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Koreshan Photographs

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• 1-001
• Bubbett Family Photos
• Bubbett family photos. All are very small photographs which came from a scrapbook. There are 18 photos. (One is a set of three joined together (Evelyn Bubbett). Some of the photos appear to be Evelyn's parents. (Tricketts), although this is not d... View Full Record
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• 1-002
• Edna Rahn Bond
• Photo of a woman, identified as Edna Bond, nee Rahn. The woman is wearing a bonnet in the photo. Edna Rahn Bond was the sister of Claude Rahn, daughter of Henry and wife of Harvey Bond .... View Full Record
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• 1-003
• Evelyn Bubbett
• Evelyn Bubbett posing by the banks of the Estero River [?]. Evelyn was born in 1854. In this photo she appears to be less than middle aged, perhaps in her late 30's. Her clothing indicates a date around the turn of the century, or before. ... View Full Record
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• 1-004
• Laurie Bubbett posing with his violin
• Laurie Bubbett posing with a violin. In this photo, his dress indicates that the photo was taken in the north, perhaps in Chicago. He appears younger, with a moustache. The bookcase behind him indicates a northern site as well since so many of th... View Full Record
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• 1-005
• Hunting party photos
• The photos show a hunting camp, which features Laurence Bubbett and Paul Sargent. These photos were originally each part of one photograph of some kind since there is writing on the back of them that has been cut off. The photos show a baby deer (... View Full Record
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• 1-006
• Sanitorium on Estero River with the boat called "The Star"
• This photo shows the Sanitorium and two others buildings on that site. A small boat is tied up on the river. The boat's name is "The Star" Here is an excellent view of these buildings which are no longer standing, and an area of the river which is... View Full Record
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• 1-007
• Group posing in Winter scene
• A group of four Koreshans posing in a Winter scene. This photo is one of a group of photographs that were presumably taken in Philadelphia. This is based on the fact that Ruth Boomer Thomas, daughter of Berthaldine and sister of Bertie, married a... View Full Record
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• 1-008
• Group posing with horse and carriage
• A group of approximately 16 people posing among the saw palmetto with a horse and carriage. Only a few are identifiable, such as Alfred Christiansen (fourth from left - front), and Wilton Hoyt (next to horse). One of the Grahams, either Robert or L... View Full Record
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• 1-009
• Hunting Party
• Laurie Bubbett and Paul Sargent posing with thier catch. This is identical to a photo contained in 1-005 which is a collection of eight photos. (See 1-005). ... View Full Record
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• 1-010
• Laurence (Laurie) Bubbett
• Laurie Bubbett, appearing quite young, poses for the camera. It is unclear whether this photo was taken on the Unity grounds. Since Laurie was born in 1884 and he was about 10 years old when he arrived in Florida, this photo appears to have been ta... View Full Record
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• 1-011
• Group of Koreshan men
• Eight young men pose for the camera. They are, l-r: Alfred Christiansen, Robert Graham, Walter Bartsch, Laurie Bubbett, Layard Campbell, Claude Rahn, Lloyd Graham, Henry Stewart Bosanquet (seated). ... View Full Record
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• 1-012
• Koreshan women
• This photo appears to have been taken at the same time as number 1-011 as well as a number of other photos in the collection. These would be groups of younger Koreshans, men and women. This photo shows from left to right, Bertie Boomer, Rosalea M... View Full Record
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• 1-013
• Lawrence Bubbett, Robert and Lloyd Graham
• Identification from the back of the photograph: "Lawrence Bubbett, Robert Graham, Lloyd Graham, taken at Miami Florida, 1910". (See also 1-032)... View Full Record
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• 1-014
• Group posing in Winter scene
• Ruth Boomer, Annie Ray Andrews, Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Claude Rahn posing in winter clothing. (see notes)... View Full Record
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• 1-015
• The Estero River with a canoe in the foreground
• Estero River view... View Full Record
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• 1-016
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Ada Grier
• Ada Case on the left and Imogene Bubbett Rahn on the right, standing next to a frame house and down from a large brick building. The caption reference to "Myers" refers to Fort Myers, Florida. According to the McCready membership list, Carlton Case,... View Full Record
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• 1-017
• Koreshan boat, "The Estero", on the river.
• Shows the boat, called, "The Estero"... View Full Record
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• 1-018
• Evelyn Bubbett, Etta Silverfriend, and Imogene Bubbett Rahn on board a Koreshan boat.
• Evelyn, Bubbett, Etta Silverfriend and Imogene Bubbett Rahn, posing aboard a boat, possibly the "Estero" which is pictured in 1-017.... View Full Record
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• 1-019
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and her mother Evelyn Bubbett
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and her mother, Evelyn Bubbett standing by the bank of the Estero River... View Full Record
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• 1-020
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn at the Estero River
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn standing near what appears to be the Estero River. This photo appears to have been taken in the 1920's. Imogene Bubbett Rahn died in 1932. There is an obvious difference in her appearance compared to ohter photos. She looks old... View Full Record
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• 1-021
• The tomb of Cyrus Teed
• Shows an early view of the tomb of Cyrus on Estero Beach. The stone says: "Cyrus, Shepherd, Stone of Israel"... View Full Record
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• 1-022
• Evelyn Bubbett and [Bertie Boomer?]
• Evelyn Bubbett and an unidentified woman, probably Bertie Boomer, posing next to a palm tree. Bertie Boomer appears to be leaning against the palm tree while Evelyn looks pensively at the ground.... View Full Record
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• 1-023
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn posing on ice skates
• Evelyn Bubbet Rahn poses on ice skates in a winter scene.... View Full Record
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• 1-024
• Koreshan Unity Orchestra
• Shows the Koreshan Unity Orchestra in the Art Hall. There were apparently other photos taken at the same time.... View Full Record
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• 1-025
• College Place
• This photo shows a winter scene of the College of Life. The text on the back of the photo is cut off, but the text that is clear says: "Claude took this when he was in Chicago"... View Full Record
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• 1-026
• Laurie and Imogene Bubbett
• Lawrence (Laurie) Wilmer Bubbett and Imogene Bubbett Rahn. The photo appears to be in Florida, but the date is unknown. ... View Full Record
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• 1-027
• Boats, Waterways, Islands and People
• A boat with two men and two women pulled by the side of the river. Identification is not definite, but the man on the bow appears to be Claude Rahn and the second man appears to be Laurie Bubbett. [See NOTES for other photos in this set].... View Full Record
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• 1-028
• Claude Rahn
• Claude Rahn, appearing as a middle aged man standing in front of foliage. It is unclear where the photo was taken, although on the back is a stamp that says: "Parker and Battersby, 146 West 42nd Street, New York City". Perhaps the photo was taken wh... View Full Record
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• 1-029
• Victor L. Bubbett in uniform
• Victor Bubbett poses in front of a large brick structure dressed in what appears to be a "doughboy" uniform.... View Full Record
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• 1-030
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Ada Case
• Ada Case on the left and Imogene Bubbett Rahn on the right, standing next to a frame house and down from a large brick building. The caption reference to "Myers" refers to Fort Myers, Florida. According to the McCready membership list, Carlton Case,... View Full Record
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• 1-031
• Vegetation and house.
• The actual subject is unclear. This photo shows what appears to be a yard, full of vegetation. There is a house behind the trees to the right of the photo.... View Full Record
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• 1-032
• Laurie Bubbett, Robert & Lloyd Graham, 1910
• Laurie Bubbett, Robert and Lloyd Graham sit for a photo in Miami Florida. All three appear to be well dressed with bow ties and watch fobs. (This is a duplicate of 1-013).... View Full Record
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• 1-033
• Hunting Camp and wild turkey
• Shows James Bubbett, Claude and Frank Rahn posing in front of a makeshift tent with a wild turkey hanging in front.... View Full Record
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• 1-034
• Hunting Camp with wild turkey
• Shows a hunting camp, with James Bubbett, Frank Rahn and Charlie Hunt. Hanging in front of the tent is a wild turkey.... View Full Record
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• 1-035
• Evelyn Bubbett
• Evelyn Bubbett, appearing middle aged, presumably by the bank of the Estero River. She is holding a rose in her hand.... View Full Record
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• 1-036
• Woman on a tortise
• A woman, who appears to be Imogene Bubbett Rahn, sits atop a tortise while a young unidentified man looks on.... View Full Record
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• 1-037
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and house on the hill
• Imogene [Bubbett] Rahn dressed in white hat and dress stands smiling downhill from a large house which is unidentified. The house has a porch that appears to go allthe way around with columns and a "widow's walk" on top.... View Full Record
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• 1-038
• Emma Norton, Henry and Etta Silverfriend
• Emma, Henry and Etta pose near the area of the "New Store" at what appears to have been some sort of Koreshan reunion on October 18-19, 1941.... View Full Record
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• 1-039
• Three woman, a man and Spanish Moss
• This photo consists mainly of the Spanish Moss and the three woman and man are only a small part of the photo.... View Full Record
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• 1-040
• Ruth Boomer and Wilton Hoyt
• Wilton Hoyt and Ruth Boomer are seated on a bench in front of a large coconut palm tree. It may be Estero Beach, [Fort Myers Beach], but the exact location is unknown.... View Full Record
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• 1-041
• Woman on the beach
• Taken from a distance, a woman is standing on the beach between two coconut palms trees. She is unidentified.... View Full Record
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• 1-042
• Laurie Bubbett and women on the beach
• Laurie Bubbett and three women sit along the seawall on an unidentified beach. They are wearing overcoats so it is more than likely not in Florida. On the back is written: "And, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!!! Just se who is here!!! These are yours." From ot... View Full Record
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• 1-043
• Laurie Bubbett and man on the beach
• Laurie Bubbett and another young man stand next to a seawall dressed in suits. This photo accompanies 1-042.... View Full Record
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• 1-044
• Koreshan gathering
• This set of three photographs were all taken at the same place, a brick house, at an unknown location. There is a later date identification enclosed with the photos. (see note)... View Full Record
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• 1-045
• Estero River
• Shows the river from an unknown location..... View Full Record
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• 1-046
• Woman and cut down tree
• A woman (who appears to be the same "Sister Tracy" in 1-044), stands next to a tree that has been cut down. An unidentified man stands next to the tree with an axe. In the distant background is what appears to be the Damkohler house. On the back is... View Full Record
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• 1-047
• Claude Rahn standing on a Unity garden path.
