behind them, sitting on the bleachers, are other onlookers. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil, "1940s, Mrs. Bethune awarding trophy, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Williams, sup. of Negro Schools in Florida." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune birthday celebration

  A black and white photograph of the original image of Mary McLeod Bethune and her family standing in front of a table with a birthday cake on it. The cake is for Mary McLeod Bethune. The table is covered in a lace tablecloth, flowers, and candles. Standing from left to right: Albert McLeod Bethune, Mary McLeod Bethune's son; Albert McLeod Bethune, Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune's grandson; Mary McLeod Bethune; Georgia McLeod, Mary McLeod Bethune's niece; and Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son. The women are wearing dresses, and the men are wearing suits and ties. The image is printed on Kodak Royal paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune converses with small children

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with two older school children, talking to young African American school children playing on a wooden rocker. Mrs. Bethune can be seen at the center of the image, wearing an overcoat and white scarf, as well as a hat. She is leaning on a cane. To her right is a young lady wearing a button-up dress and sneakers. To the left of Mary McLeod Bethune is a young man wearing a three-piece suit. In front of them are a group of male and female school children who are playing in a wooden rocker with seats on either end. Behind the whole group is a wooden fence and a tree. At the left of the image, a rabbit can be seen sitting in a cage on the ground. A tall birdhouse stands against the fence also at the left of the image. On the back of the image is written, "Campus Scene - President Bethune, don't know significance of picture; Dr. Bethune and friends are conversing with small children, 1948." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune funeral ceremony

  A black and white image of the interring of Mary McLeod Bethune's casket on the campus of Bethune-Cookman College. At the botton of the photograph are two men, who are lowering her casket into the ground. A support structure surrounds the grave. To the right of the two men is a row of Bethune-Cookman's female students, who are each holding a flower arrangement and are looking somber. The remaining crowd has gathered around to watch as the casket is lowered; the group is made up of African American men and women wearing funeral clothes. They are standing under a temporary tent. Standing just above the two men who are lowering casket are two women dressed in black. The woman on the left, wearing a black dress and black gloves, and requiring the support of two unknown women due to her grief, is Lucille Wilson. The woman to her right, also in a black dress and white gloves, is Georgia McLeod, Mrs. Bethune's niece. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Mrs. Bethune's burial campus site with family, May 1955; Lucille Wilson (black dress, black gloves), Georgia McLeod (in black dress, white gloves), family, community, and students." The photographer of the image is unknown. May 23, 1955

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune funeral procession

  A black and white image of the funeral procession preparations on the campus of Bethune-Cookman College, in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune. In the foreground of the image can be seen a dirt road, part of a car, a tree, and a nech. There is a sidewalk connecting to the road, on either side of which stand men dressed in suits and hats. To the right of the image is the pergola which stands at the entrance of White Hall (not visible), where the chapel is. Standing along the sidewalk running parallel to White Hall are the female students of Bethune-Cookman, who are all dressed in white and are lined up. In the background of the image can be seen the building that used to be McLeod Hospital (two-story white building with a front porch). Numerous trees and utility poles can be seen in the photograph. On the back of the image is written, "1955 funeral event." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune funeral procession

  A black and white image of the lines of Bethune female students waiting to begin the funeral procession for Mary McLeod Bethune. The girls are partly obscured by a large branch of an oak tree in the center of the photograph. They are all wearing white dresses, though not the exact same dress. They are standing on the sidewalk leading up to Flora B. Curtis Hall, a dormitory. On the porch of the dormitory, there is a woman (probably a teacher) leaning against a pole with her arms crossed. In the yard at the left of the girls are two benches, one of which is occupied by two men who are talking. On the back of the image is written, "Curtis Hall 1952 [incorrect date]," as well as the yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune funeral procession

  A black and white image of the lines of Bethune female students waiting to begin the funeral procession for Mary McLeod Bethune. The girls are partly obscured by a large branch of an oak tree in the center of the photograph. They are all wearing white dresses, though not the exact same dress. They are standing on the sidewalk leading up to Flora B. Curtis Hall, a dormitory. On the porch of the dormitory, there is a woman (probably a teacher) leaning against a pole with her arms crossed. In the yard at the left of the girls are two benches, one of which is occupied by two men who are talking. On the back of the image is written, ""1955 Female students waiting for the signal to proceed to White Hall for funeral of Mrs. Bethune."" as well as the yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune funeral service

