Bethune-Cookman University Images

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Modern dance club

A black and white image of two African American women dressed in white hats and wearing large overcoats, standing in the gym at Bethune-Cookman University. They appear to be either speaking or singing. Behind them are bleachers where spectators are sitting. A yearbook stamp is on the back of the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Moore family photograph

A black and white photograph of Richard Vernon Moore, Sr., his wife, and their children. The women in the photograph are wearing dresses, and the men in the photograph are wearing suits, except for Richard Vernon Moore, Jr., who is wearing a military uniform. Pictured left to right, front row: David Lavon Moore, Reginald Emond Moore, Ethel Elizabeth Moore, Barbara Annette Moore; left to right, middle row: Rosalyn Ann Moore, Mrs. Richard V. Moore, President Richard Moore, Patricia Elaine Moore; left to right, back row: Wesley Charles Moore, Gene Paul Moore, Richard Vernon Moore, Jr. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil the names of the people in the photographs, as well as "1957 YB", for the yearbook in which the image appeared. Also written is, "The Richard V. Moore family, 1950s, posing for picture man, wife, and children." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Mummies and Zeniths Club

A black and white image of male and female students who make up the Mummies and Zeniths club at Bethune-Cookman University. They are posing on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The characteristic windows of this building can be seen behind the group. The girls are wearing identical uniforms of a white long-sleeved shirt, vest, and skirt. The men in the picture are wearing suits. The photograph has been dated to the 1960s, but due to the style of dress and hair styles, it is more likely that the photo was taken in the 1940s. On the back of the photograph is the following note, "Members of the Mummies and Zenith club at BCC." Also, the stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back.
Mummies and Zeniths club

A black and white image of the Mummies and Zeniths club at Bethune-Cookman University. The group is posing outside on campus grounds, and it is made up of male and female African American students. They are all wearing dark colored skirts, shirts, and pants, as well as sunglasses. Behind them can be seen many trees, such as palm and oak trees. On the back of the photograph is the note, "MZ", indiciating Mummies and Zeniths, as well as a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Muriel Milley

A black and white photograph of Muriel Milley, dresses in a flannel suit jacket and skirt. She is standing in an empty classroom. On the back of the photograph is the yearbook stamp, as well as the stamp of the photographer.
National Council of Negro Women honors Dr. Hall

A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune standing with the National Council of Negro Women as they honor Dr. Hall. The men and women present in the photograph are wearing dresses, suits, hats, and the women are carrying handbags. They are standing in a room in an unknown building. Above them hangs a large crystal chandelier. In the very front row of the group, starting at the left and following to the right is a man in a grey pinstripe suit, name unknown; Mary McLeod Bethune, wearing a black suit and stockings; Dr. Hall, wearing a three-button suit and tie; Jean Clore, wearing a lace top and skirt; Mame Higgins, wearing a suit jacket and skirt and eyeglasses; and Dr. Charles Drew, a Caucasian wearing a three-button suit. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
National Council of Negro Women meeting