• A young Claude Rahn stands on a garden path dressed in shirt and bow tie. A bench along the path sits behind him.... View Full Record
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• 1-048
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn next to the Estero River.
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn, wife of Claude stands next to the Estero River. On the far right, in the distance, can be seen the Bamboo Landing.... View Full Record
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• 1-049
• Evelyn Bubbett
• Evelyn Bubbett standing next to what appears to be a grape arbor. She appears to be later in life.... View Full Record
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• 1-050
• Claude, Imogene and Laurie in 19th century costumes
• Claude Rahn, Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Laurie Bubbett standing on the Unity grounds[?] dressed in 19th century costumes, including wigs.... View Full Record
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• 1-051
• Tennis players on the tennis court
• Four Koreshan tennis players. The location of the court is unknown. Identification is based on other photographs.... View Full Record
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• 1-052
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• James Bubbett and his daughter Imogene Bubbett Rahn. This photo, although somewhat out of focus, shows a younger pair.... View Full Record
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• 1-053
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn, apparently in younger-middle years. There is no identification on the photo as to where it was taken, however, there is a stamp on the back which says "Parker and Battersby, 146 West 42nd St. New York City"... View Full Record
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• 1-054
• On the beach
• Six people standing on the beach. Only four of them are positively identified, based on other photos. One of the unidentified men holds a cat on his shoulder.... View Full Record
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• 1-055
• Victor Bubbett poses in uniform
• Victor Bubbett poses in front of a large brick structure dressed in what appears to be a "doughboy" uniform.... View Full Record
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• 1-056
• Imogene Bubbett on the beach
• Imogene Bubbett stands on the beach dressed up, wearing a hat and long dress. On the back is written "Taken at Cape Cape" ??... View Full Record
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• 1-057
• Janet Castle and Imogene (Bubbett—Rahn)
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Janet Castle seated on a bench at an unknown location.... View Full Record
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• 1-058
• Mrs. Castle and Imogene
• Identified on the back as "Mrs. Castle and Imogene". This photo was taken at an unknown location. Both women are wearing coats. Mrs. Castle is Eleanor Castle the assumed mother of Janet Castle, pictured in 1-057... View Full Record
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• 1-059
• Gathering on the beach
• These 2 photos show a group of six people. Only a few can be identified. Claude Rahn is in one and his wife, Imogene, is in the other, so it assumed that they were the photographers. The older woman in the hat "may" be Evelyn Bubbett, mother of La... View Full Record
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• 1-060
• Group on the beach
• A group of Koreshans on the beach. The location is unknown. Not everyone is identified, however, based on other identifications, those pictured are: (l-r) Claude Rahn, unknown child, Imogene Bubbett-Rahn, Jesse Putnam, Florence Graham (?), unk, unk... View Full Record
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• 1-061
• James Calderwood, David and Brother James
• James Calderwood, David Richards, and James Bubbett posing. There appears to be a greenhouse in the background.... View Full Record
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• 1-062
• Brooks Thomas and his wagon
• This photo, assumed to have been taken somewhere in Florida, shows a little boy standing next to a "Speeder" wagon. The caption only says "Ruth's little boy Brooks Thomas. According to the Rahn and McCready membership lists, Ruth Boomer married a Ph... View Full Record
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• 1-063
• Cattle on the Unity grounds
• This photograph shows cattle on the Unity grounds. By comparing it with other photos, it appears to be looking toward the west. The ornate balconies of the founders home are used as reference. [See Herbert/Reeves, p.95 and the "Koresha... View Full Record
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• 1-064
• Art Hall Play, "In Hades"
• This photograph shows the stage of the Art Hall during a Koreshan play, entitled "In Hades". There are identical photos in 2-001 ff. In the original scrapbook, the description underneath photo says: Memebers of the Estero Dramatic Club - wearing... View Full Record
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• 1-065
• On the Beach
• On the beach. A car can be seen in the rear. Identification of those present was made recently. Some of the names mentioned are possibly misspelled. 10/29/02 -- The source of the identification is unknown. The list of names does not even m... View Full Record
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• 1-066
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• this shows two additional views of the rail "car". ... View Full Record
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• 1-067
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• This photo appears to be a group of young people with their teacher. Pictured are an adult woman in front, surrounded by ten young adults and various statues, music stands and easels. ... View Full Record
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• 1-068
• Raymond Pilgrim and his parents
• Shows Raymond Pilgrim and his parents. The location of the photo is unknown. ... View Full Record
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• 1-069
• Sister Emma Norton
• Sister Emma Norton, sister of Cyrus Teed. Taken at an early age.... View Full Record
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• 1-070
• Laurie Bubbett and [unknown] on the tennis court
• Laurie Bubbett and an unknown man, sit on a bench, with Laurie hoding a tennis racket. The location is unknown. Both men are wearing sweaters. There is a building in the background, but its identity is unknown.... View Full Record
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• 1-071
• Koreshan Angels
• Two young girls dressed as angels. Their identities are unknown.... View Full Record
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• 1-072
• Evelyn Bubbett
• Evelyn Bubbett, dressed in long gown and hat, and another without the hat. Based on other photos, it appears this was taken along the Estero River. Note the shadow of the photographer in the foreground.... View Full Record
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• 1-073
• Log House and David Richards
• The log house, identified in Herbert/Reeves as the "Men's Log House". Herbert/Reeves also speak of this being the first settlement constructed dormitory for men and that Teed lived in the southeast corner of the first floor until the constructi... View Full Record
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• 1-074
• Evelyn and James Bubbett on path
• James and Evelyn Bubbett, in what appear to be later years, walking along a path.... View Full Record
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• 1-075
• Bertie, Carl and Evelyn
• Bertie Boomer, Carl [?], and Evelyn Bubbett pose before a palm on Estero Island.... View Full Record
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• 1-076
• Koreshan Bakery interior
• Shows three men in baking uniforms standing inside the bakery, in front of the ovens. On the back is written; "J. Englert" [This would presumably be Johann Englert]... View Full Record
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• 1-077
• Koreshan Children
• Six children standing in front of a frame building. None are identified. The only writing on the back says; "about 1919 or 20". A recent identification (unconfirmed) says that the children in front left and front right as "Mace Stephens" and "Ari... View Full Record
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• 1-078
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and unidentified
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn and an unidentified man standing in front of a screened stucco building.... View Full Record
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• 1-079
• Koreshans at Old Spanish Mission
• A group of Koreshans at the Old Spanish Mission, New Smyrna Florida. This iformation comes from the back of the photo, which also identifies those present as: "Ron [?], Sam Houston, Etta [Silverfriend], Mrs. Susie Duss, Barbara [?], and Florence [Gra... View Full Record
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• 1-080
• On the steps at Suffern New York, Bertie, Evelyn and Claude
• Although there is no formal identification on this photo, item 1-081 does have identification and the building and people are obviously the same. There is no formal identification of those present, however, the woman on the left is Bertie Boomer, Th... View Full Record
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• 1-081
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• The caption on the back says "Taken at Suffern N.Y, July 24, 1927. There is no formal identification of those present, however, the woman in the back is Bertie Boomer, The woman in the middle is Imogene Bubbett Rahn, and the woman on the right is E... View Full Record
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• 1-082
• Man and baby
• This photograph shows a man holding an infant. Both appear to be dressed warmly. The man wears a coat, vest etc. while the child is in a stocking hat . The man "appears" to be Allen Andrews, but there is not positive identification. There is large... View Full Record
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• 1-083
• Woman and baby
• This photograph, like 1-082 shows the same child and an unidentified woman. The location, although unknown, appears to be a northern climate since the woman has winter type clothing (gloves, hat etc.) and the baby is also dressed warmly in stocking h... View Full Record
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• 1-084
• Three men swimming (Laurie Bubbett)
• Three young men in early 20th century swimwear, standing waist deep in what appears to be the ocean (Gulf of Mexico?). The man on the right is Laurie Bubbett, the man in the middle "appears" to be Wilton Hoyt and the man on the left is unidentified.... View Full Record
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• 1-085
• Five Koreshan woman and two men
• This photo, though somewhat faded, shows five woman, all of whom have appeared in other photos, but are unidentified. There are also two men who are also unidentified. It "appears" that they are, (back, l-r) Ruth Boomer, Annie Ray Andrews, [unk man... View Full Record
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• 1-086
• Sister Evelyn [Bubbett] with Sister Etta's hat on.
• The caption on teh back reads: "Sr. Evelyn with Sr. Etta's hat on." This is Evelyn Bubbett wearing Sister Etta Silverfriends's hat. It appears to have been taken on a garden path, probably on the Unity grounds.... View Full Record
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• 1-087
• David Richards
• Standing in front of a tree in this portrait. David Richards, referred to as "Richardson" in the McCready list. Had a brother named Alex. David was a chiropractor. According to the Rahn list, (listed as Richards), he was born in Wales, 21 April 18... View Full Record
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• 1-088
• Koreshans on the Beach
• This photograph shows six people, none of whom are dressed in swim suits. They are seated on the beach, posing for the camera. No one is formally identified, however, from the left, rear, is: Laurie Bubbett, Evelyn Bubbett, [unk.], [unk. Florence... View Full Record
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• 1-089
• Posing with tarpons
• Shows a man and a woman standing next to two hanging tarpon. Both people are unidentified (as are the fish).... View Full Record
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• 1-090
• Koreshan girls adorned with flowers
• Two photos showing a group of young Koreshan girls, all dressed in outfits that are adorned with daisies. They are standing by the bank of the river ad all of them have matching headbands with a flower attached. According to an attached paper (au... View Full Record
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• 1-091
• Laurie Bubbett posing in costume
• Laurie Bubbett posing in a colonial... View Full Record
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• 1-092
• Founders home
• This is a group of six (6) photos showing various views of the Founders Home. The photos appear to have been taken in the 50's or 60's. Part-1: Two of the views of the Founder's home, taken in the 50's or 60's. The first shows part of the archway,... View Full Record
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• 1-094
• Koreshan women in front of the three story building
• [Written on the back of the photo...] "Cora, Veulah, Vesta, Alafae, Adah Price, Bella, Armour, Emma Norton, out in front of the three story building." This is, [l-r], Cora Stephens, Veulah[?], Vesta Newcomb, Alafae Stephens, Emma Teed Norton, Ada... View Full Record
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• 1-095
• A Conference (Trailblazers?)
