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Leathery leaved thicket. South France
Photostat of a landscape in South France. French chateau's can be seen on the hilltop in the background and a dense vegetation thicket can be seen in the foreground. -
Leaving Pease
Leaving Pease -
Lecture hall, Market Values
A male instructor stands behind a lecturn at the front of a large lecture hall in a blue plaid shirt. The chalkboard shows a list with 'Nominal Value and Market Value' written. -
Lee and Stross ledge 1 mile west Suburbs. Marquette,Michigan."Marquette Glaciated Ledge - ice moved"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_84_080c. 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. -
Lee M. Thurston, Centennial Address, 1949
Lee Thurston serve as Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1948 to 1953. Here he Thurston delivers an address concerning the needs of public institutions, and how to effectively meet those needs. The framework of needs that Thurston discusses range from material, administrative, and structural needs to scientific and interpretive needs. -
Lee M. Thurston, Inauguration of Eugene B. Elliott, 1949
Lee M. Thurston served as Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1948-1953. In this address, Thurston speaks of the value of state support for Michigan schools, stating that without state involvement, Michigan schools risk consolidation and centralization of programs by the federal government in Washington D.C. Thurston also stresses the need for a belief in college and university education by common citizens, and notes that Michigan State Normal College is, and will be, an example of a school that bolsters the belief in education. -
Lenore Romney, Address to Women's Faculty Club, 1965
Lenore LaFount Romney (November 9, 1908 – July 7, 1998) was an American actress and political figure. The wife of businessman and politician George W. Romney, she was First Lady of Michigan from 1963 to 1969. She was the Republican Party nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1970 from Michigan. In this address to the Eastern Michigan University Faculty Women’s Club, Romney encourages listeners to begin to look inward for the resources to improve their lives, rather than depending on federal government programs to improve them. Romney argues that by being involved and informed on the current political issues, one can then vote responsibly, as well as pass that information down to their children. -
Leonard Posey, Inaugural Luncheon Address, 1976
Leonard Posey was elected as the first African American Student Body President of Eastern Michigan University in 1975. During his presidency, Posey caught flack from several minority student groups who charged that he was unfair in allocating the $18,000 in student assessment fees. He drew the fire of administrators who thought he was too critical of the controversial inauguration plans for University President James Brickley. In this address, Posey welcomes newly-elected EMU President James Brickley to his new post, and also sheds light on the late student unrest on campus, and the need for a university president to be adaptable to changing societal norms. -
Levee facing Mississippi. Break
A break in the earthen levee facing Mississippi. Grass covers the dirt embankment and power line poles can be seen at the top of the bank. 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. -
Lewis Henry Jones
Portrait of Lewis Henry Jones. He is wearing a wool overcoat, a dress shirt, and a tie. -
Lewis Henry Jones, former president
Portrait of former Michigan State Normal College president Lewis Henry Jones. Jones was the president of the university from 1903-1911. -
Lewis Profit at His Desk
A photograph of former administrator Lewis Profit at his desk. -
Lexington Common. Statue of Captain John Parker
Statue of Captain John Parker in Lexington, Massachusetts. Captain John Parker led the American militia army against the British army in the Battle of Concord on April 19, 1775. He was a farmer and mechanic before he was the leader of the militia group. The statue depicts him standing on a boulder with a musket gun across his legs. The statue was constructed in 1900 by Henry Hudson Kitson and is part of the town common known as the Lexington Battle Green. 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. -
Lexington Green. Monument, first 3 meeting houses
Monument in the Lexington Common in Lexington, Massachusetts. The monument was erected to mark the site of the first three meeting houses in the town. The monument reads, "Site of the first three meeting houses in Lexington. I. Built 1692 when the town was a parish of Cambridge II. Built 1713 on the incorporation of Lexington III. Built 1784, burned 1846. This spot is thus identified with the town's history for 150 years." 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. -
Library 1893
Library 1893 -
Library First Floor - Room 4.
