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  Mary McLeod Bethune with Lucille Stevens

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune and Lucille Stevens with a Caucasian male and female. Lucille Stevens was one of the five original students of Mary McLeod Bethune in 1904. The man seated at the left is unknown, but he is wearing a suit and tie. The woman to the right of him is Lucille Stevens, wearing a floral print dress and holding a handbag in her lap. Mary McLeod Bethune is to the right of her, wearing a suit jacket and skirt, and holding her eyeglasses in her lap. The woman to the right of Mrs. Bethune is unknown, but she is wearing a dress. They are seated in chairs. On the back of the photograph is a note about the seating order for the people in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with Madam Pandit

  A black and white photograph of Madame Pandit, left, and Mary McLeod Bethune, right, standing in front of an unidentified college building on the Bethune-Cookman campus. Madame Pandit is dressed in a traditional Indian outfit and is wearing a corsage, and Mrs. Bethune is wearing a suit jacket and skirt, and is holding a piece of paper in her left hand. Behind them is the brick edifice of a college building. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "L-R Madame Pandit, Dr. Bethune, yr. 1952." The image is printed on Kodak Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with Mary Church Terrell

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune, left, and Mary Church Terrell, right. Mary Church Terrell was a writer and an internationally known civil and women's rights activist. She was the first black woman to serve on the Washington, D.C. Board of Education and was the first president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. She was also a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In this image, Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen shaking Mrs. Terrell's hand. Mrs. Bethune is wearing a dark colored dress and is holding a piece of paper in her left hand. Mrs. Terrell is on the right, and is wearing a dress and a corsage. In front of them is a microphone, and in the background can be seen an unidentified woman and a chair. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio, as well as a note reading, "Mary Church Terrell, 1940's."

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune with three students

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with three African American female students. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing second from left, wearing a floral-print dress and a pearl necklace. The three other ladies are also wearing dresses, but their identities are unknown. They are standing on grass, and trees can be seen behind them. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Dr. Bethune and friends, 1940's." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod Bethune works in her office

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune at work in her office. She is sitting at a desk which has numerous slots where papers have been organized. On top of the desk is a clock, a lamp which is lit, and a row of books which include a Bible and Webster's Dictionary. Wallpaper decorates the walls of the room. Hanging above the desk is a picture of Jesus Christ. Draperies cover the windows. To the left of the image is a mirror and vanity which reflects the contents of the room. On the back of the photograph is a statement by Harris & Ewing, publishers of the photograph.

  
  

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  Mary McLeod with the Davidsons

  A black and white photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune, center, posing with the Davidsons, in front of a building on Bethune-Cookman College's campus. Mrs. Davidson is on the left of Mrs. Bethune, and Mr. Davidsons is on the right of her. The Davidsons were ancestors of Tippen Davidson, Jr. (1925-2007) who owned the "Daytona News Journal" paper. Mrs. Davidson is wearing a skirt, suit jacket, and hat. Mary McLeod Bethune is wearing a long dress and overcoat. Mr. Davidson is wearing a suit and tie. Behind them can be seen bushes and a trellis. On the back of the photograph is written, "Mr. and Mrs. Davidson (ancestors of the late ""Tippin"" Davison)." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Mathematics instructor

  A black and white image of an unidentified mathematics professor at Bethune-Cookman University. He is wearing a suit and is standing at a blackboard. On the blackboard are written algebra formulas. He is holding an eraser in his right hand. On the back of the image are notes about cropping the photo, as well as "1957 YB" for the yearbook the image appeared in. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  McLeod Bethune leads graduation procession

  A black and white image of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, left, and a guest speaker, right, leading an academic procession for Bethune-Cookman University graduation. Dr. Bethune is wearing an academic gown, cap, and tassel, with a white dress. The man standing to the right of her, the speaker, is wearing a suit, academic gown, cap, and tassel. His identity is not known. Behind the, guests and faculty are lined up two-by-two to the sidewalk that runs along the road. A pergola can be seen standing over the line. Looking to the left of the pergola, in the background, is the line of students in their gowns and caps, standing on the sidewalk by the fence. Beyond the pergola (across the street), is a house. Many trees can also be seen the photograph. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.

