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Cacti Bush "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of a cacti bush taken in Colorado. The cacti grows behind a wire fence. A stand of trees 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. -
Cacti grow near mountains
Photograph of a desert landscape in the mountains. Cacti and scrub bushes cover the landscape around the cacti. The hills and mountains in the background are also covered with cacti. Power Lines can be seen next to the roadway in the foreground. -
Cactus. Bad Lands. North Dakota. July 1924
A close-up image of a cactus in the Badlands of North Dakota. It is noted that the picture was taken in July of 1924. The badlands of North Dakota are incorporated into Theodore Roosevelt National Park, but Badlands National Park is a separate park in South Dakota. The cactus is in bloom and is surrounded by other low-growing vegetation. -
Calcareous Tufa on hillside. Lake Lahontan, Pyramid Lake
Landscape view of a calcareous tufa on a hillside near Lake Lahontan and Pyramid Lake in Nevada. The hill is rocky and covered with trees and tree debris. The tufa is barren. -
Calcareous tufa. From Lake Lahontan. Pyramid Lake, Nevada
Calcareous tufa formation in the middle of Lake Lahontan, Nevada. The rocky formation appears to float like an iceberg in the water, which is placid. Rocky formations stick out into the lake in the foreground. -
California desert. 45 miles southeast of Caliente. Desert & mountains
Desert landscape 45 miles Southeast of Caliente, California. The landscape is rocky and arid with little vegetation. Mountains rise in the background and rail lines can be seen in the foreground. A railcar sits on one of the lines and a wooden platform sits on the ground between the two lines. -
California desert. Barstow. Making tree grow by constant watering
Trees in Barstow, California. It is noted that the trees are only growing because they receive constant watering. A wagon can be seen behind the trees and the landscape appears to be very flat and relatively arid because there is little vegetation. -
California desert. In Tehachapi Pass
Tehachapi Pass in the California desert. The landscape is mountainous and arid with little vegetation and rocky soil. Trees grow in groups on the hills and there is no underbrush. A fence can be seen in the foreground at the bottom of the picture, but there are no buildings. -
California desert. Mojave desert. Lake Playa (sand & sagebrush)
Lake Playa in the Mojave Desert, California. There is no water, only sand and sagebrush. The landscape is sandy, flat, and arid with little vegetation. Mountains can be seen in the background and powerlines have been strung next to the roadway in the foreground. -
California desert. Near Barstow
The desert near Barstow, California. The landscape is extremely flat and sandy with large sand dunes rising in the background. There is no vegetation and no water. Powerlines have been strung next to the road but there are no buildings. -
California desert. Near Warren. South part of Great Valley. Mts. Yuccas, sage, etc.
Landscape picture of the California desert near Warren, California. The mountains are covered with sparse vegetation and the ground appears to be rocky and dry. It is noted that the picture was taken in the South part of the Great Valley and common plants in the area are yuccas and sage. -
California desert. Rat guards of San Francisco
Moored ship M.S. Dollar in San Francisco, California. The ship is an ocean steamer with a single visible smoke stack. Large ropes tie the ship to the dock where men can be seen walking next to the ship and sitting in the shadow of the building. A small tugboat can be seen in the foreground, giving perspective to the size of the M.S. Dollar. -
California desert. South of Mojave. Cement wall protects railroad from washing
Desert landscape South of Mojave, California. The landscape is rocky and arid with little vegetation, only sage. Mountains can be seen in the background and power lines can be seen in the foreground. It is noted that the cement wall at the bottom of the picture is used to protect the railroad line from washing out. -
California desert. South of Tehachapi Pass. Yuccas at home
Desert landscape South of Tehachapi Pass in California. The land is rocky and arid with little vegetation. Yucca and sage plants are common in this area. The mountains rise in the background and power lines have been strung next to the roadway. -
California desert. South part of Great Valley. Irrigated orange grove
Looking South over the Great Valley in Central Valley, California. An orange grove can be seen in the foreground and mountains rise in the background. It is noted that the orange grove is irrigated and has been planted in rows across the valley. The ground is rocky and arid with little vegetation. -
California desert. Typical San Francisco homes
Typical row houses in San Francisco, California. Following Queen Anne and Italianate architectural styles, the row houses are several stories tall and built into the slope of the hill. All of the houses have garages below the houses with separate front entrances. -
California Street "California. Undated"
Photograph of what appears to be a streetscape with a large building. The building appears to have a large typanum and denticulation. This unmounted stereograph is overexposed making the subjects of the photograph difficult to see. 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. -
California. Mt. Shasta
