-
DeLand Academy students fool around
DeLand Academy (later Stetson University) students fool around on campus. Pictured is student C. H. Dean.
-
DeLand Academy students pose for a group shot
DeLand Academy (later Stetson University) students pose for a group shot in Elizabeth Hall.
-
DeLand Academy women's basketball team
DeLand Academy (founding name of Stetson University) women's basketball team in 1907. Some of the players named on the back of the photo.
-
DeLand Academy women's basketball team circa 1910
DeLand Academy (Stetson University) girl's basketball team and their coach, with their dog mascot. One of the girls is either Constance or Addie Grace Waterman, and the coach is Royal P. Hamlin.
-
DeLand businessmen in group shot
Group of DeLand businessmen, one holding a banjo. The sheriff is also in the photo
-
DeLand children participate in a bun race.
Children participate in a ""bun race"" (note buns suspended from a rope strung across a downtown DeLand street).
-
DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University, Chaudoin Hall
Used color postcard of Chaudoin Hall (female dormitory) at Stetson University. "De Land, Florida. Chaudoin Hall. the dormitories are of excellent modern construction and combined with the particularly healthful climate which the city enjoys renders the John B. Stetson University a particularly desirable selection for educational purposes. Hence a fine student body is enrolled, made up of young men and women from all parts of Florida, with many from other States of the Union." - back of postcard. Handwritten note - "Chaudoin Hall before the south wing was added"
-
DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University, DeLand Hall
Unused color postcard of DeLand Hall at John B. Stetson University. In the bottom right, there is a couple walking in turn of the century dress. "De Land, Florida. De Land Hall. The John B. Stetson University situated here, has a group of massive and beautiful buildings which have cost over $300,000. The student body is made up of young men and women from all parts of Florida, with many from other States of the Union. A staff of forty-five professors and instructors impart knowledge of every nature necessary to a thorough scientific, technological or business education." - back of postcard.
-
DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University. Hall of Science
Unused color postcard of Science Hall (now Flagler Hall) at Stetson University. "De Land, Florida. The Hall of Science. The John B. Stetson University had a group of massive beautiful modern buildings, which cost over $300,000; a carefully selected, rapidly growing library of 13,000 volumes, and distinct and well-equipped laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology. The architectural features of this building mark it one of the most artistically beautiful in the South." - back of postcard
-
DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University, Stetson Hall.
Used color postcard of Stetson Hall (dormitory) at Stetson University. In front of the building, a man in a porkpie hat is walking. A building in the background is identified as Chaudoin Hall in a handwritten note on the reverse.
-
DeLand, Florida - Downtown
The intersection of Woodland Boulevard and New York Avenue in DeLand, Florida. Several cars from the 1910's can be seen.
-
DeLand, Florida fire of 1886
Aftermath of the October 1, 1886 fire in DeLand, Florida that destroyed much of the business section of DeLand. Photo taken at the corner of New York Avenue and Woodland Boulevard.
-
DeLand Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's DeLand Hall, first campus building.
-
Doyle E. Carlton studies as a student at Stetson University
Doyle E. Carlton, Stetson University student, studies in his room at Stetson. Carlton would later serve as Governor of Florida.
-
Earl W. Brown, Mayor of DeLand
Portrait of Earl W. Brown, Stetson University alumnus who served as a mayor of DeLand. Brown was one of the founders of the Volusia County Fair in 1925.
-
Elizabeth Hall Administration Bldg., John B. Stetson University, DeLand Fl.
Used black and white postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University. Photo includes two 1940's vehicles. George Washington one cent green stamp cancelled February 5, 1946.
-
Elizabeth Hall Chapel stage with organ
Stetson University Elizabeth Hall Chapel stage, featuring the original organ and stained glass windows. A handwritten note reads "chapel platform, Elizabeth Hall. Cyan and colored glass windows, gifts of Mr. Stetson who gave the chapel."
-
Elizabeth Hall from the back, DeLand, Fl.
Unused color postcard of Elizabeth Hall, east side, at Stetson University.