  
  

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  McLeod Hospital

  A black and white image of the exterior of McLeod Hospital on the campus at Bethune-Cookman. The hospital is a two-story white building with a front porch. Rocking chairs sit on the front porch. A sign hangs on the railing on the second-story rail which reads ""McLeod Hospital, Training School for Negroes."" Many trees can be seen in the image, including oak trees and palm trees. A bench can be seen in the lower right-hand corner of the image. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "McLeod Hospital, yr. 1916." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  McLeod Hospital

  A photograph of painters painting the exterior of McLeod Hospital. The building, painted white, is two stories, and shows the right side of the building and part of its front porch. A shed attached to the building's exterior is partially visible. On the left side of the image stand two African American men. They are facing toward each other, and are looking at the camera. They are standing next to a ladder in the yard. The man on the left is partially hidden in shadow, but he appears to be wearing a tight, long-sleeved shirt and has a short haircuit. The bristles of a paintbrush can be seen sticking out of his right hand, which he is holding on his hip. The man on the right is wearing a newsboy cap, a work shirt, pants, and is also holding a paintbrush. On the porch, hidden in shadow, are two men. The man closest to the edge of the porch appears to be standing on something to elevate his height, but this object is unidentifiable. He is holding a paintbrush full of white paint in his right hand to the exterior. A man in a light-colored painting outfit stands behind him on the porch. On the back of the image is written in ink, ""Painting McLeod Hospital at Bethune-Cookman, March 1929.""

  
  

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  McLeod Hospital exterior

  A black and white image of the exterior of McLeod Hospital. The image possibly comes from a newspaper, which is also taped to a black piece of paper. The building is two stories with a white exterior, and has first and second-story porches. A sign hangs on the rail of the second story reading, "McLeod Hospital." Many trees can be seen in the photograph. Through the trees at the right side of the photograph can be seen the exterior of other buildings on campus. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Memorial Stadium

  A color photograph of spectators sitting in Memorial Stadium on Bethune-Cookman College's campus. They are all looking at the field, which is out of view. The stadium has a two-story overlook. Utility poles can be seen in the photograph. Spectators are also standing on the side of the field in front of the stadium seats. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "mid-1960s." There is also a sticker with "Memorial Stadium" typed on it stuck to the back of the image. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Men's basketball player Jerome Hamler

  A black and white image of basketball player Jerome Hamler, number 13, dribbling a basketball in a gym. He is wearing a team uniform with his number on the front, with the basketball in his right hand. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer, as well as a yearbook stamp and his name.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball championship

  A black and white image of Coach Jack "Cy" McClairen, left, in a suit and tie; Johnny Allen, center, wearing a team uniform, and holding onto a trophy which a basketball net around his neck; and Melvin Jackson, right, in a team uniform and holding onto a trophy. This photo was taken after Bethune-Cookman University won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (S.I.A.C.) in 1968. They are standing in the center of the gym. In the background can be see the bleachers where the spectators are sitting. Written on the back of the photo is, "Championship basketball players and Coach Cy McClairen 1968." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball coach Cy McClairen

  A black and white image of basketball coach Coach Jack "Cy" McClairen, sitting on a table, holding onto two trophies. These trophies come from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference of 1968, which Bethune-Cookman University won. McClairen is wearing a button up shirt and sweater, and flannel pants. The trophy on the left reads, "1968 33rd S.I.A.C. Tournament Champions." The trophy on the right reads, "Visitation Champions SIAC." On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer, as well a stamp that reads, "Public Relations, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida."

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white photograph of a Bethune-Cookman Wildcats game in progress. In the background of the image can be seen bleachers where spectators are sitting as well as the rafters of the gymnasium the game is being played in. In the foreground of the image is Bethune-Cookman player number 11, who has his back to the camera. In the center of the image is another Bethune-Cookman player, whose number is partially obscured. He is jumping in the air and appears to have just knocked the basketball (in midair) toward the basketball hoop. The team they are playing against, name unknown, is wearing the shorts with the stars on each side. On the back of the photograph is the stamp, "Photo by Theodore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida."

