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Students study in library
A black and white image of a group of African American men and women studying in Harrison Rhodes Hall. At the left of the image, a male and female student look at a globe. Behind them, a woman stands while reading a book. At the right of the image, three students sitting at a desk talk, while a student at a desk in front of them reads and takes notes. On the back wall hangs a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Also on the back wall are two magazine racks and newspaper racks. Based on the covers of the magazine racks, this image was dated to about 1947. The magazine titles on the racks are as follows, "Christian Century," "Popular Mechanics," "Vital Speeches," "Post," "The Nation," "Vogue," "Time," "Life," and "Seventeen." A headline on one of the newspapers reads, "Bush, Mobsters Freed." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Student standing in sweet pea garden
A black and white image of a young African American woman stand amongst the stalks of a sweet pea garden at Bethune-Cookman University. In the background of the image are buildings, such as a church with its steeple visible and two two-story buildings. On the back of the photograph is written, "Sweet pea garden at Bethune-Cookman, March 1929." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Student study group
A black and white image of a group of African American male and female students grouped together in a classroom. They have arranged their desks in a circle, and have their textbooks and notebooks open in front of them. Empty desks can be seen in the classroom. In the background of the image, another study group is also grouped in a circle. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Students walks along tree-lined campus road
A black and white image of a young man walking along a sidewalk out to the main road around Bethune-Cookman University's campus. He can be seen at the left wearing a t-shirt and jeans. Utility poles and power lines can be seen in the picture, as well as trees hanging with Spanish moss. The brick posts leading onto campus are visible at the right, and vehicles are parked on the main road. In the back ground of the image at the left can be seen vehicles, and three men are working in front of both. The sign on the sides of the behicles reads, "Browning Contracting Co." On the back of the image is written, "B-CC Campus Scene 1950." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Students work in a lab
A black and white image of a student putting drops of liquid into a vial. A professor in a suit stands next to them at the left of the image. The two students are working at a table which as a variety of chemistry materials placed on top, including heating equipment, beakers, and other testing materials. In the background of the image is a set of bookshelves with books and materials on them. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Students work in chemistry lab
A black and white image of a two students standing in a laboratory. They are both working with test tubes. One student is wearing protective eye goggles. At the left of the image is a window, through which trees and an automobile can be seen. Chemistry equipment can be seen on a counter behind the students. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Student William Small with a telephone operator
A black and white image of student William Small, standing at the right, wearing a suit jacket and trousers, talking to a woman seated at a swithcboard. She has two of the wires in her hands. The switchboard has multiple outlets. She is seated in a desk chair. On the back of the photograph is written the man's name, as well as a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Stuffy Stewart, baseball player for the Jacksonville Tarpons
Black-and-white photograph of baseball player John Franklin Stuffy Stewart. He is standing in front of a wooden fence in his baseball uniform, and is leaning to his right on a baseball bat. The letter "J" can be seen on his hat, the initial for the Jacksonville Tarpons baseball team.; Stuffy Stewart played baseball for Sanford from 1916-1917, and went on to play for the majors.; He played second base for a total of 110 games with the Tarpons, had 419 at-bats, 112 hits, for a .267 batting average.
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Sugar cane cultivation
A black and white photograph of African American male and female students posing in front of a sugar mill as a sugar cane harvest is going on. In the forefront of the image is large pile of stripped sugar cane, which has been harvested by the machine that is blurry in the image at the right. Two students can be seen standing by this machine. A barrel is also sitting next to the machine. At the left of the image are a group of students who are standing in front of the large brick and stone vat where the sugar cane is being melted down to form sugar cane syrup. The steam can be seen rising from this vat. In the background of the image are tall trees. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Sugar cane cultivation
A black and white image of a large sugar cane cultivation production taking place on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. African American men and women can be seen in this photograph. At the left of the image, the students are pouring the pressed sugar cane into a heated vat to heat the surgar, to melt it into syrup. Mary McLeod Bethune is the fourth person standing from the left of the image. She is facing the camera and is wearing a dark skirt, long-sleeved white shirt, and an apron. To the right of her are a group of female students who are standing around a table. There are jars on this table that have been filled with the syrup. In the forefront of the image is the sugar cane pressing machine and a large pile of the spent sugar cane stalks. The sugar cane is fed through the presser, which is run by the horse that is tied to the tree branch and walks in a circle, feeding the cane through. A student can be seen holding a sugar cane stalk up to the presser, about to feed it through. The liquid is then collected in the barrel. In the background of the image to the right is a small building used for storage. Various threes can be seen in the image. The photographer of the image is unknown. This photograph is a photograph of the original image.
