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Field of grain and alfalfa
Farming fields spreading out on relatively flat ground. The fields have been cultivated. 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. -
Field of growing tobacco. Near House Point, Connecticut
Tobacco plants near House Point, Connecticut. Tobacco has been a staple crop in the United States since the 17th century, however, it was introduced to English settlers and travelers by the Native American's previous to this era. The plants appears to be flowering and grow in dense rows. Grasses obscure some of the plants. A water tower, trees, and power lines can be seen 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. -
Field on a hill
Photograph of a rolling landscape. Grass covers a now dried river bed and a wooden fence divides the property in half. A farm can be seen in the background. -
Fig Tree. McClellanville, South Carolina. "McClellanville. McGillivray's backyard. April 25, 1926"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_88_056c. 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. -
Filling tree holes with water
A man is filling holes around the bases of the trees with water, presumably irrigating them. A stone and iron fence wall runs along the sidewalk and blocks off houses front the street. 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. -
Fine sand- Drainage cirque
A sand dune along the Lake Huron shore in the thumb area of Michigan. Fine sand has been compressed and shaped to form the dune and an exposed part shows the different layers of sand that make up the dune. Dune grass and scrub bushes grow out of the dune, helping to hold the sand in place. -
Fine sand- Drainage cirque. Lexington, Michigan. "Thumb. Clay crique - Lexington"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_84_038c. 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. -
Finished exterior of a new house "Building a brick veneer house. Hurdley's, Normal St. Ypsilanti. Summer, 1912"
Phtograph of the finished exterior envelope of a newly constructed house at 298 North Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted the house is a brick veneer style, is located on Normal Street, and was constructed in 1912. The first floor has a brick veneer finish on the exterior and the second floor is covered in wooden siding. The main entrance portico has been installed and is a vernacular style of Tuscan columns. A single chimney rises up over the roof on the side of the house. The windows have not been installed on 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. -
Fire produced in nature by log in fork of tree
Log on fire between forks in a tree. Dead leaves and limb debris surrounds the tree but the log between the forks in the tree is the only thing on fire. It is noted the fire was caused naturally. -
First floor framing installation on a new house "Building a brick veneer house. Hurdley's, Normal St. Ypsilanti. Summer, 1912"
Photograph depicting subfloor construction of a new house located at 298 North Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted the house will be a brick veneer style, is located on Normal Street, and was constructed in 1912. The first floor framing has been put in place. Neighboring 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. -
First floor framing on a new house "Building a brick veneer house. Hurdley's, Normal St. Ypsilanti. Summer, 1912"
Photograph depicting subfloor construction of a new house located at 298 North Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted the house will be a brick veneer style, is located on Normal Street, and was constructed in 1912. The first floor framing has been put in place. Neighboring 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. -
First floor framing on a new house "Building a brick veneer house. Hurdley's, Normal St. Ypsilanti. Summer, 1912"
Photograph depicting subfloor construction of a new house located at 298 North Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted the house will be a brick veneer style, is located on Normal Street, and was constructed in 1912. The first floor framing has been put in place. Neighboring 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. -
Fisherman loading up their boats
Hand-colored slide of several fisherman loading up their boats from the larger ship called, "Hvalrossen." Half of the men are handing down cargo to the other men in the row boats next to the ship. Mountains can be seen in the background. -
Flat rock on river "Unidentified"
Photograph of a river. It is noted that the photograph has been date as 1937. Large portions of bedrock and boulders can be seen in the river. Stands of trees surround the river. 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. -
Flooded country area near Para-Igapo
Marsh area near Para-Igapo, Brazil. The foliage is very dense with trees and undergrowth. Lily pads float on top of the flooded ground. -
Flooded overpass "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of a overpass taken in Colorado. Water rushes under the overpass. Vegetation grows in the water suggesting this area has been flooded. 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. -
Flooded road "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of brick buildings on a dirt road. The road has been flooded. The house closest to the camera is rectangular and single story. Thouse has a hipped roog with a hipped roof dormer and chimney stack. The elevation closest the camera has three windows. The building next to the left of the house is square in shape and a parapet roof. A deciduous tree grows on the side of 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. -
Floods. Elmwood, Mass. 1900
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. -
Florida. Miami River in Everglades. Farmer ready for market
Two men in rowboats on the Miami River in the Everglades of Florida. A man with a large beard can be seen standing on a wooden ramp that reaches into the river and his boat is loaded with crates and other cargo waiting to be taken to the market. The second man is sitting in a rowboat in the middle of the river. Trees cover the banks of the river and dense foliage covers the ground. 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. -
Florida. Silver Spring
Landscape of Silver Spring, Florida. Men stand next to a houseboat on the river, and several other buildings can be seen in the background. Dead vegetation floats on the water in the foreground, and the area appears to be mostly swamp land because of the trees growing there. They are also covered with hanging moss. -
Florida. St. John's River. Picking oranges
