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Boys' Basketball Team, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1954-55

Boys' Basketball team, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1954-55. Students not identified in school annual.
Brick church and parsonage, c. 1940

Photo taken from south showing first brick church and the parsonage in which Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Tuhy lived. ca. 1940. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned, 2001, SLLS, for 90th anniversary display.
Brick church, c. 1940, with congregation in receiving line

Newly built brick church, c. 1939-1940, with people gathered outdoors in what seems to be a "receiving line," possibly for the dedication of the building or some other special event. Among the crowd is at least one Pastor (unidentified), who can be distinguished from his clerical robes. Several cars (vintage unknown) can be seen in parking lot, with additional people either arriving or departing from the scene. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned, 2001, SLLS, for 90th anniversary display.
Brick Church Construction, 1938-39

The south side of the brick church, under construction (1938-39)and the partially completed bell tower roof. Workmen on scaffolding. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Brick church construction. 1938-39. Workmen on top of bell tower.

Two men (unidentified) stand atop the new bell tower roof during construction of the new brick church, 1938-39. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Bridal party exits brick church after first wedding, July 9, 1939

Bridesmaid, Anna Jakubcin and groomsman, George Jakubcin, Jr., exit the newly built brick church after the wedding of Elizabeth and Andy Duda, Jr. on July 9, 1939. It is the first wedding in the new sanctuary. On left, is Andrew Duda, Sr. (father of the groom). Sepia snapshot scanned on Epson 10000XL, SLLC, 2011.
Bridal party exits first wedding in brick church, July 9, 1939

Attendants, Olga Jakubcin and Joe B. Mikler, exit the church after the first wedding of Elizabeth and Andy Duda, Jr. in the new sanctuary on July 9, 1939. Olga was the cousin of the groom; Joe was the brother of the bride. Sepia snapshots (two) scanned on Epson 10000XL, SLLC, 2011.
Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with parents and sister, July 9, 1939, Black and White

Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with her sister, Mary Mikler Tesinsky and parents, Maria Dudas Mikler and Michael Mikler, St. on her wedding day: July 9, 1939. Elizabeth's wedding to Andrew Duda, Jr. was the very first to be celebrated in the newly-built brick church.
Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with parents and sister, July 9, 1939, Original

Bride, Elizabeth Mikler Duda, with her sister, Mary Mikler Tesinsky and parents, Maria Dudas Mikler and Michael Mikler, St. on her wedding day: July 9, 1939. Elizabeth's wedding to Andrew Duda, Jr. was the very first to be celebrated in the newly-built brick church.
Bridge over drainage canal

A dozen men sit on a bridge over a drainage canal, c. 1920. Most are unidentified, but Andrew Scerba is the 5th from left in group and Andrew Sobek is the third from right. Snapshot (courtesy, Gertrude Lukas) was scanned at SLLS in 2001. The image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
Bridge over drainage canal

A dozen men sit on a bridge over a drainage canal, c. 1920. Most are unidentified, but Andrew Scerba is the 5th from left in group and Andrew Sobek is the third from right. Snapshot (courtesy, Gertrude Lukas) was scanned at SLLS in 2001. The image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
Bridge over drainage canal

A dozen men sit on a bridge over a drainage canal, c. 1920. Most are unidentified, but Andrew Scerba is the 5th from left in group and Andrew Sobek is the third from right. Snapshot (courtesy, Gertrude Lukas) was scanned at SLLS in 2001. The image also appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
Bridge Over Drainage Canal In Slavia, c. early 1940s

Lillian Jakubcin perches on railing of a bridge over the drainage canal in Slavia, c. early 1940s. The subject, interviewed in 2011, remembered this bridge as being at the current intersection of Mitchell Hammock Road and State Road 426. Small sepia snapshot. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Bronze Bell For New Brick Church, 1938-39

The bronze bell sits on a wooden palette, awaiting installation in the bell tower of the new brick church, 1938-39. The bell is engraved (Slovak language) on both sides. It was manually operated with a bell rope for the next 40 years and was moved to a new bell tower in the early 90's (at which time it became possible to "toll the bell" electronically). 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Broom-making at Bethune-Cookman

A black and white image of male students working in a classroom at Bethune-Cookman University. The students are participating in a broom-making class, which was part of the Boys Industries, or vocational training, offered by the school. The two men at the right are dressed in long-sleeved shirts, ties, and pants, and they are making straw baskets. To the right of them are two more men who have attached the straw to a broom handle and now are combing the straw. To the right of them are two more men who are using a pressing machine to press the straw together. A man standing behind the two men combing the straw is also pressing the straw with a machine. Throughout the room are examples of furniture where straw has been inlaid by the class. In the background of the image, completed brooms can be seen leaning up against a wall. A lamp sits on top of a shelf at the left of the image. On the back of the photograph is written, "Boys Industries, Bethune COokman College, class in broom-making." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Broom-making at Bethune-Cookman

