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  Pastor Rossow Leads "New Member Class." c. 1990-91

  Pastor E.J. Rossow instructs a group of class members who have come to learn more about St. Luke's Lutheran Church, before deciding whether to become members of the congregation. This class was held in the main nave of the church. 1990-91.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, 1939

  Images cropped from a larger photo of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, standing outside the newly-built brick church in 1939. Cropped versions of previous scan.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, 1939

  Images cropped from a larger photo of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, standing outside the newly-built brick church in 1939. Cropped versions of previous scan.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, c. late 1930s

  Head shot of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy, first pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, as he appeared in the late 1930s. Photo image cropped from a larger photo, filed as SLC_B033, for use in an archival display. November, 2011.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy with St. Luke's Schoolchildren, c. 1948

  Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy shown with 27 schoolchildren outside St. Luke's first school, which was housed in the wood building formerly used as a church for several years. C. 1947-1948. Pastor Tuhy established the school by first teaching a class of pre-school age children himself. The congregation then engaged a full-time teacher to teach grades 1-8. Small B&W snapshot scanned at SLLC on Epson 10000XL, October, 2014. One of many photos found in a scrapbook entitled, "History of St. Luke's Christian Day School," compiled by Mary Ann Tesinsky Weisenbarger in the mid-1960s.

  
  

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  Pastor Stephen Tuhy's first confirmation class, August 12, 1934

  The ten members of Rev. Stephen Tuhy's first confirmation class (following his installation as St. Luke's first pastor the previous month) are gathered near the original, wooden church for their class photo, August 12, 1934. Class members (in alphabetical order: Olga Duda, Julia Jakubcin, George Jakubcin, Jr., Miroslav Lukas, John Mikler, Paul Packo, Anna Svrlinga, Ivan Svrlinga, Ludmila Svrlings and Milan Svrlinga. Scanned from image in '50 Years of Grace and Mercy, 1912-1962', a publication of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Epson XL 1000, Nov. 2011.

  
  

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  Pastors Wm.von Spreckelsen and John Kucharik, 1970s

  Rev. Wm. von Spreckelsen (left)and Rev. John Kucharik, c. 1970s, participate together in a church ceremony.

  
  

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  Pastors Wm.von Spreckelsen and John Kucharik, 1970s

  Rev. Wm. von Spreckelsen (left)and Rev. John Kucharik, c. 1970s, participate together in a church ceremony.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy and Two Teachers. c.1951-52

  Pastor Stephen Tuhy, with teachers, Betty Belencak Duda (left) and Elinor Junas, c. 1951-52.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy Baptizes a Lutheran Haven Child

  Pastor Tuhy baptizes a child (unidentified), ca. 1965. The boy was a resident of one of the Lutheran Haven Children's Homes.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy Confirms a Haven Child, c. 1965

  Pastor Stephen Tuhy lays his hand on the head of an unidentified boy (resident of one the Lutheran Haven Childrens' Homes), c. 1965, as he blesses the child during the rite of Confirmation.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's Daughter, Elena, On Her 3rd Birthday, 1942

  Elena Anna Tuhy wears a paper crown indicating that it is her 3rd birthday, September 21, 1942. Elena was the daughter of Pastor Stephen and Olga Tuhy. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class, c. 1945

  Pastor Tuhy's nursery class, enjoying a snack on the porch of the wood building which had served as a sanctuary for many years, but had been moved to the new property and was now used for a school building. 1945. (Left to right) Rear: 1. Priscilla Tuhy, 2. John Tesinsky, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Katherine Mikler. Front: 1. Barbara Beasley, 2. Betty Ruth Duda, 3. Naomi Tuhy, 4. Josie Mikler, 5. Unidentified, 6. Joseph Duda. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class, c. 1945

  Pastor Tuhy's nursery class, enjoying a snack on the porch of the wood building which had served as a sanctuary for many years, but had been moved to the new property and was now used for a school building. 1945. (Left to right) Rear: 1. Priscilla Tuhy, 2. John Tesinsky, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Katherine Mikler. Front: 1. Barbara Beasley, 2. Betty Ruth Duda, 3. Naomi Tuhy, 4. Josie Mikler, 5. Unidentified, 6. Joseph Duda. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class on porch of parsonage, c. 1945

  Ten of the little students in Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class sit on the porch of the Parsonage. c. 1945 Left to right: Rear: 1. Raymond Mikler, 2. Luther Duda, 3. Ferdinand S. Duda, 4. Andy L. Duda. In chairs: 1. Katherine G. Mikler, 2. Phyllis Cicmanec, 3. Elena Tuhy, 4. Mary Ann Tesinaky, 5. Priscilla Tuhy. Seated on floor: Josie Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class on porch of parsonage, c. 1945