Mt. Shasta in California. Part of the Cascades Mountain Range, Mt. Shasta is the second tallest stratovolcano in the range at 14,179'. The range reaches from Washington through Oregon to Northern California for over 700 miles along the Pacific coast. The volcano and surrounding areas are managed by the U.S. Forest Service within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The landscape surrounding the volcano is hilly and covered with grasses and evergreen trees. The picture was most likely taken in the winter due to all of the snowpack on the mountain. 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. -
California. Wawona Tunnel tree, front view
Wawona Tunnel tree in Yosemite National Park in California. The tree was carved out in 1881 to enlarge an existing fire scar and the tree itself stood for almost a century until it fell in 1969 following a heavy snowfall. It was 26 feet in diameter when it fell and is estimated to have been 2,300 years old. Two men sitting in a wooden wagon pulled by two horses are traveling through the trees base, giving perspective to its size. The tree is surrounded by other large trees, but it dominates the landscape. -
Calle del Viejo hospital
A narrow cobbled street with apartment style buildings on either side. A child can be seen standing in a doorway. It is noted the image is of the Calle del Viejo Hospital -
Calle Il de Tunio. Six story apartments
Classical inspired apartment buildings on either side of the street. A car is parked on the right side of the street and trees line the sidewalks -
Calle Mayor. Narrow and winding
Streetscape of Calle Major in Zaragoza. Pedestrians can be seen walking on the sidewalks and in the streets as they pass shops. A woman selling shoes can be seen in the foreground. The street is narrow and winding. 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. -
Camana Valley. Andes behind
Image from a published source. aerial picture of Camana Valley in Peru with the Andes mountain range in the background. The valley between the mountains is very flat and is cultivated for agriculture. 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. -
Camana. 17°S 73°W. 2 miles from C. River west of Arequipa
aerial picture of Camana, Peru. The town sits in a valley of the mountains and it is noted the picture was taken two miles from the C. River, west of Arequipa. 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. -
Campus library. Ypsilanti. April 14
The campus of Eastern Michigan University, formerly Michigan State Normal School. It is noted that the picture is of the university library, now Welch Hall. The Ypsilanti Water Tower can be seen to the left and the trees have not started producing leaves when this picture was taken on April 14th. Students are walking into Welch Hall. 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. -
Canoe docks "Rivers & lakes"
Photograph of three docks that sit in a body of water. A canoe sits on the shore next to one of the docks. Large trees grow closer inland. 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. -
Canon City. 15th Street
Streetscape of 15th Street in Canon City, Colorado. Large Oak trees line the paved sidewalk and small trenches have been dug next to the trees to allow for irrigation. The roadway is unpaved and houses can be seen on the left side of the street. A sign reading, "S.O. 15th St." hangs on a tree stump next to the road. -
Canon City. East on the mesa
Looking east over the mesa surrounding Canon City, Colorado. A large cactus plant can be seen in the foreground behind a barbed wire fence. The mountains rise in the background and the landscape is covered with grass and few trees. -
Canon City. East south east from Granite to Grade Creek
Grade Creek in Canon City, Colorado. The large river winds through the mountainous landscape and trees and other foliage cover the mountain sides. The flat valley stretches out behind the mountains and more of the mountain range can be seen in the background. -
Canon City. From northwest
Looking northwest over Canon City, Colorado. The landscape is relatively flat between the mountains and several agricultural fields can be seen in the valley. The landscape is rocky and covered in short scrub bushes. -
Canon City. Grape Creek in flood. Note muddy water
Grape Creek in Canon City, Colorado. It is noted that the river is high due to recent flooding and the water is more muddy. A man walks across the river on large boulders and the water rushes around the boulders. A steep, rocky cliff face can be seen in the background and there is little vegetation growing along the banks of the river. -
Canon City. Grape Creek. End of path. Muddy water
Grape Creek near Canon City, Colorado. The river flows next to a large cliff face that is jagged and rocky. Rocks and boulders have been piled on the banks of the river and it is noted the picture was taken at the end of the path. Grape Creek is the beginning of Royal Gorge and is a vital river for the area. -
Canon City. House. White, green roof. Many of type as good
A four over four house in Canon City, Colorado. It is noted that the house is white with a green roof and it is a common type in the town. A large front porch is shielded from the sun by large canvas sheets and a wrought iron fence surrounds the property. Trees have planted beside the dirt road and offer shade for the paved sidewalk. -
Canon City. Macon Street
Streetscape of Macon Street in Canon City, Colorado. Trees line the paved sidewalks and small trenches have been dug next to the trees to allow for irrigation. The roadway is unpaved and houses can be seen on either side of the street. -
Canon City. Macon Street backyard. Head of Mountain sheep
