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Wedding Reception of Paul and Virginia Balkcom Mikler, February 10, 1945
Paul & Virginia Balkcom Mikler cut the cake at their wedding reception in the home of the bride's mother in Jacksonville on February 10, 1945. Paul, wearing his US Army uniform, was in service to our country, which was involved in WWII. The couple began their married life living at Fort Bragg, in NC. Left to right (front): Groom's father (Joseph Mikler, Sr.; groom's sister, Sue Mikler Colbert; Paul Mikler and his bride, Virginia; the sister of the bride (name unknown); the sister of the groom, Betty Mikler; the mother of the bride (Anna McDowell Balkcom). Rear: one of the groom's brothers (Steve or Andy) peeks out over the heads of the other guests. Snapshot (courtesy Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Welcome Luncheon For New Members of St. Luke's,1991
Newly confirmed adult members were traditionally honored with a "New Member Luncheon," following the worship service at which they were formally accepted as members of the congregation. This event was held either on Sunday, April 21 OR August 4,1991, in Founders Hall and was typically attended by families of the Pastor and Vicar, officers and other leaders in the congregation to acquaint them with the new members and their families.Rebecca Megahee and Son, Travis (on left) and Kim Strange (far right) are among St. Luke's members who attended this event.
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Welcoming the State Federation
Black and white image taken of Mary McLeod Bethune's student body and administration standing outside Thomas White Hall. On the front of the image are pencil marks, denoting where to crop the image. The building, Thomas White Hall, is depicted with thirteen paned windows, of which five are open, letting air in. There is a columned entrance, with double wooden doors. An American flag is draped between the two columns above the entrance, with the stripes to the left and the stars to the right. The flag is pinched in its middle. Below the flag hangs a banner that reads "Welcome State Federation" in capital letters. The group consists of African-American females, from young girls to women, standing outside on the grass, dirt road, and stair steps. All of the females are wearing white dresses, in a variety of styles. The older women are wearing floor-length and wrist-length white dresses, while the younger girls are wearing short sleeved, knee-length white dresses. Both the girls and women are all wearing red, white, and blue striped sashes across their chests. Two of the women are wearing hoods and have sashes with red crosses across their chests. Some of the women are holding a variety of different objects: bags, unopened umbrellas, American flags, and a sign that says "Depart to Serve." Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen in the image standing at the columned entrance all the way to the left, wearing a white dress and sash, with her arms behind her back. On the back of the image is written in pencil "President Bethune, Release no 46, file no 1.; 1920; 4 x 6 face; 62495." The photographer is unknown.
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Welcoming the State Federation
Black and white image taken of Mary McLeod Bethune's student body and administration standing outside Thomas White Hall. On the front of the image are pencil marks, denoting where to crop the image. The building, Thomas White Hall, is depicted with thirteen paned windows, of which five are open, letting air in. There is a columned entrance, with double wooden doors. An American flag is draped between the two columns above the entrance, with the stripes to the left and the stars to the right. The flag is pinched in its middle. Below the flag hangs a banner that reads "Welcome State Federation" in capital letters. The group consists of African-American females, from young girls to women, standing outside on the grass, dirt road, and stair steps. All of the females are wearing white dresses, in a variety of styles. The older women are wearing floor-length and wrist-length white dresses, while the younger girls are wearing short sleeved, knee-length white dresses. Both the girls and women are all wearing red, white, and blue striped sashes across their chests. Two of the women are wearing hoods and have sashes with red crosses across their chests. Some of the women are holding a variety of different objects: bags, unopened umbrellas, American flags, and a sign that says "Depart to Serve." Mary McLeod Bethune can be seen in the image standing at the columned entrance all the way to the left, wearing a white dress and sash, with her arms behind her back. On the back of the image is written in pencil "President Bethune, Release no 46, file no 1.; 1920; 4 x 6 face; 62495." The photographer is unknown.
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West Entrance to Chapel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church 2012
Image of the west entrance to the Chapel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, taken in 2012 by visiting Chicago pastor, Rev. Luther Bajus, who was attending a convention of the SELC District at St. Luke's. Of note is the fact that Pastor Bajus is the son of Rev. John Bajus, who served as a Vicar to St. Luke's congregation in 1924 and instructed St. Luke's first Confirmation Class in the catchism during his stay in Slavia that year.
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West (Main) Entrance to 1957 Brick Church, Mid-1980s
With the doors open wide, one can see the entrance to the brick church (expanded in 1957) as it appeared in the mid-1980's from the west (main) entrance. One entered the main nave through a narrow narthex. By the time of this photo (1991), BOTH of the transepts built in 1957 were used for seating the congregation (the church offices had been moved to the former parsonage)
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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."
