A boy and a girl climb on the fence surrounding a house in Hannibal, Missouri. Hannibal is famous for being the boyhood home of Mark Twain, an American author and humorist. Twain was born in 1835 and died in 1910. He is known for writing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A woman stands over a large metal pot making soap on an open fire in Cairo, Illinois. She is wearing a long skirt with a button down shirt and a bonnet that covers her face. A wooden fence can be seen in the background with several metal containers. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The doorway of a brick building in a vanished Mormon City in Illinois. A man is walking through the door of the main entrance with has a transom light above the door and a stone post. He is wearing an overcoat, a bowler hat, and is holding a cane. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A man hammers nails into a new boardwalk board in Iowa. Two men in overcoats watch him work as he builds a new boardwalk for the businesses along the street. Several false front row buildings can be seen behind the men.Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A woman and a child churn butter on their farm in Iowa. The woman turns a crank which turns the large wooden barrel full of milk. The fat from the milk separates, is skimmed off of the top of the milk, and is used to make butter. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A man is riding a horse to market in the Ozarks region of the United States. He is carrying a wicker basket on his arm and is wearing a wool vest, a bowler hat, and a long sleeved button up shirt. It is noted that the path he is taking is a poor trail and scrub trees line both sides of the narrow path. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Cows crossing a flooded Mississippi lowland in Arkansas. The landscape is very swampy and logging is taking place in the area because of the large downed trees in the foreground. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A break in the earthen levee facing Mississippi. Grass covers the dirt embankment and power line poles can be seen at the top of the bank. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A crude camp in the swamps of New Orleans, Louisiana. A man baits a long cane fishing pole outside of his crude wooden cabin. Tall grasses and trees surround the property. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A man catches a mother alligator in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is pulling the alligator from the tall reeds near the water and he is hold its jaws shut so it does not bite him. It is noted that this alligator is 7 feet long. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Three men muzzle and tie an alligator in New Orleans, Louisiana. The alligator has its jaws tied shut and its leg tied behind its back so it does not escape. It is noted that the alligator is for sale. The mean are standing in the doorway of a crude wooden structure and they are all wearing long pants, button down shirts, and bowler hats. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A worker laying on the wooden loading dock of the levees in New Orleans, Louisiana. Two large fishing steamers can be seen moored to the levee. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A dugout wooden boat near Vicksburg, Mississippi. A man sits in the dugout boat while a second man watches him from the banks of the river. A log cabin with a gable end chimney sits on a hill above the river and a wooden fence surrounds the property. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Flooded river in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The river has flooded the basements of the surrounding houses and the first floor of the house in the foreground is almost completely flooded. Large trees surround the house.Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Stream cutting through the landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A road sits on top of a dirt embankment and is well out of the floodplain of the stream. A wooden fence lines the road and several house can be seen in the background. Grass covers the ground around the stream and trees can be seen in the background.
The wooden pillars and large crankshaft under the old factory on the Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The water of the river has frozen around the wooden pillars that support the structure and a stone pillar can be seen to the right. The embankment under the the structure is rocky and muddy.
The frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. Snow covers the banks of the river and chunks of ice can be seen on top of the frozen river due to it melting and the current displacing pieces of ice. Grass and other scrub bushes can be seen growing on the banks of the river and a large tree has fallen from the bank into the river.
The Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river is partially frozen and moves ice chunks with the current of the river. Snow covers the banks of the river. Tree and other scrub bushes grow along the banks.
Suncook Lake in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. The lake extends over the landscape for several hundred acres and is a part of a pair of lakes that are relatively shallow with the maximum depth being 16 feet. Trees and grasses cover the hilly landscape around the lake.
Exposed coursed bedrock 2 miles southwest from Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The stone has been eroded over time and the coursing of the rock can be seen in the cliff face. Stones can be seen at the bottom of the cliff. The ground is sandy and covered with dune grass.