The backyard of a house along Mancon Street in Canon City, Colorado. A mountain sheep head has been draped over the back of a chair and is sitting next to a garden patch. A wooden picket fence can be seen in the background, along with a house and several outbuildings or sheds. -
Canon City. Northwest on faults of 8 mile park
Looking down on 8 mile park in Canon City, Colorado. The landscape is rocky and mountainous with trees and scrub bushes covering the mountain faces. A large river can be seen at the base of the mountains in the foreground and a valley has been formed between to the two mountains. -
Canon City. Poorer house
A middle class house in Canon City, Colorado. A large front porch lets breezes to blow through the house and a vernacular style mansard roof can be seen on top of the house. The yard around the house is sparse with scrub plants and a few trees. Mountains can be seen in the background. -
Canon City. South along Dakota "hogback"
aerial picture of Canon City, Colorado. The image was taken looking south along the "hogback" road running along the face of the mountain range. A second road can be seen at the base of the mountain along with a large river. Trees and scrub bushes cover the rocky landscape. -
Canon City. Southeast from High Drive
Looking down on Canon City to the southwest from High Drive in Canon City, Colorado. Large boulders create a low wall next to the road and the mountain face. The landscape is rocky with scrub bushes and trees. The valley between the mountains stretches off into the distance for hundreds of miles and several towns have been built up in the valley. -
Canon City. Southwest along High Drive (Dakota)
aerial picture of Canon City, Colorado. It is noted that the picture was taken along High Drive from the southwest. The mountainous landscape is rocky and covered with scrub bushes. Several roads can be seen winding through the valley between the mountains. -
Canon City. Up Grape Creek Valley. Dakota ridge left; granite, right
A horse and buggy sit on the dirt road overlooking Canon City, Colorado. It is noted that the Dakota Ridge can be seen to the left and Granite Ridge to the right. The landscape is mountainous and rocky with some agricultural fields and trees. Several farms can be seen in the valley of the mountains. -
Canon City. Up Grape Creek Valley. Dakota ridge left; granite, right "Colorado. Undated"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_92_066. 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. -
Canon City. Washing the filtered water tank
A worker cleans the filtered water tank at the Water Works in Canon City, Colorado. The tank has been drained and the worker is washing the tank, which appears to be approximately 10 feet deep. Mountains can be seen in the background and the landscape is rocky with some scrub bushes. -
Canon City. Washing the filtered water tank "Colorado. Undated"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_92_070. 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. -
Canon City. Water works. Filtered water basin
The filtered water basin at the water works in Canon City, Colorado. The water is purified and stored in the basin for use by the town and surrounding areas. Mountains can be seen in the background and the landscape is rocky with little vegetation. -
Canyon (possibly Bryce Canyon) with interesting rock formations
Landscape of an interesting canyon with unique rock formations. It is noted this picture was possibly taken in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. The spire-like rock formations stick up from the bottom of the canyon and the soft rock walls are slowly being eroded, exposing more of the spires. Trees grow in the bottom of the canyon and on top of the rock wall in the background. Rock layers can be seen in the rock wall and on the spires. -
Canyon (possibly Bryce Canyon) with interesting rock formations
Landscape of an interesting canyon with unique rock formations. It is noted this picture was possibly taken in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. The spire-like rock formations stick up from the bottom of the canyon and the soft rock walls are slowly being eroded, exposing more of the spires. Trees grow in the bottom of the canyon and on top of the rock wall in the background. Rock layers can be seen in the rock wall and on the spires. -
Canyon Buildings "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of buildings in a canyon area taken in Colorado. The buildings are surrounded by vegetation. Pine trees grow on the sides of the canyon walls. 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. -
Canyon river "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of a river in a canyon river. Large boulders and rocks sit in the middle of the river. Trees grow on the river banks. A wooden bridge has been built on top of the boulders. 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. -
Canyon walls "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of canyon walls taken in Colorado. The walls of the canyons are stirated and show signs of erosion. Trees and vegetation grow sporadically throughout the canyon. 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. -
Car parked near a large tree "Unidentified"
Photograph of a parked car. The car is parked on the side of a paved road. A large tree grows behind the car. 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. -
Cargo boats
Cargo boats can be seen sitting on the bank while people walk past the boats. Boys can be seen playing near one of the boats. -
Cars in a forest "California. Undated"
