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Joseph Mikler, Sr. with family on his 70th birthday, March, 1950
March 19, 1950. The family of Joseph Mikler gathers to celebrate "Dedko's" 70th birthday. Left to right: Front/children: 1. Patsy Mikler, 2. Liz Mikler, 3. Josie Mikler, 4. Katherine Mikler, 5. Shirley Mikler, 6. Raymond Mikler, 7. Luther Duda, 8. Katherine Duda, 9. Sylvia Mikler, 10. Robert Mikler, 11. Billy Mikler, 12. Joseph Duda, 13. Eleanor Duda, 14. Ferdinand S. Duda, Jr. REAR: 1. Andrew Mikler (holding Andy, Jr.), 2. Mildred Mikler (holding Sandy...Andy's twin), 3. Betty Mikler, 4. Mrs. Katarina ("Babka") Mikler, 5. Joseph Mikler, Sr., 6. Joe L. Mikler, 7.Ethel Mikler, 8. Katie Mikler Duda, 9. John Duda, Sr., 10. Walter Duda, 11. Margaret Mikler, 12. Steve Mikler, 13. Paul Mikler, 14. Virginia Mikler, holding Martha, 15. Ferdinand Duda, Sr., 16. Anna Duda, holding Susan, 17. Sue Colbert, holding Tim, 18. Jim Colbert. 8"x10" mounted print (Courtesy: Virginia Mikler), scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary, with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 1954
Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Strauch Mikler are surrounded by more than 20 of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Slavia. October, 1954. Reprint (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary, with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 1954
Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Strauch Mikler are surrounded by more than 20 of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Slavia. October, 1954. Reprint (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler's 50th Anniversary, 1954
Joseph Mikler, Sr., with wife, Katarina 'nee Strauch at the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. October, 1954. A party for the couple was held at the home of one of their children in Slavia. Snapshot (courtesy Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler's 50th Anniversary, 1954
Joseph Mikler, Sr., with wife, Katarina 'nee Strauch at the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. October, 1954. A party for the couple was held at the home of one of their children in Slavia. Snapshot (courtesy Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Joseph, Sr. and Katarina Mikler's 50th Anniversary, 1954
Joseph Mikler, Sr., with wife, Katarina 'nee Strauch at the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. October, 1954. A party for the couple was held at the home of one of their children in Slavia. Snapshot (courtesy Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Judy Decoste Accepts Teaching Contract from Principal Elmer Bellhorn, March, 1958
Judy De Coste, sent by Concordia College, River Forest, IL to serve as a teacher at St. Luke's School, receives a contract from Principal Elmer Bellhorn in March, 1958. Judy later married Walter Duda and became the Choir Director and an organist for St. Luke's Church, as well as a teacher in the school.
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Judy Jakubcin, c. 1940s
Judy Jakubcin, daughter of John and Olga Jakubcin, in the living room of a Slavia family home, 1940s. Snapshot (Courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Julia Jakubcin with truck on a Slavia farm, late 1930s
Julia Jakubcin poses in front of a truck on one of the farms in Slavia. Julia was born in 1921 and appears to be in her late teens in this photo. The exact location and date are unknown. Print (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
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Julia Jakubcin with truck on a Slavia farm, late 1930s
Julia Jakubcin poses in front of a truck on one of the farms in Slavia. Julia was born in 1921 and appears to be in her late teens in this photo. The exact location and date are unknown. Print (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
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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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Katarina and Joseph Mikler, Sr., Christmas, c. 1949
Katarina Strauch Mikler, with husband, Joseph Mikler, Sr. photographed next to the Christmas tree in their home. c.1949. Snapshot (courtesy Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Katarina Duda and Family: Manifest of Kaiser Wilhelm, June, 1912
The image of the manifest of the Kaiser Wilhelm, showing the names of Katarina Zatko Duda and her four children, as they emigrated on this ship from Europe to America in 1912. The manifest reveals that ship departed from Bremen on June 20 and arrived at Ellis Island on June 28, 1912.It lists the family's "nationality" as subjects of Hungary and their "race" as Slovak. Former home is listed as Velcice, in Trencin Co and their final destination as Oviedo, FL. Katarina's occupation is noted as 'domestic.' Andrew Duda, Sr., (husband of Katarina and father of the the four children) had emigrated to the US in 1909 and the family was traveling to Florida to be reunited with him.
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Katarina 'nee Strauch and Joseph Mikler, c. 1907, with infant son, Michael
A studio portrait, made in Cleveland, Ohio, c. 1907, showing Joseph Mikler (left) with wife, Katarina 'nee Strauch, holding infant son, Michael. Michael Mikler, st., brother of Joseph, is standing to the right. (He may have been the godfather for the child.) Likely that the photo was taken in Cleveland and was on the occasion of infant Michael's christening. The child was named in honor of his Uncle Michael (in photograph), in keeping with Slovak customs. The young namesake was then given the suffix of "ml." (mladsi), meaning, "the younger." The older individual was given the suffix "st."(starsi), meaning, "the elder." Reprint. Courtesy: Elaine Lavender, was scanned at SLLS, 2001 for 90th anniversary display.