A black and white image of the products made by the male students at Bethune-Cookman University. This particular image shows an exhibit of brooms, baskets, chairs, made from straw by the students. In the 1920s, the administration of the school taught the children not only academics, but also vocational training as well to prepare them for life after school. The baskets, hand brooms, and boxes are sitting in a table in the center of the image. The brooms stand next to the window along the back wall. A wicker chair and wood tables sit in front of the larger table. A sign hanging from a curved rod reads "Boys Industries." On the back of the photograph is the note, "Boy's broom making 1926." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Burial of Michael Mikler, son of Joseph and Katarina, in St. Luke's Cemetery, 1939, Black and White

May, 1939. The gravesite in St. Luke's Cemetery of Michael Mikler (oldest son of Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler) who had passed away on May 11. Widow, Matilda Lamos Mikler with her 5 children:(from bottom left) Tilka, Donald, Ruth, Mike and Elaine. Mr. Mikler had served as St. Luke's Church Secretary and was involved in the construction of the congregation's new worship facility until just a few days before his death from a stroke. His service on May 14, 1939 was the first funeral to be held in St. Luke's newly-built brick church (which was dedicated a few weeks later, on June 4, 1939).
Burial of Michael Mikler, son of Joseph and Katarina, in St. Luke's Cemetery, 1939, Original

May, 1939. The gravesite in St. Luke's Cemetery of Michael Mikler (oldest son of Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler) who had passed away on May 11. Widow, Matilda Lamos Mikler with her 5 children:(from bottom left) Tilka, Donald, Ruth, Mike and Elaine. Mr. Mikler had served as St. Luke's Church Secretary and was involved in the construction of the congregation's new worship facility until just a few days before his death from a stroke. His service on May 14, 1939 was the first funeral to be held in St. Luke's newly-built brick church (which was dedicated a few weeks later, on June 4, 1939).
Business College, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl., Early Picture

Stetson University Business College students in a penmanship class in Elizabeth Hall.
Business Department float

A black and white image of a car decorated for a Homecoming parade driving down a street near Bethune-Cookman University. On the road can be seen two houses with brick exteriors. A group of African American men, women, and young children stand on the sidewalk watching the parade. The car is a convertible. On the driver side door is a banner that read, "Business Dept. BCC." A man and two women are sitting in the front seat, two women are sitting in the back seat, and a girl in a white shirt and plaid skirt is sitting on the back of the car. Three of the girls in the car are making peace signs at the photographer. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Business Dept. float in a Homecoming parade 1960s." There is also a stamp in blue ink that reads, "Photo by Theodore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida."
Business Meeting Held in School Library, c. 1956

A group of church/school officers use the library of the school built in 1949 for a meeting. c. 1956 Left to right, SEATED: 1. Elmer Bellhorn 2.Steven Sidlik 3.Steve Mikler 4.Andrew Duda, Jr. 5.Pastor Tuhy; STANDING: 1.Ferdinand Duda, Sr. 2.Jim Colbert 3.Joe L. Mikler. Digital image scanned by Mark Dingwell, 2010 and added to St. Luke's archival collection, 2011.
Busy day in a cabbage field in Florida.

Color picture postcard of workers in a cabbage field in Florida. Reverse side blank.
Busy day in an orange grove, Florida.

Color picture postcard of workers and ladders in a citrus grove in Florida. Printed on reverse side:and"Friend Muzz, Heard you were sick hope you are better. What more could I say in a ten page letter. Stick.and Addressed to "Col. Frand Muzzey, Pittsfield, N.H.and Postmarked: Laconia, N.H.and Feb. 6, 1922.
Busy day in an orange grove, Florida.

Hand colored photographic postcard of workers and a car in a citrus grove in Florida. Printed on reverse side: "With love and best wishes and that you may have a happy Easter time and remember the day. To the dear children. Hoping to be with you again. Lovingly, Mother." Addressed to "Mrs. Lula Apley."
Butchering pigs to feed faculty and staff

A black and white image of a student or farmworker with his back to the camera while he carves into the abdomen of a slaughtered pig which is hanging from a pulley system upside-down. Another pig's corpse is hanging next to it on the right. The man can be seen holding a large knife. The man is wearing overalls and a hat. On the back of the photograph is a note about the purpose of the slaughter: "For years, Bethune-Cookman's live stock [sic] department has furnished much of the meat for the boarding deparment." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Cal Palmer's House.

