Mark Jefferson Photograph Collection

Explore Photographs Taken by the Former EMU Chair of Geography Between 1900 and 1935.

  • "Duck Point." Grand Traverse Bay. Lake Michigan
    "Duck Point" in Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan. The point is a small sandy island near the shoreline of Lake Michigan and dune grass covers half of it. A second shoreline can be seen in the background.
  • "February 1926. McClellanville, South Carolina. 20 year old pines"
    Photograph of a forest landscape located near McClellanville, South Carolina. It is noted the picture was taken in February 1926 and that the trees in the picture are approximately 20 years old. Dense vegetation covers the landscape around the trees.
  • "High desert," mountainous area
    Landscape of a "high desert" mountainous area. Little vegetation grows here and scrub brush covers the mountains in the background. Rock layers can be seen on the sides of the mountains and the base of the mountains turns into a flat plateau. 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.
  • "High desert," small mountains surrounding
    Hand-colored slide of a "high desert" that is surrounded by small mountains. The landscapes is barren and arid with little vegetation. Cone-shaped hills rise out of the desert plateau.
  • "High desert," small mountains surrounding
    Hand-colored slide of a "high desert" that is surrounded by small mountains. The landscapes is barren and arid with little vegetation. Cone-shaped hills rise out of the desert plateau.
  • "Lincoln 92 miles from Charleston"
    Photograph of a Southern Tidewater house 92 miles from Charleston, South Carolina. The house is a two-story structure with porticos on both the first and second floors on the front facade. A large gabled dormer sits on the roof above the main entrance and two chimney stacks rise out of the hipped roof. Dense vegetation surrounds the house and the dirt roadway is mostly sand.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The treese grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees have moderate foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have inidcated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there maybe a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted steregraphic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The treese grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees have moderate foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have inidcated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there maybe a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted steregraphic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Stereographic duplicate of 010_MJ_99_069. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Stereographic duplicate of 010_MJ_99_067. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted steregraphic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a reapeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees are barren of foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees are barren of foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees have dense foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees have sparse foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees are barren of foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Maples. 205 Normal Street, Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of maple trees taken on Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees grow on the curb strip next to the sidewalk. The trees have sparse foliage. Houses can be seen to the right of the trees. Two people can be seen on the sidewalk. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • "Meteor crater" Arizona. Drill house in bottom. 1920
    The Meteor Crater in Arizona. Located near Flagstaff, the crater is almost a mile wide and approximately 500 feet deep. Walking paths cross the bottom of the crater surrounding a small structure in the center. The landscape is rocky and barren.
  • "Riberia" (down by the river). There is the railroad. Most of the city above
    Cityscape image of Riberia, Portugal. The landscape spreads out beyond the city and is dotted with trees and foliage. A railroad can be seen going into the city
  • "Sacramento row boat in San Fran"
    Photograph of a Sacramento row boat in San Francisco, California. The large steam powered paddle on the back pushes the boat through the water. The ship appears to be several decks tall. Large pile of wooden barrels can be seen on the docks in the foreground.
  • "Trip to South America. 1918"
    Photograph a barren field taken in South America. The field does not appeared to processed for farming. A small mammal can be seen eating the grass in the distant background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • 1 mile north of Wolverine. Moraine to north
    Landscape north of Wolverine, Michigan. It is noted that a Moraine can be seen to the north. A large, solitary tree grows next to the roadway and a parked car on the side of the road can be seen in the foreground. Power Lines can be seen on the other side of the road and cultivated fields are in the background. 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.
  • 10 min. from Lisbon. Olives and white Portuguese houses
    Olive trees can be seen growing behind a stone wall. An iron fence surrounds a shed or barn. Houses can be seen in the background. It is noted that they are white
  • 1315 Tamalpais
    House at 1315 Tamaplais Road in Berkeley, California. The house appears to be Craftsman style with two stories and the house is built into the hill. Several houses built using similar architectural styles can be seen in the background, also built into the hill above the roadway. The landscape is very hilly with sparse vegetation, mostly various grasses. The house appears to be angled in the picture but this is due to the steep grade of the hill.
