Bethune Collection

(1875-1955). American educator. Mary McLeod Bethune, center holding flowers
MARY McLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator. Mary McLeod Bethune, center holding flowers, with members of the White House Conference Group of the National Womens Council, April 1938

Bethune 1918
One of the less damaged streets in Bethune on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1918

Maximilien de Bethune, duke of Sully, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Soldiers blinded by tear gas near Bethune, 10th April 1918

British troops blinded by gas at Bethune France 10th April 1918 WW1

Graecismus (Fragment)
Four double leaves, parchment, believed to be from a copy of Graecismus by Eberhard de Bethune, which was a popular grammatical poem dating from c.1212. Date: 14th Century

Edward, Prince of Wales, immediately signed up and begged to be allowed to serve at
STC444601 Edward, Prince of Wales, immediately signed up and begged to be allowed to serve at the Front, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Marie-Francoise Potier, Comtesse de Bethune b. 1697. Married Louis Marie Victor, Count of Bethune, in 1715. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios from Le

Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duke of Sully, From Ward and Lock
3714034 Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duke of Sully, From Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub. c.1882 by English School

Acting Sergeant John Raynes putting his smoke-helmet on Sergeant Ayres following the explosion of a gas shell
976446 Acting Sergeant John Raynes putting his smoke-helmet on Sergeant Ayres following the explosion of a gas shell, 11 October 1915 (litho) by Pearse

An ancient custom (colour litho)
2779475 An ancient custom (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ancient custom)

Major General V. M. Fortune with Gen. Fagalde at Bethune, France. October 1941
Major General V.M. Fortune with Gen. Fagalde at Bethune, France. October 1941

BETHUNE HOTEL DE VILLE
The Hotel de Ville (town hall) Date: circa 1805

Miners in Bethune 1861
A group of miners in Bethune, France Date: 1861

BETHUNE MINE FRANCE 1861
Exterior of a coal mine in Bethune, France. Date: 1861

Sully, (1560-1641), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sully, (1560-1641), 1830.Maximilien de Bethune (1560-1641) nobleman, soldier, statesman, and strong administrator for king Henry IV of France

Sully, (1560-1641), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Sully, (1560-1641), c1830. Maximilien de Bethune (1560-1641) nobleman, soldier and statesman who assisted king Henry IV in the rule of France, building an administrative system with new techniques

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, (c1820s). Artist: Maurin
Sully, Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, (c1820s). Sully (1560-1641), a staunch Protestant, was the faithful right-hand man who enabled Henry IV of France to accomplish so much

Ruins of Bethune, France, World War I, c1915-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Ruins of Bethune, France, World War I, c1915-c1918. Smouldering Bethune, ignited by German guns for the defeat at Festubert

Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Bethune, commanding Bethunes Mounted Infantry, 1902. Artist: Earl de la Warr
Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Bethune, commanding Bethunes Mounted Infantry, 1902. Bethune (1855-1930) served with the 92nd Highlanders in Afghanistan before switching to the cavalry

Portrait of Mrs Elinor Bethune, 1790s. Artist: Henry Raeburn
Portrait of Mrs Elinor Bethune, 1790s. Raeburn, Sir Henry (1756-1823). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French minister and soldier, (1833). Artist: W Holl
Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French minister and soldier, (1833). Sully (1560-1641), a staunch Protestant, was the faithful right-hand man who enabled Henry IV of France to accomplish so much

Maximilien BA©thune Duc De Sully 1559-1641 Also Called Sovereign Prince D Henrichemont Et De Bosbelle Soldier
Maximilien Bethune Duc De Sully 1559-1641 Also Called Sovereign Prince D Henrichemont Et De Bosbelle Soldier Prominent French Minister And Counsellor To Henry Iv From The Book Crabbs Historical

Bomb party using cigarettes to light fuses, WWI
A bombing party detachment of the Buffs at Bethune using cigarettes to light fuses in the pouring rain before throwing. The men held off the Germans for 17 1/2 hours

Pierre Balmain at Debenhams advertisement, 1959
A bold-checked nine-tenths coat buttoned with discs of ocean pearl, the shoulder line drops from the curve of the horseshoe collar by Pierre Balmain available at Debenhams (Debenham and Freebody)

Colonial volunteers inspected by Major-General Bethune, WW1
Major-General Bethune inspecting colonial volunteers on the Horse Guards Parade wearing their civilian clothes, including, at one end, a man in top hat and tails

