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Weaving class

A black and white image of two African American students each sitting at a loom and weaving rugs. The students are wearing blouses, skirts, and high-heeled shoes. In the back corner of the classroom is a tall cabinet with materials inside. The weaving course was offered as part of the vocational education program at the university. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Westside Business and Professional Association meeting

A black and white image of a group of fourteen African American men and women sitting around an elongated table for a meeting. They are sitting outside on a back porch of a building with white side planks and two large windows. From the ceiling hangs a ribbon decoration with a bow tied in the center. House plants can be seen on either side of the table. All persons present are smiling at the camera for the group photograph. The women are wearing dresses, and the men are wearing suits and ties. The table is covered in a white tablecloth, and there is a place setting of a plate, glass, fork, knife, spoon, and napkin at each place. Two lit candles sit on top of the table. Two pieces of art hang on the walls above the guests; the painting on the left cannot be identified but the painting on the right is of a ship on the ocean. The people in the photograph are unidentified. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil "Community leaders-- Westside Business and Professional Association meeting on campus, 1947."
William A. McMillan, Academic Dean

A black and whtie image of William A. McMillan, giving a speech at an event at Bethune-Cookman University. He is standing in the center of the image behind a table, which has a small podium and a microphone attached. There are potted plants placed throughout the room visible in the image. In the foreground of the image can be seen the side profile of a participant of the event. Behind Mr. McMillan is hanging a banner with the school's seal on it. On the back of the image is written, "Dr. McMillan." The photographer of the image is unknown.
William Dunn, History Instructor

A black and white image of Mr. William Dunn teaching his students at Bethune-Cookman University. Mr. Dunn can be seen sitting on the edge of his desk at the left, wearing a patterned shirt and holding a traditional African sculpture in his left hand. In front him are seated African American male and female students, who are taking notes and listening intently. Most of the desks are empty. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Wm. Dunn, History Instructor." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Winning Homecoming parade float

A black and white image of a large group of African American students posing in front of their winning parade float. Behind the group of students can be seen the brick edifice of White Hall, the entryway of which is partially visible at the right of the photograph. A fire escape can be seen attached to the left of the building. A tall tree stands in front of the building. In the background of the image to the left of White Hall is a small white house with a chimney and front porch. In front of the house can be seen two girls sitting on a park bench talking. The group of students is posing in front of their float, which is partially obscured, but appears to be a car decorated in tissue paper. A butterly-shaped decoration is attached to the front of the car. All of the girls are wearing school uniforms, which consist of long-sleeved white shirts, ribbons around their necks, and dark skirts. The men are also wearing white shirts and bowties. At the left of the image, two girls are holding instruments, one a saxophone, the other a trumpet. A boy to the right of them is wearing a hat on his head that partially reads "-UNE-C," indicating Bethune-Cookman. Toward the middle of the photograph is a man sitting on his knees. He is wearing a striped beanie cap on his head, but is wearing a sweatshirt with a letter "B" insignia. In the lower right-hand corner of the image is a girl who is holding a clarinet in her hands, and she is wearing a headband that reads "B.C.C." Standing behind her are two girls who are holding megaphones. On the back of the image is written, "The winning float in the Homecoming parage in the early days at B.C.C. At that time it was Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute (before 1923)." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Winter Carnival

A black and white image of Moore Gymnasium decorated for a Winter Carnival. At the back of the gym is a stage with a curtain. On the curtain hangs a banner with the following visible, ""-nter Carnival."" A drumset is partially visible. At the right of the stage is a piano, and a woman in a white dress is sitting on a piano bench. It is unclear if she is playing the piano. In front of her, hanging from the ceiling, is a basketball hoop. Also hanging from the ceiling, from wall to wall, are six strings which have paper decorations hanging from them. The decorations are in the shape of curls and snowflakes. Two African American females are visible practicing a dance in the middle of the gym floor. They are wearing black leotards. Along the back wall are two females, one of whom is sitting in a chair. They are both wearing white dresses. A lightbulb plugged into the stage lays on gym floor and appears to be providing the dancers some light. On the back of the image are two yearbook stamps that read "Page no. 143, Pix no. 2, Order 2247." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Winter Park, Orange County, Florida.

