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- John Burroughs at Tom Cringle's Cotton Tree in Jamaica, 1902 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- February 01, 1902
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John Burroughs at Tom Cringle's Cotton Tree in Jamaica, 1902
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- The House of Heinz, circa 1929 - The H.J. Heinz Company was founded from humble beginnings in 1869. By the turn of the century it had become a well-known manufacturer of processed food. Its rapid success resulted in the expansion of its operations at home and abroad. This booklet from 1929 provides an overview of the many branch factories and buildings operated by the company, referred to as "The House of Heinz."
- circa 1929
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The House of Heinz, circa 1929
The H.J. Heinz Company was founded from humble beginnings in 1869. By the turn of the century it had become a well-known manufacturer of processed food. Its rapid success resulted in the expansion of its operations at home and abroad. This booklet from 1929 provides an overview of the many branch factories and buildings operated by the company, referred to as "The House of Heinz."
- John Burroughs in Jamaica during the "Lost February," 1902 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- February 01, 1902
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John Burroughs in Jamaica during the "Lost February," 1902
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- Wood Engraving, "Scene in Winter Street, Boston, during the Late Snow Storm," circa 1857 -
- circa 1857
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Wood Engraving, "Scene in Winter Street, Boston, during the Late Snow Storm," circa 1857
- Chairs, (Harriman House-Jamaica), 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Chairs, (Harriman House-Jamaica), 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Join Automobile Club of Michigan on a Jamaica-Haiti Holiday, 1967 -
- 21 April 1967-30 April 1967
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Join Automobile Club of Michigan on a Jamaica-Haiti Holiday, 1967
- John Burroughs Looking at a Jackfruit Tree in Jamaica, 1902 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- 1902
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John Burroughs Looking at a Jackfruit Tree in Jamaica, 1902
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- Scene on Beach during John Burroughs' "Lost February" in Jamaica, 1902 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- February 01, 1902
- Collections - Artifact
Scene on Beach during John Burroughs' "Lost February" in Jamaica, 1902
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- Julian Burroughs and John Burroughs at Oxford Cave, Jamaica, 1902 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.
- February 01, 1902
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Julian Burroughs and John Burroughs at Oxford Cave, Jamaica, 1902
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, Alaska, Hawaii, much of the United States, and in 1902, he and his son, Julian, visited Jamaica.