  • 1315 Tamalpais Road
    House at 1315 Tamaplais Road in Berkeley, California. A young girl stands on the steps leading up to the house, surrounded by a large garden. The house appears to be Craftsman style with two stories. Large bushes surround the house and a power lines cross over the property. A similar style house can be seen in the background, built into the hill.
  • 2 miles southwest from Bridgewater. Red & white forests
    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.
  • 2nd Empire style house. Unidentified owner
    2nd Empire Style house in New England. The house is an elaborate two story Four over Four structure with an extended two story front bay surrounding the main entrance and extending through the roof, which is a shingled Mansard roof style. Two interior chimney rise out of the ridge line on the roof and pedimented wall dormers can be seen on the roof. The front facade has a denticulated cornice and two story pilasters. The first floor windows are floor to ceiling height while the second story has more standard sized windows. Two wings extend off the side of the house and it appears that the structure is abandoned because the lawn is not maintained and the walkway is cracked. Several women can be seen looking in the windows of 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.
  • 3 miles west of Allegan. White Pine alone on river flat
    A White Pine tree growing along a river flat near Allegan, Michigan. The tree towers over the other trees in the area and grows next to cultivated fields. A car can be seen parked at the base of the tree, giving perspective to its size. The trees are being blown by the wind. 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.
  • 30 miles from Rosario. Road, homes, pampa
    A dirt road with ruts from wagon wheels. The road is muddy and has standing water. Scrub brush can be seen on either side of the road. It is noted this is 30 miles from Rosario, Argentina.
  • 4 MSNC professors. Includes Frederic Pease and John MB Sill
    Portraits of 4 Michigan State Normal College professors. It is noted that the group includes Frederic Pease and John M.B. Sill. 3 of the portraits are of men and there is 1 woman. Frederic Pease was the head of the music department and director of conservatory of music in the early 1900's and John M.B. Sill was the principal of the college in the late 1800's.
  • 55' flat. Elmwood. June 1901
    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.
  • 6 1/2 miles southeast of Wu-tai-hsien, 1200 feet above the Shing-ho. Loess - its distribution and erosion. China
    1200 feet above the Loess canyon, southeast of Wu-tai-hsien, China. Stepped cultivated fields are situated in the canyon, and steep rock walls rise on either side of the fields. Mountains can be seen in the background and it is noted that the picture shows the distribution and erosion of the canyon.
  • 6 miles south of Fennville on US-31. Maple to south, double wind effect
    A row of Maple trees south of Fennville, Michigan on paved US-31. All of the trees are relatively the same size and shield the roadway from the cultivated fields to the left. The trees have round shapes, created from their branches and leaves. It is noted that they are being affected by the wind. 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.
  • 84 England - Dorchester Charminster carpenter's house
    Streetscape of 84 England. It is noted that this is the house of Dorchester Charminister's carpenter. The houses are all row houses and have connecting thatch roofs. The houses also share fireplaces because a single chimney rises out of the houses where they connect. Dense vegetation lines the road and obscures the fronts of the houses.
  • A business street, Oslo Norway
    A tram can be seen on the left side of the image with a truck on the right side. A business corner in the focal point with several shops seen along the street.
  • A dairy farm, Sweden
    Cows in a pasture with farm buildings in the background.
  • A field of wildflowers "Ontario. Kincardine"
    Photograph of a wildflower field in the shadow of a vertical rocky cliff in Ontario, Canada . It is noted that the photograph was taken in July of 1929. Several houses sit at the base of the rocky outcropping and a narrow walking path cuts through the meadow. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • A general view, between the islands of the American Rapids
    Overlooking the Niagara Falls rapids from the American side in New York. It is noted the picture was taken looking out between the islands of the American rapids.