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Katarina 'nee Strauch and Joseph Mikler, c. 1907, with infant son, Michael
A studio portrait, made in Cleveland, Ohio, c. 1907, showing Joseph Mikler (left) with wife, Katarina 'nee Strauch, holding infant son, Michael. Michael Mikler, st., brother of Joseph, is standing to the right. (He may have been the godfather for the child.) Likely that the photo was taken in Cleveland and was on the occasion of infant Michael's christening. The child was named in honor of his Uncle Michael (in photograph), in keeping with Slovak customs. The young namesake was then given the suffix of "ml." (mladsi), meaning, "the younger." The older individual was given the suffix "st."(starsi), meaning, "the elder." Reprint. Courtesy: Elaine Lavender, was scanned at SLLS, 2001 for 90th anniversary display.
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Katarina 'nee Strauch and Joseph Mikler, c. 1949
Katarina ('nee Strauch) and Joseph Mikler, Sr. c. 1949. Mr. and Mrs. Mikler and their family were among the first of the Slavia founding families to arrive and settle in FL and were charter members of St. Luke's congregation when it was established on March 17, 1912. 5"x7" reprint (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned in 2001 at SLLS for 90th anniversary display.
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Katarina 'nee Strauch and Joseph Mikler, c. 1949
Katarina ('nee Strauch) and Joseph Mikler, Sr. c. 1949. Mr. and Mrs. Mikler and their family were among the first of the Slavia founding families to arrive and settle in FL and were charter members of St. Luke's congregation when it was established on March 17, 1912. 5"x7" reprint (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned in 2001 at SLLS for 90th anniversary display.
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Katarina Zatko Duda (Mrs. Andrew Duda, Sr.) c. 1928, Black and White
Mrs.(Katarina)Andrew Duda, Sr.(left) with an unidentified visitor to the Duda home in Slavia. c.1928
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Katarina Zatko Duda (Mrs. Andrew Duda, Sr.) c. 1928, Original
Mrs.(Katarina)Andrew Duda, Sr.(left) with an unidentified visitor to the Duda home in Slavia. c.1928
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Katarina Zatko Duda, Near a River in Slovakia. c. 1908-10
Katarina Zatko Duda (left) with an unidentified woman, stands near a river...likely in Slovakia, c.1908-1910. The children playing in the water cannot be identified, but may be the Duda children. In 1912, Katarina left Slovakia, taking her daughter and 3 young sons with her, and traveled to America, where she rejoined her husband, Andrew Duda, Sr. and the family began their new life together in Slavia, Florida.
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Katarina Zatko Duda Shares Gladioli with Visitors to Her Home. c. 1929
Katarina Zatko Duda (wife of Andrew, Sr.) stands at far left and appears to be cutting bouquets of gladioli for unknown visitors to the family's farm in Slavia, c.1929. In the background the roof of the family home, built in 1926 upon their return to Slavia, can be seen.
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Katherine Georgette Mikler at her desk at St. Luke's first school, c. 1946-47
Katherine Georgette Mikler (daughter of Joe L. and Ethel Mikler) works at her desk in St. Luke's first school. C. 1946-47. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Katherine Georgette Mikler at her desk at St. Luke's first school, c. 1946-47
Katherine Georgette Mikler (daughter of Joe L. and Ethel Mikler) works at her desk in St. Luke's first school. C. 1946-47. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Katherine Martha Duda, c. 1948
Katherine Martha Duda, only daughter of Katie and John Duda, Sr. c.1948
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Katie Duda with children: Walter Duda, Edward Duda, Katherine Martha Duda and Luther Duda. c.1947, Enhanced Image
Katie Mikler Duda poses with four of her five children, c. 1947. Left-right: Walter, Edward, Katherine, Luther, in yard of one of the Duda residences on Mikler Road in Slavia.
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Katie Duda with children: Walter Duda, Edward Duda, Katherine Martha Duda and Luther Duda. c.1947, Original Image
Katie Mikler Duda poses with four of her five children, c. 1947. Left-right: Walter, Edward, Katherine, Luther, in yard of one of the Duda residences on Mikler Road in Slavia.