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Summer school exhibit
A black and white image of a model town displayed in a school exhibit. The sign above the three model buildings reads, "Factors in a community program of improvement -- School, home , church." The names of the types of buildings hang over their respective buildings in the display. The school is the model building at the left, the home is in the center, and the church with a steeple is at the right. On the front of the image is written, "Summer School Exhibit - Class in Small School Administration." The image was identified as being from the 1940's, but to due to the handwriting on the front of the image, it is similar to other images taken around 1928 and 1929 in this collection. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Sunday community meeting
A black and white image of the male and female African American students at Bethune-Cookman University standing in a striaght line, posed in front of McLeod Hospital on campus. They are all wearing white dress or suits, and are preparing to attend a Sunday community meeting. Six students are kneeling in front of the larger group; their dress is slightly different. Tall trees can be seen behind them, from which hangs Spanish moss. McLeod Hospital is the two story photograph in the building. An American flag hangs from the front porch. On the back of the image is written, "1930 Students ready for Sunday afternoon community meeting," as well as the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Sunday community meeting
A black and white image of a Sunday community meeting being held in Thomas White Hall in the 1930's. The community meetings were held not only for students and faculty of Bethune-Cookman, but also for the local community. In the foreground of the image is the audience, which is made up of African American and Caucasian men and women dressed formally. On stage at the front of the auditoriumis a choir standing on risers; the female students are standing in front and wearing school uniforms of white shirts and skirts, and the male students are standing behind them in suits. On the wall behind them is an American flag and a portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune. Standing behind the podium on the stage in an ankle-length dress is Mary McLeod Bethune, who is addressing the congregation. A male students sits at a piano at her left. On either side of the stage are two banners which read, "Honor" (left) and "Banner" (right). On the wall above the stage is the phrase, "Our Whole School for Christian Service." Also on the wall at the left is a larger banner that reads, "We are selling Christian education, the world is our field; Teach 'The Father head of God and the Brother head of Man;' Stress the threefold: Training heart, head, and hand. Trustees: [list illegible]; Who Will buy; Remember us in your will." On the back of the photo has been written, "Pres. Bethune Release no. 31, File no. 1." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Sunday community meeting
A black and white photograph of a large group of school children and community residents gathered outside White Hall on Bethune-Cookman University's campus. White Hall was used to hold Sunday church meetings not only for the members of the school but the surrounding community. White Hall can be seen as the two-story building in the image, with a brick exterior and peaked roof. The columns and widow's peak can be seen in the center of the building, along with the sign, "White Hall." Trees flank both sides of the building. In the foreground of the image are the school children of Bethune-Cookman, which range in age from very young (in the first row), to teenaged, (in the rows behind the very young children). The children are African American boys and girls, and they are wearing school uniforms and heavy coats, indicating that it is fall or winter. Along the circle driveway, behind the students, are old-style cars. At the very left of the image is a family of four Caucasians, two men, and two women, who are standing apart from the students. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Sun Lounge, Seminole Hotel, Winter Park, Florida.
Hand colored photographic postcard of the Seminole Hotel Sun Lounge by the Albertype Co.