  A black and white image of the audience, casket, funeral flowers, honored guests, and the Bethune-Cookman College Choir at the funeral service for Mary McLeod Bethune, held in the auditorium of White Hall. The image is taken from an elevated location of the back of the auditorium. In the foreground of the image can be seen the pews filled with people attending the funeral. Men are wearing suits, and women are wearing dresses and hats. Some are holding the funeral pamphlet in their hands. At the top of the image, down the center aisle, can be seen the casket where Mary McLeod Bethune lies. To the left and right of the casket are the tremendous flower arrangements. A statue of Jesus Christ stands behind the casket and looks down upon it. On the stage can be seen a speaker standing at a podium in a white outfit, and honored guests sitting to the left and right of her. The Bethune-Cookman College Choir stands on risers behind the guests. Looking to the left of the speaker, the man sitting directly to the left of her is President Richard V. Moore. To the left and right sides of the stage are open doors where male students stand. On the back of the image is written, "Funeral services, Dr. Bethune, May [23] 1955." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune, Madam Pandit, and Eleanor Roosevelt

  A black and white image of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, left, Madam Pandit (Indian Ambassador to the United States), center, and Mary McLeod Bethune, right. They are all wearing dark-colored dress, and Bethune and Roosevelt are wearing pearl necklaces. They are sitting next to each other in front of a curtain. The image was printed on the back of a postcard advertising, "The Bethune-Cookman College Mary McLeod Bethune Fine Arts Center invites you to the reception of 'Bethune-Cookman College Celebrates Black History with the Portraits of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune'; Reception January 18, 1998, Mary McLeod Bethune Fine Arts Center, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm; January 18, 1998 - Febraury 23, 1998, Harvey W. Lee, Jr. Memorial Gallery, Museuum Hours Monday - Friday 10:00-12:00 Noon - 1:00 - 4:00 pm." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune, Marjorie Stewart Joyner, Alpha Phi Chi

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune and Marjorie Stewart Joyner posing with the Alpha Phi Chi beautician sorority in Mary McLeod Bethune's home. They are posed behind Mrs. Bethune's desk. Mary McLeod Bethune and Marjorie Stewart Joyner are the only women seated in the picture; Bethune, to the left, in a suit jacket, and Joyner, to the right, with gray hair. Marjorie Stewart Joyner is credited with having invented the perm machine, to assist African American women with their hair, and was a very close friend of Mary McLeod Bethune. The "Marjorie Joyner Residence Hall" on Bethune's campus is named for her. The remaining women are all standing, and are wearing dresses or suits, and hats. Draperies can be seen hanging from the window behind the group. On the back of the photograph is written, "Alpha Phi Chi (Beautician) sorority fraternity convention on campus, mid 1940's." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune, Marjorie Stewart Joyner, Eleanor Roosevelt

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune, Marjorie Stewart Joyner, and Eleanor Roosevelt, with friends and faculty, standing under a large oak tree next to the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation. The building is white, woodplank, two-story building. The women in the photograph are all wearing dresses. Georgia McLeod, Mrs. Bethune's niece, is the last person standing to the right. Mary McLeod Bethune is the fourth person in the front row from the right, wearing a dark jacket and skirt, and wearing white shoes. Marjorie Stewart Joyner is the woman to the left of Bethune, wearing a suit and holding a handbag. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is standing to the left of Joyner, wearing a dark dress. Charles Francis is the only male in the group, and was head chef at the university. He is standing fourth from the left of the image. The remaining individuals in the photograph are unknown. On the back of the image is written, "Mrs. Elnora [sic] Roosevelt de Marjorie Stewart Joyner de Mary McLeod Bethune with friends and staff standing beside Dr. Bethune's home." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune poses at her desk in Foundation

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune sitting at her desk in the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation. She can be seen in the center of the photograph. She is sitting in an oversized chair and is holding onto a pair of sunglasses on top of the desk. In front of her at the edge of a desk is a row of books with a bookend. To the left of the books can be seen a pen and a desk calendar. To the left of the image is a rotary-dial phone. The tabletop of the desk is glass, and there are photographs slipped under. Behind Dr. Bethune is a bookshelf with statues displayed. Window blinds and curtains cover the windows. A decorative horn also hangs on the wall. On the back of the photograph is a stamp that reads, "News Journal Photo by Jack Jessee." "Mrs. Bethune" and "6/12/53" has also been written on the back in pencil.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune poses with entire staff and student body

