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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football player Philip Hinson
A black and white image of football player Philip Hinson diving onto the ground at the college. He is jumping in the air with his arms out to his sides and his mouth open. He is wearing his football uniform. In the background can be seen trees and a goal post. His name is written on the back of the photo. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football players
A black and white image, badly faded, of three Bethune-Cookman football players posing on the grounds of the college. The player at the right is holding a football. All three men are wearing their uniforms. Trees can be seen in the background. A note at the bottom of the picture reads, "Florida Normal & Industrial Institute team in action at Bethune Cookman CC." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football players
A black and white image of five Bethune-Cookman football players in position right before a "snap" play. They are wearing their team uniforms with their numbers, as well as their helmets. A wooden set of bleachers can be seen behind them where spectators sit. In the background can be seen trees and unidentified buildings.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football team
A black and white photograph of the Bethune-Cookman football team for the year 1925. The team is posed on the steps of Cookman Hall. The brick edifice and columns can be seen in the photograph. The team is wearing their football uniforms, knee pads, and some are wearing leather helmets. There is a small boy in the second row holding a football with the year "1925" written on the front. The man seated all the way at the right in the second row is Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son. He has his elbows resting on his knees. The person sitting all the way at the right in the third row with the letter "H" on his sweater is Buck Hunt. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Football Team
A black and white image of Bethune-Cookman University's football team. The team is posing outside, on the site of present-day Meigs Hall. Behind them can be see tall palm trees and an unidentified building. The team is posed in three rows; back row standing, middle row kneeling, first row sitting. They are all wearing their football uniforms and and shoes and have their arms crossed over their chests. The third person in the first row from the left is sitting next to a football which has written on it, "Fla. Champs, BCC 1924." Coach Leon C. James, the first coach at BCU, is standing in the back row farthest to the right, in a shirt, tie, jacket, and hat. Edward Rodriguez is standing in the back row third from the left. He was Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football team
A black and white photograph of Bethune-Cookman's football team posed on the steps of Cookman Hall. The exterior of the building and the columns can be seen in the image. There are two men standing in front of the columns on either side of the photographer; these are presumed to be the coaches. The players are wearing their uniforms, knee pads, and shoes. In the first row is a student who is holding a football; though the image is badly damaged, the year, 1927, can be seen. Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son, is seated in the first row second from the left. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football team
A black and white photograph of Bethune-Cookman's football team posed on the steps of Cookman Hall. The exterior of the building and the columns can be seen in the image. There are two men standing in front of the columns on either side of the photographer; these are presumed to be the coaches. The players are wearing their uniforms, knee pads, and shoes. In the first row is a student who is holding a football; though the image is badly damaged, the year, 1927, can be seen. Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son, is seated in the first row second from the left. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football team, first squad
A black and white image of the first football squad at Bethune-Cookman University. The squad is standing in a straight line, with their coach farthest to the right. They are wearing matching coats, which have a cat symbol painted on the right shoulder of the sleeve. Some of the players are wearing leather helmets in the style of the time. Many are also wearing knee pads, socks, and shoes. In the back of the image can be seen tall palm trees, as well as an unidentified building. They are posing on the site where the current-day Meigs Hall is located. Pictured from left to right: Richard Shine, Skinner Hutchinson, Norman Thomas, Harold Young, Edward Williams, Harry Alexander, Lanier Booker, Normand Spiker, Edward R. Rodriguez (Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son), Harold Headley, Preston Peterson, Lishon Bozeman, Carl Prince, "Rockie" Lennon, David Boyd, and Coach Leon C. James. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football team, first squad
A black and white image of the first football squad at Bethune-Cookman University. The squad is standing in a straight line, with their coach farthest to the right. They are wearing matching coats, which have a cat symbol painted on the right shoulder of the sleeve. Some of the players are wearing leather helmets in the style of the time. Many are also wearing knee pads, socks, and shoes. In the back of the image can be seen tall palm trees, as well as an unidentified building. They are posing on the site where the current-day Meigs Hall is located. Pictured from left to right: Richard Shine, Skinner Hutchinson, Norman Thomas, Harold Young, Edward Williams, Harry Alexander, Lanier Booker, Normand Spiker, Edward R. Rodriguez (Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son), Harold Headley, Preston Peterson, Lishon Bozeman, Carl Prince, "Rockie" Lennon, David Boyd, and Coach Leon C. James. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Karate
A black and white photograph of two African American males practicing karate on a field at Bethune-Cookman University. The man on the right is wearing a white robe, and the man on the left is wearing a black robe with a white belt. They are attempting to strike each other's forearms. In the background of the photo can be seen trees and utility poles. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Majorettes