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Taking Celery to Market, Florida
Color postcard image of a man riding a horse and buggy carrying an oversized stalk of celery. The photograph has been manipulated in order to demonstrate the size of the celery grown in Sanford. Behind the man with the horse and buggy are trees and the roof of a house. On the back of the photograph is a personal message to Mrs. John Innis.
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Teachers' Institute
A black and white image of a large group of African American men and women posing for a group portrait on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The picture is identified as a summer Teacher Institute held at Bethune-Cookman University. In the background can be see the brick edifice of Harrison Rhodes Hall and the two-story paned windows. To the right of the windows is a row of vines growing on the outside of the building. A dark-colored "Welcome" banner with three stars on it hangs above the door to the building. The women are wearing varieties of styles of dresses, skirts, and jewelry. The men are wearing pants and button-up collared shirts. Many of the women are holding handbags and purses, and also wearing sunglasses. Some of the men are also wearing sunglasses. Some of the women are holding packages that have "Welcome" typed on the front. Florence Roane can be seen in the very middle of the first row of the group. She is wearing a striped dress with large circular buttons down the skirt. The sidewalk leading up to the building has a grass inset where part of a lawn statue can be seen. On the back of the image is written a variety of notes: "1950s"; "Fla Cowgress"; "Teachers' Institute (summer) 1950s"; "85 Screen"; and "7 3/4 x 3"" Deep". The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Texas Adams, Mary McLeod Bethune, and M. S. Davage
A black and white photograph of Texas Adams, Mary McLeod Bethune, and M. S. Davage, at Bethune's birthday celebration. Mary McLeod Bethune is standing in the center of the photograph behind a long table which is covered in a lace tablecloth. She is wearing a black dress, a broach, a corsage, and a pearl necklace. Her hands are resting on the table. In front of her is a birthday cake with lit candles. On the front of the cake can partially be seen a portrait of Bethune. Seated to the right of her is Dr. M. S. Davage, who is wearing a suit and tie and is holding a piece of paper in his left hand. To the left of Mary McLeod Bethune is Dr. Texas Adams, who is also wearing a suit and tie and is holding a piece of paper in his left hand. Behind the three of them is a stage with empty chairs lined up on the bleachers. On the front of the image is written, "Dr. T. A. Adams, Mrs. Bethune, Dr. M. S. Davage." On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Mary M. Bethune with T. A. Adams and M. S. Davage 1948, 73rd birthday." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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The "B-Cean" student newspaper staff
A black and white image of students John Bynum and Ann Ash talking about a document. She is wearing a striped shirt and is looking up at him with a white pience of paper in her hand. He is wearing a dark suit. They appear to be conversing over the article. On the back of the photograph is the note that it is from the newspaper. The stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back.
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The "Bethunia" Staff
A black and white image of a large group of African American male and female students gathered together in Harrison Rhodes Hall, formerly Harrison Rhodes Memorial Library. They are the members of the "Bethunia" staff, which is the student newspaper issued at Bethune-Cookman University. There are four tables pictured in front of the tall book stacks. Students are sitting at each one and a doing a variety of things: comparing notes, talking, and examining copies of "The Bethunia." The title can be seen on some of the newspapers present in the photo. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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The College Arms Hotel, DeLand, Florida
Unused black and white photo postcard of The College Arms Hotel in DeLand, Florida.
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The Depot, Daytona, Fla.
Color postcard of the Depot, Daytona, Fla. Postcard depicts the railroad station, antique cars, horse drawn vehicles, and bicyclists in a day-to-day life genre scene. The postcard is published by the Leighton and Valentine Co. On the back of the postcard is a correspondence to Mrs. F.P. Cooke, and a one cent stamp.
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The Homecoming Queen receives her tiara
A black and white image of a woman, crowned homecoming queen, and recieving her tiara. She is dressed in a skirt suit and is holding a large bouquet of flowers in her arms. she is surrounded by several women in similar clothing, and men in suits. On the back of the image is a stamp from the photographer, which includes address and telephone number for the studio.
