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  Cynthia A. Ranslow Hall

  A black and white image of the exterior of Cynthia A. Ranslow Hall, dormitory for female students. The photograph is taken from the front of the building. The building is built in the shape of an "L," with a front porch and a brick exterior. On the front porch are two sets of French doors, as well as rocking shairs. On both sides of the exterior of the building are outdoor staircases, with a door at the bottom and the top of the stairs. Small plants line the sidewalk. Utility poles and trees can be seen in the photograph.

  
  

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  Cynthia A. Ranslow Hall

  A black and white image of the exterior of Cynthia A. Ranslow Hall, dormitory for female students. The photograph is taken from the front of the building. The building is built in the shape of an "L", with a front porch and a brick exterior. On the front porch are two sets of French doors, as well as rocking shairs. On the right side of the image on the exterior of the building is an outdoor staircase, with a door at the bottom and the top of the stairs. On the ground next to the staircase is a dirt path with a small rectangular sign which reads, "No Parking." Also in the photograph can be seen trees and a utility pole.

  
  

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  Cypress Methuselah.

  Color tone photographic postcard of the Cypress Methuselah in Longwood, Fla. Text on back of postcard: "The big Cypress tree is located near Longwood, Fla. midway between Orlando and Sanford. It is said to be the largest tree east of California. It is 47 feet in circumfrance at its base, and is 127 feet in height. It is also supposed to be the oldest tree in the U.S.A. The estimated age being between 2,000 and 3,000 years."

  
  

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  Daniel Filingim, baseball player for Orlando

  Black-and-white photograph of baseball player Danny Filingim. He is standing in front of a wooden fence in his baseball uniform, with a catcher's glove on. The word Bulls can be seen on shirt. The back of the photograph indicates that Filingham pitched for Charleston in the South Atlantic division in 1916, and he also played for the Orlando team, and went on to play in the majors.

  
  

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  Daytona, Florida, Orange Avenue.

  Unused color postcard of horse and buggy on Orange Avenue, Daytona, Florida. There are palm fronds, live oaks, and electric power lines on either side of the street. "Daytona, Florida. Orange Avenue. Hardly a thousand miles from Greater New York one may find the most delicate and delightful tropical scenery and may dwell in a climate which neither Hawaii nor southern Italy can excel. The name 'The American Riviera' is often applied to the Florida East Coast." - back of postcard.

  
  

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  Dedication of St. Luke's first cemetery grounds, c. 1915

  Members of the young congregation of St. Luke's are gathered (c. 1915)to dedicate the ground they had purchased for use as a cemetery. This site (near Redbug Road and west of Mikler Road) was never used as a cemetery, however. congregation later purchased a new piece of land near the intersection of SR 426 and Chapman Road. Shown in the photo are (left to right) Row 1: John Duda, Mrs. John (Ann 'nee Kvetko) Stanko, Andrew Duda, Jr., Mary Lukas; Row 2: Anna Duda. Katarina Duda (holding young Ferdinand Duda), Mrs. Paul (Maria 'nee Klimek) Lukas, Sr., Paul Lukas, Jr., Mrs. Martin (Juliana) Stanko; Row 3: Joseph Mikler, Sr., Michael Dinda, Sr., Paul Lukas. Sr.; Row 4: Andrew Duda, Sr., Mike Tomko, Rev. Joseph Kolarik, George Jakubcin, Sr.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy Class of 1909

  Photo of the DeLand Academy (founding name of Stetson University) class of 1909. The names of most of the students were written on the back of the photo in 1951.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy class of 1910

  DeLand Academy (Stetson University) class of 1910. Students named on the back are: May Kennedy; Addie Waterman; __ Purrell; Preston Prevatt; Lillian Eldridge; Mary Keown; Katherine Harkness; Marie Russell Stevens; Arius Prather; Myrtle Davis.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy class of 1912

  DeLand Academy (later Stetson University) graduating class of 1912. The Academy was the equivalent of a high school.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy fifth grade students on the steps of DeLand Hall

  Fifth grade DeLand Academy (later Stetson University) students on the steps of DeLand Hall.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy fifth grade students with baseball equipment

  Three DeLand Academy (later Stetson University) fifth grade male students in kneepants holding baseball equipment, including a bat, two gloves and a ball. There is a boy on a bicycle in the background.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy students fool around

  DeLand Academy (later Stetson University) students fool around on campus. Pictured is student C. H. Dean.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy students pose for a group shot

  DeLand Academy (later Stetson University) students pose for a group shot in Elizabeth Hall.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy women's basketball team

  DeLand Academy (founding name of Stetson University) women's basketball team in 1907. Some of the players named on the back of the photo.