  A black and white image of the entire student body and staff posing on the steps in front of McLeod Hospital. At the top of the image, the front porch, plants, and front door of the hospital is visible. Standing at the top of the stairs are the eldest students, African American women and men who are wearing the school uniforms at the time. The women are wearing white dresses and large bows in their hair. The men are wearing suits. Standing at the bottom of the stairs are the youngest school children, boys and girls who are also wearing the school uniforms. At the left of the image is a standing group of five African American men and women. Mary McLeod Bethune is the fifth person from the left in this small group. She is wearing a whtie dress and is standing to the left of a potted plant. At the farthest right of the image is Frances Reynolds Keyser, who is standing underneath a tree behind a female student. She was the founder of Keyser Elementary School. This photograph is a reprint of an original image. Written on the back of the photograph is, "Mary McLeod Bethune, her teaching staff, and the students of her co-educational Daytona Beach School pose on the steps of Faith Hall. Credit: Carl Swisher Library, Bethune-Cookman College." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune presents honorary doctorate

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune presenting an honorary doctorate to school board member, Dr. Burgenstaler, while President Richard Moore and Charlotte Ford Clark look on. Standing at the left is Richard Vernon Moore, wearing an academic cap, gown, and tassel. To the right of him is Mary McLeod Bethune, wearing a cap, gown, and tassel, and handing an award to Dr. Burgenstaler. He is wearing a suit and an academic gown. To his right is academic dean Charlotte Ford Clark, who is wearing an academic cap, gown, and tassel, and holding a diploma case in her hands. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio, as well as the note, "Mrs. Bethune presents honorary doctorate to Board Member Burgenstaler while Pres. Moore and Charlotte Ford Clark look during convocational graduation 1950."

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune reads to elderly lady

  A black and white image printed on a postcard of Mary McLeod Bethune, at right, reading to an elderly African American woman. Mrs. Bethune is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and skirt, and is seated in a wicker rocking chair. She has reading material in her hand. The elderly woman is seated to the left of her and is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and skirt, and is wearing a hat. She is also seated in a rocking chair on the front porch of her home. On the front of the postcard is a note that reads, "Daytona Industrial School community work." On the back of the postcard is a place for the correspondence, name and address, and the postage stamp. Written on the back is, "Bethune visiting in community, 1915; Pres. Bethune, Release no. 40, File no. 1, 1913." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune receives honorary doctorate

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with Rollins College president Hamilton Holt after she received an honorary doctorate degree from Rollins. Rollins College administrators are also present in the photograph. The women are wearing elegant dresses, hats, and carrying their handbands. The men are wearing three-piece suits. They are standing outside under a set of palm and oak trees. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing seventh person from the left, in dark-colored dress, pearl necklace, and hat. Rollins College president Hamilton Holt is standing to the immediate right of her in an all-white suit. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune, Richard V. Moore, Board of Trustees

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune and Richard Vernon Moore, Sr., and the Board of Trustees after having certificates presented to them in the auditorium of White Hall. They are standing on the stage behind a podium with a microphone. Chairs can be seen behind them, and a table on the ground in front of the stage has a sign on it which reads, "Give." Hanging on the wall above the group is a portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Moore is the man standing farthest to the left of the image, and he is wearing a dark, pinstripe suit. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing directly behind the podium in a white suit. The remaining men in the image are unidentified, but are all wearing suits and are holding their certificates in front of them. On the back of the image is written, "Dr. Bethune, Dr. Moore, Board of Trustees, late 40's, early 50's." The stamp of the photographer is also on the back.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's 75th birthday celebration

  A black and white image of Judge Anna M. Kross and Mary McLeod Bethune at her 75th birthday celebration. They are seated at a bench in the yard in front of Mrs. Bethune's home. Anna Kross is seated at the left and is wearing a floral dress, a broach, and eyeglasses. She is resting her right arm on her handbag. Mary McLeod Bethune is seated at the right and is wearing a light-colored suit and is resting her arms on the table. Behind them can be seen bushes, plants, and part of an unidentifiable building. A chair is also placed off to the left over Judge Kross's shoulder. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil the date, location, and persons present in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's 75th birthday celebration

