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Mary McLeod Bethune's gravesite
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Description
A black and white image taken from a distance from the temporary tent used to cover Mary McLeod Bethune's grave on the day of her funeral. She rests on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. In this image, the funeral flower arrangements have been moved from their place inside White Hall to the grave. In the background of the image can be seen trees covered in Spanish moss, as well as unidentified buildings. To the right of the image a man and woman walk away from the gravesite. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Mary M. Bethune gravesite May 23, 1955." The photographer of the image is unknown.
Subjects
Black and white photography -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Bethune, Mary McLeod -- Death and burial -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Flower arrangements -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Temporary buildings -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Trees -- Florida -- Photographs; Spanish moss -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs
Subject-Personal Names
Bethune, Mary McLeod (1875-1955)
Number of Images
2 images
Side of Image
Front of Postcard
Repository
Bethune-Cookman University
Repository Collection
Bethune-Cookman University Photograph Collection
Size of Original Image
21 cm. x 25 cm.
Rights Statement
All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact University Archives, Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 481-2186. http://www.cookman.edu/academics/library/index.html
Digital Publisher
Electronically reproduced by the Digital Services unit of the University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, 2009.
Funding source
LSTA Grant 2008-2009
Digital Reproduction Specifica
Mary McLeod Bethune's gravesite
Preview
Description
A black and white image taken of the stone pathway leading up to Mary McLeod Bethune's grave and surrounding plot. Her headstone is visible just inside the fence. Two wreaths hang on the gate. In the background can be seen many trees and unidentified buildings. On the back of the image is printed, "Dr. Bethune gravesite, late 1950's." Mrs. Bethune rests on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. The image is printed on Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
Subjects
Black and white photography -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Bethune, Mary McLeod -- Death and burial -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Wreaths -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Trees -- Florida -- Photographs; Trails and paths -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs; Bethune, Mary Mcleod -- Tombs -- Florida -- Daytona Beach -- Photographs
Number of Images
2 images
Side of Image
Front of Postcard
Repository
Bethune-Cookman University
Repository Collection
Bethune-Cookman University Photograph Collection
Rights Statement
All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact University Archives, Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 481-2186. http://www.cookman.edu/academics/library/index.html
Digital Publisher
Electronically reproduced by the Digital Services unit of the University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, 2009.
Funding source
LSTA Grant 2008-2009
Digital Reproduction Specifications
Jpeg2000 images were derived from 400 dpi tiffs scanned on a Kodak i200 series flatbed scanner.
Recommended Citation
"Mary McLeod Bethune's gravesite" (1950). Images of Central Florida. 1155.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-images/1155
The Clarion Voice is Stilled
When 79 year old Mary McLeod Bethunepassed away on May 18, 1955 at her home, "The Retreat" on her beloved campus Bethune-Cookman College (now University), the world lost an educational pioneer, a visionary leader-activist, and a lover of people. Her death was followed by editorial tributes in African American newspapers across the United States. The Oklahoma City Black Dispatchstated she was, "Exhibit No. 1 for all who have faith in America and the democratic process." The Atlanta Daily Worldsaid her life was, "one of the most dramatic careers ever enacted at any time upon the stage of human activity." The Pittsburgh Courierwrote, "In any race or nation she would have been an outstanding personality and made a noteworthy contribution because her chief attribute was her indomitable soul."
The mainstream press praised Mrs. Bethune, too. Columnist Louis E. Martin said, "She gave out faith and hope as if they were pills and she some sort of doctor." Christian Centurysuggested, "the story of her life should be taught to every school child for generations to come." The New York Timesnoted she was, "one of the most potent factors in the growth of interracial goodwill in America." The Washington Postsaid: "So great were her dynamism and force that it was almost impossible to resist her... Not only her own people, but all of America has been enriched and ennobled by her courageous, ebullient spirit." Her hometown newspaper, the Daytona Beach Evening Newsprinted, "To some she seemed unreal, something that could not be.... What right had she to greatness?... The lesson of Mrs. Bethune's life is that genius knows no racial barriers."
As the news of her death spread all over the world, her funeral was held five days later on the campus of her school, and was attended by thousands of people, including dignitaries and heads of state. Luminaries from all over the world sent notes and telegrams expressing their condolences in honor
The life of Mary McLeod Bethune
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The cabin in Mayesville, South Carolina, where Mary McLeod was born in 1875.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesSam and Patsy McLeod, both former slaves, were the parents of 17 children, including Mary McLeod Bethune. Bethune was the 15th of their children.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesMary McLeod Bethune with girls from the Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls in Daytona, c. 1905.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesMary McLeod Bethune at her desk in White Hall some time in the 1940s at Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach. Bethune served as President from 1931-42.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesMary McLeod Bethune outside White Hall in 1943 with a group of female students at Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesA portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune in 1943.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesMary McLeod Bethune, second from left, co-founder of Bethune Cookman University, became friends with Eleanor Roosevelt, center, wife of President Franklin Roosevelt.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesMary McLeod Bethune outside White Hall at the heart of Bethune Cookman University. The office of the President is located inside White Hall.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesPresident of Bethune Cookman University, Mary McLeod Bethune, stands with a group of male graduates.
Florida Memory State Library And ArchivesThe house where Mary McLeod Bethune lived from 1913 until her death in 1955 is located on the Bethune Cookman University campus in Daytona Beach. Bethune is buried right outside the home and her grave is open and can be seen by anyone who visits the campus.
Tim Walters/USA TODAY NETWORK-FLORIDAThe house where Mary McLeod Bethune lived from 1913 until her death in 1955 is located on the Bethune Cookman University campus in Daytona Beach. Bethune is buried right outside the ho