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West Side of North Transept. 1991: Before Demolition
View of west side of north transept of 1957 brick church before it was demolished for the new construction project.
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Wide view of Duda Family's ancestral church in Slovakia. 2009
A view of the countryside in Trencin Co, Slovakia as it appears in 2009. Midway in the photo, the white steeple of the Lutheran Church rises above the pastoral scene in the small village of Adamovske Kochanovce. The original church building was erected in 1791, when the Austro-Hungarian Emperor finally permitted the construction of Lutheran churches (other than those which were built completely of wood, without even a single metal nail!). The congregation, however, was formed long before that: probably in the mid-1600's during the Counter-Reformation. This is the ancestral church of the family of Andrew and Katarina Duda, who emigrated to the US in 1909.
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Wide view of Duda Family's ancestral church in Slovakia. 2009
A view of the countryside in Trencin Co, Slovakia as it appears in 2009. Midway in the photo, the white steeple of the Lutheran Church rises above the pastoral scene in the small village of Adamovske Kochanovce. The original church building was erected in 1791, when the Austro-Hungarian Emperor finally permitted the construction of Lutheran churches (other than those which were built completely of wood, without even a single metal nail!). The congregation, however, was formed long before that: probably in the mid-1600's during the Counter-Reformation. This is the ancestral church of the family of Andrew and Katarina Duda, who emigrated to the US in 1909.
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Wide View of Site Preparation for St. Luke's Church Expansion Project, 1991-92
Wide view of the church property during site preparation for the construction of the new facility. c. 1991. Roof has been removed from bell tower of original brick church.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Women Stetson University students on the steps of Chaudoin Hall
Female Stetson University students on the front steps of Chaudoin Hall (female dormitory).
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Women Stetson University students on the steps of Chaudoin Hall
Female Stetson University students sitting on the front porch of Chaudoin Hall (female dormitory).
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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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Woodworking Shop, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Students in the Stetson University woodworking shop housed in the basement of Science Hall (later Flagler Hall).
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Woodworking Shop, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.
Students in the Stetson University woodworking shop housed in the basement of Science Hall (later Flagler Hall).
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Workers display harvested celery on Lukas Farm, c.1930s, Black and White
Ten workers display the celery they've helped to harvest on the Lukas farm. Several are holding "celery bouquets," while one worker (foreground) seems to be in the process of extracting another plant from the ground. c. 1930s
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Workers display harvested celery on Lukas Farm, c.1930s, Original
Ten workers display the celery they've helped to harvest on the Lukas farm. Several are holding "celery bouquets," while one worker (foreground) seems to be in the process of extracting another plant from the ground. c. 1930s
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Workers harvesting celery in Sanford, Florida
Black and white image of men harvesting celery on a field in Sanford, Florida. All of the men are wearing dressed in long-sleeve shirts and pants, and some are wearing hats. A small boy can be seen at the left of the image. Some of the men are carrying agricultural implements. In the background of the image are a few trees, a horse, and some piles of wood.
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Workers harvesting celery in Sanford, Florida
Black and white image of men harvesting celery on a field in Sanford, Florida. A group of male and female workers are bent over in the center of the field harvesting celery. An African American worker is sitting on a farm implement at the left of the image. A white man is standing amongst empty crates at the right of the image. In the background of the image is a house, a barn, and a water tower. Large palm trees can also be seen.
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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.'
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Worship in Founders Hall c. 1991-93
Founders Hall (dedicated in 1979) became a crucial part of St. Luke's campus during the demolition of the 1957 church and construction of a new sanctuary from 1991-93. Without this large space (gymnasium), the congregation would have had no place to worship or conduct sacred ceremonies during this period of more than 2 years. Since the gymnasium was used by the school on a daily basis, as well as for occasional weekend tournaments, however, a rigorous ritual was launched early every Sunday morning and for special ceremonies. A crew of volunteers was enlisted to cover the gym floor and place 700 chairs for worshipers each week. A portable altar was constructed for use in the Hall and Miss Ruth Wiedenmann, St. Luke's Music Director and Art teacher, created ecclesiastical art displays for the east wall of the Hall, to transform the gymnasium into a worshipful atmosphere. As the church seasons changed, Ruth created additional designs, as appropriate. It was during this interim of more than two years that the use of individual hymnals for Sunday worship was abandoned (since the chairs had no racks for hymnals) and the church office began to print the complete worship service each week.