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune, gathered with her close friends on the lawn in front of her home. They are gathered for her 75th birthday celebration. The four women are seated at a bench, while two men stand behind them. Seated from left to right, Mrs. Chandler, wearing a light-colored dress; Mary McLeod Bethune, wearing a white dress and bracelets; Judge Anna M. Kross, wearing a floral dress and a broach; and Mrs. Scott, from the "Atlanta World" newspaper, wearing a dark-colored suit. The man standing at the left is Mr. Albright, and the man standing at the left is Dr. Richard V. Moore, president of Bethune-Cookman College. In the background can be seen trees and Mrs. Bethune's house. On the back of the photograph is written the place, date, location, and the people present in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's 75th birthday celebration

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune gathered with close friends for her 75th birthday celebration. They are seated at a bench on the lawn in front of Mary McLeod Bethune's home. Trees and part of her house can be seen in the background. Seated, from left to right: Mrs. Stadnikoff, wearing a checker-pattern dress; Mrs. Chandler, in a light-colored dress; Mary McLeod Bethune, wearing a white dress, a broach, and a pearl necklace; Judge Anna M. Kross, wearing a floral dress, Mrs. Scott from the "Atlanta World" newspaper, wearing a dark-colored suit, and Mrs. Scott, wearing a long-sleeved dress. Standing behind them, from left to right: Mrs. Harris, wearing a spotted dress; Mr. Albright, wearing a suit; Mrs. Johnson, wearing a light-colored dress, Dr. Richard V. Moore, president of Bethune-Cookman College; and the two remaining people standing are unknown. On the back of the photograph is written the date, location, and people present in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's 79th Birthday

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune standing next to an oversized birthday cake made for her 79th birthday. Mrs. Bethune can be seen standing behind a group of male and female young African American children, who are all wearing a variety of clothes. Mrs. Bethune is wearing a light-colored dress. The cake has decorations and candles on it. On the back of the photograph is written, "July 10, 1954; Mrs. B's 79th birthday assembly, White Hall." The photographer of the image is unknown. The image is printed on Kodak Velox paper.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's 79th birthday celebration

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune at her 79th birthday celebration. Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen standing second from the right, wearing a light-colored dress and standing next to an oversized decorative cake. The cake has ribbons and candles on top. Mary McLeod Bethune is shaking the hand of the woman standing to the the right of her, who is also wearing a light-colored dress. At the left of the image are two more African American women. The woman farthest to the left is unidentified. She is wearing a light-colored dress. The woman standing to the right of her, closest to the cake, is Dr. Florence Roane. She is wearing a checker-pattern dress and is holding a piece of paper in her right hand. On the front of the image is written "1954." On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Dr. Bethune at her birthday 79th celebration, early yr. 1954." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's gravesite

  A black and white image taken from a distance from the temporary tent used to cover Mary McLeod Bethune's grave on the day of her funeral. She rests on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. In this image, the funeral flower arrangements have been moved from their place inside White Hall to the grave. In the background of the image can be seen trees covered in Spanish moss, as well as unidentified buildings. To the right of the image a man and woman walk away from the gravesite. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Mary M. Bethune gravesite May 23, 1955." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's gravesite

  A black and white image taken of the stone pathway leading up to Mary McLeod Bethune's grave and surrounding plot. Her headstone is visible just inside the fence. Two wreaths hang on the gate. In the background can be seen many trees and unidentified buildings. On the back of the image is printed, "Dr. Bethune gravesite, late 1950's." Mrs. Bethune rests on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. The image is printed on Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's headstone

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune's tombstone. It stands in the center of a circular path. The inscription reads: "She has given her best that others may live a more abundant life; Mother, Mary McLeod Bethune, July 10, 1875 - May 18, 1955." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune's house before remodel