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (1856-1915). American educator. With Mary McLeod Bethune in Daytona, Florida. Photograph, c1912

PBLA2D-00001
Statue of Mary McLeod Bethune and African-American children, Lincoln Park, Washington DC. Digital photograph

Sully
Maximilien de Bethune (1560 - 1641), duc de Sully French protestant statesman

A curved stem pipe, finely hand carved - WWI
A curved stem pipe, finely hand carved by and belonging to Driver P. S. Wilson, a lorry driver with the Army Service Corps. during the First World War

Bethune : the Clock Tower and convoy of lorries.. Walter Percival Starmer, Bws, Exhib. 1905-1960

Model of a WWI tank
Model of a First World War tank engraved From C.G.K. to M.M.E.D. and engraved Poziers, Bethune, St. Jan and St. Ives. Trench Art

Daily Mail coloured map of part of the Western Front
Daily Mail coloured print of a map of part of the Western Front from Bethune and La Bassee in the North to Albert and Peronne in the South with Arras in the centre of the map

The Canal near Bethune, WW1
The Canal near Bethune. By Captain Edward Handley-Read, RBA (1869-1935), Machine Gun Corps

Church tower at Bethune, Western Front, WW1
View of the church tower and other damaged buildings at Bethune on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1918

Maximilien Duc Sully
MAXIMILIEN DE BETHUNE, duc de SULLY French statesman Date: 1560 - 1641

Comtesse De Lude
MARGUERITE LOUISE de BETHUNE, comtesse de LUDE French aristocrat Date: ? - 1726

BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune with a group of students after resigning as president of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943

Portrait of David Beaton (c. 1494-1546), from Lodges British Portraits
XJF362977 Portrait of David Beaton (c.1494-1546), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet (French, 1731-1797) after Jean-Germain Drouais (French, 1763 - 1788). The Sons of the Duke of Bethune, ca. 1770-1780. Etching and engraving on laid paper

(1875-1955). American educator. Photographed c1895
MARY McLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator. Photographed c1895

(1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Oil over a photograph, c1895
MARY McLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Oil over a photograph, c1895

Three women admire a model of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial sculpture by Robert Berks. Photograph, c1973
BETHUNE MEMORIAL, c1973. Three women admire a model of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial sculpture by Robert Berks. Photograph, c1973

Balloon descent, Beuvri near Bethune, France
View of the Plaine de Beuvri (or Beuvry) near the town of Bethune in Artois, north of Paris. Balloon descent by the Robert brothers and Colin Hullin near a windmill

Balloon descent, Chateau de Beuvri, France
Balloon descent by the Robert brothers and Colin Hullin in front of the Chateau de Beuvry, near Bethune. They had ascended from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, earlier the same day

Balloon ascent from Tuileries Chateau, Paris

Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Football is the favorite sport. Date 1943 Jan

Railway Station at Bethune, France Date: circa 1910s

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"Bethune: A Legacy of Education, Service, and Resilience" Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential American educator born in 1875, dedicated her life to empowering women and advocating for their rights. In April 1938, she was captured in a photograph at the White House Conference Group of the National Women's Council, surrounded by fellow members holding flowers as a symbol of unity. However, Bethune's impact extended far beyond education. In 1918, during World War I, soldiers blinded by tear gas near Bethune faced unimaginable challenges on the battlefield. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during times of conflict, not only associated with wartime struggles but also with acts of bravery. British troops blinded by gas in France were among those who experienced firsthand the horrors that war can inflict upon its participants. Interestingly enough, "Bethune" is not solely linked to Mary McLeod or military history. The name has been associated with various figures throughout different periods and contexts. For instance, Maximilien de Bethune held the title Duke of Sully in 1898 and left his mark on French history through his political influence. The name "Bethune" also appears in unexpected places like advertisements from years past. Pierre Balmain's collaboration with Debenhams in 1959 showcased how fashion transcends time and connects people across generations. Even colonial volunteers found themselves under Major-General Bethune's watchful eye during World War I. His inspection highlights the diverse range of individuals who answered their country's call to serve during challenging times. Moreover, it is worth noting that even royalty felt compelled to contribute to their nation's efforts during wartime. Edward, Prince of Wales eagerly signed up for service and begged for an opportunity to serve alongside his fellow countrymen. While many may associate "Bethune" primarily with Mary McLeod or military events such as gas attacks, the name has a rich history that spans centuries.