• This photo has pencilled in on the back: "A conference. Mr. Hanson in center. Milton Thompson at right"... View Full Record
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• 1-096
• Koreshan women
• Four women posing on what appears to be the Unity grounds. On the back, is written in pencil: "Sister Tracy, Ella Silverfriend". See notes for speculation on the identities of the others.... View Full Record
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• 1-097
• Emma Norton and unidentified woman
• Emma Norton and an unidentified woman, standing on the Unity grounds. The photo appears to have been taken sometime in the 1940's.... View Full Record
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• 1-098
• Conrad Schlender with his sister and brother—in—law
• Conrad Schleder in two pictures. One with his sister, (Mrs. Frank Dascheck), and the other with his brother-in-law.... View Full Record
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• 1-099
• Lou Staton
• Lou Staton, dressed in suit and hat, stands on the steps of a wooden building. "Lou H. Staton" is written in ink at the bottom of the front of the photo. ... View Full Record
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• 1-100
• Fair 1925 — Koreshan Girls in flower dresses
• There are two photos. In the first, there are six girls dressed in costume, standing along the bank of the river. They are holding a string of flowers. The original photograph has no identification, however a list of names, added later, says they ar... View Full Record
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• 1-101
• Koreshan Tea Garden
• Four people posing inside what appears to be the tea garden hut. Two women are seated and two men are standing behind them. The men are identified at Charlie Hunt and Dr. Price, (James Russell Price). The women are unidentified. ... View Full Record
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• 1-102
• Split palm and Koreshan women
• Two women, standing in the palmettos, next to a palm tree whose trunk splits into to seperate tops.... View Full Record
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• 1-103
• In the Park near the little bridge, March 1918
• Virginia Andrews and Evelyn Bubbett standing next to the Estero River. The photo caption written on the back, says: "In the Park near the little bridge, March '18, Srs. Virginia and Evelyn".... View Full Record
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• 1-104
• In Camp — James, Claude and Frank
• James Bubbett, Claude and Frank Rahn, posing with a dead turkey.... View Full Record
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• 1-105
• Evelyn Bubbett
• Evelyn Bubbett poses for the camera. She appears to be laer in life.... View Full Record
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• 1-106
• Evelyn and James Bubbett on path.
• James and Evelyn Bubbett, in what appear to be later years, walking along a path.... View Full Record
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• 1-107
• Imogene Bubbett Rahn posing
• Caption says: "Posing Imogene". [Bubbett].... View Full Record
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• 1-108
• In the Park, Imogene and Evelyn
• Caption says: In the Park 1918, When Gene was here on a visit, Imogene and Evelyn". Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Evelyn Bubbett, next to the Estero River.... View Full Record
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• 1-109
• James and LeRoy Bubbett
• James (l.) and LeRoy (r.) standing on what appears to be a balcony. The exact location is unknown.... View Full Record
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• 1-110
• Group in front of house
• This group of 16 people are standing in front of a house. From other pictures, it is "possible" that the house is located on Fort Myers Beach. No one has been identified. ... View Full Record
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• 1-111
• Edith Trebell on steps
• A formal photograph of a woman posing on steps with an iron rail. It is unclear if the background is real or a backdrop. The name "Edith Trebell" is pencilled in on the back. ... View Full Record
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• 1-112
• Bamboo Landing
• Bamboo Landing, looking west, northwest.... View Full Record
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• 1-113
• Koreshan Boats
• A Koreshan covered boat travelling (presumably) up the Estero River with two men in it. One of the men appears to be Laurie Bubbett... View Full Record
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• 1-114
• On the Hunt — Early 1909 — Turkey Feathers, Estero Fla.
• "On the Hunt, Early 1909" -- Presumably on Koreshan grounds. The identification of those present was written on the scrapbook page and the title was written on the back of the photo. Eight people are identified, but there are nine in the photo. Al... View Full Record
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• 1-115
• Shore and pines
• This photo shows what appears to be the shore of some sort of back bay. There are scrub pines on the right and in the distance, on the right, is some sort of house. The location is unknown.... View Full Record
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• 1-116
• Notice — Eight men on a bench
• A group of eight men seated on and around a bench, with the center figure (Laurie Bubbett) hoding a sign which appears to say, "Notice... (the rest is illegible). Those who are identifiable are: (l-r) Claude Rahn, Dudley Andrews, Wilton Hoyt, Laurie... View Full Record
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• 1-117
• Group — showing off for the camera
• Taken at an unidentified location, this photo shows a group of eight men and women playing to the camera. Some are holding garden tools, while a man is perched on the roof pretending to pour the contents of a coffee pot over the head of the man belo... View Full Record
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• 1-118
• Koreshan school children
• This photo shows a group of Koreshan children. The only identifiable person is James Bubbett, (fourth from left with the moustache). The building in the background is probably the Art Hall. The man on the right, in the cap, may possibly be Jesse Pu... View Full Record
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• 1-119
• Jeanne Fox Miller
• Jeannie Fox Miller, seated on a bench. The photo says she was 75 years old on November 4, 1932 and that the picture was taken in January 1933. According to Rahn, she was born, November 4, 1857 in Iowa. McCready says that she was the sister of Alice... View Full Record
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• 1-120
• Estero River Scene
• This appears to be the Estero River. The exact location is unknown.... View Full Record
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• 1-121
• Koreshan Woman and boat at Bamboo Landing
• Five Koreshan woman sit on the path at Babmoo Landing. There is a large boat behind them. Annie Ray Andrews can be identified, far left.... View Full Record
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• 1-122
• Koreshans — Horse and wagon.
• A group of Korehsan men and women standing around a horse and wagon. There appear to be 9 men and 7 women. Some of those who can be identified are: Wilton Hoyt (far right by horse), Alfred Christiansen (standing next to front wheel). To his right... View Full Record
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• 1-123
• Picnic
• Shows a picnic at an unidentified location. Tables and chairs are set up and a fire of some kind seems to be going on the right. The only person who can be identified appears to be Laurie Bubbett, seated cnter right.... View Full Record
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• 1-124
• Posing in front of stucco building
• Eleven people pose on the steps of an unknown stucco building. A later identification names those present, from left to right: Leroy Lamoreaux, ?,?,?, Laurie Bubbett, Edith Trebell, Jesse Putnam, ?, (seated) Raymond Trebell, ?, Florence Graham.... View Full Record
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• 1-125
• Woman on riverbank
• An unidentified woman stands next to vegatation and the riverbank. She carries a bonnet in her right hand. The date appears to be somewhere in the late 1890's.... View Full Record
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• 1-126
• Posing in the snow
• Five Koreshans pose in a wooded area covered with snow. Those present are (l-r) Annie Ray Andrews, Laurie Bubbett, ?, Imogene Bubbett Rahn, Claude Rahn. Notice the snow on the coats of Laurie Bubbett and Claude Rahn. Was there a snowball fight?... View Full Record
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• 1-127
• Teed and Victoria with dignitaries at the planetary court
• Group photo shows Cyrus Teed and Victoria Gratia (Annie Ordway) standing on what appears to be the steps of the Planetary Court house. Wearing scarves to identify them, there are eight ladies and twelve men along with two honor guards. No one is fo... View Full Record
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• 1-128
• River and Palm tree
• The photo shows what is assumed to be the Estero River and a large leaning from the bank, reflected inthe water.... View Full Record
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• 1-129
• Teed portrait
• This is not an actual photograph, but rather a print from a magazine. It is a formal portrait of Dr. Teed, captioned: "Dr. C.R. Teed (Koresh), Founder of Koreshan Universology".... View Full Record
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• 1-130
• Coconut palm
• Photo shows a heavily laden coconut tree. The location is unknown.... View Full Record
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• 1-131
• Gathering of second generation Koreshans — "Votes for Wimmen"
• This photo shows a group of second generation Koreshans gathered on the steps of a porch, with a plant archway over the door behind them. A sign is being held which says "Votes for Wimmen". The location is not known. L-R Front Row-Seated: Carlt... View Full Record
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• 1-132
• Bertie Boomer in a row boat
• Bertie Boomer in a row boat. The photo was taken from above, apparently along the shore of the Estero River.... View Full Record
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• 1-132A
• Laurie Bubbett in a row boat
• Laurie Bubbett in a row boat. The photo was taken from above, apparently along the shore of the Estero River. (see also: 1-133)... View Full Record
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• 1-132B
• Estero River postcard on hurricane
• This photograh shows the Estero River apparently in the aftermath of a hurricane in 1910. See notes for text.... View Full Record
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• 1-133
• River scenes
• 3 prints, showing Bamboo Landing and two views of the Estero River. See notes for text on back.... View Full Record
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• 1-134
• I know you will appreciate this picture of the "Swamp"
• This photo shows a swamp, and the caption on the back says: "I know you will appreciate this picture of the 'Swamp'". The actual location is unknown, but it is assumed it in Estero.... View Full Record
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• 1-135
• Votes for 'Wimmen'
• This photo shows a group of second generation Koreshans gathered on the steps of a porch, with a plant archway over the door behind them. A sign is being held which says "Votes for Wimmen". The location is not known. See notes for identification o... View Full Record
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• 1-136
