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  Mary McLeod Bethune On Mother'S Day

  A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune and mothers at Bethune-Cookman College with their babies. Mrs. Bethune is seated at the right of the image in a chair, and she is holding two young African American infants in her lap. Behind her are four other African American women are each holding infants. Behind them can be seen trees. The women are wearing dresses and hats, and the babies are wearing dress clothes and bonnets. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

  
  

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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 photograph of the original photograph of Mary McLeod Bethune at work in her office in Thomas White Hall. Mrs. Bethune can be seen sitting at a desk with pen in hand, studying papers on her desk. There are chairs placed to the right of her and in front of the desk. There is window open at the right of the image. On the back wall can be seen a door and paintings. A wall unit has been built into the wall, which has trophies and books set on it. In the left corner of the room is a filing cabinet. The image is printed on Kodak paper. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.