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Mt. Morrison. Gorge in granites. Cut. Dakota at back in middle
At the bottom of a granite river gorge near Mt. Morrison in Colorado. The landscape is very rocky with little vegetation. Large boulders surround the narrow river winding through the gorge and electrical poles have been built next to the river. Hills rise in the background. -
Mt. Morrison. Gorge in granites. Looking in
A rocky granite gorge on Mt. Morrison in Colorado. The landscape is barren with few scrub bushes and the image was taken looking down into the gorge. A single electrical pole can be seen at the base of the gorge nest to a small river. -
Mt. Morrison. Mature notch of Upper Creek Valley
Upper Creek Valley and Mt. Morrison in Colorado. Large mountains can be seen in the background, sparsely covered with vegetation. A small town can be seen at the base of the mountains and a river cuts through the valley of the peaks and leads to the town. -
Mt. Sidestreets. Cement. Geraniums
Sidestreets in Berkeley, California. Note the steep grade of the winding roads, a common occurrence in Berkeley. Several Craftsman style houses can be seen on the hills surrounding the street and powerlines lead down the center of the two roadways. The landscape appears to be rocky with sparse vegetation and it appears to have been windy when this picture was taken based on the appearance of the trees. It is noted the streets are paved with cement. -
Muddy & clear water meeting. Elmwood. 1901
Where muddy and clean water meets in the Mayfield River in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The bank next to the water is grassy and rocky. -
Mule working noria
Mule working a noria. Train tracks can be seen in the foreground and foliage can be seen surrounding the mule. 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. -
Mule working. Noria
A mule is seen attached to a crankshaft in order to turn the crank to presumably draw water from the well. Corn can be seen growing next to the area where the donkey walks and there are trees that can be seen growing in the background. -
Mules at trough. Fountain. Sacedon. Root yellow brown-tile wheat stubble
Streetscape with women and girls at a well to the right and mules drinking at a trough to the left. Adobe buildings can be seen in the background. Mountains rise behind the houses. A truck is loaded with bundles. 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. -
Municipal theatre
Composite order style municipal theatre in Brazil. Cars can be seen on the street outside of the theatre and people walk outside of the building. Pillars and Roman arches decorate the building. -
Munising. Big woods on west hills
A land plot at the base of a large sand dune and dense forest in Munising, Michigan. A wood frame house with a white picket fence can be seen in the foreground and lean to buildings can be seen in the backyard. The sand dune is covered in dune grass and scrub bushes. -
Munising. Big woods on west hills. "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"
Stereographic negative duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_84_057c. 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. -
Munising. Looking out from tall timber
Landscape of Munising, Michigan. Looking out from a tall timber forest, below the hill is a town with houses and warehouse buildings. It appears to be winter time and Lake Superior is frozen. A pier extends into the frozen lake and has been stacked with shipping containers. -
Munising. Upper Peninsula woods
A hardwood and pine forest in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, near Munising. Dense undergrowth covers the steep hillside. 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. -
N of Madrid. Donkey. Noria. Wheatfield. Maize near
Landscape with agricultural fields spreading out in the distance. It is noted the fields are planted with wheat. The ground is rocky but mostly flat which is ideal for farming. 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. -
N of Madrid. Wheat fields run high
Mountainscape. Railroad tracks can be seen in the foreground with several buildings at the base of the mountain. Wheat fields can be seen on the mountain face. 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. -
N. Euboea. Plane trees. On right Kereus near Lymne. Mediterranean landscape
A river bank with Plane trees growing over the river near Euboea, Greece. -
Naranjal coffee plantation. Chanchmayo Valley
Image from a published source. aerial picture of the Naranjal coffee plantation south of Lima, Peru in Chanchmayo Valley. The landscape is hilly and densely covered in foliage. Cultivated fields surround the plantation. 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. -
Narrow Street. Town of 14,000. Sidewalk cafe
Streetscape where pedestrians are walking on the sidewalks and in the street. Men can be seen sitting around a table under a tree in the foreground. Two narrow streets diverge and create a V'd corner within 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. -
Natural bridges over streams. Constantine
Natural stone archways over a river in Constantine, Algeria. -
Natural levees. Elmwood, Mass. February 1901
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. -
Natural levees. Elmwood, Mass. February 1901
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. -
Natural levees. Elmwood. March 1901
A flooded landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The stream running under a stone bridge in the background appears to have flooded to surrounding landscape and logs and other debris can be seen floating in the valley. Several wooden fences have been destroyed by the water although the road appears to have avoided the flooding. Several houses can be seen in the background surrounded by trees. -