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• Photograph taken on the brown concrete steps at the Bamboo Landing. It features most of the "second generation" Koreshans, including Laurie Bubbett, Allen and Annie Ray Andrews, Alfred Christensen etc.... View Full Record
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• 1-137
• Twilight of Chokoloskee
• Three women and a man stand on the stern of the boat named "Twilight of Chokoloskee". No one is formally identified, however a later identification shows the second from left to be Imogene Bubbett Rahn, then Anna Lewis. On the far right is Bertie... View Full Record
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• 1-138
• Koreshans and Bear Cub
• The photo shows Laurie Bubbett (in boots) with a group walking next to a bear cub. Imogene Bubbett Rahn (Laurie's sister) is next to him. Some of the others in the photo are the same people that appear in 1-137 and 1-186. It can be safeely assumed... View Full Record
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• 1-139
• Planetary Court
• This view of the Planetary Court shows the building at an early date. Note that the outside walls are covered in what appears to be tar paper. There is a woman doing some hoeing on the path and a woman (who appears to be Virginia Andrews) is sitting... View Full Record
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• 1-140
• A View of the Park — Koreshan Unity Grounds
• Taken from the Dining Hall, looking north, toward the Estero River. One of the Mounds can be seen as well as the Gazebo. The sunken gardens would have been just to the left of this photo.... View Full Record
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• 1-141
• Bridges and mounds — Koreshan Unity Grounds
• Although identified as "Manor Bridge", only shows a portion of the bridge. It is somewhat unique, however, due to the fact that it shows the bridge and the surrounding area as it is not usually seen. A cabbage palm and numerous banana plants can be... View Full Record
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• 1-142
• Bridges and Mounds
• This photo shows one of the mounds as well as an ornate bridge crossing one of the canals. This would be the present day "Monkey Puzzle Island".... View Full Record
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• 1-143
• View along the river bank
• This photo shows growth along the river bank. The exact subject is unclear.... View Full Record
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• 1-144
• Child with Possum
• This photo shows a young black child with a possum on a leash. It was apparently taken on the Unity grounds. The Founders House appears in the background. The boy is unidentified. ... View Full Record
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• 1-145
• Second generation Koreshans on the beach
• This photo shows a group of seven Koreshan "kids" and one original member. The second generation kids are seated upon pillars at the beach while James Bubbett looks on.... View Full Record
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• 1-146
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• Photograph entitled, "His Catch" -- two unknown persons stand before fish hanging.... View Full Record
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• 1-147
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• This photograph is captioned on the back: "Taken in the Pa. depot just before I left N.Y. for Baltimore on my way to Chicago. The one in the center is Sister Jeannie Campbell. Layard took the pictire." On the front, the three names are written in in... View Full Record
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• 1-148
• Snow scene
• The location of this photograph is unknown, but it could possibly be in Philadelphia since there are other photos in the collection where Ruth Boomer is present (cf. notes for locations). Pictured here are (l-r), [unk], Imogene Bubbett Rahn, Claude... View Full Record
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• 1-149
• Laurie Bubbett by telephone pole
• Laurie Bubbett, dressed in a suit and straw hat, carrying an umbrella and sporting a moustache, leans against a telephone pole on an unpaved street in front of what appears to be a hotel. The photo has no caption, however, the telephone pole has... View Full Record
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• 1-150
• Imogene and Annie pose in the snow
• The location of this photograph is unknown, but it could possibly be in Philadelphia since there are other photos in the collection where Ruth Boomer is present (cf. notes for locations). Pictured here are (l-r), Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Annie Ra... View Full Record
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• 1-151
• Posing next to the stone fence
• This photograph appears to belong with others (See Notes). The two men on the left are unidentified, however, note them in the other photos related to this one. Also note the bulb in the hand of the man on the left, and the line running across. Wh... View Full Record
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• 1-152
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• Shows the sanitorium from the opposite bank of the Estero River. Other buildings can be seen and a group of six people (unidentified) are standing in front of the building. ... View Full Record
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• 1-153
• Printing House
• Shows the Printing House with a group of people standing in front of it. Note the rocks piled nearby and what appears to be some sort of arrangement of wood to he right.... View Full Record
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• 1-154
• Tennis players — group photo
• A group poses in front of a tennis net, some with rackets in hand. Most are unidentified and it is only a guess to say that this was taken in Chicago. Laurie Bubbett, who is pictured third from left, appears to be quite young. The dresses appear t... View Full Record
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• 1-155
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• This appears to be a companion to photo 1-154, although Laurie Bubbett (far right) is now in street clothes. The background looks similar, however. The woman on the far left is unidentified, although it may be Bertie Boomer. The others are (l-r),... View Full Record
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• 1-156
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• Probably taken on the Estero River. ... View Full Record
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• 1-157
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• Probably taken on the Estero River.... View Full Record
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• 1-158
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• A small church which is identified as being in Immokalee, however, this is not for sure. [ See Notes] ... View Full Record
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• 1-159
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• The "Bamboo Landing", looking west. ... View Full Record
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• 1-160
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• The Koreshan Orchestra.... View Full Record
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• 1-161
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• A view of the river.... View Full Record
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• 1-162
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• Garden paths on the Koreshan Unity grounds.... View Full Record
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• 1-163
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• The path looking east from the present site of the mounds. The Dining Hall is on the right. This path would lead from the Brother's Log House, past the Founder's House. The structure on the immediate left is unknown. ... View Full Record
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• 1-164
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• A group of Koreshan "girls". Not all are identified, however, from left to right - front row is: Unknown, Bertie Boomer, Margurite Borden, Unknown, Unknown. Back row: Imogene Bubbett Rahn, Unknown, Annie Ray Andrews, Vesta Newcomb, Unknown, Unknow... View Full Record
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• 1-165
• Boat Works, Publishing House and Old Store
• This photograph shows a view from the Dining Hall. It shows (from left), the Old Store, the Printing House, and the Boat Works and other buildings. In the foreground can be seen what appear to be crops growing.... View Full Record
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• 1-166
• Bridges in the Park
• One of the bridges located on the grounds of the Koreshan Unity. The "Reeves Study" calls this the "Rustic Wooden Bridge". The other bridge was known as the "Manor" or "Victorian" bridge. [See Notes].... View Full Record
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• 1-167
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• Photo shows two boats and a barge, all filled with people. The boat in the foreground is perhaps carrying Dr. Teed., or another dignitary. It is unclear if people are being ferried to another location from the barge, or if it too is moving. ... View Full Record
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• 1-168
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• Described as the "Rookery in Estero Bay"... View Full Record
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• 1-169
• Brahms Creek
• The description, taken from teh original photo album, says: Brahms Creek, a small and beautiful tributary of the Estero River.... View Full Record
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• 1-170
• Chinaberry Tree
• Description from the original album: "Chinaberry Tree". According to the "Reeves Study" (p.127) this would be looking toward the north. Note the "Victorian Bridge", the gazebo in the background, and the man doing lawn work in front of the bridge... View Full Record
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• 1-171
• Lookin East from the Brother's Log House
• The orginal album described this photo with "Looking east from the log house". This would be the "Grand Promnade". The Dining Hall can barely be seen on the far right, the Founder's Home is behind the tree and to the left, (not visible) would be th... View Full Record
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• 1-172
• Path in the Unity Grounds
• This photograph gives us a typical view of the shell paths. This would possibly be along the river.... View Full Record
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• 1-173
• Woman next to the River
• Along the River. A woman, (who appears to be Bertie Boomer) stands.... View Full Record
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• 1-174
• Tropical Scene at Bosqumar — Middle Carlos
• The original photo album has this description: "Tropical scene at Bosqumar (Middle Carlos), Steward Bosanquet in forground." ... View Full Record
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• 1-175
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• James Calderwood dressed in suit and bowler cap. James Calderwood was born in Scotland. He went to Estero in March 1907 according to Claude Rahn's membership list. According to the McCready list he was "a singer with a good voice who taught music f... View Full Record
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• 1-176 thru 1-182
• In Hades on the stage of the Art Hall
• From the play, "In Hades". According to an issue of the "American Eagle" those present are (l-r) Annie Ray Andrews, Allen Andrews, Goldie Webster, Richard Jenstch, Hattie Englert, Claude Rahn, Harry Boomer, Imogene Bubbett, Wilton Hoyt, Bertie Boome... View Full Record
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• 1-183
• Orline Thacher in front of her Tent Home.
