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Hurricane Donna damage
A black and white image of three African American men cleaning up the fallen branches and leaves in front of Cookman Hall after Hurricane Donna hit Daytona Beach in 1960. The man at the left is wearing a coat and holding a rake in his hands. The other two men are also wearing coats. Behind them, tree branches cover the lawn and sidewalks, and lay in the street. In the background at the right of the image, the brick exterior and columned entrance of Cookman Hall can be seen. On the back of the photograph is the yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Hurricane Donna damage
A black and white image of the fallen tree branches, sticks, and leaves behind Ranslow Hall and the Mary McLeod Bethune foundation after Hurricane Donna struck Daytona Beach in 1960. Ranslow Hall is the L-shaped building in the center of the image. A large oak tree stands to the right of it. At the right of the image in the background is the back of the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation building, formerly Mary McLeod Bethune's home. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook stamp.
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Hurricane Donna damage
A black and white image of fallen trees, branches, and leaves on Bethune-Cookman's campus after Hurricane Donna struck Daytona Beach in 1960. In this image, branches lay all around a campus building and a car. At the left of the image, through the trees, the white building is the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation, former home of Mary McLeod Bethune. Large trees can be seen in the image. On the back of the photograph is the yearbook stamp.
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Hurricane "Two" damage
A black and white image of collapsed wood-frame buildings on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University, after Hurricane "Two" came through Florida in 1930. In the center of the photograph is what remains of the roof of a building. Its walls have fallen down on their sides to the left of the roof. The foundation and the steps that led up to the house are also visible. A small child stands in front of the collapsed building in the lower right of the image. At the left of the image is one remaining wall of another building, in front of which stands three adults and small children. In the background of the image are trees, which, due to wind force, are all slanted toward the right side of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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James A. Colston
A color photograph of former Bethune-Cookman University President James A. Colston sitting in an oversized desk chair behind a desk. On top of the desk is a white rotary-dial telephone. He is wearing horn-rimmed glasses and a suit and tie, and is resting his head on his right hand. Behind him can be seen a desk and a certificate. On the back of the photograph is written, "Dr. James A. Colston, 2nd President of BCC." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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James Colston awards diploma
A black and white photograph of President James A. Colston (1945-1947) awarding a diploma to student Ernest Harrell of Deland. President Colston standing at the left, wearing a graduation cap, gown, and tassel. He is shaking the right hand of the student, and handing him his diploma with his left. The student, Ernest Harrell of Deland, is wearing his military service uniform and must have just returned from World War II. Behind the two men are other college faculty and students sitting on chairs onstage. Sitting in a chair to the right of Ernest Harrell is Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who is only partially visible. She is wearing an academic gown and a white dress. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio, as well as the following note, "First return [person] receives certificate, on completion of his course in auto mechanics; Ernest Harrell -- Deland." The image is printed on Velox paper.
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James Colston speaks
A black and white image of Dr. James Colston, college president 1945-1947, speaking onstage in White Hall auditorium. He is standing next to a podium. On the ground below the stage is a piano with a flower arrangement sitting on top. Behind Dr. Colston is Mary McLeod Bethune. She is sitting in a chair and is wearing a dark-colored suit and a pearl necklace. Next to her sits an administrator. Behind them are sitting students in school uniforms. On the right side of the stage can partially be seen a sign that reads, "School... 41 Years, BCC, 1904." On the back of the image is written, "Dr. Colston; Mrs. Bethune at assembly program." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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James "Jimmy" Manes, manager of the Jacksonville Tarpons
Black-and-white photograph of James "Jimmy" Manes. It is a close-up view showing his face, shoulders, and hat. The tops of crutches can be seen under his arms.
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James "Jimmy" Manes, manager of the Jacksonville Tarpons
Black-and-white photograph of James "Jimmy" Manes. He is standing in front of a wooden fence in a suit and hat. He is standing with crutches, with a cast on his left foot, and his holding baseball hat in his hands.