Natural levees. Mayfield River. Elmwood. March 1901
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. -
Near Fayette. Cliff facing Big Bay de Noc
A large rocky cliff that faces Big Bay de Noc near Fayette, Michigan. Covered in trees, the large cliff peninsula juts out into Lake Michigan and has created a narrow beach surrounding the cliff. Dune grass and scrub bushes cover the landscape 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. -
Near Fayette. Wooded cliff. Rock faces west
A rocky cliff wall with trees growing out of the cliff near Fayette, Michigan. It is noted the rock wall faces west. Erosion has exposed the different rock layers present in the cliff face and grass and scrub bushes cover the fallen rocks. 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. -
Near hotel. Cave a few feet above water. Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan"Thumb. Cave. Pointe Aux Barques"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_84_004c. 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. -
Near Marvao border. Rolling wheat country
Wheat fields cover the landscape near Marvao border. One has been cultivated in the foreground. A grove of trees sits in the middle of all of the fields and the landscape becomes more hilly 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. -
Near Miami Beach Park. South from Lake Michigan. Elm to north. No wind effect
A large Elm tree growing near Miami Beach Park in South Haven, Michigan. The tree towers over all of the other vegetation in the area and grows in a grassy field, separated by a post and wire fence from the rutted dirt roadway. A car can be seen in the foreground. It is noted there is no 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. -
Near Miranda del Ebro to SW (in drizzle) on Ebro and mountains
Image of the Ebro River showing its banks. A dirt road can be seen in the foreground and the opposite bank appears to be made of sand with little foliage. Mountains can be seen in the background. -
Near Spartenburg. Terraced hillsides to prevent washing. Spartenburg, South Carolina
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_88_043c. 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. -
Near Vicksburg. A dugout
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. -
Near Vicksburg. Highwater in the river
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. -
Near view of the crest line of the Canadian Falls
Close-up view of the crest line of Niagara Falls from the Canadian side. Water crashes over the edge of the falls and large spray clouds obscure the bottom of the falls. Several buildings can be seen in the background on the banks of the river. -
Near view of the Ice Bridge at Niagara, below American edge of falls
Tourists climb on the packed snow field under the frozen cliff of Niagara Falls during the winter. Large icicles hang from a rocky overhang to the side of the falls, which can be seen in the background. -
Near view of the rapids in Niagara River
Close-up picture of the rapids of Niagara Falls between New York and Ontario, Canada. Trees and bushes grow on the banks of the river and the rapids can be seen in the background, breaking over rocks. -
Near village looking out spring on bridge road. Girls filling jars
Outside of a village showing the mountainous landscape. Girls are filling water jugs at a well below the dirt road. Buildings are sitting on the hillside above the road. 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. -
Nearer village showing old narrow bridge and spring
A stone bridge crosses a river valley and leads into a village higher up on a hillside. The landscape is mountainous and rocky. Terraced fields can be seen outside of the village and people riding donkeys are crossing the stone bridge. 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. -
Negaunee Hill - Dike of Trap
Streetscape overlooking Negaunee Hill. Several houses have been constructed along the dirt roadway and are all varying sizes. Two wooden wagons are parked under a tree to the right and a wooden post holds a taut cable in the foreground. Rocky hills can be seen behind the houses and the landscape is covered with grass. -
Negaunee Hill - Dike of Trap. "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"
Stereographic negative duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_142_037c. 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. -
Negaunee Hill - Dike of Trap. "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"
Photograph of a man on the side of a dock. A doctor's bag sits next to the closest ballard. A second man walks along the wooden dock in the background. An industrial plant stands on the opposite side of the harbor and spans a majority of the bank. Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_142_037c. 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. -
Negaunee Hill - Dike of Trap. Negaunee, Michigan. "Negaunee. Ridge of crystalline rock"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_142_037c. 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. -
Negaunee. Eastward from Dike Hill. "Mountainous areas"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_85_005c. 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. -
Negaunee. Ledge in garden
A rocky outcrop in a backyard in Negaunee, Michigan. A wooden picket fence surrounds a yard but has been built around and on top of a large rocky boulder that projects up from the ground. A dirt road runs next to the boulder. -
Nevado de Chachani 20,000'. 16°S 71 1/2°W. 25 miles east of Arequipa
Image from a published source. aerial picture of Nevado de Chachani at 20,000', 25 miles east of Arequipa, Peru. Several roads wind their way up and down the mountains and clouds create shadows on the mountain faces. The landscape is rugged and mountainous. 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. -
