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Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Membership Card
Membership card for Arthur D. Zachary, Sr., signifying that he is a member of the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce as of 1937. Signed by the secretary and president of the Chamber of Commerce. The back of the card has a celery plant symbol with the words, "Sanford, the Celery City, Seminole County, Florida; Eat Sanford Celery."
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Seminole Hotel, 1914.
Black-and-white photograph of the New Seminole Hotel (1913-1963)and dated 1914.
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Seminole Hotel from lake, Winter Park, Fla.
Black-and-white photograph of boaters on Lake Osceola with the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) in the distance. Photograph is gift from Miss Caroline E. Legg, Alexandria, Va., 1953.
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Seminole Hotel from lake, Winter Park, Fla. 1884.
Black-and-white photograph, from 1884, of boaters on Lake Osceola with the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) in the distance. Photograph is gift from Miss Caroline E. Legg, Alexandria, Va., 1953.
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Seminole Hotel horse car.
Black-and-white photograph of Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) horse car, with hotel guests, after January 1, 1886 when Seminole Hotel was opened.
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Seminole Hotel, No. 1.
Black-and-white photograph of a horse-drawn trolley at the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902), with L.A. Chase on the step of the trolley. L.A. Chase was one of the founders and developers of Winter Park. The trolley was at Seminole Hotel, No.1 and went from the hotel to the South Florida railroad stop.
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Seminole Hotel overlooking Lake Osceola.
Black-and-white photograph by De Waal of the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) overlooking Lake Osceola. Photograph is a gift of James Seymour Capen, Winter Park Resident, 1884-1895
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Seminole Hotel overlooking Lake Virginia.
Black-and-white photograph by De Waal of the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) overlooking Lake Osceola. Photograph is a gift of James Seymour Capen, Winter Park Resident, 1884-1895
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Seminole Hotel, Winter Park, Fla.
Aerial view hand-colored photographic postcard of the Seminole Hotel, Winter Park, Fla. published by the Albertype Co. View includes boat house located on Lake Osceola.
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Seminole Hotel. Winter Park, Fla.
Black-and-white photograph of the front facade of the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902)and possibly from the Capen Collection.
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Seminole Hotel. Winter Park, Fla.
Hand-colored photographic postcard of the front facade of the New Seminole Hotel (1913-1963) published by Mary's Gift Shop.
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Seminole Hotel, Winter Park, Florida.
Color postcard of the New Seminole Hotel (1913-1963) from the 1930s, labeled number 10 on the front of the postcard, by Tichnor Brothers, Inc. Boston, Mass. Stated on the back of the postcard: "The Seminole Hotel at Winter Park Florida. Fronting on Lake Osceola and in one of the best residential sections. The Seminole has beautifully landscaped grounds and its own dock and private boats. Among many other features, this hotel offers the highest standards of American plan operation, and every comfort desired by discriminating guest."
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Seminole, on Lake Osceola, Winter Park, Fla.
Black-and-white photograph of the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) and boat docks, overlooking Lake Osceola. Photograph was owned by Mrs. L.A. Austin, 1891, a professor at Rollins College (as found in Chronological History of Winter Park).
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Seminole, Sept. 25th, 10 a.m. "after."
Black-and-white photograph of the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) after the fire that burnt it to the ground at 4:00 a.m. September 25th, 1902. Photograph was owned by Mrs. F.W. Shepherd, Winter Park, Florida.
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Sewing class
A black and white image of African American men in a work area, learning to use patterns to sew garments. They are each sitting at their own work stations and are working with various types of cloth. On the back wall of the room are posters that demonstrate the types of clothing that can be made for men and boys. A large fan swirls in the back corner. In the lower right-hand corner, a group of three men lay out measurements for garments. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Sewing class
A black and white image of a large group of African American women and girls working together on sewing tasks on the porch of an unidentified building at Bethune-Cookman University. The older girls are standing on the porch, and they are working at sewing machines. The younger girls are seated on the ground and are using a needle and thread to sew their garments. All of the girls are wearing dresses. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Sheila Flemming, Miss Homecoming
A black and white image of Sheila Flemming, crowned Miss B-CC. Flemming later became the Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Bethune-Cookman University, and has written a book on the history of the college. She is wearing a crown, earrings, a white dress, an embroidered cape, and is holding a large bouquet of flowers in her arms. The flowers have a banner hanging from it reading "Miss Homecoming." She is standing in front of a partially-visible throne. Behind her on the wall hangs a partially-visible portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune. To the left of the portrait also hanging on the wall is a small American flag. On the back of the image is written in pencil "Shelia [sic] Flemming, 1980's; Same size, crop width to 4"; Page 1." The stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back, which includes the address and phone number.
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Shipping celery, Sanford, Florida
Color postcard image of men loading celery onto a freight car for shipping. The men have brought their celery to the station using horses and buggies. On the back of the photograph is a place for address, message, and postage.
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Sigma Nu Chapter House, Minnesota Ave., DeLand, Fl.
Unused color postcard of the Sigma Nu fraternity house at Stetson University.
