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Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
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Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
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Rev. William von Spreckelsen (b.1908-d.1990) Team Ministry member at St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Rev. William von Spreckelsen, after retiring from a varied career in pastoral ministries and as an Executive for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, was engaged as the "Assistant to the Pastor" (Rev. John Kucharik) at St. Luke's in 1973. He served the congregation until his full retirement in 1981, a period during which he became one member of a full Team Ministry at St. Luke's. Pastor and Mrs.(Ruth)von Spreckelsen became residents of the Lutheran Haven and lived there until Ruth's death in 1987 and Pastor 'Spreck's' in 1990. The couple is buried in St. Luke's Cemetery in Slavia, FL.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony
A black and white image of a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ja-Flo Davis Residence Hall. There are two lines of people on each side of the double-glass doors, five in the left line and four on the right line. All of the men and women present are wearing graduation-type attire, with caps, tassels, and gowns. Mr. Lloyd is the man holding the scissors to the cut the ribbon in the left line. Vera Friend is second from the left in this line as well. The men and women in the right line are holding pieces of paper in their hands. The woman at the end of the line is also holding a handbag. On the front of the image is faintly written "Ja-Flo," indicating the residence hall. On the back of the image is written in pencil "Ribbon-cutting Ja-Flo Davis dorm, BCC trustees at graduation exercises, early 1980s." There is also the stamp of the photgrapher, which includes the studio address and phone number.
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Richard Copeland, Chemistry professor
A black and white photograph of Dr. Richard Copeland, a chemistry professor at Bethune-Cookman University. He is wearing a button-up shirt, a tie, and has a pen in his pocket. He is holding onto some chemistry equipment. On the back of the photograph is his name and a yearbook stamp. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard Mulberry, Joe Loper, Richard V. Moore Sr.
A black and white image of Richard Mulberry, carpenter; Joe Loper, head of maintenance; and Dr. Richard Vernon Moore, Sr., president of Bethune-Cookman University, standing together after an awards ceremony in a cafeteria on campus. They are all wearing suits and ties. Mulberry and Loper are holding small jewelry cases with pins in them. Loper is also holding a cigar in his hand. Behind them can be seen a sign for the Coca-Cola dispenser in the cafeteria, as well as a table and chairs. The man standing behind Dr. Moore is unidentified. On the back of the image are the names of the people present in the photograph as well as their positions with the college. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard Vernon Moore awards a diploma
A black and white image of President Richard Vernon Moore awarding a diploma to a female student. Dr. Moore is standing at the left, wearing an academic cap and gown. He is shaking hands with the female student, who is holding her diploma in her hand. She is also wearing a cap, gown, and tassel. Standing behind them are three school officials. The first two on the left are unidentified, but the woman standing all the way at the right is Mary McLeod Bethune, also wearing academic attire. On the wall behind her is a portrait of herself. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Richard Vernon Moore Awards Diploma
A black and white image of President Richard Moore, left, wearing an academic cap and gown, shaking hands with a male student, right, also wearing a cap gown, after receiving his diploma at a Bethune-Cookman University commencement. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard Vernon Moore awards diploma
A black and white photograph of college president Richard V. Moore, left, wearing a cap, gown, and tassel, shaking hands with a male graduate, right, also wearing academic attire, at a commencement ceremony. Written on the back of the photograph is Moore's name. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard Vernon Moore awards diploma to Mary Lucas
A black and white image of President Richard Moore, left, wearing an academic cap and gown, shaking hands with Mary Lucas, right, also wearing a cap and gown, after receiving her diploma at a Bethune-Cookman University commencement. Written on the back of the photograph are the names of the individuals. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard Vernon Moore, Sr.
A black and white portrait of President Richard V. Moore of Bethune-Cookman University. The portrait is from the shoulders up. Dr. Moore is wearing a suit jacket and tie, and horn-rimmed glasses. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil,"Dr. Richard V. Moore, BCC President 1947-75." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard V. Moore and Mary McLeod Bethune
A black and white photograph of Richard Vernon Moore, Sr., president of Bethune-Cookman College, presenting a birthday cake to Mary McLeod Bethune on school campus. Dr. Moore can be seen at the right in white suit. He is holding out the cake to Mrs. Bethune, who is wearing a dress and a corsage. She is also holding the cake. The cake has candles on it, and letter on the side which reads, "Mary." In the background can be seen two doors and a person standing against the wall. A description stuck to the front of the photograph is not legible. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer and processing studio.