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white image of Bethune-Cookman players, Carl Fuller, Johnny Allen (player number 44), and William Lavan (player number 14), playing against Savannah State. Carl Fuller is farthest to the left and is turned toward player 44. Allen is in control of the basketball and is attempting to shoot a basket. Lavan is at the right of the photograph. The Savannah State players are defending the basket. In the background can be seen bleachers where the spectators are seated. On the back of the photograph is the stamp, "Photo by Theodore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla."

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white image of a game in progress between Bethune-Cookman University and Savannah State. In the foreground of the image are three Savannah State players, with their team names on their jerseys, and one Bethune-Cookman player, who is wearing a white jersey and is holding the basketball. The Savannah players are attempting to prevent him from scoring in the basketball hoop that hangs overhead. In the background of the image are bleachers where spectators are seated. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of Theodore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman University photographer.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white image of Carl Fuller, player number 52, and Johnny Allen, player number 44, playing against Savannah State. Fuller is trying to recover a rebound shot while the members of Savannah State surround him. In the background of the image can be seen the bleachers where the spectators are seated. On the wall at the left of the image is the scoreboard, which reads, "Home: 14; Guest: 5." The photo was taken by Theodore Johnson of Bethune-Cookman University.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white image of Johnny Allen (jumping, with the basketball in his hands), and Carl Fuller, number 51, defending the basket against an opposing team during a basketball game. The opposing team is wearing white. In the background of the image can be seen bleachers where the spectators are sitting. On the back of the image is the stamp, "Photo by Theodore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla."

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white image of three Bethune-Cookman University basketball players during a game at the school. They are wearing white jerseys which have their numbers printed on the front and back. Also printed on the front is the team name, "Wildcats." In the background can be seen the basketball court in the gym and the bleachers where the spectators are sitting. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer, a yearbook stamp, and the following note: "BCC basketball players in 60s."

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white photograph of a Bethune-Cookman University basketball game in progres. In the center of the image is player number 33, who has jumped into the air and is holding onto the basketball. At the left of the image are players from the other team, as well as two referees. In the background of the imace can be seen the bleachers where spectators are sitting in the gymnasium. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio and a yearbook stamp.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white photograph of Carl Fuller, player number 44, and Johnny Allen, player number 52, during a game against Savannah State. Allen is making a jumpshot at the basketball hoop. Two other Savannah players are attempting to block him. In the background can be seen the bleachers where the spectators are sitting. On the back of the photograph is the stamp, "Photo by Thoedore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida."

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball game

  A black and white photograph of Bethune-Cookman University players, wearing the shorts with the letter "B" on them, in a middle of a game against an unknown school in their gymnasium. A player has attemped to score on the basket, and the ball is about to go through the basket. In the background of the image can be seen bleachers where spectators are watching the game. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball player

  A black and white image of male basketball player number 32, whose identity is unknown. His number is on the front of his jersey. He is standing on the sidelines with his hands on his hips. Faintly in the background can be seen two players running around a basketball hoop. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball player

  A black and white photograph of Bethune-Cookman University player number 55, whose identity is not know, attempting to make a basket. He is wearing a uniform and is playing the school gym. The ball can be seen going toward the net. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball player Johnny Allen

  A black and white image of Bethune-Cookman University basketball player Johnny Allen, who is wearing a sweater and has a net cord around his neck. He is holding a large trophy in his hands, which reads, "1968 33rd S.I.A.C. Tournament Champions." The photo was taken after Bethune-Cookman University won the Southern Interncollegiate Athletic Conference in 1968. Hanging above Allen is a sign that reads, "S.I.A.C. Basketball Tournament Champions 1968." On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball players

  A black and white image of Bethune-Cookman University basketball players Otis Fells, player number 21, and Carl Fuller, player number 51, standing with their hands behind their back. Standing in front of them is a young boy wearing leather shoes, jean pants, and a flanner shirt. He is holding onto a basketball and is about to throw it in the air while Fells and Fuller watch. The name of the little boy is James Wymes. In the background of the image can be seen the basketball hoop and the gym walls and floor. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball team

