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  Outdoor Worship on Church Picnic Grounds, Early 1940s

  Congregation is gathered on church picnic grounds for outdoor worship, early 1940s. Display of American flag at the outdoor event suggests possibility that this was a special service at the end of World War II. Standing in front of the pine tree is young Lillian Jakubcin, who is leaning over to speak with her mother, Anna Duda Jakubcin. Grandfather, Andrew Duda, Sr. is seated in the back row next to two unidentified little girls. Small sepia snapshot. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.

  
  

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  Oviedo School Classroom, c.1912. Slavia student, John Duda, is seated near windows, Black and White

  Young John Duda is seen (2nd from left in row closest to windows) sitting at his desk in the classroom of the Oviedo School, c.1912. Other subjects in photo cannot be identified.

  
  

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  Oviedo School Classroom, c.1912. Slavia student, John Duda, is seated near windows, Enhanced

  Young John Duda is seen (2nd from left in row closest to windows) sitting at his desk in the classroom of the Oviedo School, c.1912. Other subjects in photo cannot be identified.

  
  

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  Oviedo School Classroom, c.1912. Slavia student, John Duda, is seated near windows, Original

  Young John Duda is seen (2nd from left in row closest to windows) sitting at his desk in the classroom of the Oviedo School, c.1912. Other subjects in photo cannot be identified.

  
  

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  Packing House: A Duda & Sons,Inc. early 1940s, Black and White

  View of Duda's packing house in early 1940s. A box car can be seen on far left of photo, ready to be filled with crates of celery to be shipped to markets via the Seaboard RR. A railroad spur line led directly to the company packing house. A vintage car, truck and farm equipment are visible, as well

  
  

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  Packing House: A Duda & Sons,Inc. early 1940s, Original

  View of Duda's packing house in early 1940s. A box car can be seen on far left of photo, ready to be filled with crates of celery to be shipped to markets via the Seaboard RR. A railroad spur line led directly to the company packing house. A vintage car, truck and farm equipment are visible, as well

  
  

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  Parsonage of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio, c. 1909

  The parsonage of Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Ohio, c.1909. This is the church to which the founding families of Slavia belonged before settling in Florida in 1911-12. Scan from "100 years if God's Grace," a commemorative booklet produced by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Parma, Ohio, in 1992.

  
  

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  Participants at The Dedication of the Lutheran Haven Facilities. May 30,1948

  Four pastors participating in the dedication of the new Lutheran Haven facilities in 1948 gather on the grounds of the campus for a photo. Left to right. 1. Rev John Daniel 2.unidentified 3.Rev. Steven Tuhy 4. unidentified

  
  

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  Pastor and St. Luke's "Called Teachers." c. 1955-56

  Left to right:Steven R. Sidlik, Rev. S.M. Tuhy (standing), Elmer Bellhorn. c. 1955-56

  
  

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  Pastor of church in Slovakia with Duda Family. June, 2009, Enhanced Image

  The Pastor of the Lutheran Church at Adamovske Kochanovce in Slovakia poses, after Sunday morning worship service,with 30 visitors from the US. These descendants (and their spouses) of Andrew Duda, Sr. attended worship at the family's ancestral church as a highlight of their Family Reunion in Slovakia, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Andrew Duda's emigration to America in June, 1909.

  
  

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  Pastor of church in Slovakia with Duda Family. June, 2009, Original Image

  The Pastor of the Lutheran Church at Adamovske Kochanovce in Slovakia poses, after Sunday morning worship service,with 30 visitors from the US. These descendants (and their spouses) of Andrew Duda, Sr. attended worship at the family's ancestral church as a highlight of their Family Reunion in Slovakia, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Andrew Duda's emigration to America in June, 1909.

  
  

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  Pastor Rossow in pulpit of new sanctuary, c.1993. Several views

  Several views of Pastor Rossow, standing in the pulpit (which was originally created for the 1957 church) now located in the chancel of the sanctuary completed in 1993. It is likely that the photographer was engaged to provide several photo options for church publications and media releases shortly after the dedication of the church in November, 1993, but the identity of the photographer is unknown.