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James Norris Gamble, Mary McLeod Bethune, and associates
A black and white reprint of the original photograph of a large group of people, including James Norris Gamble and Mary McLeod Bethune. James Norris Gamble was a philanthopist and a member of the Board of Trustees at Bethune-Cookman University. He was the son of James Gamble (1803-1891), co-founder of the Proctor & Gamble company, and inherited his father's business. James Norris Gamble played an important role in the funding of Mary McLeod Bethune's school. They are standing on the steps of White Hall at Bethune-Cookman University. James Norris Gamble can be seen standing in the first row, very center of the photograph. He has white hair and a long white beard. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing in the second row behind the two people farthest to the right in the first row. She is the only African American in the group. The remainder of the people are unknown. The men are wearing three-piece suits, and are all holding or wearing hats. The women are wearing dresses, fur coats, and hats. Some of the women are wearing long pearl strand necklaces. The columned entrance of White Hall can be seen behind them, including the sign that reads, "White Hall." The brick exterior of the building can also be seen. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil, "James Gamble w/ associates on the steps of White Hall and about to attend a Sunday community meeting, 1910-1920." The image is printed on Kodak Picture Maker paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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James Scott, Oswald Perry Bronson
A black and white image of Dr. James Scott and Dr. Oswald Perry Bronson receiving a donation from two unidentified donors. Dr. Bronson is standing second from the right, and is wearing a suit and tie, and is holding onto a check . The man to his right is also wearing a suit and tie and is holding onto the check. Dr. James Scott is the first person on the left. The man to his right is unidentified. They are both wearing suits. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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James Scott speaks at graduation ceremony
A black and white photograph of Dr. James Scott, wearing an academic gown, standing behind a podium. He is giving a speech at a commencement for Bethune-Cookman University. He is speaking into a microphone. At the left of the podium is a table that has a tablecloth with a Wildcat design on the front. Stacked on top of the table are diplomas. On the back of the photograph is the speaker's name.
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Jane S. Knight
A black and white image of Jane S. Knight at work at a desk at Bethune-Cookman University. She is wearing a dress suit, and appears to be shuffling papers. To the left of her is a rotary dial telephone, and a typewriter. Behind her is a window and a space heater. A lamp lights the desk near the space heater. On the back of the photograph is written her name. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Jefferson C. Ensminger's photography studio
Black and white image of the building housing Jefferson C. Ensminger's home and photography studio. At the left of the image is a multi-storey white building with the name, "The Park Drug Store" painted on the side. Two individuals can be seen standing outside the building. A dirt road, Park Avenue, separates the drugstore and the studio. In the center of the image is a two-storey brick building. On the second floor of the building, including the veranda, was the home of Jefferson C. Ensminger, photographer. On the bottom floor was a Fishing Tackle and Guns Store (with the sign on the outside of the building), along with a small office that belonged to John W. Wellington, who was a real estate developer. Attacked to the back of the building was J. C. Ensminger's photography studio, which is the white building with the small sun roof. The stairs at the foot of the white building led up to J. C. Ensminger's residence on the top floor. On the side of the white building is a painted sign that reads, "Photography Gallery". A sign hanging on the wood fence advertises "Ensminger Bros., Photographers". J. C. Ensminger owned the studio with his brother, James Madison Ensminger, but only J. C. was known to live and work in Sanford, Florida. On the back of the photograph is typed, "First Ensminger Bros. Studio on Park Avenue, between 1st and Commercial (present day parking lot)."
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John B. Stetson
John B. Stetson, hat manufacturer and benefactor of Stetson University. The photo has what appears to be Stetson's autograph.
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John B. Stetson Estate Water Tower
Water tower on the estate of John B. Stetson, Stetson University benefactor, in DeLand, Florida.
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John B. Stetson, Jr.
John B. Stetson, Jr., son of University benefactor John B. Stetson and a University Trustee, in World War I uniform.