This image depicts a large group of students studying in the library, which did not yet have its own building when the image was taken in 1893. During the 1892-1893 school year, when beloved librarian Genevieve Walton became head librarian, there were approximately 12,000 volumes in the library’s collection. There was a recognition in the Normal School catalog that the library needed to expand to include individual collections for each academic department. While it is clear there was an impressive collection amassed already, the catalog stated that in regards to their laboratories and library collections, “Much is yet to be desired” (p.83). -
Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton. California. 1920
The Lick Observatory at Mount Hamilton in California in 1920. The brick observatory was constructed in a vernacular Greek Revival style with a large pediment over the recessed doorway. A woman sits on the steps leading to the entrance and a car sits in the gravel courtyard created by the observatory walls. The main circular observatory dome can be seen to the right. -
Lighthouse "Thumb area. Michigan"
Photgraph of a lighthouse. The light house stands at the edge of a coast. Jagged rocks surround the coast. Trees grow in front of the lighthouse. Two house stand next to the lighthouse. 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. -
Lighthouse on a rock formation "Rivers & lakes"
Photograph of large formations in a body of water. Tree grow out of the rocks. Another large rock formation can be seen in the background. The farther rock formation has a large light house and other buildings. 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. -
Lighthouse on the horizon "Rivers & lakes"
Photograph of a large body of water. A lighthouse can be seen in the distant background. The lighthouse is surrounded by other buildings. 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. -
Lighthouse point. Marquette, Michigan. "Marquette - crystalline rocks at lighthouse point - no layers"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_84_060c. 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. -
Limestone near surface. East of Manistique. Best farms here
Limestone boulders exposed by erosion near Lake Michigan east of Manistique, Michigan. It is noted the best farms in the state are in this area. A barbed wire fence with wooden posts runs along the top of the outcrop and grass covers the landscape. A tree grove can be seen in the background. -
Linda Pritchard, Oral History Interview, 2018
Linda Pritchard served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Michigan University from 2002 until 2005. Pritchard then joined the faculty in the History Department, and later played a vital role in the formation of the Women’s and Gender Studies Department, which she headed from 2008 until 2012. Returning to the classroom, Pritchard taught with the History Department until her retirement in 2016. In this interview, Pritchard begins by giving an account of her formative years in Lansing and Bakersfield, California, before summarizing her time at Arkansas State University as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Pritchard extensively discusses her time at EMU, detailing the duties and hiring process of a College Dean, the success of particular programs she was involved in, and her philosophy of education, in which the importance of letter grades pale in comparison to the development of student communication skills, and a sense of empathy for the subjects and people around you in the greater world. Pritchard also discusses the economic hardships and personnel turnover of the early 2000’s, and the effects this instability had on the faculty’s ability to carry out job functions. -
Linda Yohn, Oral History Interview, 2020
Linda Yohn is said to have done more for jazz in Southeast Michigan than any other single person in her 30 years with WEMU. Six-time winner of the jazz programmer of the year award, frequent panelist at national conventions, and universally recognized for her commitment to all things jazz here and everywhere else. Yohn was given Emeritus status by Eastern Michigan University when she retired in 2017. -
Lion Gate at Mycenae
Archaeological site. Lion gate center of image, which is the only known monumental sculpture of Bronze Age Greece. People lower left image, some walking through the gate. -
Lion Monument
It was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and built in 1820�21 by Lukas Ahorn. To commemorate the Swiss guards who were massacred during the French Revolution. Water bottom edge. Lion Monument center. -
Lip High Lake. Busk Cirque
Lip High Lake in Colorado. The landscape is mountainous and rocky with sparse pine trees and low-growing ground cover. Lip High Lake can be seen to the right at the bottom of the mountains and snow packs can be seen on the mountain faces. -
Lisbon down Rua Sta. Marca SW to Tagus
Rua Santa Marca street in downtown Lisbon. Three women can be seen standing on the sidewalk along the street. There is a very steep incline in the street. Classical inspired architecture can be seen along both sides of the street -
Lisbon to S. Praza da Alegria. "Place of Joy"
Plaza da Alegria in Lisbon. Translated to "Place of Joy," pedestrians can be seen walking along the sidewalk. A car can be seen driving on the road. Trees and plants can be seen in the Plaza to the right. Classical inspired architecture can be seen in the background along the street -
Lisbon to W. Rua da Alegria. Better post
Looking west down Rua da Alegria in Lisbon. Pedestrians can be seen walking on the sidewalk and in the street. Classical inspired architecture lines the cobbled street on both sides. -
Lisbon to west out of Tagus mouth