A black and white image of a large group of women posed with Mary McLeod Bethune for a National Council of Negro Women meeting. Mrs. Bethune is seated in the first row second from the left. She is wearing a dark-colored printed dress and white shoes. The remaining women in the photograph are unidentified. They are all wearing hats, dresses, heeled shoes, and are carrying handbags. Some are wearing eyeglasses. On the back of the image is written, "National Council of Negro Women Meeting, 1930s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph of two African Americans males assembling a wooden podium. They are wearing coveralls. One man is squatting at the left of the image and is putting a screw into the podium. The man standing on the opposite side of the podium is holding it for support. Behind them can be seen a blackboard on the wall. On the back of the image is the stamp of the NYA. Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs for the NYA during the 1940s, and most likely acquired this photograph during her time as an NYA agent.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph of two African American males flattening out the metal on a scuplture. The man at the right is wearing coveralls and a hat, and has a hammer in his hand and appears to be straightening the metal on an oversized "5" sculpture. Another man is elevated to his right, and is wearing coveralls. He is holding the metal which is being flattened. To the right of them is a smaller "1" sculpture. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the NYA. Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs for the NYA during the 1940s, and most likely acquired this photograph during her time as an NYA agent.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white photograph of Lou Costello, center, addressing a group of NYA members and spectators at an unknown location. He is wearing a three-button suit and is apparently making a speech. Around him stand NYA members in coveralls. Costello is standing next to a machine, purpose unknown. This photo was taken by the National Youth Administration, of which Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs. She most likely acquired this photograph during her time as an agent for the NYA. On the back of the photograph is written, "NY-12." The photographer of the image is unknown.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white image of Mrs. Edith Alexander, left, and an NYA student, who is demonstrating a machine. Edith Alexander is wearing a suit jacket and skirt, and is wearing a hat. Next to her is the NYA student, who is wearing coveralls and a button which reads, "National Youth Administration Work Experience Center." Her name and identification number is printed on the button, but it cannot be made out. To the right of them is a sign advertising the services to be learned: "Radio Communications, Aviation Aircraft, Auto Mechanics, Clerical, Drafting, Power Sewing." Two men can be seen reading the sign through the glass. On the back of the photograph is written "NY-25." Mary McLeod Bethune was the director of Negro Affairs for the National Youth Administration, and most likely acquired this image during her time as an NYA agent. The photographer of the image is unknown.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph showing Lou Costello and a group of other men watching intently as a female NYA member, wearing coveralls and a bandana, demonstrates a piece of machinery. Lou Costello can be seen standing to the immediate left of the female worker. She is wearing a button which reads, "National Youth Administration." Mary McLeod Bethune served as the Director of Negro Affairs for the NYA during the 1940's, and probably acquired this photograph during her time as an NYA agent. On the back of the photograph is written "NY-15." The photographer of the image is unknown.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration (NYA) photograph of a dentist examining the mouth of a young African American male. The dentist can be seen at the right of the image is a suit and a white lab coat. The patient is sitting in a chair, and the dentist is putting an instrument into his mouth. To the left of the dentist can be seen a variety of dental equipment, such as an overhead light, a tray with medical equipment, and a rinse and wash sink. Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs for the NYA, and most likely came into possession of this photograph during her time as an NYA agent. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the NYA.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph of two African American males preparing to weld two pieces of metal together. They are at the left of the image and are holding onto the two pieces at the seam. They are wearing coveralls and goggles. The machine to do the welding is at the right of the image. It is made by the Eisler Engineering Co., Inc, Newark, New Jersey. The machine is the "Spot and Butt Welders." On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the NYA. Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs for the NYA during the 1940s, and most likely acquired this image during her time as an NYA agent.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph showing a man sitting at a desk upon which radio broadcasting equipment is situated. The teacher is turned to a group of African American students, who are listening to him. They are all wearing white lab coats and are sitting in chairs. Behind them in the background of the image is a blackboard. On the wall at the left of the image is a board with pieces of paper with various radio call signs printed on them, as well as a map of the United States which has been divided into different regions. On top of the radio equipment at the desk is the call sign, "Radio station W8VKL." Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs for the National Adimistration during the 1940's, and probably obtained this photograph during her time as an NYA agent. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the NYA.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph of two men and a woman watching a woodcutting machine demonstration. The African American man at the left is wearing a three-piece suit. The man in the center of the photograph is a tall Caucasian and is also wearing a suit and overcoat. The woman at the right is an NYA student who is wearing coveralls and an NYA button, and she is operating the woodcutting machine. The button reads, "National Youth Administration Work Experience Center." Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs in the 1940's for the NYA, and she most likely acquired this photograph during her time as an NYA agent. On the back of the photograph is written "NY-14." The photographer of the image is unknown.
National Youth Administration photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph of a young African American man welding two pieces of metal together. He is squatting down low and has the metal on a small wooden table. He is wearing coveralls and protective eyewear. A man can be seen in the distance to his left. They are working in front of a concrete wall. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the NYA. Mary McLeod Bethune was the Director of Negro Affairs for the NYA during the 1940's, so she mostly likely acquired this photograph during her time as an NYA agent.
National Youth Administration Photograph