• On the back of the photo is written: "Tent of Mrs O. Thacher, front view". This refers to Mrs. Orline Thacher, a member of the Koreshan Unity. See notes for biographical information... View Full Record
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• 1-184
• Mrs Thacher's Tent House from the rear
• Mrs Orline Thacher's tent home, from the rear view. (see 1-183).... View Full Record
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• 1-185
• Coconut Trees
• This is a view of what appears to be Fort Myers Beach, although the photograph says "Estero Fla." at the bottom. It is one of those landscape photographs that appear all through the photograph collection.... View Full Record
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• 1-186
• Twilight of Chokoloskee
• The Twilight of Chokoloskee with Laurie & Imogene Bubbett and two others on the stern of the boat named "Twilight of Chokoloskee". No one is formally identified, however a later identification shows the second from left to be Imogene Bubbett Rahn a... View Full Record
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• 1-187
• Bamboo Landing
• Bamboo Landing at an unknown date. All the brush had been cleared.... View Full Record
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• 1-188
• Bamboo Landing and boats
• Bamboo Landing, with little or no vegetation. The Founder's Home can be seen at the right, rear. Three boats are seen on the river. Two people are seated on the bench at the top of the steps.... View Full Record
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• 1-189
• Shell path in Koreshan Unity
• This appears to be the path from the Dining Hall, intersecting at the "Grand Promenade". There is a young girl standing at the intersection and there appears to be another young girl behind the palmetto on the right. No one is identified.... View Full Record
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• 1-190
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• Bamboo Landing and the Estero River, looking toward the west.... View Full Record
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• 1-191
• Koreshan women at Bamboo Landing
• Koreshan women at Bamboo Landing. The dock is seen as well as a large boat.... View Full Record
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• 1-192
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• See 1-172... View Full Record
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• 1-193
• Koreshan boats in Estero Bay
• Koreshan boats in Estero Bay (cf. 1-167)... View Full Record
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• 1-194
• Founder home and plant growth
• This photograph was, perhaps, an attempt to document the plant attached to the Founder's Home, but it shows the balconies that were attached to the east end of the home.... View Full Record
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• 1-195
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• An unknown man appears to be giving some sort of instruction to five girls, gathered around an urn. ... View Full Record
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• 1-196
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• An unknown man sits (right) at the end of a path that appears to have been cut through the trees.... View Full Record
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• 1-197
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• The location of this photo is unknown, (see notes). Those present are, (l-r) Laurie Bubbett, Imogene Bubbett Rahn, Dudley Andrews, Annie Ray Andrews, and an unknown man.... View Full Record
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• 1-198
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• Two men, Wilton Hoyt(?) and Robert Graham, pose for the camera (note the cameraman's shadow).... View Full Record
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• 1-199
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• An early shot of the Dining Hall, looking toward the west.... View Full Record
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• 2-001 - 2-006
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• Six photographs showing different scenes from the play entitled "In Hades".... View Full Record
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• 2-007
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• 2-008
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• 2-009
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• Alice and Jeanette Miller standing next to Multinomah Falls, Oregon, January 19, 1922. (Also see 2-010)... View Full Record
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• 2-010
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• Jeanette and Me - Alice and Jeanie Miller. Taken at Multinomah(?) Falls on the Columbia River Highway in Washington State.... View Full Record
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• 2-011
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• The back of the photo, part of which is cut away, says: "Pasadena Calif." , "Taken Jan. 19, 1922" . Based on other photographs, the subjects appear to be (l-r) Alice Miller, Eleanor Castle, Jeanette Miller.... View Full Record
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• 2-012
• Alice Miller
• Alice Miller posing by a tree. The back of the photograph has been partially cut, but it appears that the photo was taken in California (like others in the set). The date on the back is January 1922.... View Full Record
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• 2-013
• Alice Miller — formal portrait
• Alice Miller, formal portrait.... View Full Record
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• 2-014 - 2-015
• Laurie Bubbet and an unidentified young man
• Laurie Bubbett and an unidentified young man. 2-015 is a photograph of James Bubbett which appears to have been taken at the same time as 2-014. The young man may be one of the Graham's (Lloyd or Robert)... View Full Record
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• 2-016
• Sister Anna at the Koreshan Laundry
• This photo shows what is now the "Large Machine Shop". It also shows the Laundry, which is now destroyed. The caption says: "Sr. Anna at the Koreshan Laundry look at the Phlox."... View Full Record
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• 2-017
• Koreshan party — clowning for the camera
• This photograph shows a group, seated around a table, with some of them holding their hands up to their head, as though imitating antler(?). Those who can be identified are, from left, Laurie Bubbett, standing, back, right, Claude Rahn, seated, far r... View Full Record
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• 2-018
• Empty room
• This photo shows an empty room. It is believed to be related to a series of photos (see photos 1-007, 1-025, 1-126, 1-048, 1-050 and others), one of which shows a house, believed to be located somewhere in Pennsylvania. This room is possibly in th... View Full Record
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• 2-019
• Cyrus Teed Portrait
• This is a formal portrait of Teed. The exact date or place is unknows, but he appears to be advanced in age.... View Full Record
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• 2-020
• A successful hunter — Jesse Putnam
• Jesse Putnam pictured with his rifle and catch in hand. (2 herons?). It is believed to have been taken in Estero with the palmetto and pines in the background. There is not date mentioned, but it is believed to have been taken in the early days of... View Full Record
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• 2-021
• Second generation Koreshans on the beach
• A group of second generation Koreshans gather on pillars on the beach. From left to right: Bubbett, Imogene Rahn; Bubbett, Laurie; Hoyt, Wilton; Boomer, Ruth; Andrews, Annie Ray; Rahn, Claude; Bubbett, James; Boomer. Bertie. ... View Full Record
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• 2-022
• Koreshan gardens and Laurie Bubbett
• A fairly young looking Laurie Bubbett stands on one of the paths on the grounds of the Koreshan Unity. The dining hall can be seen in the background.... View Full Record
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• 2-023
• Bee Hives: William McCready(?) in the Apiary
• This photo shows what is believed to be William McCready among his bee hives. The photo has "McCready and Bee Hives" written in pencil onthe back. See the notes for more information about McCready.... View Full Record
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• 2-024
• Mrs Pierce
• Photos says: "Mrs Pierce, April 1959. Shadows b__(?) so not a veryt good picture. She is quite bent." Fort Myers - See Edith Trebell-Campbell Photos for a picture of Mrs. Pierce and Jennie Campbell... View Full Record
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• 2-027
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• This photo of the Founder's Home shows it in one of its earliest years. Note the absence of garden paths and the presence of balconies on both ends of the building. (see notes)... View Full Record
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• 2-028
• String Quartet
• This photo shows Koreshan members of a string quartet. The exact location is unknown, however, knowing the young age of two of the identified members, this may be at Beth-Ophrah.... View Full Record
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• 2-029
• Art Hall
• Shows the Art Hall. The building was completed in 1905, so this photo would have been taken about 1910-15.... View Full Record
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• 2-030
• Koreshan Band in the Art Hall
• The Koreshan "Band", taken in the Art Hall. Many of the members can be identified based on 3-040, which has what appears to be an authoritative identification. From left: H. Jay Morgan; Allen Andrews; DeCoursey Clinchy; Lloyd Graham, Harrison (Ha... View Full Record
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• 2-031
• On the Lawn at Beth—Oprah
• The original of this photo is severely faded. It shows a group of men and women standing on the lawn of Beth Oprah. Some of them are identifiable from other photos. From l-r: unknown; Jesse Putnam; unknown; unknown; James Bubbett; George Hunt; unk... View Full Record
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• 2-032
• Second Generation Koreshans on the porch
• A group of second generation Koreshans pose for the camera. Most are identifiable from other photos: They are, left-right, front: Allen Andrews, Edna Schwindel. Second row - Ruth Boomer, Rose Gilbert, Vesta Newcomb, Wilton Hoyt. Third row - Lauri... View Full Record
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• 2-033
• Unity Grounds — Looking west.
• Photo shows the path, leading west toward the mounds, near the river. On the right can be seen the gazebo and the entry to Bamboo Landing. This is possibly a reprint since the writing at the bottom of the print is blocked.... View Full Record
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• 2-034
• Young Boy and Possum
• This photograph show a young back child with a possum on a leash. As far as we can tell, this is the only photograph in the collection that shows a black person. It is unknown if he is a member of the Unity.... View Full Record
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• 2-035
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• 2-036
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• 2-037
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• 2-038
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• 2-039
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• 2-040
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• 2-041
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• Sister Abbie McCrady seated in a wicker chair on a lawn, outside an old house. The exact location is unknown. According to Rahn, Abbie was born in Pennsylvania in 1859 and died January 31, 1943.... View Full Record
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• 2-042
• Unity path, near the Estero River, looking east toward the Store.
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• Dining Hall and Gardens
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• Dining Hall
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• Entrance to the Koreshan Unity
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• Koreshan members on Bamboo Landing, 1941
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• Koreshan men and women pose in front of house.
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• Tomb of Koresh, Estero Island Florida
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• First Home Built in Estero 40 years old
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• The Planetary Court, looking toward the west. Note the lack of siding. Identified on the porch are (l-r) Evelyn Bubbett, unk., Virginia Andrews. Others unidetifiable. In the background can be seen the bakery and he back end of the Dining Hall.... View Full Record
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• Identified on the back as "Caxambas, Fla. Fruited Avocado tree". Laurie Bubbett is seen on the right. The woman is unknown. The man on the left may be Allen Andrews.... View Full Record
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• Allen Andrews and David Richards
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• Boating on the river
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• The back of the photos sayd: "Will Fischer, Marie Fischer, Vera Holdensheldt, Marien Neff - In the Koreshan Unity Kitchen which was in the 3 story building." ... View Full Record
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• The back of the photo has written: "This is the Bamboo Landing for Boats. This is Sr. Emma's house in the back. Koresh and Victoria once stayed in there. The house I spent my first night in Estero in March 20, 1918." Then, wirtten in a blue ink --... View Full Record
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• The back of the photo says, simply: "Fred Hinson" There does not seem to be anyone by that name in the Unity, so he was probably a friend or a relative to a Unity member.... View Full Record
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• The boat, "Gladys" at the dock
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• Vesta Newcomb, (Back, center) and Koreshan School Children. (See Vesta display for more info).... View Full Record
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• Koreshan children pose at the entrance to the Unity Tea Garden which was located on the grounds of the present day Koreshan Unity Foundation. Note the turtle on the post, "We Live on the Inside".... View Full Record
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• There are two identical copies in the file. On the back of one, it is written in ink, on the photo: "Evelyn Bubbett, Ett Silverfriend, Esther Stoller, Virginia Andrews, Annie Ray (crossed out), Hester Douglass, Crystina Hamilton" There is also a no... View Full Record
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• The numbers on the front of the photo correspond to the hand written list on the back: 1) Altha Horn 2) Irene Wyka 3)Wade Stephens 4) Louise Smyth 5)Cora Stephens 6)Eugene Wyka 7)Milba Horne 8)Florence Graham 9)Imogene Rahn 10)Naomi Wyka 11)Mary... View Full Record
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• Three different views of the printing house on the Koreshan Unity grounds. One has what appears to be an unidentified young boy standing on a rock wall near the building and another has a man standing at the door to the building. The printing house b... View Full Record
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• Tea Garden and the Hussey family
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• Dressed for a performance
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• The location of this photo is unknown. It appears, and the probability is high, that it was taken at Suffern New York.. July 24, 1927. ... View Full Record
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• Photo shows the "Tea Garden", including a "wigwam".... View Full Record
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• Spanish moss hanging from trees. (Estero River?) ... View Full Record
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• Taken April 15, 1929 at Estero, Florida, the Unity
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• Geodedtic survey crew in front of their headquarters, Naples, Florida... View Full Record
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• Group of nine people. The only one identified is William Acuff, (marked by an "x") and 'Moreland' (It is unclear which Moreland), written in pencil on the front. The picture is said to have been taken on Mound Key. It shows the group with what are id... View Full Record
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• This photo,like 2-155 was taken on Mound Key according to the caption on the back. On the front it is written: "Frank Rahn (?), [?] Bessemer, Harold Morland, Wm. Fischer, Walter Turner, F.D. Wilson, Stephen Chislett, [?]-Fischer, Ida's Boy.... View Full Record
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• The back of the photo reads: "Resting after dinner in the flat woods about half way home - shell picnic". ... View Full Record
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• This photo was taken from a publication, (Koreshan Industries...) but is retained since it is the only known photo of the bear pit which was supposed to have been located on the east side of the trail.... View Full Record
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• Etta Silverfriend (L) and Evelyn Bubbett (R) sit on a bench on the Unity grounds.... View Full Record
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• Laundry building and machine shop
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• This photo shows what is decsribed on the back as " The Hunter's Camp, lunch counter and curio wigwam opposite the Art Hall".... View Full Record
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• Shows two woman/girls in a boat wearing costumes which can be found in other photos in the collection. Note some rust damage to the photo. The girls are unknown.... View Full Record
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• Shows two girls posing in costume. 2-172 shoes the same two girls in a boat. The writing at the bottom identifies the girl on the right as Alafae Stephens, however, she does not resemble her that well.... View Full Record
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• Alafae Stephens, on the left, is either presenting or accepting a painting held by her and Bertie Boomer, (right).. The date is unkown, but obviously Bertie is older.... View Full Record
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• Photos show Alafae in various poses around the Koreshan Unity grounds. Daugther of Joel and Cora, sister of Wade and Mace.... View Full Record
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• Early view of the Planetary Court
• This view of the Planetary Court shows it how it appeared early on. Not the absense of clapboard siding, except onthe cupola. It appears to be covered with some sort of tar paper on the second floor. A woman sits on the balcony and another rakes d... View Full Record
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• This set of photographs show a group of buildings which appear to be under construction. Their location is unknown and nothing has been seen in the Unity with this kind of unusual appearance. ... View Full Record
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• On stage at the Art Hall — Gowns and Parasols and Straw Hats and Canes
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• On stage at the Art Hall - no one is formally identified. Note the "X" under the soldier in the front row. ... View Full Record
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• This is a photograph of the Bamboo Landing. Note the total absence of overgrown vegetation.... View Full Record
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• This photo shows the view, just west of Bamboo Landing (seen on the left). It shows a boat landing as well as a distant view of the Dining Hall.... View Full Record
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• Shows Bamboo Landing in the distance. The building on the left is unknown, however, the Reeves study (See Herbert/Reeves, p.99, Map object B-37.) shows it a a "Storage Shed".... View Full Record
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• The Koreshan leadership, including Dr. Teed, Annie Ordway (Victoria) and others. This is NOT an original photo... View Full Record
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• Group photo with accompanying name list. Written on the photo itself is "Picnic at Big Hickory Island, April 1908" and a number on or above each person in the photograph. See name list behind photo... View Full Record
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• Annie Ordway (Victoria Gratia) taken at "Howland and Lonergan's Imperial Studio, 724 Market Street, San Francisco California.... View Full Record
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• Mrs Henry Rahn and some of her daughters. Also Jiminez girls and Walter Rahn blocked out.... View Full Record
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• Alfred Christiansen and a generator.