Several steamer ships can be seen on what is presumably the Tagus River at its mouth. Industrial buildings can be seen lining the banks of the river along the street and cranes used for loading the ships can be seen to the left of the buildings. It is noted that Lisbon can be seen to the West. -
Lisbon. Public telephone booth in street. Glass sides
A public phone booth in downtown Lisbon. Two women can be seen walking along the sidewalk. Classical inspired architecture can be seen along the two intersecting streets -
Lisbon. Sailing boats at dock. Load barrels
3 sailing boats are being loaded with wooden barrels while men stand on the docks. Railcars can be seen next to the ships -
Lisbon. To N on stair. Street and backyards
Three Classically inspired buildings can be seen from the vantage point of a walkway above the street below. Stairs can be seen leading down to the street below. In the background, Lisbon can be seen, presumably. -
Little Mitropolis
Left is the metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. Lower right is the Lilttle Mitropolis, built in the 12th century, the former Cathedral. Tree in center. -
Live oak road at Lincoln. Jan. 1926
Landscape of a dirt road surrounded by large Oak Trees. Dense vegetation grows around the trees, which create large shade patches on the road. -
Lloyd Olds, Farewell Address, 1963
Born in Ypsilanti in 1892, Lloyd Olds received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State Normal College, and later a Doctor of Public Health from University of Michigan. He returned to serve for 42 years as coach, athletic director, and head of intramurals. In this informal address at a retirement event honoring Olds and Elton Rynearson, Olds reminisces about past professors and athletes of Eastern Michigan University, and gives suggestions as to the forward direction of the University. -
LM McCormick
Portrait of a young man named L.M. McCormick. He is wearing a wool overcoat, a dress shirt, and a tie. -
Loading. Canal from Tagus and boats
Image of a canal used for loading ships and boats. Two boats can be seen moored to the bank of the canal. Houses sit on the bank in the right part of the image and farm ground is seen to the left. -
Lodge Pole Pines
Standing and felled Lodgepole Pines. This type of pine is one of the most common in the Western United States. It is most commonly used as timber for construction. -
Lodge Pole Pines "Yellowstone Park. Lodgepole Pines"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_96_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. -
Lodge Pole Pines "Yellowstone Park. Lodgepole Pines"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_96_057c. Stereographic duplicate of mounted stereograph 010_MJ_137_176. 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. -
Loess Canyon in shadow, with distant mountains. Five miles southwest of Tung-Yu, Wu-tai hsien, Shansi Province. China
Loess canyon five miles southwest of Tung-Yu in the Shansi Province, China. The steep, rocky walls of the canyon open to stepped cultivated fields that dot the landscape. Mountains can be seen in the background. -
Log cabin behind a wooden fence "Houses, buildings, and cityscapes"
Photograph of a small log cabin in the middle of a field behind a wooden and barbed wire fence. The cabin appears to be a story and a half with a central chimney. The cabin has chinking between the hewn timbers, and is likely a hall and parlor house with a small addition on the back. Small trees grow in the yard around the house and grass covers the landscape. A windmill stands next to 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. -
Log Cabin House
Photograph of a single story log cabin house. There is a loft below the roof. A wooden step ladder is constructed on the roof for easier access to fix shingles or to patch the roof when needed. A small shed has been constructed next to the house and has a screen door over the main entrance. Grass and weeds cover the yard in front of the house. -
Log cabin near a mountain "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of a log cabin. The log cabin is rectangular in shape and appears to be a single pen. The log cabin has a gable roof. The hewn logs are rounded in shape. More logs sit on the right side of the cabin. Dense vegetation and tree covered mountains stand 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. -
Log cabin near a mountain "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of a log cabin. The log cabin is square in shape with two lean-to additions. Two windows were built on opposite sides of the door. The cabin has a gable roof. The wooden logs have been cut into v notches. Tree covered 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. -
Log cabin on a farm "Colorado. Undated"
Photograph of a of a small house on a farm. The house appears to be a single pen log cabin with a gable roof. The siding of the house has visible chinking. The house sits a near plotted field, suggesting this is a farm. Large hills 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. -
Log houses near train tracks "Vegetation, general"
Photograph of log houses. The log houses sit in a forested area. Train tracks can be seen to the left of the camera. Stands of trees 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. -
Log on a beach "Unidentified"
Photograph of the shoreline of a beach. A log sits on the shore. Trees and vegetation grow to the left of the camera. Stands of trees 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. -
Logging camp. Evangelism
Hand-colored image of a logging camp. A steam engine train can be seen on the tracks running through the camp, which is mostly small wooden shake style houses. The landscape is mountainous and covered with large timber that has been felled. Evergreen covered hills can be seen in the background. -