A black and white National Youth Administration photograph of three NYA members and another man who appears to be a priest, watching as one oils a wood-cutting machine. The man on the right of the image is wearing coveralls and is holding an oil can in his hands. The man to the left of him is African American and is wearing coveralls and an NYA button. The man to the left of him is Asian American and is also wearing coveralls. The priest is wearing a heavy overcoat. Mary McLeod Bethune served as the Director of Negro Affairs for the National Youth Administration during the 1940's, and probably acquired this image during her time as an NYA agent. On the back of the image is written "NY-13." The photographer of the image is unknown.
New faculty members

A black and white image of a new group of faculty members posed on the steps in front of Harrison Rhodes Hall at Bethune-Cookman University. The group is made up of African American and Caucasian men and women. The people in the group are partially identified. Back row, left to right: Unknown, Ruel Godby, and Clarence Childs. Middle row, left to right: unknown, Iona Burney, unknown, Glen Bethune; First row, left to right: unknown, Valarie King, Monday ?, and Judith Worthen. The men are wearing suit jackets, ties, and button-up shirts. The women are wearing dresses. The woman standing at the left in the first row is wearing a nun's outfit and habit. On the back of the photograph are the names of the people present in the photo, as well as the stamp of the photographer's studio.
New faculty members

A black and white image of a group of new faculty members at Bethune-Cookman University. The group is made of African American and Caucasian men and women. In the back row, left to right, is Joseph Taylor and J. Marlins (top row, left and right side of the planter). The middle row, left to right: Harry Burney, unknown, unknown, William Pickens, and unknown. Front row, left to right: Ann Dismuke Taylor-Green, unknown, unknown, and unknown. On the back of the photograph are the names of the people known to be in the photograph, as well as the photographer's stamp.
Nursing student reads to elderly patient

A black and white image of a nurse from Bethune-Cookman University reading to a very elderly African American woman on her front porch. The student is sitting at the left of the image, and she is wearing a nurses' hat, apron, and she is reading from a book that has been placed on a small table. The elderly woman is sitting in a rocking chair at the right of the image. She is holding onto a cane and is wearing a shawl and headwrap. In the background of the image is the exterior of the elderly woman's house. Written on the front of the image is, "Daytona Industrial School nurse visiting outside patient." On the back of the photograph is a place for correspondence, address, and a stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Nursing students care for a patient

A black and white image of three African American women in nurses' uniforms standing next to the bedside of a patient with their instructor. The nursing students are wearing white hats, aprons, and shirts. Their instructor is standing second from the left, and she is wearing a paisley shirt and pants. At the right of the image, the arm of the patient, who is mostly out of view, can be seen. The women appear to be standing in a doctor's room of some sort. On the wall behind the women is a door with an eye chart attached to it. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Omega Psi Phi fraternity

Black and white image of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity posing near a staircase at Bethune-Cookman University. They have displayed signs with their Greek letters, a jacket, and a wooden paddle near them. The men are dressed casually in hats, shirts, and pants. Identification of individuals is as follows-- Kneeling, left to right: James Royster and Calvin Royster; Standing, left to right: Donald Johnson, Rudolph Coleman, Edgar Dean, Jessie Dukes, John Dicks, Charles Box, Leroy Governor, Ulysses Roberts, Gregory Austin, Hoshea Levy, Willie Cunningham. Stairsteps, from the bottom, up, left to right -- Stairstep I: Irving Ross, Richard Matthews. Stairstep II: Henry Wells, Clarence George. Stairstep III: Jack Vickers. Stairstep IV: Wallace Wright, Michael Thurston. Stairstep V: Dennis Gresham; Stairstep VI: Bobby Terrell. The yearbook stamp is also on the back of the photo. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Omega Psi Phi fraternity