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Katie Mikler Duda with Joseph Mikler, Sr., June 12, 1938
Katie Mikler Duda with her father, Joseph Mikler, Sr. Both are dressed for an important event, probably the wedding of sister, Anna, to Ferdinand Duda, June 12, 1938. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Katie Mikler Duda with Joseph Mikler, Sr., June 12, 1938
Katie Mikler Duda with her father, Joseph Mikler, Sr. Both are dressed for an important event, probably the wedding of sister, Anna, to Ferdinand Duda, June 12, 1938. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Katie Mikler- her birth certificate and marriage to John Duda
Katherine (Katie) Mikler was born in Ohio in 1910 and began her life in Slavia the very next year, when the Joseph Mikler family emigrated from Cleveland to FL to help found the Slavia Colony. Her birth certificate names her as 'Kate', the 'legitimate child' of Joseph Mikler (age 40-laborer, though he was actually 30) and 'Kate' Strauch (age 25-housewife) and shows the family's address as 2981 E. 81st St. in Cleveland. The family's origin is incorrectly listed as 'Slovania,' rather than Slovakia. Katie was delivered by a midwife named Anna Jakl. Eighteen years later, on June 24, 1928, Katie was married to John Duda (Sr.) in the first wedding to be held in the little wood church. Rev. John Vojtko (visiting pastor) served as the officiant. The wedding was witnessed by Michael Mikler, ml. ("mladsi"-younger, the bride's brother) and Martin Stanko. But the marriage certificate was not prepared and recorded until July 15, 1942, when St. Luke's own first pastor, Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy (installed in 1934) went through the old church records and issued proper certificates to those who had been baptised, confirmed or married, before his arrival. Katie Mikler Duda passed away on August 9, 1974,; Birth and Marriage Certificates scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC, April, 2012
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Katie Mikler- her birth certificate and marriage to John Duda
Katherine (Katie) Mikler was born in Ohio in 1910 and began her life in Slavia the very next year, when the Joseph Mikler family emigrated from Cleveland to FL to help found the Slavia Colony. Her birth certificate names her as 'Kate', the 'legitimate child' of Joseph Mikler (age 40-laborer, though he was actually 30) and 'Kate' Strauch (age 25-housewife) and shows the family's address as 2981 E. 81st St. in Cleveland. The family's origin is incorrectly listed as 'Slovania,' rather than Slovakia. Katie was delivered by a midwife named Anna Jakl. Eighteen years later, on June 24, 1928, Katie was married to John Duda (Sr.) in the first wedding to be held in the little wood church. Rev. John Vojtko (visiting pastor) served as the officiant. The wedding was witnessed by Michael Mikler, ml. ("mladsi"-younger, the bride's brother) and Martin Stanko. But the marriage certificate was not prepared and recorded until July 15, 1942, when St. Luke's own first pastor, Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy (installed in 1934) went through the old church records and issued proper certificates to those who had been baptised, confirmed or married, before his arrival. Katie Mikler Duda passed away on August 9, 1974,; Birth and Marriage Certificates scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC, April, 2012
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Katie Mikler's School Diploma - 1926 - Oviedo School
An image of the diploma earned in 1926 by Katherine (Katie) Mikler at Oviedo School. Katie arrived in Slavia at the age of 1 and by the time she was 9 years old, was baking the bread for her large family and by 13 was responsible for all the laundry and many more chores. When she was needed at home, she was not allowed to attend school. But no child loved learning more than Katie or was more proud of earning an 8th grade school diploma at last....at age 16. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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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 a group of Keyser Elementary students posing outdoors after performing in a school play. The children are very young, probably between five and ten years old. The students at the far right and far left are dressed in costumes; the girl on the right is also holding a tambourine. In the background are tall palm trees. 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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Kindergarten Class: 1952-53, St. Luke's Christian Day School
The Kindergarten Class of St. Luke's Christian School. 1952-53. Teacher, Emmeline Best, with students (left to right); Paul Klinchok, Mary Jane Sinclair, Bobby Bellhorn, Teddy Bellhorn, Paul Martin Lukas, David Jakubcin
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Kindergarten Class: 1953-54, St. Luke's Christian Day School
The Kindergarten Class of 1953-54, St. Luke's Christian Day School, taught by Emmeline Best. Left to right, FRONT: Chuck Best, Lynn Eustice, Joyce Bellhorn, Patricia O'Neal, Kathy Rook, Sandra Mikler, Harley Cox; REAR: Jonathan Lukas, Billy Mikler, Andy Mikler, Tim Colbert, Marvin Allbritton, Arden Arndt, Charlie Beasley.
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Kindergarten Class: 1954-55, St. Luke's Christian Day School
Kindergarten Class, St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1954-55. Left to right: Mary Rybolt, George Sinclair, Teacher,Emmeline Best, Martha Mikler, Lois Kinard. Seated: Kenny DeRousha
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Kindergarten Graduation, Class of 1961
Mrs. Virginia Bellhorn (top row, far left) with her class of 28 Kindergarteners at the graduation of the Class of 1961. Scan from church publication: "Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962."