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Slavia Colony Co: 1915 Plat Plan
Early in 1911, a small group of Slovak immigrants, members at that time of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Ohio, established the Slavia Colony Company, for the purpose of purchasing land in Florida as the eventual location of a new community for themselves and other Slovak-Lutheran settlers. After considering several sites, including properties near Taft and Bartow, the companies stockholders ultimately chose land near Oviedo. On Oct. 7, 1911 the company purchased 1,200 acres of land lying in sections 19,20,12, 28 and 29 in township 31 south, range 31 east for a grand total of $17,400. Slavia Colony Company's President, Martin Stanko, certified the survey and the company's ownership of the property. A plat plan for the Slavia Colony "subdivision" was recorded on July 9, 1915 in Book 2, page 71 of the Public Records in Seminole County...which was, itself, established in 1913. (At the time of the original sale, the referenced land lay in Orange County.)
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Social science club
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University social science club. The group consists of African American men and women. The men are wearing suits, and the women are wearing formal blouses and skirts. On the back of the photograph are the names of the officers of the club; however, their positions in the photograph are not stated, so it is unknown who is who. The officers are as follows: Mary Divers, Sponsor; Horace Powers, President; Henry Parish, Business manager; Cornelius Handfield, Treasurer; Matthew Meadows, Chaplin; Annie G. Alexander, Secretary; Obediah Roberts, Vice-president; and Mary Larkins, reporter. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Sorority float in a Homecoming parade
A black and white image of a sorority parade float moving in front of the campus at Bethune-Cookman University. The float is at the forefront of the image. The float is decorated in aluminum, and three African American women in white dresses sit on top, waving to the crowd and holding a bouquet of roses each. On the back of the float are five American flags blowing in the wind. The side of the float reads, "Freedom + Liberty... The Key to Tomorrow's America." A variety of trees can be seen lining both sides of the street, including very tall palm trees. On the right side of the image and the right side of the street can be seen a white building where spectators stand watching the parade. A steeple from a church can also be seen. Utility poles also stand out on the right side of the street. In the street, in the distance behind the float in the foreground, can be seen another car with a float, as well as a bus. Spectators line the left side of the road, standing on the sidewalk, which is in front of the Bethune campus. At the left of the image, the building closest to the foreground is Cookman Hall, which has a triangle-shaped roof. To the immediate right of Cookman Hall, and considerably smaller, is Harrison Rhodes Hall, which is divided into three partitions, the middle partition being two-stories. On the back of the image is written "Sorority float in Homecoming parade 1965." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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South and east of Seminole.
Black-and-white photograph by C.E. Howard of the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) located off of Osceola Avenue. The photograph contains cyclists.
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Southern Railway System.
Southern Railway System map of Florida depicting railway lines within Florida and from other states to Florida, and depicting Florida counties.
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Spectators watching a Stetson University football game
Spectators watch a Stetson University football game from the old bleachers located between Cummings Gym and Stover Theatre.
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Spring training in Tampa, Florida
A Florida baseball player standing at a baseball field. A wooden fence can be seen behind him, as well as other players. The person in the photograph is unidentified. The handwriting on the back reads, ""Spring training in Tampa, Florida.""
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Staircase-shaped Homecoming float
A black and white image of a Bethune-Cookman University parade float that is parked on the grass of a football stadium. The image is taken at night. The parade float is decorated with crepe paper and alumnium. The float has a white staircase built on top of it. At the top of the staircase stands an African American female wearing a dark suit, hat, and holding a large bouquet of flowers. In the middle of the staircase stands another woman wearing a dark suit, hat, and corsage. At the bottom of the staircase sits another woman, also wearing a dark suit, hat, and corsage. On either side of the staircase stand two aluminum palm trees. On the right side of the float is a sign that reads, "Bethune-Cookman College." At the back of the float standing under the staircase is another woman who is wearing dark suit and white gloves. Her face is not visible. In the background can be seen the empty bleachers of a football stadium. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer's studio, which includes the address.
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Steamer 'City of Jacksonville' in Sanford, Florida
Black-and-white image of the Steamship 'City of Jacksonville' docked at the Clyde Steamship Line docks in Sanford, Florida. The name of the steamer can be seen on the side of the ship. The building housing some offices of the Clyde Steamship Line can be seen at the right. Patrons waiting to board the vessel waited on the side of the building.
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Steamer 'Osceola' in Sanford, Florida
Black-and-white image of the Steamship 'Osceola' docked at the Clyde Steamship Line docks in Sanford, Florida. The name of the steamer can be seen on the side of the ship at the bow. A man can be seen standing on the top deck of the ship. The building housing some offices of the Clyde Steamship Line can be seen at the left. Patrons waiting to board the vessel waited on the side of the building. An automobile can be seen parked at the left of the building in the image.
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Step club
A black and white image of a row of African American women on their hands and knees onstage during a "step" show at Bethune-Cookman University. They are dressed in shirts and pants. Aroudn them stand other students. The theater curtains and an American flag can also be seen in the photo. Written on the back is "Smiling 'dogs' onstage." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Stetson Depot, DeLand, Florida
Stetson Depot, located on the southeast corner of Spring Garden Road and the railroad in DeLand, Florida. Building on the right is the office of John B. Stetson which served as the early Stetson post office. A broken down 1910 era auto is in the foreground of the photo. Named on the back are W.J. Breggors, R. Luther Dreggors
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Stetson Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson Hall (dormitory) before present-day additions. the photo also shows a power line in front of the Hall.
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Stetson Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University's Stetson Hall (dormitory). West entrance.
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Stetson Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson Hall (dormitory), Stetson University, west entrance. Shows fire escape.
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Stetson Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson Hall (dormitory), Stetson University, west entrance.