A black and white image of a ballroom full of pairs of men and women dancing during an Omega Psi Phi ball at Bethune-Cookman University. The women are wearing evening gowns and the men are wearing tuxedoes. Hanging from the ceiling are crepe paper decorations and also a sign that reads, "Omega Psi Phi" and "Omicron Epsilon." The image is identified to be a fraternity ball. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Omega Psi Phi fraternity performance

A black and white image of a Omega Psi Phi fraternity member wearing paint on his face and in his hair. He is also wearing a costume with tinsel around his neck. He is holding up a prop, which is a shield that has been painted with the Greek letters of his fraternity on the front. This picture was taken during a performance at the college. A yearbook stamp is on the back of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Omega Psi Phi fraternity performance

A black and white image of four Omega Psi Phi fraternity brothers wearing costumes, white gloves, and white paint on their faces and hair during a performance at Bethune-Cookman University. They are dancing with props which look like shields, which has the Greek letters of the organization painted on the front. In the background can faintly be seen spectators. A yearbook stamp is on the back of the photo. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Oswald Perry Bronson

A black and white portrait of President of Bethune-Cookman University, Oswald Perry Bronson. Dr. Bronson is wearing a suit and tie, and eyeglasses. On the back of the photograph is a stamp that reads, "When you have no further use for this photograph, please return to: Office of the President; Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32015." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Oswald Perry Bronson, Jake Gaither, Harry Burney

A black and white photograph of President Oswald Perry Bronson, left; Jake Gaither, Florida Atlantic Metropolitan University (FAMU) coach, center; and Harry Burney, development, left. Dr. Bronson is wearing a suit and eyeglasses, and appears to be thinking deeply. Gaither and Burney are also wearing suits and ties. On the back of the photograph are the names and titles of the people present in the photograph, as well as the stamp of, "Thomas Porter, Chief Photographer, Bethune-Cookman College."
Outdoor ceremony

A black and white image of an outdoor ceremony taking place on Bethune-Cookman's campus. It is most likely taking place at Mary McLeod Bethune's gravesite. Three African American males and one African American female are pictured. The men are wearing three-piece suits, and the woman is wearing a white suit and is holding a handbag. The people are looking very solemn. The two men at the left are James Keys, academic dean, and Chaplain Roger Fair. The man at the right of the image is reading out of a program. A group of trees can be seen behind the group. On the back of the image is written in pen, "L-R Mr. James Keys (Dean) Academic, Dr. Roger Fair (Chaplain)." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Outdoor picnic for the students

A black and white image of African American men and women gathered around a large barbecue pit on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. They are barbecuing hotdogs. The women are wearing skirts and blouses, and the men are wearing button-up shirts and pants. Some of the men are wearing hats. In the background of the image is the old Keyser Elementary School building. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Palmetto Teachers' Workshop

A color image of a group of four African American women gathering their belongings after the end of a meeting. They are standing in a large room next to an oversize table and folding chairs. The walls are painted blue and yellow. On a far wall there is a large painting of a peacock. One woman is wearing a white dress and black overcoat. Florence Roane can barely be seen, and she is wearing a grey top. The woman to the left of her is wearing a yellow suit and carrying a briefcase. The woman with her back to the photographer is wearing a puple flannel suit. At the right of the image is a man partially visible in a suit jacket and pants. On the table sits the ladies' bags and a briefcase. They appear to be talking to each other. On the back of the image is written in blue ink, "Palmetto Teachers Workshop 1971." There is also written a number "10." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Panorama of Bethune-Cookman University campus

A black and white photograph of White Hall and its front lawns (left) and the original Faith Hall. Faith hall is the two-story building partially obscured by a utility pole. The tree-lined, unpaved street that is now Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, and the farmland from the school's Agricultural Division, where Harrison Rhodes Hall, Gross Science Hall, Moore Gymnasium and other buildings now stand, is shown on the far right. This photo was taken when Bethune-Cookman Universty was known as the Daytona Normal and Industrial School for Girls. Large palm and oak trees can be seen in the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Paul Decker and Florence Roane