  A black and white image of the men's basketball team at Bethune-Cookman University, posing in a gymnasium, standing under a basketball hoop. They each have their player number on the front of their jerseys. Six of players are holding basketballs. Kneeling in front of the group is Coach Raymond McDougal, who is wearing a shirt that reads, "Coach," as well as a whistle around his neck. He is leaning on a basketball. From left to right: Terrell Lane, Jerome Hamler, Robert Graham, Charles Robinson, Otis Fells, Carl Fuller, Johnny Allen, Richard Ingram, Melvin Jackson, John Beech, Clarence Youngblood, and Howard Pendleton. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball team

  A black and white image of the men's basketball team at Bethune-Cookman University. The team is posing on the steps of White Hall, where the columned entrance and the front doors can be seen. Above the front door is a sign that reads, "Enter to Learn." The eight team players are wearing matching basketball uniforms. Two men are standing on the top step with three basketball players. The man on the left is wearing a sweater with the letter "B" on it, and the man to the right is wearing a shirt and tie. In the first row, the middle male student is holding a basketball with both hands. The remaining players are standing with their hands behind their backs. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball team

  A black and white photograph of the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats basketball team posing on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The team is made up of seven players. Five players are standing on the top step of the building, and each is holding a basketball and posing. The two other players are sitting on either side of a man in a sweater and pants, who is presumably the coach. His sweater has a "B" and "C" on the front. Behind the team can be seen the large windows of Harrison Rhodes Hall. On the back of the photograph is written, "Members of the BCC Wild Cats [sic] basketball team, 1930s." The stamp of the photographer's studio also appears on the back.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball team

  A black and white image of the men's basketball team at Bethune-Cookman University. The team is posed in two rows. They are all wearing matching uniforms with "BCC" and their numbers on the front. The back row is standing, and the front row is leaning on one knee, with one hand on a basketball each. On the back of the photograph are the names of the individuals in the photo. Back row, left to right: Milton Washington, Everett Abney, Jack Swilley, Henry Rainey, Alonso Seadrow, King Green, and John Saunders. Front row, left to right: Charles Mannings, Willie Lewis, Regnolds, Eric Wilson, Lucius Jackson, Ramar Hawthorne, and Benjamin Brown. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Men's Wildcats basketball team practice

  A black and white image of the men's basketball team at Bethune-Cookman University running onto the court, dribbling basketballs and wearing matching workout uniforms. They are also wearing Converse sneakers. They are running next to a set of bleachers that have been folded up and placed against the wall. The gymnasium floor can be seen underneath them. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.

  
  

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  Methodist Episcopal Society meeting

  A black and white photograph of a large gathering of the Methodist Episcopal Society members gathering in Faith Hall on Bethune-Cookman University's campus. Most of the people are seated at tables which have been decorated for the occasion, and the men and women are dressed formally, in dresses, suits, and pearl necklaces. The large palladian windows of Faith Hall can be seen at the back of the room. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing against the windows directly under the middle arch. She is wearing a dark dress, a pearl necklace, and a sash across her chest. Looking diagonally to the lower right, very near to her, is her foster son Edward Rodriguez, who has a short haircut, is wearing tuxedo and tie, and is looking directly at the camera. At some point someone has tried to identify some of the people in the photograph, which is the green ink written on the front of the image near some of the individuals. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Formal gathering of Methodist Episcoal Members, mid 1940's." The stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back of the image.

  
  

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  Mid-winter display of agricultural products

  A black and white photograph of a display of agricultural products from Bethune-Cookman University. This display has been set up on the stage in the auditorium of White Hall, evidenced by the portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune which is hanging above the display on the stage's back wall. Starting at the top of the display and working down toward the floor-- eighth row: salted meats of cows, pigs, and hogs, with plucked chickens hanging from the rails on either side of the display. Seventh row: small coops where live chickens are being kept for display. Sixth row: Milk cans sitting on top of tomoto cans. Fifth row: turnips, radishes, cabbages. Fourth row: Sweet potatoes. Third row: Cabbages. Second row: Stacks of tomato cans. First Row: Tomato cans and tomato baskets. Attached to the front of the display is a pennant with the school's name sewn on it. Written on the front of the image is, "Mid-winter display of Agricultural products Jan 6 1928, Daytona Beach, Fla, Coursen Studio."