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The Lucerne Hotel, Orlando, Florida.
Hand-colored photograph of Lucerne Hotel, Frank E. Moore, proprietor. Front: The Lucerne Hotel. Back: blank message side.
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The Manor
A black and white image of the side of the Manor, a building which housed the education department at Bethune-Cookman University. The building as white plank sides, paned windows, and a shingled roof. The building is sitting on cinder block supports. At the left of the image can be seen part of a palm tree, and the exterior of another, unidentified building. A variety of plants are planted in front of the building. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "1940-1960, The Manor, housed education division." Also printed on the back of the image in blue is the letter "K" and "Kodatone." The image is printed on Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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The Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation building
A black and white image of Mary McLeod Bethune's home, known as the Mary McLeod Bethune foundation, after its remodel. The house has white siding and is two stories. It has a front porch, and a widow's peaked attached to the roof of the porch. A window air-conditioning unit can seen attached to a second-story window at the right of the building. A brick chimney can also be seen at the right of the building. A small one-story brick building can be seen at the left of the house; its purpose is unknown. The house is surrounded by tall oak trees. A sign is posted next to the front-entry sidewalk which reads ""Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation."" A television antenna is erected next to the house. Written on the back of the image is ""Mrs. Bethune's house early-mid 1960s."" The photographer of the image is unknown.
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The Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation plaque
A black and white photograph of the plaque that hangs on the exterior wall of the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation. The plaque reads, "Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation, 1953, 'Not for myself but for others.'" The photographer of the image is unknown.
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The Orange Box, Sixth St., N.W., (U.S. 17), Winter Haven, Fla.
Color postcard of a fruit and gift shop located in Winter Haven, Fla. The text on back of the postcard notes how the shop "is an exact duplication of a box of Florida oranges." The shop is located next to an orange grove.
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The Slavian 1955-56 edition of St. Luke's School annual-Pages 3-5
Pages 3-5 of "The Slavian," the 1955-56 edition of the "Annual of St. Luke's Christian Day School-Slavia, Florida" (Volume VI, June, 1956) Images are of the draft pages hand-assembled by the faculty members. Photos of the Faculty: Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, Principal, Elmer L. Bellhorn, Teachers: Steven R. Sidlik, Emmeline Best and Marian Stanko. School Calendar for 1955-56. Group photo of entire student body (Kindergarten-Grade 8)and faculty.
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Thomas Demps, Choir director
A black and white image of Thomas Demps, Bethune-Cookman University Choir director, shaking hands with an unknown woman whose back is to the camera. Mr. Demps is wearing a tuxedo and coattails. On the right side of the image can be seen a mirror with lights attached, as well as a woman whose head is only visible. On the back of the image is written, "Demps; Director, Concert Chorale, and guests." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas Demps, Choir director
A black and white image of Thomas Demps, Bethune-Cookman University Choir director, wearing a suit and tie and leaning on a podium. On the front of the image is stamped the date (October, 1961). On the back of the image is written, "Mr. Thomas Demps, Director, Concert Chorale." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas Demps directs three choir members
A black and white photograph of choir director Thomas Demps, wearing a tuxedo and holding sheet music in his hand, instructing three female students on campus. The three students are wearing choir robes and are gathered around Demps, looking at the sheet music. They are standing in front of a door. On the wall to the right of them is a sign that reads, "Not responsible for any musical instruments, music, or personal property left in this room." On the back of the photo is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas Demps speaks with female student
A black and white photograph of choir director Thomas Demps, right, speaking to a female student, left. Demps is wearing a tuxedo and has a coat draped over his arm. His reflection can be seen in the background behind him due to a mirror. The woman at the left is wearing a leopard-print hat and is wearing a coat. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas O. Richardson, Chemistry professor