A black and white image of Paul Decker and Florence Roane, members of the Human Resources Department and teachers at Bethune-Cookman University, holding a meeting with students in a classroom on campus. Paul Decker can be seen at the left of the image, sitting in a deskchair that has been placed against the wall perpendicular to the students, who are facing the front of the room. He is wearing a patterned button-up shirt and has his coat jacket placed on top of the desk. The male teacher to the right of him is unknown. To the right of him is Florence Roane, who is wearing a light-colored dress and is laughing. The African American male teacher to her right is unknown. On the blackboard at the front of the room someone has written, "Ultimate Query: Upon whose shoulders does this responsibility rest?" The students are both African American and Caucasian men and women, and are seated in chairs which have lap desks attached. On the back of the photograph is the yearbook stamp, the date the image was taken, the photographer's stamp, and Human Relations.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity performance

A black and white image of two Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. probates posed in a gym in costumes, top hats, and holding canes. They are each holding a sign shaped like a half-moon in front of them which reads, "Probates." In the background behind them are bleachers where spectators are sitting. On the back of the photo is a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity performance

A black and white image of two Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. members wearing costumes, white gloves, and white paint in their hair and on their face. They are wearing jumpsuits and are holding canes. They are performing in front of an audience, which can faintly be seen in the background. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Physical eduation class cheerleading

A black and white phtograph of a physical education class at Bethune-Cookman University performing outdoor stunts. They are wearing matching school uniforms. In the center of the photograph is a set of girls, who are holding girls up over their heads. In the background, their classmates watch. Also in the background are a variety of trees, such as oak and palm trees. On the back of the photograph is written, "Physical education class special acrobatic stunts, May Day Celebration, 1920s or 1930s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Presentation for Class of 1974

A black and white image of an audience seated in White Hall, watching a presentation for the class of 1974. The audience is seated in chairs and is made up of African American and Caucasian male and female students. On the stage, students are standing on risers, and some faculty members are seated in chairs near a podium. The curtain hanging above the stage has a sign that reads, "Class of 1974." To the left and right of the stage are large stained-glass windows. There are also signs on the walls that read, "No Smoking." Draperies hanging around the banners have the symbols of the Greek fraternity and sorority organizations on campus. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Procession: male students

A black and white image of male students, wearing three-piece suits, walking down the sidewalk into Cookman Hall. They are walking underneath a pergola which is near the side of the road, where a car is also parked. On the left side of the sidewalk are two benches. Across the is a small house with a porch. Various trees can also be seen in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Professor meets with students outside Human Resource Center

A black and white image of five African American students sitting outside, talking with a professor. The students are dressed comfortably and are sitting under a sign that reads, "Human Resource Center." The teacher is squatting and is wearing a suit. In the background of the image is a one-story building with a roof and windows. At the right of the image is a small palm tree. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Professor Reed with business students

A black and white image of Professor Reed, left, in a business suit, standing with male and female students. He is standing next to a window, through which the exterior of Cookman Hall can be seen. Surrounding him are male and female students. They are all watching as a student receives a copy from the copy machine placed on the desk. The machine has a lip where the top can be lifted up and the copy placed down. At the left of the image is another machine, of which the purpose is not known. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Professor-student conference

A black and white image of a student and a teacher during a conference at Bethune-Cookman University. The student is sitting in a chair at the left of the image and has his hands intertwined in front of him. At the right of the image is the professor, who is sitting in a chair and is looking at a paper that has been laid upon the table. Also on the table are folders and other materials. In the background of the image is a shelf with rows of papers on them. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Project Fla.8V5A4 construction