Photograph of cars driving down a dirt road. One of the cars has numbered sign in the window reading "114." A man stands next to the numbered car. Large pine trees grow to the left and right of the dirt 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. -
Cars on a dirt road "Unidentified"
Photograph of cars parked on a dirt road. The cars stand in front of a small body of water. Trees and other vegetation 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. -
Cars on the road "Panama, 1926"
Photograph of a three story building in Panama in 1926. Several cars are parked on the side of the street in front of the building and trees conceal a portion of the facade. The structure appears to have a third story balcony with an open air porch. Arched entrances cover the front and side facade of the building on the first floor, which was most likely used by vendors. 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. -
Cascade Mountain. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon"Cascade Mountain forest. Oregon"
Photograph of a Cascade Mountain forest in Oregon. Large boulders have fallen from the mountains above and are piled along the hillside. A steel guard rail can be seen in the foreground. Some of the trees are missing limbs because they were likely surrounded by other trees before the rock slide, meaning the only energy invested in their growth went to their tops. 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. -
Cascading rapids on a river "Rivers & lakes"
Photograph of cascading rapids in a river. The rapids cascade over a large rock enbankment. Evergreen trees stand at the bank to the right of 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. -
Casilda. Agricultural school and rector
Spanish colonialism style building used as an agricultural school. Two men are talking on the porch of the building and potted plants decorate the porch. -
Casilda. Don Carlos Brebbia. 55 years resident
Don Carlos Brebbia. It is noted he has been a resident of Casilda for 55 years. -
Casilda. Favero's oven
Brick and adobe oven. Wooden paddles lean against the oven used for taking things out of the oven. The oven sits in a grove of trees. -
Casilda. Hotel patio
Spanish style influenced hotel patio. Bushes are growing in the courtyard and a table and chair sit under the awning. -
Casilda. Jose Rossi's. 20 years - Argentine
Landscape of cultivated fields, a dirt road, and a 1 1/2 story building. In the background, a pile of maize is stacked near the house. -
Casilda. Park. Eucalyptus tree
Eucalyptus trees line a dirt walkway in a park in Casilda, Argentina. A metal bench sits beside the walkway for people to rest. A spanish colonialism influenced building can be seen at the end of the path. -
Casilda. Rossi boys. Argentines. (Italian blood)
Four men and one boy have their picture taken in Casilda, Argentina. It is noted they are the Rossi boys with Italian blood. They are standing outside of a Spanish style building. -
Casilda. Rossi's
Barbed wire fence with wooden posts that fences off cultivated fields. A stone house can be seen behind the field. It is noted this is the house of Rossi. -
Casilda. Students at school of agriculture
Students of the school of agriculture in Casilda, Argentina. -
Castilla de Vido. Piles cork at station to WSW
Image taken from a train car. Railroad tracks can be seen beside the train and bales of cork are piled next to the tracks at Castilla de Vido -
Castle Rock. Mackinaw. Michigan "Trees around Ypsilanti. 1938"
Photograph of two images. The first image is of a hill near a body of water. Trees grow on the shoreline. The second image of of trees surrouding Castle Rock in Mackinaw. 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. -
Catalapas near Old Gymnasium "Elms. 1937-38"
Photograph of catalpa trees. The trees grow near the Old Gymnasium on the Michigan Normal State College (now Eastern Michigan University) campus. Students can be seen walking around the gymansium. 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. -
Catohicasi, in its 7000'. Canyon in Andes
Mountainscape of the Andes mountain range in Peru. The town of Catohicasi is built into a canyon in the Andes range. -
Cave back of Turnip Rock. Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan "Thumb. Cave Pointe Aux Barques. 40' under roof to back"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_83_090c. 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. -
Cedar Creek (Ark) valley. Prospector's cabin. Tin roof
A prospector's cabin in the Cedar Creek (Ark) Valley in Colorado. The cabin is a one or two room log cabin with v-shaped notches in the logs and heavy chinking between the timbers that make up the walls. The cabin has a tin roof and it appears to be abandoned. Large mountains can be seen in the background and they are covered with trees, grasses, and scrub bushes. -
Ceiba at Maraianao, Cuba. To northwest
Ceiba tree in Maraianao, Cuba. This type of tree commonly grows in tropical areas and is distinguished by its tall, branchless trunk which spreads out into a large canopy of branches and leaves at the top. The tree stands taller than all of the other vegetation surrounding it and sits on top of a ridge next to the road. Power lines can be seen in the foreground. -
Cemetery plots "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of a cemetery. Trees surround a plot of land. The plot of land has three headstones. Stands of trees can be 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. -
Central. Bush. Steppe. Unirrigated
Image from a published source. Landscape of a desert or steppe area in Central Chile. Cacti and small scrub brushes grow on the arid landscape. 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.