A man can be seen on a wooden ladder picking oranges near the St. John's River in Florida. The orange tree branches reach down to the ground and the trees are approximately 15' tall. Three wooden crates can be seen in the bottom left corner of the picture. 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. -
Florida. Suwanee River. Colored School
An African American schoolhouse near the Suwanee River in Florida. A girl can be seen walking toward the schoolhouse, which appears to be a one or two room timber framed structure. The roof is falling in and the vertical beams that make up the walls are deteriorating. Two men can be seen outside of the school house and the foliage is overgrown surrounding 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. -
Florida. Suwanee River. Water from village pump
A girl carries a wooden barrel of water from the village pump near the Suwanee River in Florida. She is wearing a plaid dress and a head wrap that helps support the water bucket she balances on her head. Wooden fences can be seen in the background along with a Porched Tidewater house with a chimney on the gabled end of the house. The path's near the fences and the house appear to be sandy. 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. -
Flowers and weeds. McClellanville, South Carolina
Photograph of a field located in McClellanville, South Carolina. It is noted that the picture was taken on May 1st, 1926. The landscape is flat and covered with dense ground cover and a marsh can be seen in the background. Flowers and weeds grow in the field. A stand of trees is behind the marsh. 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. -
Forest at the edge of water "Rivers & lakes"
Photograph of a dense forest at the edge of a body of water. A large rock formation can be seen on the right of the camera. There is a cleared portion of forest at the shoreline of the body of water. 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. -
Forest near a dirt road "Vegetation, general"
Photograph of a forested area. The forest is near a dirt road. The forest is made of pine trees and deciduous 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. -
Forest of chipped pine trees."March 1, 1926. The first "chick" of the new season"
Photograph of a forest of chipped pine trees. It is noted that this is the first "chick" of the new season. Pine tree resin is collected and processed into turpentine. These trees have been chipped for resin collection. The pans for the resin have been stuck into the base of each tree. A forest of pine trees can be seen in the background. -
Forested area "Unidentified"
Photograph of a forested area. This photograph appears to be a stereographic duplicate of 010_MJ_140_694. 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. -
Forested area "Unidentified"
Phootgraph of a forested area. The trees appear to be mostly deciduous trees. Fallen trees and stumps can be seen in the midground. Short vegetation grows around 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. -
Forested area "Unidentified"
Photograph of a forested area. The trees appear to be mostly deciduous trees. Fallen trees and stumps can be seen in the foreground. Fallen leaves line the ground. 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. -
Forested area. "Unidentified"
Photograph of a forested area. The forest made up of deciduous trees. Shorter vegetation grows beneath 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. -
Forested Shoreline. White Rock, Michigan. "Thumb. Bar at gully, mouth. South of White Rock"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_84_040c. 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. -
Forested view of an inlet "Rivers & lakes"
Photograph of the shoreline of an inlet. Trees grow to the left and right of the water. A large piece of driftwood sits on the edge of the water. 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. -
Forestville. Near. Bar across creek mouth
The shoreline of Lake Huron where the mouth of Shale Creek meets the lake in Forestville, Michigan. The beach is sandy and mixed with rocks eroded by the water. Two boxes can be seen in the foreground and trees grow along the shoreline in the background. -
Fou-ping, Chihli, Province. China-Chief City in a district formerly rich in timber
Mountainscape of Fou-ping in the Chihli province, China. It is noted that this area was once rich in timber. A large river corridor cuts through the mountains and leaves a plateau on the landscape. A town can be seen at the base of the mountain in the foreground and stepped fields can be seen on the opposite side of the river. -
Four men painting a house "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"
Photograph of four men painting the exterior of an Upright and Wing house. Three men are standing wooden scaffolding on the second floor, while the third man stands next to the house. The house is covered with wooden siding and the men are painting a side gable. A woman stands next to a tree beside 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. -
Four men pose with chipped tree
Photograph of four workers standing by a chipped pine tree. One of the men is sitting on a horse. A chipped tree can be seen in the foreground. The tree is collecting sap to make into turpentine and the collection basket can be seen at the base of the tree. A forest of pine trees spreads out in the background. -
France, on the Aimes, more tourist ruins
Man standing in front of castle ruins along the Aimes -
France, Ruins on the Aimes, valuable for tourism
Castle ruins along the Aimes -
France. Albert Demangeon, Antoinne Vaber
Two men. One reading while picture is taken. -
France. Alley. Unidentified
Alley between two rows of buildings with advertising signs on the front of the main building in the foreground -
France. Building Construction. Unidentified
Building construction from street perspective. -
France. Family. Unidentified
Family walking down a sidewalk -
France. Flower Sale. Unidentified
Vendor selling flowers on a street corner. -
France. Girl. Unidentified
Image of a woman's portrait -
France. Horse and Cart. Unidentified
Two women in a buggy being pulled by a horse. One woman is dressed in high style clothes while the other is dressed in everyday clothes. -
France. Liquor shop. Unidentified
Liquor store front and side facade -
France. Monument. Unidentified
War monument. -
France. Monument. Unidentified
Horse and rider monument in the center of a plaza. -
France. Newspapers Sale. Unidentified
Male street vendor selling newspapers with pedestrians, horse drawn cart, and automobiles passing by. Classic italianate architectural style buildings in the background. -