  A black and white image of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's house before its remodel. The house is two stories, with an attic. It has a white, wood plank exterior. The front porch has a stairway entrance with rocking chairs. There are hanging plants hanging from the porch beams. On the right side of the building on the second story can be seen an outdoor porch which is screened in. On the back side of building, a back porch is partially visible. A chimney is partially visible through palm fronds. The house is surrounded by trees, including palm trees. A white picket fence runs along the front and sides of the house. A utility pole can be seen just to the right of center in the image. At the left background of the image can be seen another building, possibly a house. There is some damage to the top right and left corners of the photograph. On the back of the photograph is written ""Mrs. Bethune's house before remodel 1940s."" The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune speaks

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune addressing an audience at her birthday celebration. Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen standing in the center of the photographer, wearing a dark-colored dress, a broach, a pearl necklace, and a corsage. She is resting her right arm on a podium, and a microphone stands to the left. To the right of the image are two people sitting at a table which is covered by a lace tablecloth. The person farthest to the right is Dr. Texas Adams, who served as the college doctor for many decades and for which the college infirmary is named. To the left of him is Dr. Richard Vernon Moore, who, at the time this photograph was taken, had been president of Bethune-Cookman College for one year. They are both wearing suits and ties. To the left of the image are two people, one male and one female; their identities are unknown. The woman is wearing a hat and holding a handbag in her lap. Behind the people is a stage, upon which sits bleachers with empty chairs, as well as a small podium with a guitar leaning against it. On the back of the image is written in blue ink, "Mrs. Bethune, Dr. R. V. Moore, Dr. T. A. Adams." Also written on the back in pencil is, "Mrs. Bethune addresses audience at Church service on campus - 1948. President R. V. Moore and Dr. Texas Adams, M.D. wait their turn." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune, William Dawson, Mary Lord, Harry Truman

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune, left, shaking hands with President Harry S. Truman, right. Mrs. Bethune is wearing a dark-colored dress and a corsage. President Truman is wearing a three-piece suit. Observing the exchange is Congressman of Illinois William L. Dawson, who is standing next to Mary McLeod Bethune, and is wearing a three-button suit and a bowtie. Mrs. Mary Lord, United Nations representative, is standing just behind Dawson's shoulder. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer's studio, and is also written, "Mrs. Bethune, Congressman Wm. Dawson, Mrs. Mary Lord, U.N. Representative, Former president Harry S. Truman."

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with a wedding party

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with a minister, another woman, a bride, and a groom. The image is a posed portrait, probably taken after a wedding ceremony. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing in the back row at the left, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a black and white dress, a pearl necklace, and white gloves. To her right is an African American male, who is wearing a minister's uniform. To the right of him is a woman in a light-colored dress , who is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a corsage, and is holding a purse in her left hand. Seated in front of them are the bride and groom. The bride is at the left, and is wearing a cathedral-length veil, a lace wedding dress with a cathedral-length train, lace gloves, and is holding a large bouquet in her arms. To her right is the groom, who is wearing a white undershirt and a black tuxedo, and a boutonniere. It is unknown who the bride and groom are, except to say that it is not Mary McLeod Bethune's son, Albert. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Dr. Bethune and wedding party, 1930's." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with community leaders

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with local Daytona Beach community leaders and shaking the hand of the man at the right of her. Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen in the center of the photograph, wearing a light-colored print suit and two large bracelets on her wrist. She is shaking the hand of the man to the right of her, who is wearing a collared shirt and trousers. The remaining men in the photograph are African American and Caucasian, and they are wearing collared shirts and trousers. The group is standing on a tennis court on the school campus, and a net can be seen in the foreground of the image. A metal fence encloses the court, and the building at the right of the image in the background is Harrison Rhodes Hall, while the back of the building at the left of the image is Cookman Hall. A large utility pole structure can be seen at the right of the image, while tall palm trees are also in the background. On the back of the image is written, "late 1940- early 1950's, Dr. Bethune and community leaders." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with Duke Ellington

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with Duke Ellington and three other men. Mary McLeod Bethune is second from left, and is wearing a suit jacket and skirt, and is wearing a hat and pearl necklace. Duke Ellington is to the right of her, and he is wearing a three-piece suit and is holding a large, rolled-up certificate in his hand. The three other men in the photograph are unidentified, and they are also dressed formally in three-piece suits. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with George Engram and Madame Pandit