  • A man in the front yard of a house"People"
    A portrait of a man from 1930. He is standing the front yard of a house and he is wearing a white shirt, vest, tie, and overcoat. A woman can be seen in the background getting into her car, and several other houses can be seen in the background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • A man sits in a pile of rocks "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of a man sitting on a pile of rocks. The man wears a hat and appears to be reading a piece of paper. Large trees grow around the pile of rocks. The pile of rocks is near an open field. Mountains rise in the background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • A miner's house. Penna Mahanoy City
    A miner's house in Penna Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. The house is likely a split residence, or a portion of if was added onto at a later date because the materials do not match. It is a wooden structure with six bays and a shingle roof. A timber fence surrounds the house, giving it a stockade feel. A coal pile can be seen in the foreground and a large hill covered with vegetation can be seen in the background.
  • A pulp and paper mill, Sweden
    A rowing boat is tied to a post in the foreground while the expanse of the paper mill can be seen in the background. It sits along the river, likely for easy shipping access.
  • A rocky field "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of a field. The field has embedded boulders and short grass. The field is near mountains. The sky is highly overcast. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • A run of logs, Norway
    River scene with logs being transported by water. Houses can be seen in the background across the river.
  • A sawmill on the coast, Sweden
    View of a sawmill from across a river.
  • A shed in the desrt "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of a small shed in a desert area. The shed is square in shape and has gable roof. The shed is surrounded a small wooden fence. Rocks and Pine trees surround the shed. Mountains rise in the background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • A telephoto picture of the Notch of Horseshoe Falls
    Overlooking the notch in Niagara Falls from the angle of Horseshoe Falls in Ontario, Canada. Water crashes over the edge of the falls and creates large spray clouds that obscure most of the base of the falls. River rapids can be seen in the foreground and several buildings can be seen in the background on the banks of the Canadian side of the falls.
  • A tree lined dirt road "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of a dirt road. The road is surrounded by trees. Tracks can be seen the dirt. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • A village near rocky cliffs "Ontario. Kincardine"
    Photograph of a small village at the base of rocky cliffs in Ontario, Canada in July of 1929. A stone house and small barn sits below a boulder field in the foreground. It appears that a portion of the addition on the back of the house is being built of deconstructed. There are piles of timber sitting on the roof of the addition. Several other warehouse buildings can be seen in the background, further down the winding road at the base of the cliffs. Trees cover the cliffs and help to hold falling rocks in place. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • A woman and three children pose in front of house
    Photograph of an African American woman sitting outside of her house with three children. She is wearing a cotton gingham dress. Two of the children are dressed in cotton dresses and the boy has a cotton button-down shirt and wool pants. He is holding a small book. The house is constructed of hand-cut brick and mortar joints with a wooden window with a wooden shutter. A large wooden tub sits in front of the house.
  • A woman and two children pose in front of house
    Photograph of an African American woman sitting outside of her house with two small children. She is dressed in a cotton button-down dress, a shawl, and a headwrap. The children both have cotton dresses. The house is constructed of hand-cut brick and raked mortar joints with a wooden window with a wooden shutter.
  • A young man poses on a curb "People"
    Photograph of a young man sitting on the curb of a street. He is wearing a suit jacket, a tie, a shirt, and a pair of matching pinstripe pants. A tree grows next to the sidewalk and a house with a wooden swing can be seen in the background. Leaves are stuck in the mud on the side of the road and they cover the ground around the tree. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Academic Building
    Photograph of an academic building most likely on the Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan. The building is three stories with an arch over the main entrance that is surrounded by corinthian order columns. The building has recutangular windows. A large denticulated gable sits above the main entrance. The roof has a stone balustrade surrounding the flat portion. A concrete walkway leads the the main entrance and is surrounded by trees and other vegetation.
  • Across coast range. North of Mollendo
    Image from a published source. aerial picture of the coast range north of Mollendo, Peru. The landscape is rugged and mountainous. Clouds cast shadows on the mountainsides. 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.