  
  

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  Pastor Rossow in pulpit of new sanctuary, c.1993. Several views

  Several views of Pastor Rossow, standing in the pulpit (which was originally created for the 1957 church) now located in the chancel of the sanctuary completed in 1993. It is likely that the photographer was engaged to provide several photo options for church publications and media releases shortly after the dedication of the church in November, 1993, but the identity of the photographer is unknown.

  
  

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  Pastor Rossow in pulpit of new sanctuary, c.1993. Several views

  Several views of Pastor Rossow, standing in the pulpit (which was originally created for the 1957 church) now located in the chancel of the sanctuary completed in 1993. It is likely that the photographer was engaged to provide several photo options for church publications and media releases shortly after the dedication of the church in November, 1993, but the identity of the photographer is unknown.

  
  

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  Pastor Rossow in pulpit of new sanctuary, c.1993. Several views

  Several views of Pastor Rossow, standing in the pulpit (which was originally created for the 1957 church) now located in the chancel of the sanctuary completed in 1993. It is likely that the photographer was engaged to provide several photo options for church publications and media releases shortly after the dedication of the church in November, 1993, but the identity of the photographer is unknown.

  
  

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  Pastor Rossow in pulpit of new sanctuary, c.1993. Several views

  Several views of Pastor Rossow, standing in the pulpit (which was originally created for the 1957 church) now located in the chancel of the sanctuary completed in 1993. It is likely that the photographer was engaged to provide several photo options for church publications and media releases shortly after the dedication of the church in November, 1993, but the identity of the photographer is unknown.

  
  

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  Pastor Rossow in pulpit of new sanctuary, c.1993. Several views

  Several views of Pastor Rossow, standing in the pulpit (which was originally created for the 1957 church) now located in the chancel of the sanctuary completed in 1993. It is likely that the photographer was engaged to provide several photo options for church publications and media releases shortly after the dedication of the church in November, 1993, but the identity of the photographer is unknown.

  
  

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  Pastor Rossow Leads "New Member Class." c. 1990-91

  Pastor E.J. Rossow instructs a group of class members who have come to learn more about St. Luke's Lutheran Church, before deciding whether to become members of the congregation. This class was held in the main nave of the church. 1990-91.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, 1939

  Images cropped from a larger photo of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, standing outside the newly-built brick church in 1939. Cropped versions of previous scan.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, 1939

  Images cropped from a larger photo of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, standing outside the newly-built brick church in 1939. Cropped versions of previous scan.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, c. late 1930s

  Head shot of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, first pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, as he appeared in the late 1930s. Photo image cropped from a larger photo, filed as SLC_B033, for use in an archival display. November, 2011.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy with St. Luke's Schoolchildren, c. 1948

  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy shown with 27 schoolchildren outside St. Luke's first school, which was housed in the wood building formerly used as a church for several years. C. 1947-1948. Pastor Tuhy established the school by first teaching a class of pre-school age children himself. The congregation then engaged a full-time teacher to teach grades 1-8. Small B&W snapshot scanned at SLLC on Epson 10000XL, October, 2014. One of many photos found in a scrapbook entitled, "History of St. Luke's Christian Day School," compiled by Mary Ann Tesinsky Weisenbarger in the mid-1960s.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen Tuhy's first confirmation class, August 12, 1934

  The ten members of Rev. Stephen Tuhy's first confirmation class (following his installation as St. Luke's first pastor the previous month) are gathered near the original, wooden church for their class photo, August 12, 1934. Class members (in alphabetical order: Olga Duda, Julia Jakubcin, George Jakubcin, Jr., Miroslav Lukas, John Mikler, Paul Packo, Anna Svrlinga, Ivan Svrlinga, Ludmila Svrlings and Milan Svrlinga. Scanned from image in '50 Years of Grace and Mercy, 1912-1962', a publication of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Epson XL 1000, Nov. 2011.

  
  

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  Pastors Wm.von Spreckelsen and John Kucharik, 1970s

  Rev. Wm. von Spreckelsen (left)and Rev. John Kucharik, c. 1970s, participate together in a church ceremony.