  A black and white photograph of George Engram, Madame Pandit, and Mary McLeod Bethune, with two others, standing in the lawn in front of Faith Hall on Bethune-Cookman's campus. George Engram is at the far left, and he is wearing a suit, tie, and glasses. The woman to his right is unidentified; she is wearing a long dark dress, a hat, and is carrying a handbag. Madam Pandit is to the right of her, and she is wearing cultural dress and is holding a newsletter in her hand that reads, "Bethune Beach." To her right is Mary McLeod Bethune, who has her right arm resting on Pandit's left arm, and she is wearing a suit jacket and skirt and a corsage. The man to the right of Bethune is unidentified, and he is wearing a three-piece suit. In the background of the image can be seen Faith Hall and palm and oak trees. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "George Engram, Mrs. Bethune, Mme. Pandit and others, late 1940s or early 1950s." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with her family

  A black and white image of the four-generations of the Bethune family together in Mary McLeod Bethune's living room. Mary McLeod Bethune is seated in an armchair with her two great-grandchildren sitting in her lap, holding each with one arm. In her left arm is Donald Bethune. The other child's name is not known. Standing behind Mary McLeod Bethune to the left is Albert McLeod Bethune, Jr., the father of the young infants. The man standing to the right of him is Albert McLeod Bethune, Sr., his father and the son of Mary McLeod Bethune. The two older men are wearing suits and ties. To the left of the group is a window with a decorative vase in it. To the right is a fireplace with a fire screen and mantle. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Albert Bethune Jr, Albert Bethune, Dr. Bethune, and g. grands; early 1950's." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with her great-grandchildren

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune with her arm around her great-grandchildren, Donald and Patricia Bethune. Mary McLeod is seated at a table and appears to be reading from a document laid out on a table. The document reads "Republic of Liberia," and has a pencil, a coaster, and a paper weight laying on top. The table has a chair underneath it. Patricia Bethune is standing next to Mary McLeod Bethune and is looking at her. She is wearing a dress and white shoes. To her left is her brother Donald Bethune, who is wearing overalls. Mary McLeod Bethune's hand can be seen wrapped around his arm. In the background can be seen a couch and table with books on it. On the back of the photograph is written, "Dr. Bethune and g. grands - Donald Bethune, Patricia Bethune, 1953-1954." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with her students

  Black and white photo of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and a row of African-American female students standing behind her in a horizontal line across the image. They are standing on a dirt road at an unknown location, with brush behind them, and a chicken-wire fence with wooden posts in the background. Beyond that is a small wood-frame cottage to the right of the image, scrub palm trees, and pine trees. A tree off in the distance towers above the smaller trees. In the left forefront of the image are two small wood-frame cottages painted white. The cottage at the back is partially obscured by trees, but has a metal slat roof. The cottage in the front has a front porch and wood-shingle roof. Two figures appear to be standing on the porch. A lightpost or telephone pole stands in between the two cottages. The cottage at the back has a sign on it that partially reads "Opera House, Thurs." Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, standing at the right of the image, is wearing a multi-colored, wide-brimmed hat (possibly black and brown), with four vertical buttons on it. She has a short haircut, and is wearing a white, long-sleeved, collared shirt, with trimming on it. She is also wearing a floor-length, dark skirt, with a belt, and dress shoes. In her left arm and hand she cradles an unknown book and another, unidentifiable object. Her right arm hangs at her side. The first five young girls behind her are the first five children enrolled in Mary McLeod Bethune's school. Their order is unknown in the photograph, but their names are given as Anna Geiger, Celest Jackson, and Lena, Lucille, and Ruth Warren. They are wearing wide-brimmed hats, all have short haircuts, and they are the shortest in height of all the girls in the photo. They are wearing white dresses, of which the sleeves are elbow-length and the skirts knee-length. They are wearing black leggings and heeled, tied dress shoes. The remaining girls vary in height, have short haircuts, and are wearing wide-brimmed, multi-colored hats, which have three buttons horizontally across the brims. They are all dresses in white, elbow-length shirts, are wearing knee-length pleated skirts, black leggings, and tied, heeled dress shoes. Some of the girls are standing with their hands behind their backs, some crossed in front, and most with their arms hanging loose at their sides. Some appear to be peeking out behind the girl in front of them in order to see the camera. The faces can be made out on the girls at the front of the image, but as the line extends to the left of the image, the faces become blurred. The photographer of this image is unknown. The image is enlarged from a much smaller version and is printed on Kodak paper.