Mark Jefferson Photograph Collection

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

  • Broken trees "Gale at Ypsilanti. June 4, 1911"

    Photograph of a broken tree in a residential area. It is noted that this photograph was taken in Ypsilanti in 1911. The tree has partially fallen due to wind damage. A house stands behind the fallen 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.
  • Broken volcanic block from Kilauea

    A broken volcanic block from an eruption of the volcano Kilauea in Hawaii. The landscape is barren and rocky, with several boulders in the foreground. A canteen is draped over one of the rocks to show size perspective and trees can be seen in the background.
  • Bucket of crabs during the tide.

    Photograph of workers harvesting crabs on a beach when the tide recedes. The beach is rocky and covered in vegetation debris. Several crabs are piled in a steel pail on the beach. Workers can be seen in the background on the beach. A man pulls a crab up out of the pail with a metal strip. 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.
  • Building on a dirt road "Gilmanton, New Hampshire. August 31, 1927"

    Photograph of an Italinate architecture building. The building is rectangular in shape and covered in stucco. Cars are parked in front of the building. Trees grow on the road near the building. 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.
  • Building with classical ornamentation "Panama, 1926"

    Photograph of a tuscan column building taken in Panama in 1926. The house has eight visible columns that support a two story portico. Pilasters decorate the exterior of the house underneath the portico and the cornice is decorated with triglyphs. The roof has a balustrade concealing the low pitched roof. Several cars are parked outside of the buildings and trees and bushes grow in a flowerbed near 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.
  • Building with wind storm damage

    A badly damaged building in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. The building has completely collapsed and all that remains is a brick wall in the foreground. The shadow of the side of the house can be seen on the building in the background that is still standing. Debris is scattered all over the sidewalk.
  • Building with wind storm damage

    A badly damaged building in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. The side of the building and the roof have completely collapsed, but the front of the building is still standing. The two floors of the building are exposed and some of the contents can be seen still on the floors. People stand on the sidewalk and look at the damage.
  • Buildings near a body of water "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"

    Photograph of a building made of timber and stone near a body of water. A building with a wooden beam observation tower and a field stone base can be seen in the foreground. Several other houses and buildings can be seen in the background. The landscape is sandy and sparse with vegetation, suggesting this town is located close to one of the Great Lakes. A large body of water 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.
  • Buildings on a street "Unidentified"

    Photograph of a streetscape. It is noted that this photograph was dated as 1937. The street is on a dirt road. Houses and other buildings can be seen on each side of the road. 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.
  • Buildings with wind storm damage

    The roofs and backs of badly damaged buildings in Ypsilanti, Michigan after a windstorm. Entire floors of some of the buildings have collapsed and their roofs have sunk into the interiors of the buildings. Bricks and roof debris are scattered everywhere around the buildings and many of the other buildings have been damaged just by flying debris.