  Ten of the little students in Pastor Tuhy's first nursery class sit on the porch of the Parsonage. c. 1945 Left to right: Rear: 1. Raymond Mikler, 2. Luther Duda, 3. Ferdinand S. Duda, 4. Andy L. Duda. In chairs: 1. Katherine G. Mikler, 2. Phyllis Cicmanec, 3. Elena Tuhy, 4. Mary Ann Tesinaky, 5. Priscilla Tuhy. Seated on floor: Josie Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy's Last Confirmation Class, May 14, 1967

  The Confirmation Class of 1967 is gathered in the chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church on May 14, 1967. This was to be the last class confirmed by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy before his untimely death on December 26, 1967. Left to right FRONT ROW: 1.Joseph Mikler 2.Stanley Lukas 3. Mike Lukas 4. Arnold Jackson 5. Ross Eldridge 6. Matt Borg 7.Dona Long 8. Janet Alexander 9.Nancy Smith 10. Carol Fowler 11. Gisela Schneider 12. Beth Duda REAR: Stephen Colbert 2.Richard Smith 3.Danny O'Neil 4. Jim Rook 5. Thomas Jackson 6. Pastor Tuhy 7. Sharon Syme 8. Karen Lukas 9. Elaine Duda 10. Patty Stites 11. Theodora Mc Clure; 8x10 print of group photo scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC, March, 2012

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy with St. Luke's School Teachers at 50th Anniversary Celebration, May 27, 1962

  Some of the past and present teachers of St. Luke's Lutheran School pose for a photograph with the Pastor of the church at the celebration of St. Luke's 50th Anniversary, held in the church picnic grounds. May 27, 1962. Left to right, row 1: Elmer Bellhorn, Principal, Steven R. Sidlik, Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy. Row 2: Virginia Bellhorn, Betty Duda, Judy Duda

  
  

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  Pastor Tuhy with Two Young Teachers at St. Luke's School, c. 1952

  Rev. Stephen Tuhy, ca. 1952, with two young teachers at St. Luke's Christian Day School. Left, Elinor Junas; right, Betty Belencak (Duda)

  
  

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  Pastor With Men of The Church: A Social Gathering, c. 1940s

  Pastor Stephen Tuhy (far right) enjoys the company of three men of the congregation at a social gathering in a Slavia family home. c.1940s. Left to right: 1. Andrew Duda, Jr., 2. Martin Stanko, 3. unidentified (possibly Andrew Daniel), 4. Rev. Stephen Tuhy. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.

  
  

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  Paula Brumback Honored at Groundbreaking. April 2, 2000

  Coordinator for the festivities,Paula Brumback, receives a gift basket as a token of St. Luke's appreciation of her hard work and extraordinary planning. John Berkley, emcee for the event, makes the presentation during the special program held under tents following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new school Sunday, April 2, 2000.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, c. 1940, Black and White

  Paul Tesinsky and wife, Mary, c.1940 in field on Michael Mikler farm.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, c. 1940, Original

  Paul Tesinsky and wife, Mary, c.1940 in field on Michael Mikler farm.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, with Michael Mikler, st. 1930s, Black and White

  Paul and Mary MiklerTesinsky, with her father, Michael Mikler, Sr., on the Mikler homestead in Slavia, 1930s.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, with Michael Mikler, st. 1930s, Original

  Paul and Mary MiklerTesinsky, with her father, Michael Mikler, Sr., on the Mikler homestead in Slavia, 1930s.

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky in Slavia Celery Field with Sons, c. 1946

  Paul and Mary Tesinsky with their young sons, Michael (Mickey), left and Johnny in a celery field on a Slavia farm. c.1946

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky in Slavia Celery Field With Sons, c. 1946

  Paul and Mary Tesinsky with their young sons, Michael (Mickey), left and Johnny in a celery field on a Slavia farm. c.1946

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky With Children on Daughter's Confirmation Day. May 1,1954

  Paul and Mary (Mikler) Tesinsky pose with their children on the Confirmation Day of their only daughter, Mary Ann. May 1, 1954. Also in the photos (probably taken in the school auditorium) are their sons, Johnny (left) and Michael (Mickey).

  
  

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  Paul and Mary Tesinsky with Their Grandchildren, late 1970s

  Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky with their grandchildren, c. late 1970s. Clockwise from top: Elaine, Roy, Jr. and Cathleen Weisenbarger, Scott Tesinsky (son of Michael) and Kenneth Tesinsky (son of Johnny). All of these children are direct descendants of Michael and Maria Dudas Mikler, who were co-founders of the Slavia Colony community and St. Luke's Church

  
  

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  Paul Cobb, baseball player for the Jacksonville Tarpons

  Black-and-white photograph of baseball player John Paul Cobb. 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. Paul Cobb played baseball for Sanford in 1916, and managed the team for part of the year. Paul Cobb is the brother of baseball player Ty Cobb. On the back of the photograph is written, "Paul Cobb, brother of Ty Cobb, played with Sanford 1916."