New England large house "Gilmanton, New Hampshire. August 31, 1927"
Photograph of a New England Large house. The house is rectangular in shape. There is a chimney stack in the middle of the gable roof. The house is four bays wide and a two stories. A wooden pickett fence surrounds the property. 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. -
New England large house "Gilmanton, New Hampshire. August 31, 1927"
Photograph of a New England Large house. The house is rectangular in shape. There is a chimney stack in the middle of the gable roof. The house is four bays wide and a two stories. A wooden pickett fence surrounds the property. 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. -
New England Large House"Gilmanton, New Hampshire. August 31, 1927"
Photograph of a New England Large house. The house is rectangular in shape. There is a chimney stack in the middle of the gable roof. The house is four bays wide and a two stories. A wooden pickett fence surrounds the property. 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. -
New England Large House"Gilmanton, New Hampshire. August 31, 1927"
Photograph of a New England Large house. The house is rectangular in shape. There is a chimney stack in the middle of the gable roof. The house is four bays wide and a two stories. A wooden pickett fence surrounds the property. 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. -
New Hampshire Georgian House. "Gilmanton June 1926"
Photograph of a georgian style house located in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. It is noted the picture was taken in June of 1926. It is likely the picture shows a different angle of the house in images 010_MJ_137_109 and 010_MJ_137_110, but this is uncertain. The house has a centrally located main entrance and is surrounded by symmetrically placed windows. It is two stories and has a single story addition to the left. The house is constructed into a hill so a portion of the foundation is exposed under the front facade and windows allow light into the basement. Large trees and tall grasses conceal most of the house and offer shade during the summer. 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. -
New Hampshire Hall and Parlor House. New Concord, New Hampshire. "New Concord, New Hampshire. House at 409. June 1926"
A small, vernacular style hall and parlor house new Concord, New Hampshire. A single story porch covers the front facade of the house which appears to have a centrally located entrance, likely making the floor plan a hall and parlor house with a central hallway. A wing addition can be seen on the back of the house and a second door allows entrance into the addition on the side. Decorative scroll work hangs from the porch room and a decorated overhanging pediment covers the second entrance on the side. A large addition can be seen in the background and a large tree grows in the front yard, offering shade during the summer. 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. -
New Hampshire Hall and Parlor House. New Concord, New Hampshire. "New Concord, New Hampshire. June 1926. Farm house & barn connected (410 house)"
A wider angle of the house in image 010_MJ_137_112, near Concord, New Hampshire. The original house appears to be closest to the road and is likely a hall and parlor with a central passage. The first addition is a small, single story wing addition on the back of the original house and it is unclear if is original to the house or put on at a later date. The second addition is two stories and located on the back of the original house. Central chimneys rise out of the ridgelines of both the original house and second addition, and wall dormers can be seen on the back of the second addition. A single story connecting building runs between the second addition and the large barn to the left. This house type is unusual because it is rare that the barn would be connected to the main house, but they are often called Telescoping Houses, and in this particular region, a New England Connecting Barn. 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. -
New Hampshire Tip Top house
A woman poses for the camera outside of the Tip Top house in Sargent's Purchase, New Hampshire. It is located in Mount Washington State Park and is considered to be the oldest surviving building on the summit of Mount Washington. It was originally opened as a hotel but now is used as a museum to display the mountains history. The structure is made of stacked stone and holds a triangular style roof with an entrance and three windows. A long wooden walkway leads up to the structure and passes a stone foundation to the right. Large boulders are stacked around the structure and there are no trees or 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. -
New Hampshire Vernacular House. Gilmanton, New Hampshire. " 'Home' house Gilmanton June 1926"
Photograph of a vernacular house located in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. It is noted the image was taken in June of 1926 and shows a "Home" House. The front facade of the house is slightly off center, suggesting the floor plan is a hall and parlor style with two floors and central staircase. A two-story addition can be seen on the back of the house and a wooden picket fence surrounds the property. Large trees grow beside the house, shading most of it from the sun. A second house can be seen to the left and tall grass covers the landscape 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. -
New Hampshire Vernacular House. Gilmanton, New Hampshire. " 'Home' house Gilmanton June 1926"