  
  

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  Pastors Wm.von Spreckelsen and John Kucharik, 1970s

  Rev. Wm. von Spreckelsen (left)and Rev. John Kucharik, c. 1970s, participate together in a church ceremony.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy and Two Teachers. c.1951-52

  Pastor Stephen Tuhy, with teachers, Betty Belencak Duda (left) and Elinor Junas, c. 1951-52.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy Baptizes a Lutheran Haven Child

  Pastor Tuhy baptizes a child (unidentified), ca. 1965. The boy was a resident of one of the Lutheran Haven Children's Homes.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy Confirms a Haven Child, c. 1965

  Pastor Stephen Tuhy lays his hand on the head of an unidentified boy (resident of one the Lutheran Haven Childrens' Homes), c. 1965, as he blesses the child during the rite of Confirmation.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's Daughter, Elena, On Her 3rd Birthday, 1942

  Elena Anna Tuhy wears a paper crown indicating that it is her 3rd birthday, September 21, 1942. Elena was the daughter of Pastor Stephen and Olga Tuhy. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class, c. 1945

  Pastor Tuhy's nursery class, enjoying a snack on the porch of the wood building which had served as a sanctuary for many years, but had been moved to the new property and was now used for a school building. 1945. (Left to right) Rear: 1. Priscilla Tuhy, 2. John Tesinsky, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Katherine Mikler. Front: 1. Barbara Beasley, 2. Betty Ruth Duda, 3. Naomi Tuhy, 4. Josie Mikler, 5. Unidentified, 6. Joseph Duda. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class, c. 1945

  Pastor Tuhy's nursery class, enjoying a snack on the porch of the wood building which had served as a sanctuary for many years, but had been moved to the new property and was now used for a school building. 1945. (Left to right) Rear: 1. Priscilla Tuhy, 2. John Tesinsky, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Katherine Mikler. Front: 1. Barbara Beasley, 2. Betty Ruth Duda, 3. Naomi Tuhy, 4. Josie Mikler, 5. Unidentified, 6. Joseph Duda. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class on porch of parsonage, c. 1945

  Ten of the little students in Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class sit on the porch of the Parsonage. c. 1945 Left to right: Rear: 1. Raymond Mikler, 2. Luther Duda, 3. Ferdinand S. Duda, 4. Andy L. Duda. In chairs: 1. Katherine G. Mikler, 2. Phyllis Cicmanec, 3. Elena Tuhy, 4. Mary Ann Tesinaky, 5. Priscilla Tuhy. Seated on floor: Josie Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class on porch of parsonage, c. 1945

  Ten of the little students in Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class sit on the porch of the Parsonage. c. 1945 Left to right: Rear: 1. Raymond Mikler, 2. Luther Duda, 3. Ferdinand S. Duda, 4. Andy L. Duda. In chairs: 1. Katherine G. Mikler, 2. Phyllis Cicmanec, 3. Elena Tuhy, 4. Mary Ann Tesinaky, 5. Priscilla Tuhy. Seated on floor: Josie Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's Last Confirmation Class, May 14, 1967

  The Confirmation Class of 1967 is gathered in the chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on May 14, 1967. This was to be the last class confirmed by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy before his untimely death on December 26, 1967. Left to right FRONT ROW: 1.Joseph Mikler 2.Stanley Lukas 3. Mike Lukas 4. Arnold Jackson 5. Ross Eldridge 6. Matt Borg 7.Dona Long 8. Janet Alexander 9.Nancy Smith 10. Carol Fowler 11. Gisela Schneider 12. Beth Duda REAR: Stephen Colbert 2.Richard Smith 3.Danny O'Neil 4. Jim Rook 5. Thomas Jackson 6. Pastor Tuhy 7. Sharon Syme 8. Karen Lukas 9. Elaine Duda 10. Patty Stites 11. Theodora Mc Clure; 8x10 print of group photo scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC, March, 2012

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy with St. Luke's School Teachers at 50th Anniversary Celebration, May 27, 1962

  Some of the past and present teachers of St. Luke's Lutheran School pose for a photograph with the Pastor of the church at the celebration of St. Luke's 50th Anniversary, held in the church picnic grounds. May 27, 1962. Left to right, row 1: Elmer Bellhorn, Principal, Steven R. Sidlik, Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy. Row 2: Virginia Bellhorn, Betty Duda, Judy Duda

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy with Two Young Teachers at St. Luke's School, c. 1952

  Rev. Stephen Tuhy, ca. 1952, with two young teachers at St. Luke's Christian Day School. Left, Elinor Junas; right, Betty Belencak (Duda)

  
  

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  Pastor With Men of The Church: A Social Gathering, c. 1940s

  Pastor Stephen Tuhy (far right) enjoys the company of three men of the congregation at a social gathering in a Slavia family home. c.1940s. Left to right: 1. Andrew Duda, Jr., 2. Martin Stanko, 3. unidentified (possibly Andrew Daniel), 4. Rev. Stephen Tuhy. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.