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Worship in Founders Hall c. 1991-93
Founders Hall (dedicated in 1979) became a crucial part of St. Luke's campus during the demolition of the 1957 church and construction of a new sanctuary from 1991-93. Without this large space (gymnasium), the congregation would have had no place to worship or conduct sacred ceremonies during this period of more than 2 years. Since the gymnasium was used by the school on a daily basis, as well as for occasional weekend tournaments, however, a rigorous ritual was launched early every Sunday morning and for special ceremonies. A crew of volunteers was enlisted to cover the gym floor and place 700 chairs for worshipers each week. A portable altar was constructed for use in the Hall and Miss Ruth Wiedenmann, St. Luke's Music Director and Art teacher, created ecclesiastical art displays for the east wall of the Hall, to transform the gymnasium into a worshipful atmosphere. As the church seasons changed, Ruth created additional designs, as appropriate. It was during this interim of more than two years that the use of individual hymnals for Sunday worship was abandoned (since the chairs had no racks for hymnals) and the church office began to print the complete worship service each week.
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Worship in Founders Hall c. 1991-93
Founders Hall (dedicated in 1979) became a crucial part of St. Luke's campus during the demolition of the 1957 church and construction of a new sanctuary from 1991-93. Without this large space (gymnasium), the congregation would have had no place to worship or conduct sacred ceremonies during this period of more than 2 years. Since the gymnasium was used by the school on a daily basis, as well as for occasional weekend tournaments, however, a rigorous ritual was launched early every Sunday morning and for special ceremonies. A crew of volunteers was enlisted to cover the gym floor and place 700 chairs for worshipers each week. A portable altar was constructed for use in the Hall and Miss Ruth Wiedenmann, St. Luke's Music Director and Art teacher, created ecclesiastical art displays for the east wall of the Hall, to transform the gymnasium into a worshipful atmosphere. As the church seasons changed, Ruth created additional designs, as appropriate. It was during this interim of more than two years that the use of individual hymnals for Sunday worship was abandoned (since the chairs had no racks for hymnals) and the church office began to print the complete worship service each week.
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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
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Young adults group, St. Luke's congregation, 1930s
Young Adults of St. Luke's Lutheran Church gather for a photo, c. 1930s. Front (left to right): 1. Joe L. Mikler, Jr., 2. Andy Duda, Jr., 3. Olga Jakubcin, 4. Sue Mikler, 5. Emily Jakubcin, 6. Elizabeth Mikler, 7. Mildred Mertan Mikler, 8. George Jakubcin, Jr., 9. John Jakubcin. Rear: 1. Paul Lukas, Jr., 2. Paul Mikler, 3 & 4 unidentified, 5. Julia Jakubcin, 6. Andy Mikler, 7. Anna Jakubcin, 8. Luther Kolarik, 9. Mary Lukas, 10. Johnny Mikler, 11. Andy Jakubcin, 12. Joe B. Mikler, 13. Steve Mikler. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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Young adults group, St. Luke's congregation, 1930s
Young Adults of St. Luke's Lutheran Church gather for a photo, c. 1930s. Front (left to right): 1. Joe L. Mikler, Jr., 2. Andy Duda, Jr., 3. Olga Jakubcin, 4. Sue Mikler, 5. Emily Jakubcin, 6. Elizabeth Mikler, 7. Mildred Mertan Mikler, 8. George Jakubcin, Jr., 9. John Jakubcin. Rear: 1. Paul Lukas, Jr., 2. Paul Mikler, 3 & 4 unidentified, 5. Julia Jakubcin, 6. Andy Mikler, 7. Anna Jakubcin, 8. Luther Kolarik, 9. Mary Lukas, 10. Johnny Mikler, 11. Andy Jakubcin, 12. Joe B. Mikler, 13. Steve Mikler. 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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Young Adults of St. Luke's, c. 1942
The St. Luke's Young Adults group used the old wooden church building for their meetings after the construction of the new brick church in 1939. The wooden building had been moved to the new church property. Left to right, Very FRONT: 1. Eleanor Sobek, 2. Zornicka (Mildred) Lukas. FRONT (seated): 1. Lillian Jakubcin, 2. Emily Jakubcin, 3. Sue Mikler, 4. Marian Stanko, 5. Betty Mikler. REAR: 1. George Duda, Jr., 2. Milan Jakubcin, 3. Andy Jakubcin (Sr.), 4. Johnny Mikler, 5. Dusan Lukas, 6. John L. Duda. 4x6 snapshot, sepia. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.