Black-and-white photograph of Cal Parlmer's house in Windermere with Kate and Mrs. Palmer standing by the front gate.
Camera club

A black and white image of a camera club group picture at Bethune-Cookman University. The group is composed of African American men and women, dressed in suits and dresses. Each student is smiling and holding a camera in their hands or around their necks. The cameras are older styles, with many different models represented. The group is posed in an unknown room on campus. The identities of the students are unknown. The date for the camera has been identified as 1955, but the image appeared in the 1948 Bethune-Cookman yearbook.
Campus guard

A black and white image of a campus guard (police) performing a show on campus. In the background on the left is part of Thomas White Hall, as well as tall trees. In the foreground at the left, a man in a uniform stands with one arm behind his back and the other holding out a large American flag. Behind him are six men standing in pairs against each other's backs; they are wearing helmets and matching uniforms. A patch on the shoulder of the one of the men reads, "Bethune-Cookman Campus Police." At the right of the image is another male student, who is also wearing a uniform with a patch on his shoulder with a Wildcat on it. He is holding a long rifle in front of him. The man standing in front of him has a gun in a holster on his waist. On the back of the photograph is the note, "ROTC Bethune-Cookman College," as well as the stamp of the photographer's studio.
Campus guard

A black and white image of five members of the Bethune-Cookman campus guard posing outside in front of an unidentified campus biulding. They are wearing matching uniforms and helmets. They are posed "at attention," with their feet spread apart and their arms behind their backs. From left to right: Richard Washington, Delma Reese, John Maddox, Melvin Springs, and Beaman Kendall (captain). On the back of the photograph is the following note, "BCC Security gurads, students; Photo by Theodore Johnson, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida."
Candlelight wedding in 1993 sanctuary. c.2000

Photos from candlelight wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blevins held in the 1993-built sanctuary. Pews draped with white chiffon and flowers, with soft light provided by candles in pew holders. Rose petals were strewn on the aisle before the bridal processional. A close up view of the east chancel wall shows the Good Shepherd carving hung on the cross embedded in the stone wall. May,2006.
Candlelight wedding in 1993 sanctuary. c.2000

Photos from candlelight wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blevins held in the 1993-built sanctuary. Pews draped with white chiffon and flowers, with soft light provided by candles in pew holders. Rose petals were strewn on the aisle before the bridal processional. A close up view of the east chancel wall shows the Good Shepherd carving hung on the cross embedded in the stone wall. May,2006.
Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"

One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"

One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"

One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"

One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
Capital Campaign, 1988. "Great Heritage-Great Future"

One year after the celebration of its 75th anniversary in March, 1987, the leaders of St. Luke's congregation launched a $3 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary and adjunct facilities. On November 20, 1988, a "kick-off" event was held, under an enormous tent on the church campus. Photos of the banner displayed showed that $1,710,000 had already been committed and pledge forms were provided to all members. Rev. E.J. Rossow appointed a Campaign Committee, headed by Edward Duda,to raise the funds needed for the construction of the new facility.
Carla Colebrooks, Robert Samuels, Devara Sims

A color photograph of Mr. Robert Samuels, center, in a dark suit with Ms. Carla Colebrooks, left, a junior Hospitality Management major and Ms. DeVara Sims, right, a freshman Business Administration major. They are wearing nametags and pins from the organizations that they represent. They appear to be standing in a conference room. Individuals can be seen talking in the background under a sign that reads, "No Smoking." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Carnegie Library, Stetson University, DeLand, FL

Unused color postcard of the Carnegie Library (now Sampson Hall) at Stetson University.
Cavaliers and Cavalettes float

A black and white photograph of the Cavalier and Cavelettes float during a Homecoming parade for Bethune-Cookman University. The float is being towed down the middle of a street in Daytona. The back end of the car is just visible. The float has a white staircase built on top of it. On top of the staircase are standing four African American women wearing white dresses, gloves, and they are waving to the crowd. On the side of the float is a sign that reads "Cavaliers and Cavalettes Club Inc." On either side of the staircase are palm trees. Along the street can be seen parked cars. The cars are parked in front of local business. The business on the right side of the image is a brick building with a sign that reads, "Lemfree Building 116." A second floor business in this building is the Southern Life Helath Insurance Company, which is advertised in the window. The brick building to the left of this building is a hotel. The building to the left of the hotel is a white building with a sign that reads "Florida Process Color." Palm trees line the side of the street. A utility pole can be seen standing in front of the hotel. Behind the float are three men and two women marching in formation. On the back of the image is written "B-CC Homecoming parade 1968." There is a yearbook stamp that reads, "Page no. 252, Pix no. 1, Order 3718-68." The photographer's stamp is also on the back, which gives the address and telephone number for the studio.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Founding of the Martha Society/Ladies Aid Society. 1960

Celebration at church picnic grounds, 1960. Ladies of the Martha Society/ Ladies' Aid Society gather for a photo to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of this organization. Left to right. ROW 3 (REAR): 1. Mary Lukas 2. Emily Jakubcin 3. Olga Tuhy 4. Julia Cicmanec 5. Elizabeth Duda 6. Anna Duda 7. Sue Colbert ROW 2 (Middle) 1. Sue Stanko 2. Julia Beasley 3.unknown 4. Mrs. Cihaj 5. Theresa Marcek 6-9 unknown. FRONT ROW: 1. Olga Jakubcin 2. Anna Duda Jakubcin 3. Juliana Stanko 4. Barbara Jakubcin 5. Katie Duda 6. Mary Tesinsky 7. Anna Mikler 8. Maria Lukas 9.unknown

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