  
  

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  Paula Brumback Honored at Groundbreaking. April 2, 2000

  Coordinator for the festivities,Paula Brumback, receives a gift basket as a token of St. Luke's appreciation of her hard work and extraordinary planning. John Berkley, emcee for the event, makes the presentation during the special program held under tents following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new school Sunday, April 2, 2000.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, c. 1940, Black and White

  Paul Tesinsky and wife, Mary, c.1940 in field on Michael Mikler farm.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, c. 1940, Original

  Paul Tesinsky and wife, Mary, c.1940 in field on Michael Mikler farm.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, with Michael Mikler, st. 1930s, Black and White

  Paul and Mary MiklerTesinsky, with her father, Michael Mikler, Sr., on the Mikler homestead in Slavia, 1930s.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, with Michael Mikler, st. 1930s, Original

  Paul and Mary MiklerTesinsky, with her father, Michael Mikler, Sr., on the Mikler homestead in Slavia, 1930s.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky in Slavia Celery Field With Sons, c. 1946

  Paul and Mary Tesinsky with their young sons, Michael (Mickey), left and Johnny in a celery field on a Slavia farm. c.1946

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky in Slavia Celery Field with Sons, c. 1946

  Paul and Mary Tesinsky with their young sons, Michael (Mickey), left and Johnny in a celery field on a Slavia farm. c.1946

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky With Children on Daughter's Confirmation Day. May 1,1954

  Paul and Mary (Mikler) Tesinsky pose with their children on the Confirmation Day of their only daughter, Mary Ann. May 1, 1954. Also in the photos (probably taken in the school auditorium) are their sons, Johnny (left) and Michael (Mickey).

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky with Their Grandchildren, late 1970s

  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky with their grandchildren, c. late 1970s. Clockwise from top: Elaine, Roy, Jr. and Cathleen Weisenbarger, Scott Tesinsky (son of Michael) and Kenneth Tesinsky (son of Johnny). All of these children are direct descendants of Michael and Maria Dudas Mikler, who were co-founders of the Slavia Colony community and St. Luke's Church

  
  

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  Paul Lukas Family c.1926, near their new home, Black and White

  Paul, Sr.(wearing hat) and Maria 'nee Klimek Lukas with their three sons: Paul, Jr. at right, young Milton (Miroslav), and baby Daniel, in his mother's arms; daughter, Mary, stands to the right of her mother. Gentleman in suit is unidentified. c. 1926. The Lukas family's new home was built from sand blocks made by Paul Lukas...one by one. Until the home was completed, the family lived in the barn nearby. The house also included a cellar, one of only two in Slavia.

  
  

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  Paul Lukas Family c.1926, near their new home, Enhanced

  Paul, Sr.(wearing hat) and Maria 'nee Klimek Lukas with their three sons: Paul, Jr. at right, young Milton (Miroslav), and baby Daniel, in his mother's arms; daughter, Mary, stands to the right of her mother. Gentleman in suit is unidentified. c. 1926. The Lukas family's new home was built from sand blocks made by Paul Lukas...one by one. Until the home was completed, the family lived in the barn nearby. The house also included a cellar, one of only two in Slavia.

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Jr. and His Four Sons on Family Farm, c. 1957

  Paul Lukas teaches his four sons (left to right:Paul, Jr., Philip. Stanley and Jonathan how to tend the plants on the Lukas Family farm in Slavia, c.1957

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with Paul. Jr. on horse c.1920

  The family of Paul Lukas, Sr. (left to right):daughter, Mary; wife, Maria 'nee Klimek; Paul, Sr,; and Paul, Jr. pose together,most likely on their Slavia homestead. Paul, Jr. is seated on a horse. The family appears to be dressed up for church or some other important occasion. c.1920