Mark Jefferson Photograph Collection

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

  • 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.