A black and white image of the Wildcats Majorettes dance team and fellow female Bethune-Cookman students posing next to a decorated car. The Majorettes can be identified as the women wearing the white marching suits, tall white band hats, white boots, and carrying batons. The other women in the photograph are dressed in shirts and hats from Bethune-Cookman University. On the back of the car sit three women wearing dresses. An American flag flies above the back of the car. On the right side of the image, parked behind the decorated car is another car where men can be seen standing. They are also students from Bethune-Cookman, as evidenced by the back of a man's jacket that has the school's name and location on it. They are parked along a business district. The girls and their car is parked in front of the Robert City Studio, the same studio that took this photograph.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman marching band marching in lines down a street during a parade. They are all wearing band uniforms and some are carrying their instruments. On either side of the street are large crowds of spectators. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image, taken at night, of the Bethune-Cookman University marching band lined up along a yard line on a football field. They are standing at attention, holding their instruments in their right arms at their sides. They are wearing marching band uniforms. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of an early college marching band performing on the lawn in front of White Hall at Bethune-Cookman University. In the background of the image is White Hall, which is two stories and has a brick exterior, a white columned entrance, and a sign hanging from the entrance reading, "White Hall." In the foreground of the image is the marching band, which consists of male students that are standing in three lines. The students are all wearing suits and ties. The first student standing in the first row at the left is holding an American flag. The student standing in the second row in the middle of the photo is holding a baton and probably directs the band. The remaining students are carrying a variety of instruments: drums, trombones, trumpets, French horns, and saxophones. The photo was taken by L. R. Davidson of the Daytona News-Journal.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band performing during a football game on campus. The band can be seen in formation in the center of the football field. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are carrying their instruments. Dancing in front of the marching band are women in costume, who make up the flag team. In the foreground and background of the image is the stadium seating where the spectators are sitting. Along the outer track of the football field are three vehicles-- a school bus, a police cruiser, and a station wagon. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Marching band and cheerleaders on football field, 1960s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the marching band performing on a football field. In the forefront of the image is a drum major, who is wearing a band hat, band uniform, and is carrying a scepter. On the front of his uniform is the letter "B". Lined up behind him, horizontally across the image, is the rest of the Bethune-Cookman band, who are also wearing band uniforms, hats, and gloves. They are holding their instruments, such as drums, trumpets, trombones, and tubas. Tall palm trees can also be seen in the image. On the back of the photo is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band performing on a football field. In the forefront of the image is a baton twirler in a shimmering costume. Standing to her right is a drum major in a band uniform, which has a letter "B" on the front. He is holding a whistle to his mouth. To the left of the dancer is another drum major standing on a ladder, conducting the marching band that can be seen behind these three individuals. They are all wearing matching band uniforms, and are playing their instruments in formation. In the background of the image are empty bleachers. On the back of the photo is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band performing during a football game on campus. The band can be seen in formation in the center of the football field. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are carrying their instruments. In the foreground and background of the image is the stadium seating where the spectators are sitting. In the lower lefthand corner, three cheerleaders stand along the sidelines. Along the outer track of the football field is a station wagon. Beyond the football field are tall trees. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Marching band at a football meet, 1960s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of an African American man introducing the Bethune-Cookman University band. He is standing on a football field and is wearing a light-colored suit jacket and shirt. He is speaking into a microphone. To the right of him are performers who are dressed in costumes. Behind him is a man in a white uniform and tall white hat, who is the drum major. He has a letter "B" on the front of his uniform. In the background of the image is the marching band lined up in formation, as well as palm trees, a campus building, and spectators lined up along the field. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the male marching band drumline performing shirtless in the gymnasium. They are carrying their drums attached to a strap over their shoulders. At the right of the image, two other drumline members carry tubas that are painted with the phrase, "Marching Men of Cookman, BCC." In the background of the image are the bleachers where spectators are sitting. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman marching band lined up in formation at the 50 yard line on the football field at Bethune-Cookman University. They are wearing matching band uniforms, and all are playing their instruments. At the bottom of the image are the spectators who are standing, watching the perfomance. At the left of the image is the school's campus guard, which is dressed in their military uniforms and are presenting the American flag. To the right of them is a group of male and female students who are dressed in white; these are the cheerleaders. A cub scout troop stands in front of them on top of seats. A man in a white band uniform with a tall hat stands in front of the marching band; this is the drum major. At the top of the image, standing on the track in front of the empty bleachers, is the football team. Trees can be seen to the left of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band performing during a football game on campus. The band can be seen in formation in the center of the football field. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are carrying their instruments. Dancing in front of the marching band are women in costume, who make up the flag team. In the foreground of the image is the stadium seating where the spectators are sitting. Along the outer track of the football field are vehicles-- a couple of cars, a bus that reads "Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla.," a truck, and a police cruiser with a policeman standing next to it. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Marching band on the football field, 1960s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band performing during a football game on campus. The band can be seen in formation in the center of the football field. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are carrying their instruments. Dancing in front of the marching band are women in costume, who make up the flag team. In the foreground of the image is the stadium seating where the spectators are sitting, as well as the cheerleaders. Along the outer track of the football field are vehicles-- cars, a bus that reads "Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla.," a truck, a smaller bus, and a police cruiser. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Marching band on football field, 1960s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University marching band performing a show during a football game at the college. At the left of the image, the band members are marching in a horizontal line across the field. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are playing their instruments. In the background of the image are bleachers where spectators are sitting. On the back of the photograph is a stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University band marching in a parade. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are carrying their instruments. The man standing in the white suit in front of the band is band teacher L. Allen Pyke. On the left side of the image are spectators watching the parade. In the background of the image are trees and what appears to be a body of water. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University marching band marching in a parade down a business disctrict street. They can be seen in the center of the photograph, wearing marching band uniforms and carrying their instruments. On either side of the street stands spectators. On the right side of the street are also tall palm trees. At the top of the image are strreet lights. In the background of the image are business buildings and a railroad crossing. At the left of the image is a building with an advertisement on its side that reads, "Station: Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Emporium." Based on this business, it is possible that this parade is taking place in Orlando, Florida, because Rosie O'Grady's was a business on Church Street Station in downtown Orlando. On the back of the photograph is the following note: "Marching band in a Homecoming parade 1960s." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A color image of the Bethune-Cookman University marching band performing on a football field. In the front of the image are two drum majors. They are wearing red and yellow marching uniforms, in the style of the rest of the band, except that they are also wearing capes. The uniforms have the letter B on their fronts. Behind the drum majors is the rest of the band in formation. In the background of the image are utility lights, palm trees, and bleachers where the spectators are sitting. On the back of the image is a sticker that reads, "Drum majors 1977-1978." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University marching band performing a show during a football game at the college. In the forefront of the image are is a male dancer dressed in constume that accompanies the band. Behind them, the band is lined up in formation. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are playing their instruments. In the background of the image are bleachers where spectators are sitting. On the back of the photograph is a stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman marching band marching in lines down a street during a parade. They are all wearing band uniforms and some are carrying their instruments. On either side of the street are large crowds of spectators. On the left side of the image, cars can be seen behind the spectators. Tall palm and oak trees can also be seen. On the right side of the image in the background are the business signs for business operating on this street. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the marching band in formation on the football field at Bethune-Cookman University. There might be multiple schools present on the field, because there are many, many band members. They are all wearing matching band uniforms and are carrying their instruments. In the background of the image are bleachers where spectators are sitting. Trees and utility lights can also be seen. A bus is parked off to the right of the bleachers. In the foreground of the image are the spectators, who are watching the bands. Standing on the sidelines of the football field are also referees, and to the right of them, cheerleaders. On the back of the photo is the stamp of the photographer's studio. The image is also identified on the back as a homecoming game.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University marching band performing a show during a football game at the college. In the forefront of the image are two of the dancers that accompany the band. Behind them, the band is lined up in formation. They are wearing matching band uniforms and are carrying their instruments. The drum major can be seen conducting the band from a ladder at the right. In the background of the image are bleachers where spectators are sitting. Tall light poles and trees can be seen around the bleachers. A bus is parked off to the right next to the bleachers. On the back of the photograph is a stamp of the photographer's studio, a yearbook photo stamp, and the note, "Band at football game."