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John B. Stetson, Jr. in World War I airplane
John B. Stetson, Jr. in World War I biplane. J. B. Stetson, Jr. was the son of Stetson University founder John B. Stetson and a University trustee.
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John B. Stetson Mansion
Winter home of Stetson University benefactor John B. Stetson. Located on Camphor Lane, DeLand, Florida. The house still stands and has been extensively restored.
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John B. Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Used color postcard of small shots of campus buildings at John B. Stetson University. Buildings include DeLand Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Stetson Hall, Hall of Science, and Chaudoin Hall. Two cent Washington stamp, canceled June 4, 1910.
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John F. Forbes
Stetson University's first President, John F. Forbes. Forbes served from 1895 to 1903.
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John O. Gross Science Hall
A black and white printed postcard of the front of John O. Gross science hall. The building has a brick edifice and a triangular roof. The building also has paned windows and a columned entrance. On the right side of the building is a door that exits out on the grass, as well as a second story exit with a staircase leading down to the grass. In the distance behind the building are many trees. To the left of Gross Science Hall is an unidentified white two-story building, with a front porch. In the forefront of the image is a sidewalk with scrub palm trees. From the top of the image hang branches covered in Spanish moss. On the front of the image is printed along the bottom, "Bethune-Cookman College-- Daytona Beach, Florida." On the back of the postcard is printed, "Science Hall: Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida--a co-educational Institution, founded by Mary McLeod Bethune. It has an enrollment of 600 students, 32 teachers and workers, and physical plant and equipment worth almost one million dollars. Teacher-training, junior college and industrial curricula. An institution built by faith, hardwork, courage, and cooperation." At the bottom left of the postcard is written "This side for correspondence," and on the right side of the postcard is written "This side for address." Written on pencil on the back is "early 1960s." The photographer of the image is unknown, but the printer of the postcard is Whitman's Phototypes of Canton, Pennsylvania.
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Johnson's Florida.
1863 map of Florida, by A.J. Johnson, published by Johnson and Ward, includes inset map of the Florida Keys. Inscribed in pencil on lower right corner of map: 4 Oc '38 Gift A.J. Hanna. Back of map has attached to it appendix to geographical index numbered page 55.
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Julian Bond gives a speech
A black and white image of Dr. Julian Bond making a speech at Bethune-Cookman University. He is standing behind a podium, talking into a microphone. To his right a man can be seen seated. In the background can be seen theater curtains. He is wearing an academic gown. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer.
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Julian Bond with Bethune-Cookman faculty
A black and white image of four people standing amongst a crowd of people at Bethune-Cookman University. At the left of the image is Mrs. James W. Henley, who is wearing a long-sleeved turtleneck and is holding three wrapped gifts in her hands. To the right of her is Mr. George Thayer, wearing a suit and tie. Julian Bond is to the right of him, wearing a three-piece suit. At his right is Bishop James W. Henley, who is holding a large wrapped gift box in his left arm. Behind them can be seen the brick edifice of a building, as well a cabinet which holds a directory for the building. On the front of the image is attached a piece of paper listing the order of individuals left to right. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Kappa fraternity
A black and white image of four African American males each posed on a step in front of an unidentified campus building. In the background are large trees. They are all wearing a suit and tie. The two men in the middle are wearing sunglasses. From left to right: Rochester Murphy, Leroy Miles, Robert Edwards, Theodore Lawe. They are identified as Kappa's on the back of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Keyser Elementary School exhibit
A black and white image of a display of bird pictures, magazines, posters, and drawings, hung on a wall in a classroom at Keyser Elementary. It appears to be an exhibit showcasing types of birds. In addition to the pictures, there is a small table where a birdhouse has been built, and an exhibit showing birds made out of construction paper trying to get into the birdhouse. A table in the image has a poster on it that reads, "My pets." A plant can be seen at the left of the image. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Done by grandson," but it is unknown what this means. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Keyser Elementary students
A black and white image of the students of Keyser Elementary posing on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall, of which the large windows can be seen. The students are very young, and are wearing skirts, pants, dresses, and shirts. They range in age from toddlers to young teenagers. The woman standing in the second row and turned to her side if Florence Roane. The two women standing in front of the third row of students, center of the image, are Charlotte Ford Clark, left, and Mary McLeod Bethune, right. They are standing in front of a Caucasian man. On the back of the photograph is the note, "1950 Florence L. Small Roane-- first row, Charlotte Ford Clark, Mary McLeod Bethune, Keyser school students and teachers." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Klines 2nd store.