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Richard V. Moore, Emily Frink, Lionel Hampton
A black and white photograph of President Richard V. Moore, left, Miss B-CC Emily Frink, center, and jazz musician Lionel Hampton, right, after Frink's coronation. Dr. Moore is wearing a suit, bowtie, and horn-rimmed glasses. Emily Frink is wearing a tiara, an evening gown, cape, and is holding a large bouquet of flowers and a trophy. Lionel Hampton is also wearing a suit and tie. The image comes from a coronation of Miss B-CC at Bethune-Cookman University. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "L-R President Richard V. Moore, Emily Frink campus queen, Lionel Hampton, nationally known musician." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard V. Moore in a Homecoming parade
A black and white image of Dr. Richard V. Moore, president of Bethune-Cookman University from 1947-1975, and his wife riding on the back of a convertible during a homecoming parade. The car is a Cadillac DeVille. The Cadillac symbol can be seen on the trunk of the car. Moore is wearing a suit, hat, and eyeglasses, and he is turned around to the photographer and giving peace signs to him. His wife is sitting to the left of him. She is also wearing a dress suit, gloves, and sunglasses, and she is also waving to the crowd. The driver of the car they are riding in is looking straight ahead at the road. The car is driving down the center of the street, where spectators line the right side. A man can be seen standing in the middle of the road next to the car; he is walking as if he is trying to cross the road. The spectators are standing next to multiple-story buildings. The building nearest to the car has second-story windows out of which are leaning spectators. A large palm tree can be seen standing in between the two buildings. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the studio, which includes the address and phone number. A yearbook stamp is also on the back, which reads, "Page no. 252, Pix no. 2, Order 3718-68." Also written on the back in pencil is "B-CC Homecoming parade, 1968."
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Richard V. Moore, James Hughes, Willie J. Wright
A black and white image of Dr. Willie J. Wright shaking hands with President of BCU Richard V. Moore, while James Hughes, a business manager at Bethune-Cookman University, looks on. All three men are wearing suits and ties, and Dr. Moore is wearing a hat and holding something in his left hand. The presentation is from Dr. Wright to Dr. Moore, from the National Alumni Association. James Hughhes is holding a brochure in his hand that reads, "Homecoming Dance, Moore Gymnasium, 8:00 pm." In the background of the image stands the campus guard in their military uniforms. The photograph is printed on Kodak paper. On the back of the image is printed the names of the people present in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard V. Moore With Female Students
A black and white photograph of Dr. Richard V. Moore, president of Bethune-Cookman University, standing with five female students and teacher Ann Dismuke Taylor. Dr. Moore is standing at the center of the photograph, and the students are standing around him. The women on his right and left are helping him hold on to a piece of paper, possibly a check. The women are wearing paisley suits and dresses. Ann Dismuke Taylor is standing off to the left in a tweed suit. In the background of the image can be seen trees and a parking lot with cars parked in it. The image is printed on Kodak paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Richard Wallace:Luther High School-Orlando Luther
Various images of Richard Wallace, who served as Principal, administrator and teacher for Luther High School(later known as Orlando Luther) for about a decade beginning in 1985-86. Having served as a Presidential appointee on the prestigious National Commission on Excellence in Education (which produced the white paper, "In Search of Excellence"), Wallace also brought valuable experience in revitalizing other Lutheran High Schools in the midwest. He will be remembered for his humility, his extraordinary personal commitment to "saving the school" during a precarious point in its history and his deep love and concern for the students and faculty. The school publication ("Shield") was dedicated to his name twice during his tenure at the school.
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Richard Wallace:Luther High School-Orlando Luther
Various images of Richard Wallace, who served as Principal, administrator and teacher for Luther High School(later known as Orlando Luther) for about a decade beginning in 1985-86. Having served as a Presidential appointee on the prestigious National Commission on Excellence in Education (which produced the white paper, "In Search of Excellence"), Wallace also brought valuable experience in revitalizing other Lutheran High Schools in the midwest. He will be remembered for his humility, his extraordinary personal commitment to "saving the school" during a precarious point in its history and his deep love and concern for the students and faculty. The school publication ("Shield") was dedicated to his name twice during his tenure at the school.
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Riles family.
Black-and-white photograph of the Riles family on a horse-drawn carriage in Windermere (Fla.). Text on back of photograph: "Suzi Riles 1889-1972, Mother-Martha Ann 1864-1923, Father-James Madison Riles 1856-1941."
