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Mikler Road acreage owned by Andrew Duda Family. c.late 1920s
Views from late 1920s of the acreage Andrew Duda, Sr. had purchased from the Slavia Colony Company in 1911-12. After a 10 year hiatus (1916-1926), during which Andrew and his family returned to Cleveland to earn more capital for their agricultural ventures in Florida, the family returned to Slavia, built their first home on Mikler Road in 1926 and proceeded to cultivate their acreage. Images show celery fields and a number of hired workers. By this point in time, Andrew's daughter, Anna, was the wife of George Jakubcin (a carpenter and builder),but the three Duda sons joined with their father in forming an agribusiness which became known as A. Duda & Sons, Inc. During the years to follow, the company increased its land holdings far beyond the 40 acres the family had originally homesteaded.
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Milan Jakubcin, Sr., c. late 1940s
Milan Jakubcin, Sr., c. late 1940s. The snapshot was taken at a family celebration. Snapshot (Courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Milton (Miroslav) A. Lukas and Mother, Maria Klimek Lukas. c. late 1940s
Maria Klimek Lukas (wife of Paul Lukas, Sr.) on the Lukas property with her second son, Milton A. (Miroslav)Lukas, who grew to a height of 6'6". Milton was born in 1921 and died in 1982. He was married to Ruth Lukas. The photo was likely taken in late 1940s on the Lukas farm.
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Ministerial Convention
This black and white image is of a large group of African American women posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the women. On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink, "Lunch Room Personnel." Also on the back of the photograph is two number "3"s with circles drawn around them, as well as a yearbook stamp that reads, ""Page no. 104, (crossed out to read 106), Pix no. 3, Order 3718." The women are all dressed in different styles of white dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of cameras. One woman in the front row appears to be holding a newspaper-sized packet with "Welcome" printed on it. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Ministerial Convention
This black and white image is of a large group of African American and Caucasian men and women posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the group. The women are all dressed in different styles of dress outfits, such as bell bottoms, skirts, long overcoats, dress shoes, and jewelry. They are wearing their hair long in the style of the 1970s. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. The men are also wearing different types of dress, such as bell bottoms and turtleneck sweaters. They are wearing their hair also in the style of the 1970s. Two prominent Bethune-Cookman personnel are present: Richard V. Moore is the first person in the first row at the right of the image. He is standing with his left arm behind his back and is wearing a three-button suit and horn-rimmed glasses. Florence Roane is the twelfth person in the first row standing from the left. She is wearing a knee-length flannel poncho and eyeglasses, and has her left hand on the arm of the person to her right. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Ministerial Convention
This black and white image is of a large group of African American and Caucasian men and women posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the group. The women are all dressed in different styles of dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of umbrellas. The men are wearing button-up shirts and pants. Some have ties on. Most of the men are standing, but six are sitting in front of the group and two others kneel on each side. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Ministerial Convention
This black and white image is of a large group of African American women and two young African American boys posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the women. On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink, "Lunch Room Personnel." Also on the back of the photograph is two number "1"s with circles drawn around them, as well as a yearbook stamp that reads, "Page no. 106, Pix no. 1, Order 3718." The women are all dressed in different styles of white dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of cameras. One women in the front row appears to be holding a newspaper-sized packet with "Welcome" printed on it. Two women have their arms around two young boys. The boy on the left is wearing a T-shirt, pants, and sneakers, and the boy on the right is wearing a checkered shirt, white shorts, long white socks, and white tennis shoes. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Ministerial Convention
This black and white image is of a large group of African American men and women posing for a group photograph on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall at the front of the building. Two large windows and the entrance can be seen behind the group. The women are all dressed in different styles of dresses, dress shoes, and jewelry. All have short haircuts. Some of the women are wearing regular eyeglasses, while some are wearing sunglasses. The women standing in the front row can be seen holding various types of handbags and purses. A few are holding different types of cameras. The men are wearing dress suits. Three well-known Bethune-Cookman personnel are pictured in this photograph: Marjorie Stewart Joyner is standing in the first row, sixth person from the left. She is wearing a white dress and has her hands behind her back. To the immediate right of her in the image is Richard V. Moore, who is in a suit, bowtie, saddle shoes, and is wearing horn-rimmed glasses. Florence Roane is at the top right of the picture, gesturing with her left hand out and is not looking at the camera. On the back of the photograph is written in pink ink “Lunch Room Personnel.†There is also two number “2â€s with circles drawn around them. A yearbook stamp is also on the back, which reads “Page no. 106, Pix no. 2, Order 3718.†The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Minnesota Avenue, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Stetson University buildings, DeLand Hall and Elizabeth Hall seen from Minnesota Avenue.