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band
A black and white image of a small group of five marching band members performing in front of a large sound system on the football field. Four members are playing instruments in the front, while another stands at a soundboard. The players are wearing their marching band uniforms, which has a patch on the right arm that reads, "Bethune-Cookman College." They are also holding instruments: baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone. Microphones are placed in front of them to pick up the sound. The member standing at the soundboard is standing in front of large speakers. The labels on the speakers identify them as Baldwin Exterminator speakers. In the background at the left of the image is a small group of men in the uniform who are the campus guard. In between the second and third players are little kids who are watching the performance. At the right of the image, past the speakers, the other band members can be seen standing in formation behind this small group. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Marching Band 1
A black and white image of an early marching band performing on the lawns at Bethune-Cookman University. The band members are men, and are wearing suits. They are formed in three lines, and are each playing a different instrument. The instruments are drums, trombones, trumpets, and saxophones. In the background of the image can be seen tall trees. At the right of the image, in the background, is the two-story exterior of Mcleod Hospital, which is a white building. On the front of the photograph is written the note, "H36450 School band on campus. Bethune Cookman College. Daytona Beach, Fla." This image is a Polaroid image of the original. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Marching Band 2
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats marching band posing for a picture on a football field on campus. The band is lined up in nine rows, and the students all are wearing matching band uniforms and hats, and are carrying their instruments. Two of the students standing in front of the rows are also in matching uniforms with the letter "B" on the front, and are holding scepters. Standing in front of them are the drum majors, dressed in costume. In the background of the image are tall trees, utility poles, and unidentified buildings. In the background at the right are the football players who are having a practice on field. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats pep squad
A black and white image of the pep squad at Bethune-Cookman University. The squad consists of three African American men and five African American women. The women are wearing suit jackets and skirts, and the men are wearing letterman's jackets. Three girls are kneeling in front, and the three men are standing behind them. The men are supporting two of the girls, who are sitting on their shoulders with their legs and arms outstretched. Trees can be seen behind them. This photograph is a reprint of a photograph that most likely appeared originally in a yearbook. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Pep Squad
A black and white image of an early pep squad at Bethune-Cookman University. The squad is made up of two African American men and five African American women. The men are wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, as well as hats with "BCC" on the front. The women are wearing the same style of hat, as well as suit jackets and skirts. One woman is kneeling in front of the others and is holding a "Bethune-Cookman" pennant in her hands. The remainder of the group is bending at the knees and waist and holding their hands out in front of them. They are posing outside in front of an unidentified college building. The image is printed on Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats tennis
A black and white photo of two sets of doubles players playing on two tennis courts at Bethune-Cookman University. In the foreground of the image, two African American women play against two other African American women on the other side of the net. They are wearing white tennis outfits. In the background of the image can be seen two men on the far court, opposite side of the net, playing another team. At the left of the image, behind the near tennis player, is a set of bleachers where the outline of spectators can be seen. A chainlink fence wraps around the courts, and behind the fence old-style cars are parked. Beyond that can be seen a wooden fence, utility poles, and trees. On the back of the photo is the following note, "Tennis court in use at B-CC." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats track and field
A black and white image of three Bethune-Cookman track members running against each other on a field at the college. They are wearing dark-colored jerseys which have a symbol of a foot with wings and "B C C" printed on the front. They are also wearing white shorts and track shoes. In the background of the image can be seen buildings, trees, and a utility pole. The stamp of the photographer is on the back of the photograph.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats track and field meet
A black and white image of two Bethune-Cookman University track members running against each other at an unknown meet. They are wearing white shirts, shorts, and track shoes. A phrase is printed on the front of the jersey but it cannot be understood. In the background of the image is an unknown building. This image is a photograph taken of a photograph originally printed in a yearbook. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note about where the picture belongs in the yearbook. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats track and field member Carlton Bethel
A black and white photograph of track member Carlton Bethel kneeling to demonstrate a track start in a field on campus. He is wearing a track uniform and track shoes. In the background can be seen trees, unidentified buildings, and a utility pole. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio, a yearbook stamp, and his name.