-
Elizabeth Hall, J. B. Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Unused color postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University. View of the Building from the street, with a 1930's car in the lower right corner. "Elizabeth Hall is the chief building of the university and is the gift of Mr. John B. Stetson, bearing the name of his wife. It contains the main offices and many of the classrooms in addition to the Auditorium which has a seating capacity of nine hundred, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Monroe Heath Museum." back of postcard.
-
Elizabeth Hall, John B. Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Used color postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University. One cent green Franklin stamp canceled March 7, 1908
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University
Elizabeth Hall before the north and south wings were added. A handwritten note reads "Built in three section, this section was completed in 1892 while the wings were added in 1893-1898. Named for the wife of John B. Stetson."
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, after the south wing was added. Horse and buggy in front of the building. On the back of the photo, there is a note that Elizabeth Hall was named for Mrs. Stetson.
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Used color postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University. Thomas Jefferson two cent stamp cancelled March 22, 1957. "Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, De Land, Fla. Situated on the corner of Woodland and Minnesota Avenues. A truly beautiful setting at one of Florida's leading universities." - printed on back.
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Used black and white postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University. Photo shows the street running parallel to the front of the hall. One cent green Franklin stamp canceled October 4, 1907
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Elizabeth Hall with an open grassy area called The Forest of Arden.
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Unused black and white postcard of Elizabeth Hall at John B. Stetson University.
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Unused black and white postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University.
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Unused color postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University. Photograph taken from approximately third story height from across the street, also shows two late 1920's vehicles parked on the street.
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Unused color postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University.
-
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, before wings were added.
-
Flagler Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Flagler Hall entrance with Museum sign out front.
-
Flagler Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Science Hall (later Flagler Hall) under construction.
-
Flagler Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Science Hall (later Flagler Hall) under construction. Front entrance shown.
-
Flagler Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Science Hall (later Flagler Hall) just after completion. Taken from the southeast.
-
Florida's Famous Fountain at Night, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Used color postcard of the Holler Fountain at Stetson University. "Holler Fountain is really beautiful by night when the sparkling jets of water are brilliantly illuminated. colored lighting system changes constantly including all of the colors of the rainbow. Previously at both New York and Chicago World's Fairs. Don't Miss It!" - back of postcard. Two cent Adams stamp canceled August 28, 1952.
-
Florida State Senate group shot
Members of the Florida State Senate sit on the steps of the capitol building in Tallahassee. Stetson President Lincoln Hulley seated back row, center left, with large smile.
-
Four Stetson University students with Chaudoin Hall in the background
Four Stetson University students (class of 1897) standing on campus with Chaudoin Hall in the background.
-
Graduating Class, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl. 1903
Stetson students with diplomas, including Beatrice Sinclair. Hand written note states that this was the business college graduating class.
-
Grounds of the Stetson Estate, DeLand, Fl.
Used color postcard of the winter home of John B. Stetson in DeLand, Florida. One cent green Washington stamp canceled May 1911.
-
Group shot of DeLand Pioneers
Group shot of the ""pioneers"" of DeLand. City founder Henry DeLand is center with white beard.
-
Hall of Science, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Used color postcard of Science Hall (now Flagler Hall) at Stetson University.
-
Henry DeLand bas-relief on Sampson Hall, Stetson University
Bas-relief of Henry A. DeLand, founder of the city of DeLand and of DeLand Academy (later Stetson University). Located on Sampson Hall, Stetson University. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states "The bas-relief was done by the Count of Santa Eulalia, the second husband of the former Mrs. John B. Stetson..."
-
Holmes Hall interior, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Interior of Stetson University's Holmes Hall, President's home.
-
Holmes Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Holmes Hall, originally built as the President's Home. On the site of present day duPont-Ball Library.
-
Holmes Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Holmes Hall, originally used as the President's Home. Taken from the northeast. Location is approximately where the duPont-Ball Library sits today.
-
Holmes Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Holmes Hall, originally used as the President's Home. Taken from the northeast. Location is approximately where the duPont-Ball Library sits today.
-
Holmes Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Holmes Hall, President's residence from 1888 to 1948. Later demolished due to deterioration.
