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February 1943. "Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Physical education class." 4x5 inch acetate negative by Gordon Parks for the Office of War Information. View full size.
Just look at the happy and smiling faces on these girls. Great change of pace from the somber Depression and wartime photos.
I hope this photo represents a kind of joy persistently available throughout the lives of these women.
So many of these pictures have a near solemn feel. Its nice to see a picture of these ladies enjoying themselves.
Founded in 1904 as a Methodist institution.
From the website:
https://www.cookman.edu/
Equal Educational Opportunity Statement
Bethune-Cookman University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, in its administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, or other college administered programs. The University is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
History here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethune%E2%80%93Cookman_University
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