The Harden House in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story four-over-four style house with Queen Anne exterior elements. Gables can be seen over every bay around the house and a two-story portico covers the main entrance. Rear additions have been added to the house and manicured landscaping surrounds the house. A boy can be seen standing in the front yard next to the stairs.
The Harden House in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story four-over-four style house with Queen Anne exterior elements. Gables can be seen over every bay around the house and a two-story portico covers the main entrance. Rear additions have been added to the house and manicured landscaping surrounds the house. Several structures can be seen in the background.
A small pond outside of a factory area in Brockton, Massachusetts. Several buildings sit on the banks of the pond and are most likely part of an industrial complex based on the cooling tower to the right. A wooden bridge was constructed to cross the water and a stone wall divides the waterline from the buildings. Scrub bushes can be seen in the foreground.
An old factory on the banks of the Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river is severely flooded and has risen up to the base of the factory. Large oak trees can be seen sticking out of the water, showing where the normal water level should be. Snow covers some of the ground around the factory and grass can be seen sticking out of the water.
Looking down of a hilly landscape that is covered with grass and trees. Large hills dots the valley and appear to be covered with rocks. It is noted that the image was taken at the Gulf looking 12??? West, however, it is unknown where this picture was taken.
Looking down on a hilly landscape that is covered with grass and trees. Large hills dots the valley and appear to be covered with rocks. It is noted that the image was taken at the Gulf looking 12??? West, however, it is unknown where this picture was taken.
Large boulders rest of the hillside in Brockton, Massachusetts. Trees can be seen growing between the boulders but the landscape is largely rocky and barren. It is noted the image shows stone house hill.
Two boys stand at the top of a steep hill in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. It is noted the picture was taken at the gulf shore. A large tree grows out of the hillside and overhangs most of the frame. Grass covers the landscape.
Falling bank of the Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A large tree is falling into the river due to bank erosion. Trees and scrub bushes grow on both banks of the river and overhang the water.
Overlooking the hilly landscape in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. Trees and grasses cover the rolling hills and a large stone wall can be seen in the foreground.
An English style barn sits on the rolling landscape of Gilmanton, New Hampshire. Large hills rise behind the barn and house to the far left. The landscape is grassy and covered with trees.
The frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. Snow covers the banks of the river and chunks of ice can be seen on top of the frozen river due to it melting and the current displacing pieces of ice. Grasses can be seen on the banks of the stream and several houses can be seen in the background.
An old factory on the Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The sign on the front of the building has deteriorated so it is unreadable, however, it is likely the structure was some sort of mill because it was built directly on the river and would have used the water to power machines in the building. The structure appears to be abandoned and some of the windows have been broken in. Trees and grass cover the landscape around the river.
Looking at the coast line at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Martha's Vineyard is an island off the coast of Massachusetts, south of Cape Cod. The landscape is sandy and covered with prairie or dune grass. There are no trees and a large canvas tent has been pitched in the bottom of the frame. Wooden fences divide property boundaries in the background.
A rocky outcrop in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. Erosion has deteriorated the bedrock that plants and grasses grow on top of. The plants exposed roots can be seen above the eroded rock.
A dirt embankment near the Gilmanton Iron Works in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. The dirt embankment appears to be approximately 30' tall and boulders can be seen at its base. Trees and grass grow on top of the embankment. The area of Gilmanton Iron Works is an unincorporated community within the town of Gilmanton.
aerial image of the landscape of Gilmanton, New Hampshire. The landscape is very hilly and rolling with several structures at the base of the hills. Large boulders are scattered on the ground near the houses. Trees cover the hills and it is noted that there is flat land to the north.
Landscape looking down on a valley from the top of a hill. Houses and outbuilds dot the rolling landscape that is covered with grasses and trees. Large hills can be seen in the background. It is noted that this was taken at the Gulf and shows slip deposits in the landscape. It is unknown where this picture was taken
The Elmwood Church in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The church is a two-story structure with a large steeple on the front. A large Georgian style house can be seen in the background. Trees surround the church and dirt roads pass in front of the church and the house.
The Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. It is noted that the river was low when this picture was taken. Grass, scrub bushes, and trees cover the banks of the river which winds through the hilly landscape. A little boy can be seen standing in the fields next to the river which gives perspective to its actual size.
Landscape of a river valley in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A winding stream cuts through the landscape and creates valleys between the grassy hills. Trees cover the hills and a wooden post fence divides a property boundary in the foreground. Several houses can be seen in the background along with shrubs and other scrub trees. It is noted that the picture is showing Bates' Slang.
A dirt embankment near the Bridgewater Iron Works in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The Iron Works was a foundry in operation from 1694 until 1988 and operated under several names during its history. The property was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The dirt embankment appears to be approximately 15' tall and boulders can be seen at its base. Grass covers the ground in the foreground.
Children play on the Mayfield Floodplain east of the Elmwood Bridge in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The land is frozen during the winter and the stream partially freezes, which can be seen in the background. Trees dot the landscape and hills spread out around the river. Wooden fences can be seen in the foreground.
The partially frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The stream is carrying ice chunks with the current as it begins to unfreeze. A large tree has slipped from the bank and fallen in the frozen river. Snow covers the landscape around the stream and trees grow on the banks.
The partially frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The stream is carrying ice chunks with the current as it begins to unfreeze. A large tree has slipped from the bank and fallen in the frozen river. Snow covers the landscape around the stream and trees grow on the banks.
The partially frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The stream is carrying ice chunks with the current as it begins to unfreeze. A large tree has slipped from the bank and fallen in the frozen river. Snow covers the landscape around the stream and trees grow on the banks. Several houses can be seen in the background.
The partially frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The stream is carrying ice chunks with the current as it begins to unfreeze. Snow covers the landscape around the stream and trees grow on the banks. It is noted that it was 18??? outside when the picture was taken. Several houses can be seen in the background.
The frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. Snow covers the banks of the river and chunks of ice can be seen on top of the frozen river due to it melting and the current displacing pieces of ice. Grasses can be seen on the banks of the stream and trees grow in the background. It is noted that when the picture was taken it was 18??? outside.
The frozen Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. Snow covers the banks of the river and several trees have been frozen in the river after they slipped from the banks. It is noted that the bank itself is eroding and caving. A tree grove can be seen in the background.
The Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river cuts through the hilly landscape and tall grasses cover the ground. Trees grow on the banks of the river and a wooden fence can be seen diving the stream from a pasture to the right. Several houses can be seen in the background. Wooden benches have been built between the trees in the foreground.
The Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river cuts through the hilly landscape and tall grasses cover the ground. Trees grow on the banks of the river and a wooden fence can be seen diving the stream from a pasture to the right. Several houses can be seen in the background.
The Harden House in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The house is a two-story four-over-four style house with Queen Anne exterior elements. Gables can be seen over every bay around the house and a two-story portico covers the main entrance. Rear additions have been added to the house and manicured landscaping surrounds the house. Children sit on the front steps and a gas street light can be seen in the foreground.
Natural levees of the Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river winds through the hilly landscape and floods portions of the surrounding land. Grasses and trees grow around the river and a wooden fence divides the river from a pasture to the right. Several structures can be seen in the background.
The Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river cuts through the hilly landscape and tall grasses cover the ground. Trees grow on the banks of the river and a wooden fence can be seen diving the stream from a pasture to the right. Several houses can be seen in the background. Wooden benches have been built between the trees in the foreground.
The Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river cuts through the hilly landscape and tall grasses cover the ground. Trees grow on the banks of the river and a wooden fence can be seen diving the stream from a pasture to the right. Several houses can be seen in the background.
A woman and child stand on the top of a grassy bluff above a stream in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The landscape is hilly around the stream and a dirt embankment leads up to a road at the top of the bluff that can be assumed by the wooden fence seen in the background. Few trees dot the landscape and there are no structures around.