  
  

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  Ministerial Convention

  This black and white image is of a large group of African American women and two young African American boys posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the women. On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink, "Lunch Room Personnel." Also on the back of the photograph is two number "1"s with circles drawn around them, as well as a yearbook stamp that reads, "Page no. 106, Pix no. 1, Order 3718." The women are all dressed in different styles of white dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of cameras. One women in the front row appears to be holding a newspaper-sized packet with "Welcome" printed on it. Two women have their arms around two young boys. The boy on the left is wearing a T-shirt, pants, and sneakers, and the boy on the right is wearing a checkered shirt, white shorts, long white socks, and white tennis shoes. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Ministerial Convention

  This black and white image is of a large group of African American and Caucasian men and women posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the group. The women are all dressed in different styles of dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of umbrellas. The men are wearing button-up shirts and pants. Some have ties on. Most of the men are standing, but six are sitting in front of the group and two others kneel on each side. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Ministerial Convention

  This black and white image is of a large group of African American women posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the women. On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink, "Lunch Room Personnel." Also on the back of the photograph is two number "3"s with circles drawn around them, as well as a yearbook stamp that reads, ""Page no. 104, (crossed out to read 106), Pix no. 3, Order 3718." The women are all dressed in different styles of white dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of cameras. One woman in the front row appears to be holding a newspaper-sized packet with "Welcome" printed on it. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Ministerial Convention

  This black and white image is of a large group of African American men and women posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the group. The women are all dressed in different styles of dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of cameras. The men are wearing dress suits. Three well-known Bethune-Cookman personnel are pictured in this photograph: Marjorie Stewart Joyner is standing in the first row, sixth person from the left. She is wearing a white dress and has her hands behind her back. To the immediate right of her in the image is Richard V. Moore, who is in a suit, bowtie, saddle shoes, and is wearing horn-rimmed glasses. Florence Roane is at the top right of the picture, gesturing with her left hand out and is not looking at the camera. On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink “Lunch Room Personnel.†There is also two number “2â€s with circles drawn around them. A yearbook stamp is also on the back, which reads “Page no. 106, Pix no. 2, Order 3718.†The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Miss B-CC and her court

  A black and white image of four African American women. They are identified as the Homecoming court from Bethune-Cookman University. The three women from left to right are wearing dark dresses, white gloves, hats, pearl necklaces, and are all holding large bouquets of flowers. The woman at the right is wearing a hat, a white dress, and is holding a large bouquet of flowers. From left to right: Connie Williams, Miss Freshman; Barbara Brown, Miss Sophomore; Mozella Gay, Miss Junior; and Wanda Ross, Miss B-CC. On the back of the image is written ""1965.""

  
  

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  Miss B-CC poses on a throne

  A black and white image of an African American woman, crowned Miss B-CC, sitting on a throne on a stage. A curtain decorated with flowers hangs behind her. Part of a plant can be seen sticking out from the left side of the image. The throne the woman is sitting on is also decorated with flowers. The woman is wearing a crown, large earrings, a white dress, an embroidered cape, and is holding a large bouquet of flowers in her arms. On the back of the image is a stamp from the photographer, which includes address and telephone number for the studio.

  
  

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  Miss Bethune-Cookman College and attendants

  A black and white image of a homecoming court at an outdoor event. The image is of three African American women, who are identified as Miss Bethune-Cookman College (Miss B-CC) and her attendants. Miss B-CC is the tallest, standing in the middle. She is wearing a hat, a suit jacket and skirt, gloves, and is holding a very large bouquet of flowers. The woman on the right of the image is wearing a hat with a white ribbon, a suit jacket and skirt, gloves, and a corsage. She is holding her purse in her left arm. The woman on the left of the picture is also wearing a suit jacket and pants, a hat, gloves, and corsage. She is holding her purse in both of her arms. In the background of the image can faintly be seen spectators sitting on bleachers at an outdoor stadium. On the back of the image is written ""Miss BCC-1946 and her attendants."" The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Miss Bethune-Cookman College and her attendants