Map of the town of Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, 1883, includes inset map of Florida. Map also includes information on local lakes, and location of orange trees. Scale: lot 509 and 30 x 54 sq. feet and 1 acre; lot 110 and 100 x 143 ft. and 1/3 acre. Contained on the back of the map is information on Winter Park, its climate and health benefits of living in such a climate, and also information on boarding houses and hotels.
Winter Park Post Cards ca. 1932.

Hand tinted black-and-white photographic postcards of Winter Park (Fla.) ca. 1932. Postcards depict gardens and local attractions.
Women's Advisory Board Assembly Program

A black and white photograph of a speaker at a Women's Advisory Board meeting in White Hall's Auditorium. At the left of the image is the speaker, who is an unknown Caucasian woman speaking earnestly at a podium, her voice amplified by a microphone. Behind her sit various members of the faculty of the school, including Mary McLeod Bethune and Richard Vernon Moore, Sr. Dr. Moore is seated second from the right, wearing a lightly-colored suit and saddle shoes. Mary McLeod Bethune is seated fourth from the right, wearing black dress and a corsage. She is holding papers in her hand. The remaining individuals seated on the stage are unknown, and are wearing dress suits or dresses. A stage backdrop has been rolled up and is hanging from the ceiling. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil, "1949- Women's Advisory Board assembly program in White Hall," as well as the stamp of the developing studio for the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Womens Club.

Black-and-white photograph of the Womens Club building in Windermere (Fla.) located on 7th and Butler, near Lake Butler. Text on back on photograph: "Womens Club, 7th and Butler, later moved, given to town (Town Hall) 1945, built 1922-24, moved 1938."
Women Stetson University students on the steps of Chaudoin Hall

Female Stetson University students sitting on the front porch of Chaudoin Hall (female dormitory).
Women Stetson University students on the steps of Chaudoin Hall

Female Stetson University students on the front steps of Chaudoin Hall (female dormitory).
Women's Wildcats basketball team

A black and white photo of the women's college basketball team at Bethune-Cookman University. The women are wearing matching uniforms, with "BCC" and their numbers on the front. They are seated in a half-circle on the floor of a gymnasium, with their arms through the arms of the person on their left and right. Two of the women are seated in front of the half-circle, and they each have a hand on a basketball. On the back of the photograph is written, "Girls' basketball team, late 1950s," as well as a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Fl.

Unused color postcard of cars and shops along Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida. the scene shows several late 1930's- early 1940's cars parked on the street. Several signs from the era are shown, including Coca-Cola, Rexall Drugs, J. C. Penney's, and McCrory's
Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida, in front of Stetson University

North Woodland Boulevard in DeLand, Florida before it was paved. In front of the Stetson University campus. A hand written note reads "North Woodland before the street was paved (1916) was covered with pine straw and the other side powdered oyster shells. this view looking North."
Woodworking class

A black and white image of African American men performing woodcutting tasks in a workroom at Bethune-Cookman University. The men are all working with wood in some form. Some of the men are assembling the pieces of wood, while others are using machines to cut the wood down. Other students are sanding the wood. A man in light-colored sweater is wearing a ball cap that reads, "Bethune-Cookman" with a Wildcats figurine. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Woodworking class

A black and white image of African American men performing woodcutting tasks in a workroom at Bethune-Cookman University. The men are all working with wood in some form. Some of the men are assembling the pieces of wood, while others are using machines to cut the wood down. Other students are sanding the wood. A man in light-colored sweater is wearing a ball cap that reads, "Bethune-Cookman" with a Wildcats figurine. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Workers harvesting celery on J. N. Whitner's land

Black and white photograph of a white man and three African Americans standing in a celery field in Sanford, Florida. The celery field is known as 'Shellbank.' In the background of the images are two houses set among the trees. The house at the right of the image is Joseph N. Whitner's. 'Shellbank' celery fields were his property. On the back of the image is written, 'Celery field, Sanford, Fla. 'Shellbank'. Resident of J. N. Whitner. Ensminger photo, ca. 1900.'
Wyoming Hotel.

Black-and-white photograph of the Wyoming Hotel, view with tennis court. Label affixed to back:and"Wyoming Hotel, 1904-1959. Located at 424 Magnolia Avenue. Known as Poyntz House until purchased by A.P. Miller. The name of the hotel came from the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania, Mr. Miller's home. The hotel was operated by Mr. Miller's son, C. DeWitt Miller, for a long period of time, until it was sold in 1955.and