  • Across Kilauea. 1921
    Looking across Kilauea in 1921. The landscape of the volcano is barren and stream rises out of the ground. Ash deposit walls can be seen in the foreground. Kilauea is an active shield volcano that has a high frequency of eruptions.
  • Adams mansion. Quincy, Mass.
    The Adams mansion in Quincy, Massachusetts. The house is two stories with at least four roof dormers and nine bays. Ivy covers most of the front facade and the main entrance portico. Shutters are attached to all of the windows. The house was the residence of two American presidents and their descendents from 1720 to 1927. The house is now a protected historical park and a park of the National Park Service. 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.
  • Adobe buildings "New Mexico, undated"
    Photograph of adobe style buildings. The buildings have flat roofs and cantilevered vigas. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Aegina. Greek boys and donkey colt
    Three Greek boys standing with a donkey colt. They are standing amongst boulders and cut rock.
  • Aerial view of a beach "Thumb area. Michigan"
    Photograph of an aerial view of a beach. Driftwood lines the shoreline. A tree grows to the left of the camera. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • aerial view of a mountain edge "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of a open field taken from a mountain's edge. The open field has scattered vegetation. A dirt road can be seen in the midground. Mountains rise in the background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • aerial view of a mountain edge "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of a paved road along the side of the mountain. The photograph has an aerial view of the mountains. Trees grow on the faces of the mountain. A river sprawls to the right of the camera. More mountains rise in the background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Aerial view of a pier "Ontario. Kincardine"
    Photograph of a pier in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. A lighthouse stands on the shoreline behind a stand of trees and several piers extend out into Lake Huron. A building stands in the middle of the trees half way up the grass covered hill in the foreground. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Aerial view of a river "Trees around Ypsilanti. 1938"
    Photograph of a river. Trees surround the river. A car can be seen on a dirt road near the trees. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Agave in a field "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of an open field taken in Colorado. Short grass and agave plants can be seen in the field. Mountains rise in the background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Agave plants "New Mexico, undated"
    Photograph of agave plants. The agave plants grow underneath trees. Fallen branches can be seen in the background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Alabama. Tuskegee. Loafers at courthouse door
    Men standing around the entrance to the courthouse in Tuskegee, Alabama. Referred to as "loafers," the men are sitting in wooden spindle backed chairs and standing in the main entrance way of the courthouse. They are all wearing suit jacket and bowler hats. The building appears to be in some disrepair due to window panes missing above the doorway and piles of stone around the foundation of the structure. 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.
  • Alcatraz Id. Like sugar and peaks. Serra do Mar
    Alcatraz Island within Serra do Mar, Brazil. The mountain rises out of the bay and looks similar to Sugarloaf Mountain of Rio de Janeiro. Very rocky with little foliage. 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.
  • Alerce (pointed) Fitzroya patagonica im Vernand mit Notho fagus Dombeyi
    Image from a published source. Landscape of a log cabin sitting next to a lake with pine trees in the background. A mountain can be seen behind the pine trees and the land around the lake is dense with foliage. 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.
  • Alika lava (aa) from Mauna Loa in 1920
    Lava and hardened magma deposits from Mauna Loa in 1920. The landscape is barren and the ashen soil is very loose. Trees can be seen in the background.
  • Allegan County Park
    A row of Birch trees in Allegan County Park in Allegan, Michigan. The trees have grown up to be the same size and offer shade behind the row of trees. A ladder can be seen on the ground between the trees and the landscape is covered with grass. 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.
  • Allegan County Park. White poplars on bluff. Leafing out. May 15
    White Poplar trees growing on a sand dune in Allegan County Park in Allegan, Michigan. It is noted that the trees are leafing out and it is May 15th. The trees are growing out of the sandy bluff about Lake Michigan and dune grass covers the landscape closer to the water. The trees are all being blown by the wind. 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.