Landscape of a river valley in Elmwood, Massachusetts. It is noted that the name of this area is Gully-Rodd and it extends from Elmwood to Ginworks. The stream has dried up but left a lasting divot in the hills around the stream bed. Tree's grow on the "banks" of the stream bed and grass covers the entire area.
Landscape of a river valley in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A winding stream cuts through the landscape and creates valleys between the grassy hills. Trees cover the hills and a wooden post fence divides a property boundary in the foreground. Several houses can be seen in the background along with shrubs and other scrub trees. It is noted that the picture is showing Bates' Slang.
Landscape image showing a coastline and rolling hills around the coast. It is noted that the picture shows south beach, but it is unknown where the picture was actually taken. The water comes right up to the shoreline and there is no beach. The hills around the shoreline are covered with prairie grasses and there are no trees.
A lean-to bunk house and a canvas tent set built around a central yard with a water pump. The lean-to structure is constructed of vertical wooden planks and has a shingle roof. Two wooden ladders are leaning against the back of the structure. The landscape is relatively flat and is covered with prairie grass. There are no trees. It appears there is a large body of water in the background. It is unknown where this picture was taken, although possibly at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts based on the reference to this location found in the description of 010_MJ_91_032.
Children play in an irrigation ditch. The steep banks of the ditch are made of dirt and rock and the landscape around the ditch is grassy and sandy. There are no trees and wooden fence posts divide property boundaries. It is unknown where this picture was taken.
A family stands in the yard outside of their bunk house. A large canvas tent and a wooden lean-to style house have been constructed around a central yard with a water pump. The landscape is flat with no trees and covered with prairie grass. Wooden fences divide property lines in the background. It is unknown where this picture was taken, although possibly at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts based on the reference to this location found in the description of 010_MJ_91_032.
Landscape of rolling hills in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A house has been built into a hill towards the bottom of the picture and the trees cover the hills around the house. Grass covers the ground and a wooden fence can be seen in the background. It is noted that what is shown in the picture is a 55' flat.
Dirt embankment above a stream in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The road is high enough so it avoids the flooding from the river and the dirt embankment is covered with grasses and scrub bushes. A house can be seen walking along the road at the top of the embankment and a wooden fence divides the drop-off from the road.
The Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The river cuts through the hilly landscape and meanders through the hills. Dense trees and other foliage cover the hills and a dirt embankment creates a road above the river.
Cows graze in the field near the Mayfield floor plain in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The landscape is low-lying and most likely floods easily. Grass covers the rocky ground and a large tree grove can be seen to the left.
Hilly landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A stream drains into a low-lying area of the landscape and creates a marshy area. Wooden fences cross the hills, creating property boundaries and houses can be seen sitting on top of the hills in the background. The landscape is grassy and covered with trees.
Stream cutting through the landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A road sits on top of a dirt embankment and is well out of the floodplain of the stream. A wooden fence lines the road and several house can be seen in the background. Grass covers the ground around the stream and trees can be seen in the background.
Stream cutting through the landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A road sits on top of a dirt embankment and is well out of the floodplain of the stream. A wooden fence lines the road and several house can be seen in the background. Grass covers the ground around the stream and trees can be seen in the background.
Stream cutting through the landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A road sits on top of a dirt embankment and is well out of the floodplain of the stream. A wooden fence lines the road and several house can be seen in the background. Grass covers the ground around the stream and trees can be seen in the background.
Landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. Several houses can be seen on the hills above a small stream that cuts to the plain. Grass covers the ground and trees dot the landscape.
Landscape that is sloped to allow for easier drainage in Elmwood, Massachusetts. A fence divides a forest from the grassy field in the foreground and the shape of the land suggests there is a natural waterway to flows through here. The landscape in the background is relatively flat and appears to be the collecting place for the water as it flows down the landscape.