Black-and-white photograph of Klines second store in Windermere (Fla.) located on S.E. 5th and Main, with a 1928 Chrysler parked in front with a person sitting in the car. Text on back on photograph: "Klines, 2d store, SE 5/Main, 1928 Chrysler."
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Lake Eola from Courthouse Tower.
Picture postcard of Lake Eola in Orlando, Florida, with houses in the foreground. Photo taken from 1892 Courthouse tower. Reverse side blank.
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Lake Eola, Orlando, Fla.
Black and white picture postcard of Lake Eola, Orlando, Florida, with a citrus grove in the foreground. Reverse side blank.
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Lake Lucerne Circle postcard.
Picture postcard of Lake Lucerne, Orlando, Florida. Reverse side: "No news. No sign of little Peppers. I think she is too young. I haven't heard from anyone but you and Lena. Lots of love, M. Addressed to "Mrs. Susie E. Dean, 65 Main St.and Groveland, Mass. c/o Mrs. Nason.and Postmarked: November 22, 1933."
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L. Allen Pyke, Band director
A black and white image of band director L. Allen Pyke. He is seated to the right and is wearing a suit. He pointing to sheet music which is sitting on top of a piano. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer, as well as, "Dr. L. Allen Pyke, BCC band director, 1973." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Landing near Seminole Hotel, Winter Park, Fla.
Black-and-white photograph of boat dock near the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902). Photograph is a gift of Miss Caroline E. Legg, Alexandria, Va., 1953.
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Large grapefruit grove near Orlando, Florida.
Color picture postcard of grapefruit grove near Orlando, Florida. Reverse side blank.
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Lee Crow, baseball player for the Jacksonville Tarpons
Black-and-white photograph of baseball player Lee Crow. He is standing in front of a wooden fence in a baseball uniform. The letter "J" can be seen on his hat. He played for Jacksonville in 1916, and for Sanford in the fall of that year. He then became the manager of the Sanford Celeryfeds. Crow played third base, played 107 games, had 349 at-bats with 73 hits, for a batting average of .209.
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Lee Gooch, baseball player for the Jacksonville Tarpons
Black-and-white photograph of baseball player Lee Gooch. It is a close-up view showing his face, uniform, and baseball cap. The letter ""J"" can be seen on his hat, the initial for the Jacksonville Tarpons baseball team.; Lee Gooch played baseball for Sanford and Jacksonville in 1916, and went on to play for the majors.; He played outfield for a total of 115 games, had 405 at-bats, 116 hits, for a .286 batting average.
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Lee Gooch, baseball player for the Jacksonville Tarpons
Black-and-white photograph of baseball player Lee Gooch. He is standing in front of a wooden fence in his baseball uniform with his arms at his sides. The letter "J" can be seen on his hat, the initial for the Jacksonville Tarpons baseball team.; Lee Gooch played baseball for Sanford and Jacksonville in 1916, and went on to play for the majors.; He played outfield for a total of 115 games, had 405 at-bats, 116 hits, for a .286 batting average.
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Lefty Wyatt, baseball player for the Jacksonville Tarpons
Black-and-white photograph of baseball player "Lefty" Wyatt. He is standing in front of a wooden fence in his baseball uniform, with his hands on his hips. The letter J can be seen on his hat, the initial for the Jacksonville Tarpons baseball team.; "Lefty" Wyatt pitched for Jacksonville in 1916. Hr had 4 wins, 4 losses, played 13 games, allowing 79 hits and 48 runs.