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• This view, which was presemably taken from the Founder's Home shows a well manicured Unity grounds. Also note the building, somewhat hidden, which appears in the distance, at the center of the photograph. This may be the "Brother's Log House". ... View Full Record
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• This photo, which is marked on the back as "Fla. 1915 - Feb 14 - Picnic on Hickory Is." has a number of unidentified people. In the forground there are two men seated. The one on the left is D.J. Richardson and the man to his left, with the white s... View Full Record
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• This photos shows four women and three men. None are "officially" identified, however, from other photos, it appears that they are (l-r) Max Arendt, ??, Bertie Boomer, Vesta Newcomb, Lou Staton, ??, Laurie Bubbett.... View Full Record
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• Unity Tennis Court
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• Described on the back of the photo (a later description) as "Picnic Naples 1920's". Obviusly the card lend credence to that as does the dress. Not everyone can be identified, however, some are positively identified. ... View Full Record
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• It is unclear exactly where this quarry was located. It is known that the Koreshans brought some shell from Mound Key, but this does not appear to be Mojnd Key. ... View Full Record
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• Boomer's Pigs at Dinner
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• Dining Hall — February 1946
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• This is the entrance to the Koreshan Unity. The pillars are still there. The Tamiami Trail does appear to have been paved when this undated photograph was taken. Note the tire tracks across the road.... View Full Record
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• Shows a man, identified as Theodore Naeselis, standing among the vegetation. Theodore Naeselis is identified in both the Rahn list and McCready lists ("Naeselius" and "Narcellis"). He was born in Sweden and arrived at the Unity in 1919 from Minnesota... View Full Record
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• This photo is similar to 3-025. showing a view of the porch of the Planetary Court and a woman seated, identified as Elizabeth Rahn. It appears to have been taken at the same time. She was Claude's second wife.... View Full Record
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• This photo shows, (l-r), Cora Stephens, Laurie Bubbett, Hedwig Michel and Claude Rahn. ... View Full Record
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• Claude and Elizabeth Rahn and Hedwig Michel.... View Full Record
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• (Image-1) Teed's tomb -- (Image-2) Teed's tomb -- (Image-3) Left to right - Virginia Andrews, Christine Hamilton, Ester Stottler (standing), Evelyn Bubbett (seated), James H. Bubbett, Elizabeth Robinson, Etta Silverfriend, George W. Hunt, Bertha Boom... View Full Record
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• Four photographs showing the Rectilineator experiment on Naples Beach. The photos are marked Nos. 1-4. Number-4 shows a group surrounding Professor Morrow. ... View Full Record
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• This photo of the south shore of the Estero River and Bamboo Landing show a view that is rarely seen, especially today. Note the openness of the area and the path to the right of the photo. ... View Full Record
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• This is not an original photo.... View Full Record
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• Another now unseen view of Bamboo Landing, looking west along the Estero River. The bank is cleared of most vegetation. No other buildings are visible along the shore.... View Full Record
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• Gustave Damkohler
• This photograph of Gustave Damkohler has a great deal of information written on the back, but it is unclear who wrote it and if it is accurate. ... View Full Record
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• Etta Silverfriend seated on a bench on the grounds of the Koreshan Unity. Located with the photograph is a postal card copy of the same picture. On it, is typed biographical information. Quote from the back of the photograph: "Sister Etta Silverfri... View Full Record
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• 3-058
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• This photo shows a large group of people apparently cheering on a man identified as "Abe Lincoln". According to the caption it was taken in Miami. The "Trail Blazers" were the group that helped to found the "Tamiami Trail" Abe Lincoln was a Seminole... View Full Record
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• 3-059
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• This is a copy of a portrait of a woman who is mentioned in Claude Rahn's membership list. The photo is a portrait showing her left head and shoulder pose. The identification on the back also says; "Virgilia Victorian Pledge Group". Mentioned in Rahn... View Full Record
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• 3-060
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• 3-061
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• 3-062
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• 3-063
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• 3-064
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• 3-065
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• 3-066
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• 3-067
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• 3-068
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• 3-070
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• 3-071
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• LeRoy Harper Bubbett in early life. He appears much different without his moustache. ... View Full Record
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• 3-072
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• 3-073
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• 3-074
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• Back of the photo says: "Group in drill at Entertainment in Feby 1924". ... View Full Record
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• 3-076
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• 3-077
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• 3-078
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• This photograph appears to be the bridge over the Estero River. Two men are carrying boards, the one on the left appears to be showing off by balancing it on his shoulder. The second man appears to possibly be Laurie Bubbett. If this, in fact, t... View Full Record
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• 3-079
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• Shows two men in a boat holding fish and pulling in nets. It appears to be Estero Bay or in the area. Note 3-080 for a possible companion photo. ... View Full Record
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• 3-080
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• Photo has original caption on the back -- "Estero Fla. 7-13-1919, Turtle eggs and Pampano". Those present are unidentified. The relationship to 3-079, which shows two fisherman, is unknown. The two men on the left appear to be Laurie Bubbett and A... View Full Record
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• 3-081
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• This photo shows a sculpture of some sort of person, with a dollar sign ($) on the front of it. It is not ientified in any way as to purpose, artist, date etc. Perhaps it is intended to represent capitalism, since the Koreshan belief in communism w... View Full Record
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• 3-082
• The Koreshan Fleet
• This photo shows five Koreshan vessels (one is a rowboat). The "Liberator" is the largest, with Cyrus Teed and Victoria standing on the bow. Berthaldine Boomer appears to be in the window of the Liberator.... View Full Record
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• 3-083
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• The photo shows a play, in the Art Hall. The players appear to be (l-r) Bertie Boomer, Laurie Bubbett and Walter Bartsch. Note some of the props: The "Atlantic Coast Line" calendar advertising Florida to Cuba traffic, dted November 1910. Also, the... View Full Record
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• 3-087
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• This is a very unusual view of the Unity grounds. Presumably taken from the Dining Hall, because of the height, this view is looking toward the west. To the left can be seen the "Brother's Log House" and the bridge crossing the canal. The small bui... View Full Record
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• 3-088
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• Taken at an unknown beach location, (l-r), Laurie Bubbett, Annie Lewis(?), Annie Andrews, unknown child, Imogene Bubbett Rahn, Frank Lewis(?), Claude Rahn. ... View Full Record
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• 3-089
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• The Dining Hall. On the back, is written in pencil; "Dining Hall, First Floor and Women's Dormitory on second and third flors(sic)" ... View Full Record
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• 3-090
• The Koreshan Fleet on the Estero River
• This is a "cropped" version of 3-082. It shows "The Liberator" with Teed and Victoria standing on the bow.... View Full Record
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• 3-091
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• 2 photos from an unknown Koreshan theatre presentation. This record contains both 3-091 and 3-092. ... View Full Record
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• 3-093
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• The Brother's Log Home, looking toward the northwest. [See notes for further infromation].... View Full Record
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• 3-094
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• 3-095
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• This photograph is identified as being the dining hall before the addition of the third floor. The caption reads: This was the dining room before the third story was added, also the the kitchen, dish room and the other two rooms." It is unclear if th... View Full Record
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• 3-096
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• 3-097
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• The exact location of these two buildings is unknown, however they appear to be part fo the structures at the main Unity grounds. Note the thatch cover on the building on the right.... View Full Record
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• 3-098
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• This photograph shows the area that is identified as the main walk, looking toward the west. The roof of the dining hall can be seen to the left. Two men are standing at the end of the path. Part of a series of photographs by F.W. Hunt which were co... View Full Record
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• 3-099
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• 3-100
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• This group photo, including Dr. Teed, was probably taken in the early years of the Unity in Estero. Only a few of those present can be identified, and they look a bit younger. ... View Full Record
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• 4-001
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• This is a formal portrait of Cyrus Teed.... View Full Record
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• 4-002
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• Shows Allen Andrews (right) and Dennis Richards sitting at a lush Bamboo Landing.... View Full Record
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• 4-003
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• Claude Rahn (standing), James Bubbett and Frank Rahn in a hunting camp.... View Full Record
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• 4-004
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• This photograph shows a group of "players" posing on the Bamboo Landing.... View Full Record
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• 4-005
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• This is one of the most unusual photographs in the collection. This is due to the fact that it is quite old and it is unclear about those present. Note the photographer in St. Petersburg. On the back of the photo are the following names, written in... View Full Record
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• 4-006
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• A fragile, but excellent photo of the Dining Hall. There are two men standing on the porch, and one on the walk, but they are unidentified. The back of the photo says: "Original Dorm and dining hall, Gay collection" apprently referring to the Kore... View Full Record
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• 4-007
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• Three Koreshan women, posing on the stage of the Art Hall. They appear to be l-r Bertie Boomer, Imogene Bubbett Rahn, and Florence Graham(?). ... View Full Record