  
  

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  DeLand Academy women's basketball team circa 1910

  DeLand Academy (Stetson University) girl's basketball team and their coach, with their dog mascot. One of the girls is either Constance or Addie Grace Waterman, and the coach is Royal P. Hamlin.

  
  

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  DeLand businessmen in group shot

  Group of DeLand businessmen, one holding a banjo. The sheriff is also in the photo

  
  

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  DeLand children participate in a bun race.

  Children participate in a ""bun race"" (note buns suspended from a rope strung across a downtown DeLand street).

  
  

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  DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University, Chaudoin Hall

  Used color postcard of Chaudoin Hall (female dormitory) at Stetson University. "De Land, Florida. Chaudoin Hall. the dormitories are of excellent modern construction and combined with the particularly healthful climate which the city enjoys renders the John B. Stetson University a particularly desirable selection for educational purposes. Hence a fine student body is enrolled, made up of young men and women from all parts of Florida, with many from other States of the Union." - back of postcard. Handwritten note - "Chaudoin Hall before the south wing was added"

  
  

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  DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University, DeLand Hall

  Unused color postcard of DeLand Hall at John B. Stetson University. In the bottom right, there is a couple walking in turn of the century dress. "De Land, Florida. De Land Hall. The John B. Stetson University situated here, has a group of massive and beautiful buildings which have cost over $300,000. The student body is made up of young men and women from all parts of Florida, with many from other States of the Union. A staff of forty-five professors and instructors impart knowledge of every nature necessary to a thorough scientific, technological or business education." - back of postcard.

  
  

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  DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University. Hall of Science

  Unused color postcard of Science Hall (now Flagler Hall) at Stetson University. "De Land, Florida. The Hall of Science. The John B. Stetson University had a group of massive beautiful modern buildings, which cost over $300,000; a carefully selected, rapidly growing library of 13,000 volumes, and distinct and well-equipped laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology. The architectural features of this building mark it one of the most artistically beautiful in the South." - back of postcard

  
  

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  DeLand, Fl., John B. Stetson University, Stetson Hall.

  Used color postcard of Stetson Hall (dormitory) at Stetson University. In front of the building, a man in a porkpie hat is walking. A building in the background is identified as Chaudoin Hall in a handwritten note on the reverse.

  
  

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  DeLand, Florida - Downtown

  The intersection of Woodland Boulevard and New York Avenue in DeLand, Florida. Several cars from the 1910's can be seen.

  
  

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  DeLand, Florida fire of 1886

  Aftermath of the October 1, 1886 fire in DeLand, Florida that destroyed much of the business section of DeLand. Photo taken at the corner of New York Avenue and Woodland Boulevard.

  
  

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  DeLand Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Fl.

  Stetson University's DeLand Hall, first campus building.

  
  

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  Delta Sigma Theta sorority

  A black and white image of Delta Sigma Theta probates, or sorority sisters who have not reached full status with the sorority. The women are wearing matching outfits, which conists of white overcoats, blouses, skirts, stockings, and high-heeled shoes. In addition, they are each carrying a stuffed animal in the shape of a duck, and a plate of food with a sandwich and small box of milk on top. They are most likely participating in an initiation rite. Behind them can be seen the exterior of Faith Hall, which has a covered entranceway with a sign that reads, "Class of '60." A palm tree also stands behind them. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Delta's probates." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Dinda Family, c. 1911

  A Dinda Family Photo, c. 1911. Standing (left to right): Katherine, Anna, Michael, Jr., John, Seated: Helen, Mary 'nee Simko, Joseph, Michael, Sr., Susan. Copy original photo (courtesy: Luther Kolarik) was scanned at SLLS, 2001, for 90th anniversary display.