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Miss B-CC and her court
A black and white image of four African American women. They are identified as the Homecoming court from Bethune-Cookman University. The three women from left to right are wearing dark dresses, white gloves, hats, pearl necklaces, and are all holding large bouquets of flowers. The woman at the right is wearing a hat, a white dress, and is holding a large bouquet of flowers. From left to right: Connie Williams, Miss Freshman; Barbara Brown, Miss Sophomore; Mozella Gay, Miss Junior; and Wanda Ross, Miss B-CC. On the back of the image is written ""1965.""
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Miss B-CC poses on a throne
A black and white image of an African American woman, crowned Miss B-CC, sitting on a throne on a stage. A curtain decorated with flowers hangs behind her. Part of a plant can be seen sticking out from the left side of the image. The throne the woman is sitting on is also decorated with flowers. The woman is wearing a crown, large earrings, a white dress, an embroidered cape, and is holding a large bouquet of flowers in her arms. 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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Miss Bethune-Cookman College and attendants
A black and white image of a homecoming court at an outdoor event. The image is of three African American women, who are identified as Miss Bethune-Cookman College (Miss B-CC) and her attendants. Miss B-CC is the tallest, standing in the middle. She is wearing a hat, a suit jacket and skirt, gloves, and is holding a very large bouquet of flowers. The woman on the right of the image is wearing a hat with a white ribbon, a suit jacket and skirt, gloves, and a corsage. She is holding her purse in her left arm. The woman on the left of the picture is also wearing a suit jacket and pants, a hat, gloves, and corsage. She is holding her purse in both of her arms. In the background of the image can faintly be seen spectators sitting on bleachers at an outdoor stadium. On the back of the image is written ""Miss BCC-1946 and her attendants."" The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Miss Bethune-Cookman College and her attendants
A black and white image of Miss Bethune-Cookman College (Miss B-CC) and her attendants, as well as Mr. and Miss Keyser Elementary. The group is made up of one African American boy, one African American girl, and three African American women. They are standing together under an umbrella in a grassy field at night. The group is lined up as follows, from left to right: Mr. Keyser Elementary is at the left of the image. He is wearing a white hat, a white suit, and a cape. He is holding the hand of an attendant to the right. She is wearing a suit jacket and skirt, a hat with a white ribbon, gloves, and a corsage, and is holding her purse in her left arm. In the middle of the photograph is Miss B-CC, who is wearing a hat, suit jacket and skirt, and is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. She also is holding a suit jacket and her purse. To the right of her is another attendant, who is wearing a suit jacket and skirt, a hat, gloves, and a corsage, and is holding her purse in her right arm. She is holding the hand of Miss B-CC, who is dressed in a sailor suit and has a sash across her chest that reads "Miss Keyser." On the back of the image is written "Miss B.CC. and her attendants 1946." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Miss Bethune-Cookman College and her court.
A black and white image of Miss BCC 1965 Wanda Ross and her court, at Bethune-Cookman College. Miss Ross is wearing a White dress suit and tiara, while her court wears dark dresses. They are all wearing gloves and holding bouquets. On the back of the photo, their names are listed: Ms. Freshman: Connie Williams; Ms. Sophomore: Barbara Brown; Ms. Junior: Mozella Gay. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Miss Homecoming pageant
A black and white image of the participants of the Miss Homecoming pageant for 1964 at Bethune-Cookman University. The contestants are twelve African American women. They are all wearing varieties of white evening gowns, gloves, and tiaras, except for the women on each end, who are wearing darker dresses. They are standing on a stage in front of hanging curtains in Heyn Chapel. A runway can be seen built off from the stage, and is where the person taking the photograph is standing. The participants in the pageant are as follows, from left to right: Tomasina Conners, Jessie Jackson, Carmen L. Grinan, Sonya Howell, Brenda Harrison, Signa Ray; Patricia Hamilton, Mary Gholston, Ernestine, Sheila Dudley, Juanita Robinson, and Geraldine Donald. On the back of the photograph is written "1964 YB (for the yearbook the image appeared in);" and "Participants for Miss Homecoming Pageant shown from left to right are" followed by the names. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Miss National UNCF
A black and white image of African American student Vinnie Vance after she has been crowned Miss UNCF (United Negro College Fund). A banner partially visible behind her reads ""Mis- UNC-."" She is wearing a crown on her head, a pearl necklace, a light-colored evening gown, a cape, and gloves. She appears to be sitting on a throne. On the back of the image is written "1967," and also "1961 YB," for the yearbook the image appeared in. In the lower left hand corner on the back of the image is a yearbook stamp that reads, "Page no. 116, Pix no. 1; Order 3718." The photographer is unknown.