A black and white image of a one-story white building containing classrooms on Bethune-Cookman University's campus. Utility poles can be seen in the image, as well as trees, including oak trees and palm trees. Written on the front of the image is the following: "Class rooms, Project Fla. 8V5A4, Bethune-Cookman Coll., Daytona Beach, Fla., Paul Smith Const. Co., Tampa Fla, Contractor, Mar 29, 1948." On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Classroom Bldgs, 1948." The studio's stamp is also on the back of the image.
Project Fla.8V5A4 construction

A black and white image of a one-story office building on the Bethune-Cookman University campus. To the left of the building can be seen another building with a wood exterior and a barrel sitting by the front door. Trees can be seen behind the office building, including palm trees. On the front of the image is written, "Office Wing, Project Fla.8V5A4, Bethune Cookman Coll., Daytona Beach, Fla., Paul Smith Const. Co., Tampa, Fla. Contractor, Mar. 19, 1948." On the back of the image is written, "Office bldg 1948." The stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back.
Project Fla.8V5A4 construction

A black and white image of a one-story white building containing classrooms on Bethune-Cookman University's campus. Utility poles can be seen in the image, as well as trees, including oak trees and palm trees. Written on the front of the image is the following: "Class rooms, Project Fla. 8V5A4, Bethune-Cookman Coll., Daytona Beach, Fla., Paul Smith Const. Co., Tampa Fla, Contractor, Mar 29, 1948." On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Classroom Bldgs, 1948." The studio's stamp is also on the back of the image.
Rabie Gainous, Florence Roane and Betty Brooks

A black and white image of Dr. Rabie Gainous, Dr. Florence Roane, and Betty Brooks sitting at tables during a meeting. Dr. Gainous is in the center of the image with his back to the camera. He is looking at paperwork in front of him. To the right side of the image, laying on the table, is a tape recorder and small microphone. He is wearing a suit jacket and eyeglasses. To his left is Dr. Florence Roane, who is wearing a sweater and eyeglasses. On the other side of the table in a turtleneck sweater is Betty Brooks, also with paperwork in front of her. The man to the right of her in a flannel jacket and ties is unidentified. On the back of the photo are the names of the people in the image, as well as the date. The photographer of the image is unidentified.
Rabie J. Gainous

A black and white photograph of Rabie J. Gainour. He is standing in a classroom in front of a blackboard, and is holding a pipe in his left hand. He is wearing a suit and tie. On the back of the image is a yearbook stamp, as well as, "Dr. Rabie J. Gainous, acting chairman." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Radio repair class

A black and white image of African American men learning radio repair during the vocational program offered by Bethune-Cookman University. In addition to teaching the students academics, students were also able to partake in vocational training that would assist them in securing a job after graduation. In this image, the men are working at work stations, and are performing various types of repair on radios. The men are dressed nicely in suit coats and trousers. A sign handing above the work area reads, "Mechanical Drawing and Communication." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Radio repair class

A black and white image of two African American women sitting in desk chairs while two African American men stand on the other side of the table. The students appear to be working in co-ed pairs. The men are working with radios, teaching the women how to repair them. The wall behind the men has been decorated with magazine covers, music records, and cards. They appear to be working in a classroom. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Ralphe Bunch speaks at Bethune-Cookman University

A black and white photograph of Ralph Bunche, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950, giving a speech at the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of Bethune-Cookman University. Ralph Bunche can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, wearing an academic gown and eyeglasses. He is standing behind a podium with a microphone attached to it. Seated behind him from the left to right are Mary McLeod Bethune and Richard Vernon Moore, Sr., who was president of BCU at the time this photograph was taken. To the right of him is an unknown woman. To the right of the podium can be seen an unknown man. They are seated in front of a large theater curtain. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil, "Dr. Ralph Bunche, BCC 50th yr anniversary speaker; Mrs. Bethune, Dr. Richard Moore, March 1954." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Rebecca Reid

A black and white image of Rebecca Reid, who is posing in front of a very large bush planted on the side of White Hall. She is wearing a suit jacket and skirt. On the back of the image is the following description: "Rebecca Reid, an early business manager of the college." The photographer of the image is unknown.

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