  
  

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  Donald Bethune

  Two side-by-side black and white school photographs of Donald Bethune, Mary McLeod Bethune's great-grandson. He is wearing a striped T-shirt and suspenders. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil, "Donald Bethune g. grandson of Dr. Bethune." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Dorothy Hogan, Teacher

  A black and white photograph of Mrs. Dorothy Hogan, a teacher at Bethune-Cookman University, looking down at a book entitled, "The World Who's Who of Women." She is sitting at a desk chair and the book is resting on the desk. She is wearing a skirt and shirt. To the left of her are file folders and binder, as a well as a rotary dial telephone. Dorothy Hogan was the daughter of Lucille Stevens, who was one of Mary McLeod Bethune's first five students, as noted on the back of the photograph. Also on the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer, "Photo by Thomas Porter, Chief Photographer, Bethune-Cookman College."

  
  

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  Doyle E. Carlton studies as a student at Stetson University

  Doyle E. Carlton, Stetson University student, studies in his room at Stetson. Carlton would later serve as Governor of Florida.

  
  

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  Dress worn by Clara Louise Guild

  Black-and-white photograph of dress worn by Clara Louise Guild. Dress looks to be from the late 19th century. Photograph taken by Page Studio, Winter Park, of the dress on display at the Historical Museum of Winter Park. Inscribed on back of photograph is Guild, Clara: Dress, and taped on is typed the following: Flashlight picture: Page Studio, Winter Park; Stevenson (Paramount Studio) Orlando, E.J. Riley.

  
  

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  Drew's new map of the state of Florida : showing the townships by the U.S. Surveys.

  Drew's new map of the state of Florida, showing the townships by the U.S. Surveys; the completed and projected railroads, the different railroad stations and growing railroad towns; the new towns on the rivers and interior, and the new counties, up to the year 1885. Map shows drainage, township and county boundaries, cities and towns, battlefields, and submarine cables to Havana. Lists operating and newly chartered railroads.

  
  

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  Dr. Phillips' Packing House at Dr. Phillips, Florida.

  Color postcard of the Doctor Phillips packing house in Doctor Phillips, Fla. Text on the postcard states that "Dr. Phillips is the largeet individual grower of oranges, grapefruit and tangerines in the World."

  
  

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  Dwight Hoover, Social Science professor

  A black and white image of Dwight Hoover, a social science professor at Bethune-Cookman University. He is wearing a suit, tie, and eyeglasses. On the back of the image is typed, "Dwight Hoover, social science." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Earl W. Brown, Mayor of DeLand

  Portrait of Earl W. Brown, Stetson University alumnus who served as a mayor of DeLand. Brown was one of the founders of the Volusia County Fair in 1925.

  
  

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  Early post office.A81

  Black-and-white photograh of early Post Office in Windermere (Fla.) located on 5th Ave.

  
  

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  Early stages of roof construction. c.1992

  Framing for the unusual roof line designed for St. Luke's new church facility begins after the construction of the east wall and bell tower.

  
  

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  East Pine Street.

  Black-and-white photograph of East Pine Street, view with shops, people and horse-drawn vehicles.

  
  

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  Edward Rodriguez leads graduation procession

  A color image of Edward Rodriguez, Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son, leading an academic procession for a graduation ceremony at Bethune-Cookman University. He is wearing a suit, academic gown, cap, and he is carrying a colored stick and tassel in his hand. Behind him are more teachers, who are also wearing academic clothing, and carrying colored sticks and tassels. They are walking down a sidewalk that runs along the university. At the left is a small girl who is wearing a red dress, watching everyone walk by. A male spectator can also be seen at the right. In the background are large palm and oak trees. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Mr. Rodriguez leads graduation procession, 1950's." The photographer of the image is unknown.

  
  

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  Edward Van Poole

  A black and white image of Edward Van Poole at Bethune-Cookman University. He is wearing a shirt shirt and a tie, and is operating a wood-cutting machine. The machine has a large wheel and saw blade. He appears to be standing in a machine shop. On the back of the image is written the follow description: "Edward Van Poole: drove the mule and wagon [carrying the institute records] from Cookman Institute (Jax [Jacksonville]) to Daytona Normal School for Girls after the merger; was a member of the vocational school of Bethune-Cookman College." On the back of the photograph is also the stamp of the photographer's studio.

  
  

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  Elizabeth Hall Administration Bldg., John B. Stetson University, DeLand Fl.

  Used black and white postcard of Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University. Photo includes two 1940's vehicles. George Washington one cent green stamp cancelled February 5, 1946.