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Miss PEM club parade float
A black and white photograph of the Miss PEM Club float, titled "Soul Explosion," riding in a Homecoming parade. On the side of the float along the bottom is the name of the float. In the center of the float, an African American woman is standing on steps. On the third step behind her is a box with the name of the club decorated on it. She is waving her arm in the air. At the front and back of the float are two cages, where two African American women are standing inside. They are each wearing boots and leopard-print outfits. In the background of the image are tall palm trees, and at the right, a group of spectators watch as the parade goes by. On the back of the photograph is the yearbook photo stamp. Also written on the back is, "Miss PEM club in a Homecoming parade 1972." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Modern dance club
A black and white image of two African American male daners wearing white long-sleeved shirts, vests, and pants, dancing in a gymnasium at Bethune-Cookman University. Behind them are bleachers where spectators are sitting. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Modern dance club
A black and whtie image of a line of six African American women dancing in the gymnasium at Bethune-Cookman University. They have one hand on their hip and one hand in the air. They are wearing matching outfits, which consists of a white shirt and light-colored suit jaccet and pants. In the background can be seen a basketball hoop. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Modern dance club
A black and white image of a group of African American women dancing with their arms out to their sides. They are wearing large wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved black shirts, and printed skirts. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Modern dance club
A black and white image of two African American women dressed in white hats and wearing large overcoats, standing in the gym at Bethune-Cookman University. They appear to be either speaking or singing. Behind them are bleachers where spectators are sitting. A yearbook stamp is on the back of the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Moore family photograph
A black and white photograph of Richard Vernon Moore, Sr., his wife, and their children. The women in the photograph are wearing dresses, and the men in the photograph are wearing suits, except for Richard Vernon Moore, Jr., who is wearing a military uniform. Pictured left to right, front row: David Lavon Moore, Reginald Emond Moore, Ethel Elizabeth Moore, Barbara Annette Moore; left to right, middle row: Rosalyn Ann Moore, Mrs. Richard V. Moore, President Richard Moore, Patricia Elaine Moore; left to right, back row: Wesley Charles Moore, Gene Paul Moore, Richard Vernon Moore, Jr. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil the names of the people in the photographs, as well as "1957 YB", for the yearbook in which the image appeared. Also written is, "The Richard V. Moore family, 1950s, posing for picture man, wife, and children." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Moot Court, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Law students in Stetson University's Moot Court room. Housed in the southeast wing of Science Hall (later Flagler Hall).
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Moving the original church to its new site, 1938-39
The original, wood church is placed on a trailer to be moved from its location on the cemetery property to its new site: east of the new brick church which was dedicated in 1939. Men in photo are unidentified. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC. 2011
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Moving the original church to its new site, 1938-39
The original, wood church is placed on a trailer to be moved from its location on the cemetery property to its new site: east of the new brick church which was dedicated in 1939. Men in photo are unidentified. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC. 2011
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Mr. and Mrs. Adam (Mary 'nee Kopca) Klimek, Jr. c. 1980s
The Adam Klimek, Jr. Family is considered one of the Founding Families of Slavia even though the patriarch and his wife did not become permanent residents of Slavia (the Lutheran Haven) until the mid-1970s. Early in Slavia's history, c. 1912-13. Adam Klimek, Jr. (a brother to the wife of Paul Lukas) was called upon to assist with the repairs at the sawmill that was so important to the new settlers in building their homes and barns. Although Adam and his wife raised their three sons in Lakewood, OH, they maintained a second home in Slavia and often stayed in Florida for months at a time, attending St. Luke's, and were actively involved with congregational life during those periods. Adam, Jr. was born in Slovakia in 1890 and died in Florida in 1987. His wife, Mary, was then cared for at the Lutheran Haven Nursing Home until her own death in 1993. One of the couple's three sons (Albert) maintained his own relationship with St. Luke's and the Slavia community over the years and eventually moved to the Lutheran Haven, where he and his wife spent their last years. Photo image, c.1980s.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Mikler on Their Wedding Day, July 30, 1939, in New Brick Church
Bride, Anna nee' Jakubcin, and her new husband, Joe B. Mikler exit the newly-constructed brick church after their marriage ceremony (the 2nd to take place in the new sanctuary) on July 30, 1939. Sepia snapshot, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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Mr. And Mrs. Joe B. Mikler With Attendants, July 30, 1939, Their Wedding Day
Bride and groom, Anna and Joe B. Mikler, pose with their attendants Mary (sister of the groom) and Paul Tesinsky in a field of flowers near the new brick church where they exchanged their wedding vows on July 30, 1939. Sepia snapshot, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mikler, Sr., with Youngest Daughter, Betty. c. 1955
Betty Mikler Pempey, youngest daughter of Katarina and Joseph Mikler, Sr., with her parents near their home on Mikler Road in Slavia. C. 1955.