  A black and white image of Miss Bethune-Cookman College (Miss B-CC) and her attendants, as well as Mr. and Miss Keyser Elementary. The group is made up of one African American boy, one African American girl, and three African American women. They are standing together under an umbrella in a grassy field at night. The group is lined up as follows, from left to right: Mr. Keyser Elementary is at the left of the image. He is wearing a white hat, a white suit, and a cape. He is holding the hand of an attendant to the right. She is wearing a suit jacket and skirt, a hat with a white ribbon, gloves, and a corsage, and is holding her purse in her left arm. In the middle of the photograph is Miss B-CC, who is wearing a hat, suit jacket and skirt, and is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. She also is holding a suit jacket and her purse. To the right of her is another attendant, who is wearing a suit jacket and skirt, a hat, gloves, and a corsage, and is holding her purse in her right arm. She is holding the hand of Miss B-CC, who is dressed in a sailor suit and has a sash across her chest that reads "Miss Keyser." On the back of the image is written "Miss B.CC. and her attendants 1946." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Miss Bethune-Cookman College and her court.

  A black and white image of Miss BCC 1965 Wanda Ross and her court, at Bethune-Cookman College. Miss Ross is wearing a White dress suit and tiara, while her court wears dark dresses. They are all wearing gloves and holding bouquets. On the back of the photo, their names are listed: Ms. Freshman: Connie Williams; Ms. Sophomore: Barbara Brown; Ms. Junior: Mozella Gay. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Miss Homecoming pageant

  A black and white image of the participants of the Miss Homecoming pageant for 1964 at Bethune-Cookman University. The contestants are twelve African American women. They are all wearing varieties of white evening gowns, gloves, and tiaras, except for the women on each end, who are wearing darker dresses. They are standing on a stage in front of hanging curtains in Heyn Chapel. A runway can be seen built off from the stage, and is where the person taking the photograph is standing. The participants in the pageant are as follows, from left to right: Tomasina Conners, Jessie Jackson, Carmen L. Grinan, Sonya Howell, Brenda Harrison, Signa Ray; Patricia Hamilton, Mary Gholston, Ernestine, Sheila Dudley, Juanita Robinson, and Geraldine Donald. On the back of the photograph is written "1964 YB (for the yearbook the image appeared in);" and "Participants for Miss Homecoming Pageant shown from left to right are" followed by the names. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Miss National UNCF

  A black and white image of African American student Vinnie Vance after she has been crowned Miss UNCF (United Negro College Fund). A banner partially visible behind her reads ""Mis- UNC-."" She is wearing a crown on her head, a pearl necklace, a light-colored evening gown, a cape, and gloves. She appears to be sitting on a throne. On the back of the image is written "1967," and also "1961 YB," for the yearbook the image appeared in. In the lower left hand corner on the back of the image is a yearbook stamp that reads, "Page no. 116, Pix no. 1; Order 3718." The photographer is unknown.

  
  

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  Miss PEM club parade float

  A black and white photograph of the Miss PEM Club float, titled "Soul Explosion," riding in a Homecoming parade. On the side of the float along the bottom is the name of the float. In the center of the float, an African American woman is standing on steps. On the third step behind her is a box with the name of the club decorated on it. She is waving her arm in the air. At the front and back of the float are two cages, where two African American women are standing inside. They are each wearing boots and leopard-print outfits. In the background of the image are tall palm trees, and at the right, a group of spectators watch as the parade goes by. On the back of the photograph is the yearbook photo stamp. Also written on the back is, "Miss PEM club in a Homecoming parade 1972." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Modern dance club

  A black and white image of two African American male daners wearing white long-sleeved shirts, vests, and pants, dancing in a gymnasium at Bethune-Cookman University. Behind them are bleachers where spectators are sitting. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Modern dance club

  A black and white image of a group of African American women dancing with their arms out to their sides. They are wearing large wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved black shirts, and printed skirts. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Modern dance club

  A black and whtie image of a line of six African American women dancing in the gymnasium at Bethune-Cookman University. They have one hand on their hip and one hand in the air. They are wearing matching outfits, which consists of a white shirt and light-colored suit jaccet and pants. In the background can be seen a basketball hoop. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.