A black and white image of Dr. Thomas O. Richardson, chemistry professor at Bethune-Cookman University. He can be seen sitting on the edge of his desk, resting his hands on his knee. In front of him is a desk chair. To the right of him attached to the wall is a shelf with books. On the back of the image is written, "Richardson, Dr. Thomas O." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas White Hall
A badly damaged black and white image of the exterior of Thomas White Hall on the grounds of Bethune-Cookman University. At the left of the image can be seen a large tree, and in the background behind that, an unidentified building. Thomas White Hall is a two story building with a brick exterior and a columned entranceway. A sign reading "White Hall" hangs above the entrance. The building has a triangular roof. At the left of the image is a car parked in front of the building. Trees can be seen to the right of the building. The image is torn and part of the image has cracked and fallen off. The image at one time was also glued to a piece of black paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas White Hall
A black and white image of the exterior of Thomas White Hall on the grounds of Bethune-Cookman University. The building, in the background of the image, is two stories, with paned windows which are opened. The building has a triangular roof with a brick exterior. The entrance is a columned entranceway, with steps leading to the front door. The entrance has a sign reading "White Hall" hanging above it. Two large trees can be seen to the right and left of the building, with benches for sitting at their bases. Just to the right of the left most tree, a young female student in a school uniform can be seen walking toward White Hall. In the foreground of the image is a white pergola and the trunk of a large tree. The pergola is attached to a fence, which has brick columns and dowels fencing in the school yard. Standing in front of White Hall is a flagpole, and just to the left of it, another skinny trunk of a tree. Looking closely at this tree trunk, one can see two metal pieces attached to the side of it, through which the wires of a telegraph or electricity line run through. The image is actually two halves, which have been glued together on the back. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer, which is partially legible. It includes information about the image, such as screen, wide, style, mount, and so forth. Written in pencil on the back of the image are also various notes about the size. They read, "Mr. Alin Campbell; 1/4 in. thickness; arch - 1 and 1/8 inches center to center; Pergola - 1 and 15/16 inches from center post to center post."
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Thomas White Hall
A black and white image of the right half of Thomas White Hall. At the left of the image can be seen the building, with half of the columned entranceway, the triangular roof, and brick exterior in the image. The word "-ALL" can be seen hanging above the door. In front of the building is a young oak tree, and a flagpole. In the foreground of the image is a fence with brick columns and dowels running between them. To the immediate right of the building, in the distance, can be seen the porch of McLeod Hospital. To the right of the image are also many trees, oak and palm. The area where the trees are standing would become the future site of Harrison Rhodes Hall. On the front of the image is written, "Administration building; White Hall 1914-1918." On the back of the image is also written, "Bethune Cookman?, Board, White Hall, BCC Campus, 1914-1918." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas White Hall entrance
A black and white image of the entrance to White Hall. The columned entrance has a sign that reads "White Hall." Hanging from the entrance is a sign that reads, "Registration: Spring Semester '79." On either side of the entrance are two trees. The building is two stories with a brick exterior. The roof is triangular, and attached to the roof is the church steeple. Air conditioning units can be seen attached to some of the windows. In the lower left- and right-hand corners of the image are the hoods of two cars. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Thomas White Hall with Faith Hall
A black and white image of White Hall and Faith Hall. White Hall is the building at the left. It is two stories with a brick exterior, and has a columned entranceway which has a sign reading "White Hall." The building sits right at the curve of a cul-de-sac, on which a car has parked. In the foreground of the image can be seen a large lily pond with plants surrounding it, and many large oak trees. At the right of the image, in the background, is the left side of Faith Hall, whose palladian windows can be seen. Just to the right of Faith Hall is a flagpole. Benches are scattered throughout the grounds. Onthe back of the image is written in pencil, "L-R White Hall, Faith Hall 1940's." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Three Florida baseball players
Photograph of three Florida baseball players. They are standing under a large mossy tree, and appear to be holding mitts in their hands. One of the players has a letter "C" on the front of his jacket. The men in the photogroph are unidentified.