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• 4-009
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• 4-010
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• Shows a man identified as Charlie Hunt hammering what appears to be a bench held up by palms. Charles Hunt was the brother of George Hunt, born in Iowa in 1862, he died in 1943.... View Full Record
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• 4-011
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• 4-012
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• 4-013
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• 4-014
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• 4-015
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• 4-016
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• 4-017
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• Believed to have been taken in Chicago at Beth Ophrah, this photo has identification which appears to have been added later since it includes a phrase "...from Chicago, I think, altho I knew him in S.F." Identified are: "Standing, left to right; A... View Full Record
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• 4-018
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• Taken on the porch and steps of the Planetary Court, this photo has identification written on the back. It appears that the writing is original. Identified, left to right -- Christine Hamilton, Evelyn Bubbett, Elizabeth Robinson, Berthaldine Boomer... View Full Record
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• 4-019
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• This photo, showing the stern of a boat, has two women, sitting on the bottom of the boat. It is unclear who these people are, however, there are some other photos in the collection showing Evelyn Bubbett, Etta Silverfriend and Imogene Bubbett Rahn... View Full Record
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• 4-020
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• Here is the Bamboo Landing without all the overgrowth that we know today. This is looking west - southwest. The looming figure of the Dining Hall is seen in the back, left. The path which follows along the river is seen, and another building, possi... View Full Record
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• 4-021
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• This photo shows the area of the "Tea Garden", located on the east side of what is now US-41. The back of the photo has a note attached, identifying the person second from left as Dr. Price. This is correct. The person right in front of him appears... View Full Record
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• 4-022
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• A round photo showing a Koreshan boat, "The Star" and the Sanitorim. Another house as well as some of the small outback buildings can be seen.... View Full Record
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• 4-023 - 4-041
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• This series of small photographs all came out of a photo album which featured members of the Bubbett family. See Notes for more details. ... View Full Record
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• 4-042
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• Imogene Bubbett Rahn, probably taken before her marriage to Claude Rahn.... View Full Record
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• 4-043
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• 4-044
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• 4-045
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• 4-046
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• SEE THE BACK OF THE PHOTO.... View Full Record
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• 4-047
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• SEE THE BACK OF THE PHOTO.... View Full Record
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• 4-048 to 4-053
• Laurie Bubbett
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• 4-054 to 4-057
• Claude Rahn
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• 4-058
• College of Life
• The College of Life in Chicago, on Cottage Grove Avenue... View Full Record
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• 4-059
• Johann Englert and Jacob Horne
• Johann Englert and Jacob Horne standing in front of an unknown building. See notes for more information. ... View Full Record
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• 4-060 to 4-063
• The Bubbett Family
• The five members of the Bubbett Family are pictured in a set that came from a scrapbook. Pictured are; James Bubbett, Evelyn, Laurie, LeRoy, Imogene (Rahn). ... View Full Record
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• 4-064
• Dr. Teed and Tarpon about 1906
• Cyrus Teed stands next to a tarpon. It is believed to be in front of the Dining Hall, although the exact location is unclear. It is also unclear as to who the young woman in the window are, and whether or not Teed actually caught this tarpon or not.... View Full Record
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• 4-065
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• 4-066 to 4-083
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• This series of 19 photographs were taken in the Fall of 1907 and Summer of 1908. They are not necessarily all related, however, up through 4-077, there is a link, then there is some doubt as to their connection, then the connection picks up again a... View Full Record
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• 4-084
• Wreck of P. Court after hurricane
• Although this building looks like the "Founder's Home", the caption, written on the bottom of the photo, says: "Planetary Court after the Hurricane"... View Full Record
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• 4-085
• Wilton Hoyt and Ruth Boomer
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• 4-086 to 4-088
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• These three photos show different groups of Koreshans posing for the camera. The location is unknown, but all three appear to have been taken at the same time. The two smaller photos have identification on the back of them. Note that the photo of Imo... View Full Record
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• 4-089
• Wedding photo
• An unknown couple pose for their wedding photo. ... View Full Record
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• 4-090
• Picnic on the beach.
• Picnic. This post card was sent to Claude Rahn, in Baltimore. See Notes for text. ... View Full Record
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• 4-091
• Art Hall
• Art Hall... View Full Record
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• 4-092
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• This entry has three photographs. The first two are the same photo, only cropped. The send is only related in that it shows snow on the ground, as does the first.... View Full Record
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• 4-093
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• The location is unknown, but this is Laurie Bubbett, a shark and a man who appears to be Alfred Christiansen. ... View Full Record
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• 4-094
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• This photo shows Berthaldine Boomer, Evelyn Bubbett and their daughters, Imogene Bubbett Rahn and Bertie Boomer. The date and location are unknown, but is probably the Boomer house, Mirasol Grove. ... View Full Record
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• 4-095
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• 4-096
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• 4-097
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• LeRoy Bubbett with a small child on his lap and a young girl standing next to them both. Behind them is a large three story building. The location of this photo is unknown, but it could possibly be Chicago. Also see 1-109 [PH-615] for a similar pho... View Full Record
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• 4-098 to 4-099
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• 4-100
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• 4-101
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• 4-102
• Boats in Estero Bay
• Shows a row boat and three men along with boats tied up along a dock. The caption sayd. "Scene in Estero Bay"... View Full Record
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• 4-103
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• 4-104
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• 4-105
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• The "Swing Bridge", looking to the east from the "Old Store" on the right.... View Full Record
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• 4-106
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• 4-107
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• 4-108
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• 4-109
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• 4-110
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• 4-111
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• 4-112
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• 4-113
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• 4-114
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• 4-115
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• 4-116
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• 4-117
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• 4-118
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• 4-119
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• 4-120
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• 4-121
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• 4-122
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• 4-123
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• 4-124
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• 4-125
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• 4-126
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• 4-127
• Koreshans gather at the Founder's Home for a formal portrait.
• Gathering of Koreshans at the Founder's Home. All decked out in their finest, the children in front, the ladies of the Planetary Court, on the porch, with all but Berthaldine Boomer wearing a sash. Victoria and Dr. Teed and a group of young Koresha... View Full Record
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• 4-128
• Wyka and Stephens children
• This reprint shows, (l-r), Gerladine Main, Irene Wyka and Alafae Stephens, with Wade Stephens and Naomi Wyka seated. It was taken about 1922.... View Full Record
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• 4-129
• Wyka, Bessemer, Moreland, Stephens boys.
• This reprint, taken about 1923-25, shows (l-r), Mace Stephens, ?. Bessemer, Douglas Wyka, Floyd Moreland, Eugene Wyka and Alex Wyka.... View Full Record
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• 4-130
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• This photo shows Emma Teed Norton. ... View Full Record
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• 4-131 to 4-134
• Koreshan Unity Reprints of Early Koreshans
• These photos are copies of originals that are located in the archives of the Koreshan Unity Foundation. They include photographs of the Printing facilities, including a photo of the Koreshan, Guiding Star Printing House at Estero, the Englewood Prin... View Full Record
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• 5-001
• Vesta Newcomb and Mrs. Lucius Boomer
• Vesta Newcomb and Mrs. Lucius Boomer standing in front of the Boomer home at Mirasol Grove, on the Estero River, February 1950... View Full Record
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• 5-002
• Dining Hall Interior c.1905
• This photograph shows the interior of the Dining Hall. There are two copies of the same photo. One belonging to Olive Newcomb given in 1991. The photo has a mistaken label which says "Fire destroyed this building in the late 30's". The second pho... View Full Record
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• 5-003
• Francis Deane Gilbert, c. 1962
• This formal portrait shows Mr Gilbert at approximately 55-60 years of age. He was the son of Rose Gilbert. Francis Deane Gilbert was born 24 April 1901 and died 17 October 1981.... View Full Record
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• 5-004
• Dining Hall
• Shows the east end of the Dining Hall, with the kitchen on the back of the building.... View Full Record
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• 5-005
• Hedwig Michel and Emma Norton sitting in front of Founder's Home
• Hedwig Michel and Emma Norton sitting in front of the Founders Home. Note the arches. The building is also described as the "Master's House" on the back of the photo.... View Full Record
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• 5-006
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• Photo is MISSING.... View Full Record
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• 5-007
• Bakery building
• Shows the bakery. The back of the photo says: "Old Bakery - Now kitchen and dining room with 4 rooms on 2nd floor east and south exposure. Oct. 1948 Estero, Fla"... View Full Record
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• 5-008
• Etta Silverfriend in front of the Art Hall
• Etta Silverfrind standing at the entrance of the Art Hall. The back of the photo says: "Sent by Miss Elvira Chandler from Van Courtland park, New York City, New York.... View Full Record
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• 5-009
• Second generation Koreshans sitting on beach pilings.
