Beehive Geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The geyser has a 4 ft. cone, giving it the appearance of a beehive. It erupts every 10 to 20 hours, but eruptions can be erratic during the summer. The landscape is barren around the geyser due to the high levels of minerals in the water, but a stand of trees can be seen on the edge of the mineral field. Old Faithful is erupting in the background.
Overlooking Niagara Falls from Prospect Point in New York. Water crashes over the crestline of the main falls and at Horseshoe Falls, and large spray clouds obscure the base of the falls. Dense vegetation covers the landscape between the falls and the Canadian bank of the river can be seen in the background.
Photograph of the edge of cliff. The cliff hangs over a lake. Stands of trees grow on the edge of the cliff. 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.
Photograph of the foot of a mountain. There are large deposits of rocks near the camera. The sky is highly overcast. 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.
Wooded landscape of the Fossil Channel at Foster Flats. Grasses and scrub bushes cover the ground and trees grow on the hills. It is noted that this picture was taken above the fossil fall.
The gorge of the lower Susquehanna River, likely in Pennsylvania. The entire river runs from the Pennsylvania, New York, and and Maryland, and is the longest river on the east coast of the United States. The river cuts through the gorge and leaves small islands in the water. The banks of the river are steep and covered with trees.
The Hofbräuhaus beer hall in Munich. Cars parked bottom edge. Groupings of people bottome section. Oriel window two stories with flowers. Right side of building has banners. yellow phone booth under oriel window lower left corner.
Gate and wall the encloses a huerta in Zaragoza, Spain. Three boys are standing on the sidewalk outside of the huerta and trees line the sidewalk. 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.
aerial view of the Potomac River, near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The landscape is hilly and the banks of the river are covered with trees. Ice and snow have accumulated on the river and around the small island in the foreground. A roadway can be seen on the opposite side of the river, at the base of a hill.
A panoramic view of Niagara Falls from Canada. Large boulders are piled at the base of the falls to the left, and Goat Island can be seen in the middle of the river at the top of the falls. A stone bridge spans the river, connecting the American and Canadian banks.
aerial view of the Shenandoah River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The landscape is very hilly around the river and the banks of either side are very steep and covered with dense vegetation. Large boulders stick out of the river and create strong currents as the water rushes past them. Several buildings can be seen on the bank in the foreground, along with a rail line.
Photograph of a stone gate near a courtyard in front of a house in Europe. It is noted the picture was taken in 1911. The stone arches are square and ornately decorated at their tops with roof-like carvings. A single cross has been etched into the face of the post furthest from the camera. Wrought iron decoration covers the fence and dense hedges conceal a portion of the front facade. The house appears to be several stories tall and appears to be constructed of brick. 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.
Photograph of The Strathmore Hotel taken in Canon City, Colorado. The hotel is built near train tracks. Pedestrians stand near the entrance of the hotel. One man appears to be posing for the photograph. This man wears a suit and hat and holds a suitcase. 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.
The Theatre of Taormina located in Sicily. The image was taken standing in the theatre looking out towards the mountain behind the theatre. The remains of the theatre can be seen at the bottom of the image. Italian villas can be seen in the foreground while the mountainside in the background has stone steps built into the face. A small town can be seen at the top of the mountain with a zigzag road leading up to it in the left part of the image.
Rock formation identified as, "The Tower," in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It is possible this rock formation is located at the top of Tower Falls, but it is unclear. Likely made of granite, the spire formation sticks up out of the landscape and is surrounded by other formations. Trees grow on the hills in the background.
Photograph of the rear view of the house in image 010_MJ_139_134. Two major additions are on the back of the house including a two story gabled extension of the interior of the house and a single story shed roof addition whose roof is a continuation of the original house. A shed building can be seen behind the house and a wooden picket fence divides the property from the field 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.
"Greece, Thebes. 1/2 houses on R. Make Acropolis 70' high." Trees and villas are the main focal point of the image set on a landscape of rolling hills. It appears to be summer or spring due to the foliage on the trees.
Image is presumably taken from the vantage point of a the threshing floor located in Thebes, Greece. A simple house can be seen in the foreground with agricultural fields around it. Cypress trees can be seen to the right of the house. The landscape appears to be sloping and hilly with trees and scrub brush.
"Thebes from South. Springs on North and East." Trees and villas are the main focal point of the image set on a landscape of rolling hills. It appears to be summer or spring due to the foliage on the trees.
Thomas J. Murray served for 33 years at Eastern Michigan University in a variety of roles, most notably as head of the Department of Communication and Theater Arts. In this humorous address from 1967, Murray dedicates the new University Library by reading a fictional agreement to be signed by both faculty members and Librarians. This agreement highlights many of the complaints that faculty and librarians have about each other, and has the room in stitches.
Three male track and field athletes stand on a podium with their arms draped over each others shoulders. Their place on the podium would indicate that they earned a first place finish in a relay.
Three male athletes from Eastern Michigan University track and field team stand outside on a track with their arms around each others necks. They are all three wearing the green top and yellow bottom uniforms with bib-id numbers pinned to the front. Unfortunately, the top of each athlete's head was left out of the frame in the original photographs.
Three boys dressed as Robin Hood sit on stage and play toy instruments. A wreath hangs above and medieval standards appear on both sides of the stage. From an envelope titled "To be printed"
Three children, one dressed as Santa and one dressed as Mrs. Claus, sit outside a gated "Gift House." The gift house appears to be in the school lobby. From an envelope titled "To be printed"
Photograph of Three men sitting in a wooden wagon while a horse follows behind the caravan. The landscape is arid. There are deep ruts in the roadway from previous wagon travelers. Low-growing scrub bushes cover the landscape and grow on a hill rising in the background. The men are all wearing overcoats or jackets, and brimmed hats to help shade their eyes. 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.
Photograph depicting three men painting the exterior of an Upright and Wing house. Two men are standing wooden scaffolding, while the third man leans against a ladder, posing for the camera. The house is covered with wooden siding with a decorative gable on the front. It extends far back onto the property and has a single visible side gable. 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.
Photograph of three men standing by a car in a mountain landscape. The car has Amerian and Denmark flags flying on the front. The road is deeply rutted and is covered with grass in places. Massive douglas fir trees grow on the hill in the background. A rocky mountain face rises above the trees in the background.
Landscape of mountains and houses in Tijuca, Brazil. A woman walks along a sidewalk covered in foliage. Two small houses sit behind a stone wall. Palm trees grow in the backyard and mountains can be seen in the background.