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Road Map of Florida, c. 1955
Roadmap of Florida, c. 1955. Offers a look back at Central FL before Interstates 4 or 95 were constructed. It also precedes the construction of UCF and SR434 which has become an arterial road serving the Oviedo area. The Greeneway (#417) would not be built for another 40 years. The community of Slavia is not named on this map, but is located about halfway between Sanford and Orlando, slightly south of the city of Oviedo.; Portion of larger roadmap contributed to St. Luke's Archive was scanned on Epson XL10000 in November, 2014
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Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
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Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
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Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
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Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
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Robert W. Flesch, Principal and Parish Assistant, St. Luke's School and Church
Robert W. Flesch (b. 7/14/1937 - d.7/16/2010) served St. Luke's Lutheran School as its Principal from 1976-1988 and then served as Parish Assistant for St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 1988-1999. Bob and his wife, Claudette, lived in Venice FL, following their retirement. His career as a Minister of Education spanned from Lutheran Schools in CA, PA, and NY before his arrival at St. Luke's
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Robins Nest Hotel
Photographic version of an original black-and-white photographic postcard of the Robins Nest Hotel. Image depicts people standing in front of the hotel and on the porch. Typewritten on the front of the postcard was: Robins Nest, Sanford, Fla., and Maxwell and Rourke, Ice Cream Parlor. The Robin's Nest was named after Aaron Robins, and was located at 402 W. First Street in Sanford. The hotel was first mentioned in the Sanford city directory in 1909 as Robins Nest, and was renamed Empire Hotel in 1917. Inscribed on the back of the photograph is: 2004.002.0049
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Rod's Snack Bar at the College Center
A black and white image of Rod's Snack Bar at the College Center at Bethune-Cookman University. In the foreground of the image is a row of chairs and bar stools, which are arranged in front of a counter. On top of the counter are straw dispensers, flower arrangements, and cake servers. Behind the counter are African American men and women, who are working. In the center of the image is Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son and manager of the snack bar. He is wearing a white shirt and eyeglasses and walking toward the right of the bar. Behind him can be seen workspace, as well as coffeepots. On the back of the image is written, "College Center Rod's Snack Bar 1949." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Roofline of 1949 St. Luke's School auditorum
The roofline of the school auditorium built in 1949. Although this image was captured almost 50 years later, the distinctive features of the original roof exterior remained.
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Roofline of 1949 St. Luke's School auditorum
The roofline of the school auditorium built in 1949. Although this image was captured almost 50 years later, the distinctive features of the original roof exterior remained.
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Roscoe Camp, Public Relations Director
A black and white image of Roscoe Camp, public relations director for Bethune-Cookman University. He is wearing a suit and tie and is holding piece of paper in his hands. On the back of the photograph is written, "Roscoe Camp, Pub relations director, 1960s-1970s." The stamp of the photographer is also on the back.
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Rose Marie Bryon With Keyser Elementary Students
A black and white image of Mrs. Rose Marie Bryon, working with the students of Keyser Elementary on the lawn at Bethune-Cookman University. Mrs. Bryon can be seen standing at the left of the image, wearing a suit jacket and skirt. She and students are standing amongst the trees. The students are performing various gardening tasks, such as planting, weeding, and plowing. In the background of the image, a small building can be seen. A small fence surrounds the gardening area, and other individuals are watching the gardening process. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Rossetter and Hawkins Celery Farm, Sanford, Florida
Color postcard image of the Rossetter and Hawkins celery farm in Sanford, Florida. Workers can be seen holding boxes of celery and walking between the rows of celery plants. On the back of the photograph is a place for postage, address, and message.
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Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Blessing By Congregation
Lay officers and staff of St. Luke's congregation add their blessing at the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow. Emeritus Pastor, John Kucharik watches from the left. March 14, 1982.
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Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Blessing From Officiants
Laying on of hands by officiants at the Installation service for Rev. E. J. Rossow. March 14, 1982. Visible are Pastor Emeritus, John Kucharisk (l.) and Rev. Wm. von Spreckelsen r.)
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Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Blessing From SELC President, Dr. Albert Marcis
Rev. E.J. Rossow receives a blessing from SELC President, Dr. Albert Marcis, at his Installation as the new pastor of St. Luke's. March 14, 1982. Looking on are (l.) Pastor Emeritus, John Kucharik and (r.) former Assistant Pastor, Wm. von Spreckelsen.
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Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982, Brothers' Blessing
Fellow pastors, who have gathered to celebrate the installation of Rev. E.J. Rossow at St. Luke's, lay their hands on his head in a traditional blessing by his brothers in the pastoral ministry. March 14, 1982
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Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982 Reception In Founders Hall
Members of the congregation in Founders Hall for a reception, following the Installation of E. J. Rossow as their new Pastor. March 14, 1982.
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Rossow Installation, March 14, 1982. Rossow Family at Reception
The Rossow Family enjoys the reception following the Installation of Rev. E. J. Rossow, March 14, 1982. Left to right 1.Sarah Rossow 2. Leah Rossow 3. Mrs. LaDonna Rossow 4. Pastor Rossow 5. Rachel Rossow 6.Jay Rossow 7. E. J. Rossow, Jr.