Lograno. Noria. (water pump for irrigation and mule)
A mule is seen attached to a crankshaft in order to turn the crank to presumably draw water from the well. The large crank is attached to a wooden pole which is harnessed to the mule. As the mule walks in circles the crank turns and draws water from the well. -
Logrono. Field irrigated from (heavy oil diesel). Nona and taxi driver
Man standing in a cultivated field. Mountains can be seen in the background. -
Logrono. Hotel de Paris. Row of pruned planes
Streetscape scene with people riding bikes and walking along the sidewalks on either side of the street. The trees have been pruned to form a canopy over the road offering shade. Cars and a donkey with a cart are seen on the road. It is noted that the image also shows the Hotel de Paris. Seating areas can be seen on either side of the street. -
Logrono. Mule driver Noria
A water retention tank can be seen in the foreground. Behind that a well sits. A man is seen in the background working in the field. -
Logs near a lake "Thumb area. Michigan"
Photograph of the shoreline of a lake. Large logs can be seen in the midground. A large stand of pine trees 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. -
Lone Cross Country Athlete Competes
Outdoor Cross Country Event versus Ball State, U of M, Bowling Green State University, and Western Michigan University -
Longrono. Calle de las Ceras to E. Reia and iron balcony rail
West of Morvao, Portugal. A rocky peneplain can be seen in the foreground as the landscape continues behind it. Two farmers can be seen in the the field next to a rock pile. -
Looking across the city (Campanile)
Streetscape of Campanile in Los Angeles, California. Bungalow style houses line the dirt streets and power lines cross over the properties. Mountains can be seen in the background and the landscape is mostly flat where the town was built at the base of the mountains. -
Looking down from bridge
Looking down at the Tagus River from a bridge. The bank of the river is rocky 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. -
Looking down from the Castello
It is noted this picture was taken looking down from the Castello. A man and a boy are walking up the stone walkway in the foreground, and small Italianate inspired houses and buildings can be seen in the background. Mountains rise up behind the town. -
Looking east. Sugarloaf right of middle. Corcouado & Bonna in left foreground
View of the bay at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sugarloaf Mountain can be seen in the middle of the bay with other mountains and hills rising out of the bay behind Sugarloaf. Rio de Janeiro can be seen at the base of the mountain in the foreground. It is noted that Corcouado and Bonna can be seen in the left 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. -
Looking from pier to Turnip Rock. Point Aux Barques, Michigan. "Dead River. Near Marquette. Just at foot of falls"
Stereographic duplicate of glass slide 010_MJ_84_003c. 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. -
Looking north, Habana
Streetscape in Habana, Cuba. Large tree's grow next to the stone fence to the right and a wooden fence can be seen on the other side of the road. Several buildings can be seen in the background and powerlines cross between the buildings. -
Looking south in fog over University of California grounds. Wind from the West
Looking across the grounds of the University of California in Berkeley, California. It is noted that there is thick fog and the wind in blowing over the the city from the West. Craftsman style two story houses can be seen lining the street in the foreground and the University of California Berkeley bell tower can be seen in the background. The landscape is very hilly and the streets are built on steep grades through the city. -
Looking south up Upper Geyser Basin. Yellowstone National Park
Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. With the highest concentration of geothermal features in the park, the Upper Geyser Basin includes the Old Faithful Geyser, Castle Geyser, Grand Geyser, Daisy Geyser, and Riverside Geyser. Yellowstone National Park sits on top of a the Yellowstone Hotspot, a volcanic region of molten lava under the mantle of the earth, causing this region of the country to have a tremendous amount of geothermal activity. The image shows the steam coming out of the geysers and hot spots on the landscape, which is mostly barren from all of the minerals that are pushed to the surface with the boiling ground water. Small trees can be seen on the plateau along with short grasses. Hills can be seen in the background. -
Looking SW on old bridge and Logrono
Image of an old bridge going into Logrono, Spain. Stately spires can be seen on top of buildings in the background along with three or four story buildings near the bridge. People can be seen sitting on the river bank in the foreground. A building with the name, "veterinario," can be seen next to the bridge. The river that runs under the bridge appears to be low because there are exposed rocks and grass grows on the sand beds. -
Looking through Huerta gate
A huerta in Zaragoza, Spain. Irrigation trenches run along the rows of plants and trees are growing in between the rows. 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. -
Looking to East at Tagus dam. River in gorge
Mountainscape showing a dam on the Tagus River. A dirt road can be seen beside the river. 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. -
Looking upstream on bridge. Tagus to NE
Mountainscape with the Tagus River and stone bridge 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.