https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/browse?tags=Colored+Women%27s+Association&output=atom2024-03-29T08:49:11+00:00Omekahttps://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2493 Episode 40 features an interview with Dr. Sheila Flemming Hunter about the history of Bethune-Cookman University, formerly Bethune-Cookman College, located at 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School was established by African-American educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune in October of 1904. In 1923, the school merged with the Cookman Institute of Jacksonville and then became affiliated with the Methodist Church the following year. The school served as a co-educational high school until 1931, when it became a junior college. In 1941, the school was accredited as a four-year college and was renamed Bethune-Cookman College.]]>2015-02-20T16:53:14+00:00
RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 40: Bethune Cookman University Founding
Alternative Title
Bethune Cookman University Founding Podcast
Subject
Podcasts
Documentaries
Bethune-Cookman College (Daytona Beach, Fla.)
Daytona Beach (Fla.)
Universities and colleges--Florida
Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955
Description
Episode 40 of RICHES Podcast Documentaries: Bethune Cookman University Founding. RICHES Podcast Documentaries are short form narrative documentaries that explore Central Florida history and are locally produced. These podcasts can involve the participation or cooperation of local area partners.
Episode 40 features an interview with Dr. Sheila Flemming Hunter about the history of Bethune-Cookman University, formerly Bethune-Cookman College, located at 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School was established by African-American educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune in October of 1904. In 1923, the school merged with the Cookman Institute of Jacksonville and then became affiliated with the Methodist Church the following year. The school served as a co-educational high school until 1931, when it became a junior college. In 1941, the school was accredited as a four-year college and was renamed Bethune-Cookman College.
Abstract
Although many know who Bethune Cookman University is named after, few know the details of its inception and conception. This podcast looks at the ideas that formed this historic university. Dr. Sheila Flemming Hunter provides with an enlightening interview about the founding of this important institution.
Source
Original 16-minute and 48-second podcast, October 12, 2012: "RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 40: Bethune Cookman University Founding." RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Orlando, Florida.