Photograph of a vernacular house located in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. It is noted the image was taken in June of 1926 and shows a "Home" House. The front facade of the house is slightly off center, suggesting the floor plan is a hall and parlor style with two floors and central staircase. A two-story addition can be seen on the back of the house and a wooden picket fence surrounds the property. Large trees grow beside the house, shading most of it from the sun. A second house can be seen to the left and tall grass covers the landscape 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. -
New Hampshire. Covered bridge
Large covered bridge in New Hampshire. The bridge is made of crossed wooden beams that make up the trellis of the bridge's frame and a covered walkway has been added to the side of the bridge to allow for pedestrians to cross the river. The bridge sits on stone pillars and has a gambrel style roof. A house can be seen in the background across the bridge. 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. -
New Herring Room. August 1901
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. -
New Orleans, Louisiana. Flooded country
Flooded landscape in New Orleans, Louisiana. Houses and fences stick up out of the water and a collapsed out building can be seen in the foreground. -
New Orleans, Louisiana. On the levee
A large steam powered paddle boat is moored to a levee in New Orleans, Louisiana. Several men sit on barrels on the levee where the ship is moored. The labels on the barrels are illegible. The ship is ornately decorated with wooden scroll work that covers the open-air decks, and the ship is named, "Alvin." Two large smokestacks rise up from its decks. -
New Orleans. A worker on the levee
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. -
New Orleans. Alligator muzzled & feet tied. For sale
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. -
New Orleans. Camp in the swamp
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. -
New Orleans. Jake catches mother alligator. 7 feet long
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. -
New pine tree for resin collection "Feb 1, 1926"
Photograph of a forest of chipped pine trees. 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 car and a building can be seen in the background through the pine forest. -
New York falls. From Cave of the Winds
Looking out over Niagara Falls from Cave of the Winds in New York. A portion of the falls are frozen and most of the rocks at the base of the falls are coated in thick layers of ice. Clouds of water spray rise from the base of the falls and obscure the view. -
New York Falls. Prospect Park
A cabin in Prospect Park almost entirely buried in snow at Niagara Falls, New York. People walk down paths leading to the cabin, surrounded by walls of snow. -
New York Falls. Winter
A snow covered tree bends under the weight of the ice coating its branches at Niagara Falls in New York. A suspension bridge can be seen in the background, stretching over the Niagara River. Large ice dams have formed at the base of the falls and are snow covered. -
New York. Natkuis Glen. Matchless scene
The rocky landscape of Natkuis Glen in New York. The slide is labeled, "Natkuis Glen," but is likely this was taken in Watkins Glen State Park. The steep walls of the canyon have been eroded by the river running through the bottom of the gorge, leaving behind striated walls of sandstone, shale, and limestone. Vegetation grows at the top of the gorge and a ladder has been placed against the back wall near the river, to allow for access down into the gorge. -
Niagara brink in winter
The frozen edge of Niagara Falls in the winter. Large icicles hang from a rocky ledge over the falls and most of the plants have been coated with thick layers of ice. The falls can be seen in the background. -
Niagara Escarpment (or cuesta) looking across from the Canadian side. Glimpse of Ontario Plain beyond
The Niagara Escarpment looking towards the American side of the river. It is noted that the picture shows a glimpse of the Ontario Plain beyond in the background. The steep rocky face of the escarpment is densely forested. -
Niagara Falls from the American side
Niagara Falls from the American side in New York. The falls can be seen to the right and the opposite Canadian bank in the background. A wooden fence blocks off the viewing deck from the rapids in the foreground. -
Niagara River above the whirlpool. Which is seen in the distance
aerial view of the Niagara River, with the river whirlpool further down the river. The steep, rocky banks of the river are covered with vegetation and the rapids of the river can be seen in the foreground. -
Niagara River below whirlpool from high up on Canadian bank
Taken from the Canadian banks of the Niagara River, overlooking the rapids below the whirlpool. The steep rocky cliffs of the river banks are covered with vegetation and several houses can be seen amongst the trees. A roadway has been constructed at the base of the bank to the right. -
Noon hour. Children at fountain. Wagons of wheat
Streetscape with children at a well in the middle of the street. Trucks can be seen loaded with bundles of wheat. Men are sitting in the shadow of the building along the street. Mountains 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. -
Normal St. Chaplins. To S.
A fallen tree between Normal and Chaplin Streets in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree feel presumably following a storm and now lays across the sidewalk, which has cracked under the impact of the tree. Roots protrude out of the ground and branches obscure the sidewalk behind the tree. -
Normal Street Elms "Elms on Normal Street. 1932"
Photograph of houses on Normal Street, Ypsilanti. It is noted that this photograph was taken in 1932. Elm trees grow on the side of the sidewalks. 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.