France. Notre Dame
Image of Notre Dame, river walk and under construction building in the foreground. -
France. Reims. French cart and horse. Man walks
A man walks beside a horse pulling a wooden cart. Behind the man and the horse, a building can be seen named Cafe Restaurant with seats sitting by the entrance. In the background, a French Second Empire style building can be seen along an intersecting street. -
France. Shopping. Unidentified
Street vendors with people shopping. Woman walking across the street. -
France. Shops. Unidentified
Shops on a public street. Horse buggy on the street. -
France. Stores. Unidentified
Storefront windows and entrances -
France. Stores. Unidentified
Shops and storefronts along a street. Several restaurants and a hotel make up the main depictions. -
France. Street Scene. Unidentified
View looking down street with houses and shops on either side. Woman standing in doorway on left side. -
France. Street Scene. Unidentified
Row houses and shops. Railroad tracks in the foreground. Woman walking to the houses in the background. -
France. Street Scene. Unidentified
Y-shaped street intersection with shops and people walking on the sidewalk and in the street. Storefronts and advertisements are on the facades of the structures -
France. Unidentified
Image showing half gabled lean-to attached to a half timbered facade. Woman washing laundry in the bottom left corner. -
France. Unidentified
Corner plaza streetscape. -
France. Unidentified
Vendors at a street plaza. Horse and buggy in the foreground with buildings in the background. -
France. Unidentified
Streetscape with people walking on the sidewalk and in the street. A trolley can be seen in the background along with various buildings and styles of architecture. -
Frank landslide Canadian Rockies side of Turtle Mt. Source of slide
The remnants of a landslide in the Canadian Rockies. A large mountain rises in the background and it is noted this is the source of the landslide. Large boulders have been deposited in the valley in the foreground. Trees can be seen at the base of the mountain. -
Frederic Pease on stage with the school choir
Professor Frederic Pease on stage with the Michigan State Normal College school choir. The students are all wearing long dresses or dress clothes and are holding sheet music. The pianist can be seen to the left and a large pipe organ stands on the back wall of the auditorium. Pease Auditorium on Eastern Michigan University's campus was dedicated to Professor Pease on 1915 to honor his commitment towards the advancement of musical studies at the university. -
Freight cars
Freight train cars in a rail yard. Some of the names on the sides of the cars include, "Pennsylvania," "New York Central Lines,"Rock Island," and "Canadian Pacific." A sign labeled, "A.R.T. Co. Transfer Station," can be seen in the background. Industry buildings can be seen on the other side of the railcars in the background. -
Freight train
A freight train traveling on a curved rail line hauling freight cars. A small lake can be seen to the left along with industrial buildings in the background. Power line poles line the railway. -
From Paseo del Ebro on stone bridge
Looking through the trees at a stone bridge crossing the river. Boys can be seen sitting on the bank of the river and playing on a sand flat in the middle of the river. Men are fishing in the river. Italianate architecture can be seen 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. -
From the back of the classroom
A picture taken from the back of a classroom at the Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. Men and women sit in the wooden benches throughout the room and their professor, likely William H. Sherzer, stands at the front of the classroom. Cursive writing can be seen on the blackboard to the left. -
Front elevation of a new house "Building a brick veneer house. Hurdley's, Normal St. Ypsilanti. Summer, 1912"
Photograph of the exterior envelope of a newly constructed house at 298 North Normal Street Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted the house will be a brick veneer style, is located on Normal Street, and was constructed in 1912. There is an upclose view of the wooden sheeting that goes on the exterior of the house before siding is put over the top of it. Holes are cut in the wooden frame of the house for windows to be installed. Workers have begun laying the exterior veneer brick around the foundation 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. -
Front of library
Front of the original library on Eastern Michigan's Campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The main entrance is recessed and framed by to large doric columns that support an entablature and a second story balcony. The windows on the first floor are arched, matching the main entrance. A series of steps lead up to the main entrance and students walk in front of the library. -
Gambrel roof barn in a farm field "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"
Photograph of a village in rolling hills. Large boulders sit on the side of the dirt road in the foreground. A gambrel roof barn stands in the middle of the field behind the post and wire fence next to the road. A small village spreads out in the background. Hills rise up behind the village. 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. -
Gambrel roof house "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"
Photograph of a vernacular style house with multiple gambrel roof portions. The second story extends past the first story and creates an overhang. Each gambrel roof portion has several windows that let light into the second story. The first floor has a large portico that covers the main entrance. Several other houses can be seen in the background and snow covers the ground. 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. -
Garbage cart. Driver rings bell and people bring out garbage
Street Scene with a donkey and a cart that is used for collecting garbage. A driver rings a bell and people bring out their garbage to be taken away on the cart. People can be seen walking along the sidewalks. 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. -
Garden of the Gods. Across to southeast
Looking down on the Garden of the Gods from Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The large formations in the Garden of the Gods park can be seen in the background and the landscape is rocky with low-growing shrub bushes and plants. The Garden of the Gods rock formations were formed over millions of years as the Rocky Mountain Range developed and pushed the sandstone and limestone bedrock up through the ground forming vertical formations.