  • Allegan State Park. Big beech trees to south by southwest. All limbs face towards lake
    Large Beech trees in Allegan State Park in Allegan, Michigan. It is noted that all of the limbs of the trees face towards the lake, presumably because it was easier for their limbs to grow out over the water where they were not competing for space. A wooden fence row divides the trees from the lake to the right and smaller trees grow beside the tall Beech's. 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.
  • Along earth bank of the western side of whirlpool. Niagara River
    Overlooking the Niagara River from an earthen bank. The main whirlpool of the river can be seen at the base of the cliff, and the opposite bank is rocky and heavily forested. Strong currents are created in the river as the water rushes over submerged rocks in the riverbed.
  • Amazon 10 degrees South 68 degrees West. Forest on right acre clearing on right, New made land
    The Amazon at 10 degrees South and 68 degrees West in Brazil. The forest is very dense with trees and undergrowth. To the left, the bank has been cut and cleared. 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.
  • American Foursquare house "Gilmanton, New Hampshire. August 31, 1927"
    Photograph of an American foursquare house. The house has a large dormer on the front facade. A small shed stands to the right of the house. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • American foursqure house "Washington State. Undated"
    Photograph of an American foursquare house. The house has a large dormer on the front facade. A large bush grows in front of the house. Trees grow on the sides of the house. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • American Geographical Society train "Rapids and waterfalls"
    Photograph of an upclose view of a train car on train tracks. The front of the car has sign that reads "American Geographical Society Special Train Atlantic to Pacific and Return. Raymond and Whitcomb Tours." Trees can be seen in the distant background. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • American portion of the falls from Canadian side
    A panoramic view of Niagara Falls from Canada. Large boulders are piled at the base of the falls to the left, and Goat Island can be seen in the middle of the river at the top of the falls. A stone bridge spans the river, connecting the American and Canadian banks.
  • An electric train, Northern Sweden
    Electric train with people standing on the platform around it
  • An ocean steamer
    Photostat of a drawing showing the ocean steamer, "Mauretania." A sailing ship has been drawn next to the steamer to show size and perspective.
  • An oil steamer
    An oil steamer with several small decks and a single smokestack. The ship is circular in design and looks like a submarine.
  • An open field near mountains "California. Undated"
    Photograph of an open field taken in California. The field is divided by a wooden post and wire fence. Large trees and other vegetation grows in the background in front of large mountains. Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • An uprooted tree "Colorado. Undated"
    Photograph of tree roots in a small field. It appears that a tree has been uprooted. Short vegetation grows near the tree roots. A large hill rises in the background . Jefferson would often use the same negative to create a lantern slide as well as a mounted stereographic card. When possible we have indicated if it is a repeat image, however this is not always the case. As such, there may be a corresponding digitized glass lantern slide, and a mounted stereographic card associated with this stereographic negative within the Mark Jefferson Collection.
  • Ancient beach line
    Landscape of an ancient beach line. Men walk the perimeter of the forest where presumably the water reached. The flat landscape in the foreground is covered with grass and other vegetation and the forested portions of the hills rise around the ancient water line.
  • Ancient cliff of Lake Michigan. South Manitou Island
    An ancient cliff of Lake Michigan on South Manitou Island, Michigan. The landscape is hilly with a plateau at the bottom, and covered with rocks and trees. A wooden fence can be seen in the background, and a wooden house or outbuilding has been constructed on top of the hill.
  • Ancient sea bluff of Lake Michigan. Near Glen Arbor
    Ancient sea bluff of Lake Michigan near Glen Arbor, Michigan. The landscape is flat but then immediately turns into hills on the right side of the picture. The lower portion of the bluff has been clear cut and cultivated fields can be seen in the foreground, as a part of a larger farm. A lake can be seen in the background.
  • Ancon and barren sandy hills behind
    Image from a published source. aerial picture of Ancon and the barren sandy hills behind the town in Peru. The town is built right on the ocean and spreads out around the port. The landscape is mountainous and sparse. 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.