  
  

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  Paul Decker and Florence Roane

  A black and white image of Paul Decker and Florence Roane, members of the Human Resources Department and teachers at Bethune-Cookman University, holding a meeting with students in a classroom on campus. Paul Decker can be seen at the left of the image, sitting in a deskchair that has been placed against the wall perpendicular to the students, who are facing the front of the room. He is wearing a patterned button-up shirt and has his coat jacket placed on top of the desk. The male teacher to the right of him is unknown. To the right of him is Florence Roane, who is wearing a light-colored dress and is laughing. The African American male teacher to her right is unknown. On the blackboard at the front of the room someone has written, "Ultimate Query: Upon whose shoulders does this responsibility rest?" The students are both African American and Caucasian men and women, and are seated in chairs which have lap desks attached. On the back of the photograph is the yearbook stamp, the date the image was taken, the photographer's stamp, and Human Relations.

  
  

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  Paul Lukas Family c.1926, near their new home, Black and White

  Paul, Sr.(wearing hat) and Maria 'nee Klimek Lukas with their three sons: Paul, Jr. at right, young Milton (Miroslav), and baby Daniel, in his mother's arms; daughter, Mary, stands to the right of her mother. Gentleman in suit is unidentified. c. 1926. The Lukas family's new home was built from sand blocks made by Paul Lukas...one by one. Until the home was completed, the family lived in the barn nearby. The house also included a cellar, one of only two in Slavia.

  
  

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  Paul Lukas Family c.1926, near their new home, Enhanced

  Paul, Sr.(wearing hat) and Maria 'nee Klimek Lukas with their three sons: Paul, Jr. at right, young Milton (Miroslav), and baby Daniel, in his mother's arms; daughter, Mary, stands to the right of her mother. Gentleman in suit is unidentified. c. 1926. The Lukas family's new home was built from sand blocks made by Paul Lukas...one by one. Until the home was completed, the family lived in the barn nearby. The house also included a cellar, one of only two in Slavia.

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Jr. and His Four Sons on Family Farm, c. 1957

  Paul Lukas teaches his four sons (left to right:Paul, Jr., Philip. Stanley and Jonathan how to tend the plants on the Lukas Family farm in Slavia, c.1957

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with Paul. Jr. on horse c.1920

  The family of Paul Lukas, Sr. (left to right):daughter, Mary; wife, Maria 'nee Klimek; Paul, Sr,; and Paul, Jr. pose together,most likely on their Slavia homestead. Paul, Jr. is seated on a horse. The family appears to be dressed up for church or some other important occasion. c.1920

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with Paul. Jr. on horse c.1920, Black and White

  The family of Paul Lukas, Sr. (left to right):daughter, Mary; wife, Maria 'nee Klimek; Paul, Sr,; and Paul, Jr. pose together,most likely on their Slavia homestead. Paul, Jr. is seated on a horse. The family appears to be dressed up for church or some other important occasion. c.1920

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with Paul. Jr. on horse c.1920, Original

  The family of Paul Lukas, Sr. (left to right):daughter, Mary; wife, Maria 'nee Klimek; Paul, Sr,; and Paul, Jr. pose together,most likely on their Slavia homestead. Paul, Jr. is seated on a horse. The family appears to be dressed up for church or some other important occasion. c.1920

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with unidentified visitors. on the Lukas family farm in Slavia. c.1928., Enhanced

  Paul Lukas, Sr. (4th from right) is pictured with his wife, Maria 'nee Klimek (center) and their children. c. 1928. Paul, Sr. holds baby Dusan. Maria is touching son, Daniel. Son, Milton (Miroslav) stands to his father's left. Paul, Jr. is at far left, and sister, Mary, is next to him. Others in the photo are unidentified. Very likely the photo was taken on the Lukas Family farm.

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Sr. Family, with unidentified visitors. on the Lukas family farm in Slavia. c.1928., Original

  Paul Lukas, Sr. (4th from right) is pictured with his wife, Maria 'nee Klimek (center) and their children. c. 1928. Paul, Sr. holds baby Dusan. Maria is touching son, Daniel. Son, Milton (Miroslav) stands to his father's left. Paul, Jr. is at far left, and sister, Mary, is next to him. Others in the photo are unidentified. Very likely the photo was taken on the Lukas Family farm.

  
  

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  Paul Lukas, Sr. with his wife and four children, c.1925-26, Black and White

  Paul Lukas, Sr.(far right, wearing hat) is pictured with his family (left to right): Paul Jr., Mary, Mrs. Maria Klimek Lukas holding son, Daniel, and Milton. Probably taken on the Lukas homestead, c. 1925-26.