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Mr. And Mrs. Paul Mikler, Christmas, c. 1945
Paul and Virginia Mikler exchange smiles at a Christmas celebration in the Mikler family home, c.1945. Small snapshot scanned on Epson 10000 at SLLC, April, 2012.
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Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weisenbarger Exit St. Luke's Lutheran Church as Newlyweds. June 10, 1962
Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Mary Ann Tesinsky) Weisenbarger exit St. Luke's Lutheran Church and begin their new lives together, following their marriage ceremony on June 10, 1962
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Mr. & Mrs. Dan Lukas on Their Wedding Day at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, June 19, 1954
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lukas (Mary Ann Hvizdak) in the chancel of St. Luke's Church, following their wedding on June 19, 1954. 8x10 B&W print, scanned on Espson 10000XL at SLLC, August, 2011.
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Mrs. Eleanor Curtis Dailey Gives a Speech
A black and white image of Mrs. Eleanor Curtis Dailey, left, giving a speech at the Temple Israel Sisterhood Youth Center. She is wearing a suit and a corsage. A piano can be seen to the right of her, and a table with a flower arrangement on top can be seen in front of her. In the foreground of the image, people sitting in pews can be seen listening to her. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Mr.Steven Sidlik with a Class of Students, Early 1960s
Teacher, Steven R. Sidlik, conducts a class in the library of St. Luke's School, in the early 1960s. This space was located in the south wing which had been added to the first permanent school dedicated in 1947. Only three of the students are identifiable in this image: Jonathan Lukas (standing); Eddie Pula (blonde boy seated at table); Aden Arndt (partially visible in far corner behind Eddie).
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Ms. Dorothy Daniel with first class of students in St. Luke's Lutheran School, 1946-47
Twelve students in the classroom of St. Luke's Lutheran School, with Dorothy Daniel, first teacher hired by the congregation to educate its children. Left to right, FRONT row: 1. Andy L. Duda, 2. Joseph Duda, 3. Phyllis Cicmanec, 4. Katherine Mikler, 5. Raymond Mikler, 6. Priscilla Tuhy. REAR: 1. Carl Fabry, 2. Ferdinand S. Duda, 3. Luther Duda, 4. Elena Tuhy, 5. Mary Ann Tesinsky, 6. Rebekah Tuhy. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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Ms. Dorothy Daniel with first class of students in St. Luke's Lutheran School, 1946-47
Twelve students in the classroom of St. Luke's Lutheran School, with Dorothy Daniel, first teacher hired by the congregation to educate its children. Left to right, FRONT row: 1. Andy L. Duda, 2. Joseph Duda, 3. Phyllis Cicmanec, 4. Katherine Mikler, 5. Raymond Mikler, 6. Priscilla Tuhy. REAR: 1. Carl Fabry, 2. Ferdinand S. Duda, 3. Luther Duda, 4. Elena Tuhy, 5. Mary Ann Tesinsky, 6. Rebekah Tuhy. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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Ms. Dorothy Daniel with first class of students in St. Luke's Lutheran School, 1946-47
Twelve students in the classroom of St. Luke's Lutheran School, with Dorothy Daniel, first teacher hired by the congregation to educate its children. Left to right, FRONT row: 1. Andy L. Duda, 2. Joseph Duda, 3. Phyllis Cicmanec, 4. Katherine Mikler, 5. Raymond Mikler, 6. Priscilla Tuhy. REAR: 1. Carl Fabry, 2. Ferdinand S. Duda, 3. Luther Duda, 4. Elena Tuhy, 5. Mary Ann Tesinsky, 6. Rebekah Tuhy. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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Mummies and Zeniths Club
A black and white image of male and female students who make up the Mummies and Zeniths club at Bethune-Cookman University. They are posing on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The characteristic windows of this building can be seen behind the group. The girls are wearing identical uniforms of a white long-sleeved shirt, vest, and skirt. The men in the picture are wearing suits. The photograph has been dated to the 1960s, but due to the style of dress and hair styles, it is more likely that the photo was taken in the 1940s. On the back of the photograph is the following note, "Members of the Mummies and Zenith club at BCC." Also, the stamp of the photographer's studio is also on the back.
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Mummies and Zeniths club
A black and white image of the Mummies and Zeniths club at Bethune-Cookman University. The group is posing outside on campus grounds, and it is made up of male and female African American students. They are all wearing dark colored skirts, shirts, and pants, as well as sunglasses. Behind them can be seen many trees, such as palm and oak trees. On the back of the photograph is the note, "MZ", indiciating Mummies and Zeniths, as well as a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