  • Ancon. 12°S 77°W Near north of Lima. Bathing resort for Lima
    Image from a published source. aerial picture of Ancon, which is a bathing resort near Lima, Peru. The landscape is generally flat and arid except for the town boundaries. 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.
  • Andes in Iglesia Pass at Juncal. Zigzags
    Mountainscape of Iglesia Pass at Juncal, Chile in the Andes mountain range. The dirt path is covered in snow and zigzags across the landscape. The mountains are covered in snow and the landscape is very rocky with little foliage.
  • Andes in Iglesia Pass. No trees
    Mountainscape of Iglesia Pass of the Andes mountain range in Chile. The landscape is rocky and covered with dense foliage. A single dirt path cuts through the landscape and power lines stretch from one hill to another.
  • Anna Lee Morrison's Home, McClellanville, South Carolina. "McClellanville Anna Lee Morrison. Jan '26"
    Photograph of a two story dwelling with a large brick exterior fireplace identified as belonging to Anna Lee Morrison of McClellanville, South Carolina. A covered porch can be seen on the front, and two window dormers on the roof about the main entrance. A single story addition is on the rear of the house. Dense vegetation of vines and native plants obscures much of the house.
  • Anna Lee Morrison's Home, McClellanville, South Carolina. "Miss Anna's"
    Photograph of a two story dwelling with a large brick exterior fireplace identified as belonging to Anna Lee Morrison of McClellanville, South Carolina. A covered porch can be seen on the front, and two window dormers on the roof about the main entrance. A single story addition is on the rear of the house. Dense vegetation of vines and native plants obscures much of the house.
  • Anna Lee Morrison's Home, McClellanville, South Carolina."Anna Lee Morrison's"
    Photograph of a two story house identified as belonging to Anna Lee Morrison of McClellanville, South Carolina. The house has a large brick fireplace on the exterior. A covered porch can be seen on the front, and two window dormers are on the roof above the main entrance. A single story addition is on the rear of the house and dense vegetation obscures most of the house. A large tree stands in the front yard, breaking through the wire fence.
  • Aparecida. Town on a hill
    The town of Aparecida, Brazil that sits on top of a hill. Italianate inspired architecture makes up the town and a football field can be seen in the foreground. Foliage around the town is very dense.
  • Aranjuez. Inside restaurant "El Rana Verde"
    Sitting inside the restaurant "El Rana Verde." Tables and chairs can be seen spread out inside the restaurant and under the patio overhang. 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.
  • Aranjuez. Street of shade trees
    Streetscape of a dirt road and dirt sidewalks. Shade trees line the street on both sides and a woman and boy can be seen walking down the street. The shade trees are planted in shallow ditches presumably to collect water. 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.
  • Arborvitae to south. Cardenas, Cuba
    Arborvitae trees in a park in Cardenas, Cuba. A large obelisk monument can be seen on top of a large hill in the middle of the park. Arborvitae and Thuyas tree's have been planted in mounds along the walkways of the park and are all relatively the same size. Power lines can be seen stretching over the park.
  • Argentine. Cordoba - Lake above dam in Sierra
    Landscape of a lake above the dam in Sierra in Argentine, Cordoba. A rowboat sits on the banks of the lake in the foreground and the concrete dam can be seen between the two banks of the lake in the background. Steep cliff rise up around the lake and are covered with vegetation.
  • Argentine. Cordoba, dam
    Large stone dam in Argentine, Cordoba. A roadway goes over the demand is partially supported by wooden trellises. Powerful streams of water spray out of the base of the dam and are likely used to generate power. The rocky landscape is hilly and covered with vegetation.
  • Argentine. Cordoba. Rio Pomero below dam
    Landscape of the Rio Pomero below the dam in Argentine, Cordoba. The steep banks of the river are rocky and covered with vegetation. The river cuts through the landscape.
  • Ariel view of sand bank
    Photograph of a sandy bank on a lake. Tree debris has washed up on the shore. A bush can be seen in the foreground. Steep lake banks can be seen in the background.
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