• Showing many of the "second generation" Koreshans, seated atop pilings on the beach. James Bubbett poses with them. Left to right: Imogene Bubbett Rahn, Laurie Bubbett, Wilton Hoyt, Ruth Boomer, Annie Ray Andrews, Claude Rahn, James Bubbett, Ruth... View Full Record
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• 5-010
• Lou Staton
• Lou Staton... View Full Record
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• 5-011
• Bessemer Family on the steps of Bamboo Landing
• L-R: Mary Alice Bessemer Toth, Emily Bessemer, Raymond Bessemer, [unknown], Jesse Putnam (?) [on steps]. At the Bamboo Landing taken approximately 1939-40. See Notes.... View Full Record
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• 5-012
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• The Laundry Building. This photograph is a reprint of an original located at the KUF. (see also PH-0252, Cat. # 1.16.8.1, 2-016) The laundry building was torn down and the machine shop is all that remains.... View Full Record
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• 5-013
• [Damkohler Cottage]
• This reprinted photograph shows what may possily be the Damkohler Cottage prior to the removal of an addition.... View Full Record
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• 5-014
• Grier Family
• This laminated photo shows Mary, Ada (Case), Cora, Julia and Ruth Gier.... View Full Record
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• 5-015
• Vesta Newcomb and Edith Trebell
• This 'Polaroid' shows Edith Trebell to the right and Vesta Newcomb to the left. The identificagion on tha back says it was taken 21 October 1967.... View Full Record
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• 5-017
• Unity Store
• There are two prints, (see also 5-018) showing the Koreshan Unity Store, front view. This is a postcard written by Franklin Jaecke to his mother. The other side of the card holds the text. This is a scanned copy of the original. The text reads: "Mo... View Full Record
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• 5-018
• Unity Store
• There are two prints, (see also 5-017) showing the Koreshan Unity Store, front view. This is a postcard written by Franklin Jaecke to his mother. The other side of the card holds the text. This is a scanned copy of the original. The text reads: "De... View Full Record
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• 5-019
• Newcomb Family
• There are two prints, both of which are reprints. They show, (l-r), Cora Newcomb, who had been married previously to Edward Koester. Olive Newcomb, (niece of Vesta), James Newcomb and Hattie Newcomb, (mother of James).... View Full Record
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• 5-020
• Vesta Newcomb and Park personnel
• There are two prints, the top shows (l-r), Hewig Michel, Vesta Newcomb, and Ranger Herb Smith. The bottom photo shows, (l-r), Hedwig Michel, Ranger Carl Parks, Vesta, [unknown], Ranger Herb Smith, [unknown].... View Full Record
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• 5-021
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• 5-022
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• 5-023
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• 5-024
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• Koreshan Orchestra (Band) on the Art Hall stage.... View Full Record
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• 5-025
• Unknown man
• This record consists of two photographs of an unknown subject. It is speculated that it is Jesse Sears Teed, father of Cyrus, but there is no proof of that. The photo was taken in Binghampton New York, A second "guess" is that it could be Dr. A.W... View Full Record
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• 5-027
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• 5-028
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• 5-030
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• 5-031
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• This is a copy of a photo - the location of the original is unknown. It shows a group of individuals standing along, what appears to be, the Estero River. It was probably taken about 1895 based on Photo #4-005 which shows most of the same group, in... View Full Record
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• 5-032
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• Cast on the stage of the Art Hall.... View Full Record
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• 5-033
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• 5-034
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• 5-035
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• 5-036
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• 5-037
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• 5-038
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• 5-039
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• 5-040
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• 5-041
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• 5-042
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• 5-043
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• Etta silverfriend (right) and Emma Norton (left) pose on the stage of the Art Hall.... View Full Record
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• 5-044
• Three men and a building
• Three men can be seen in front of what appears to be either a small residence, or a storage building. The cistern is seen to the right. There are three copies of this photo in the file and one of them has written on the back "Silverfriend back", wh... View Full Record
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• 5-045
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• 5-046
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• 5-047
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• 5-048
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• 5-049
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• 5-050
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• 5-051
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• 5-052
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• 5-053
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• Photo shows a large group of Koreshans, with Dr. Teed sitting on the far left with his white hat and cane. Many of those present are unidentified, however, on the far left, just behind and to the right of Dr. Teed is his sister, Emma Norton. IN th... View Full Record
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• 5-055
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• Photo shows a group of 7 koreshans sitting on the river bank. Carlton Case is identified on the right (seated). Perhaps Laurie Bubbett is in the row boat. ... View Full Record
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• 5-056
• State Photographic Archives
• This is a series of reprinted photographs from the Florida State Archives. Each is cataloged on the State Library / Archives Catalog. Some may be copies of the KSHS originals. ... View Full Record
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• 5-057
• US—41 Looking south at the Korehsan Art Hall
• This is a view, looking south on the Tamiami Trail from the Estero River. The Art Hall and the old entrance to the Unity can be seen on the right. The ground is torn up for the widening of the highway.... View Full Record
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• 5-058
• Aerial view of the Koreshan Unity
• An aerial view of US-41 (Tamiamai Trail) taken some time after 1949-50. The Publshing House and Dining Hall are both gone. The Trailer Park appears to have cars, vintage early 1950's.... View Full Record
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• 5-060
• Henry Ford and Thomas P. Gay
• Caption uner the photo in the original album reads; "L-R - Mr. Ford's secretary, Thomas P. Gay and Henry Ford. Fort Myers Florida, 1926". The back of the photo says; "1926 -- Brother Gay in the middle, Henry Ford at the right when he came to buy s... View Full Record
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• 5-061
• T.P. Gay Home
• Caption uner the photo in the original album reads; "The T.P. Gay home at 1720 Hough Street, Fort Myers, Florida, 1945. The back of the phots says the same.... View Full Record
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• 5-062
• Brother Gay with his hunting dogs
• Caption uner the photo in the original album reads; "Thomas P. Gay with his hunting dogs, 1924".... View Full Record
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• 5-063
• Lilly Pond
• Caption on the original album reads; "Lilly Pond, Koreshan Unity, Estero, Fla. Feb. 1923" On the back of the photo it says, "Lilly Pond, February 26, 1923"... View Full Record
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• 5-064
• Exhibit Building — Industrial and Art Exhibit
• Caption on the original album reads; "Exhibit Building, Estero Industrial & Art Exhibit, Estero, February 26, 1923".... View Full Record
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• 5-065
• View of Agricultural Display — Industrial and Art Exhibit
• Caption on the original album reads; "View of Agricultural Display, Estero Industrial & Art Exhibit, Estero, February 26, 1923".... View Full Record
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• 5-066
• Lillian Rugg's Home
• Caption on the original album reads: "Lillian Rugg's home among the palms near Estero, Lee Co. Florida. Frm H.L. Engbert, Fort Myers, Florida, May 1956. The photo itself says: "Home among the palms - Lillian Rugg's home. Near Estero, Fla. Receive... View Full Record
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• 5-067
• Hattie Englert and other Koreshans — 1914.
• Caption on the original album reads: "L-R Sisters, Louise Pretre, Flora Ackers, Anna Armour, Mrs. Englert, Thomas P. Gay: Seated: Benson Steele and Hattie Englert, Fort Myers, Fla. 1914. On the back of the photo itself, it says: "1914 When my Mothe... View Full Record
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• 5-068
• Order of Theocracy members in front of laundry.
• Caption on the original album reads: "Louise Pretre, Thomas P. Gay and Benson Steele in back of their Laundry Bldg, Fort Myers, Fl. Year 1924" The back of the photo reads: "Sister Louise, Bro. Gay and Bro. Benson in back of our laundry".... View Full Record
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• 5-069
• Hattie Englert and Louise Pretre
• Caption on the original album reads: "Left: Hattie Englert and Louise Pretre -- home 1939 Hough Street, Fort Myers, Fl. Year 1945". The photo itself simply says: "Hattie and Sister Louise 1945"... View Full Record
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• 5-070
• Thomas P. Gay home on Hough Street, Fort Myers
• Caption on the original album reads: "The Gay home - shows part of the sleeping porch upstairs, 1720 Hough Street, Fort Myers, Fl. Year 1945" The back of the photo reads: "The Gay home 1720 Hough Street, Fort Myers, Fl. Shows par of upstairs."... View Full Record
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• 5-071
• Koreshan Globe at Lee Co. Fair, 1921
• Caption on the original album reads: "Koreshan Exhibit of Estero, Lee County Fair, Fort Myers, Fla. February 1921 -- The photo shows the split globe model and the "Koreshan Premise" in the back. Two unidentified men stand to the right. The second a... View Full Record
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• 5-072
• Guiding Star Billboard
• This photo shows the billboard for the Guiding Star Publishing House, which features a picture of the cellular cosmogony. An unknown man stands next to the billboard.... View Full Record
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• 5-073
• Cyrus Teed Exhortation
• Postal card with a picture of Teed and an exhortation.... View Full Record
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• 5-074
• Post Cards
• Postal card with a picture of Laurie Bubbet with some Seminole Indians as well as pictures from the Solar Festival in October 1957. Solar Festival boat ride. From left, (back of the boat) -- Joyce Turner Black, Ray Mattox, Gerald Kinzie, Allison... View Full Record
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• COL-001
• College of Life Digital Collection
• This catalog record represents ALL of the photographs that were scanned for inclusion from the College of Life Archives in the Fall of 2008. The original photos are located in the State Archives. These photos were copied on to a CD. They are also... View Full Record
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• LB-001
• Along the Malecon
• A street scene in Havana, taken on Laurie Bubbett's trip to Havana with Claude Rahn in 1940... View Full Record
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• Presidential Palace
• A street scene in Havana, taken on Laurie Bubbett's trip to Havana with Claude Rahn in 1940... View Full Record
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• LB-003
• Morro Castle
• This photo, taken on his visit to Cuba with Claude Rahn shows the castle and lighthouse along the coast. ... View Full Record
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• LB-004
• Beach Home
• A two story beach home with an unidentified (see PH-0640) man standing next to it. ... View Full Record
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• Tropical Garden
• A series of four photographs, taken at the same time, which show four men in various poses. Two of the men are identified as Laurie Bubbett and Claude Rahn. (See Notes). The fourth photo identifies the place as "Tropical Gardens, Havana"... View Full Record
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• Willets, Reina, Mac and dog
• These photographs were included with the Laurie Bubbett Havana photographs, but they show a baby, (in all 4), what appears to be an older woman (in 2), and a man. The back of two of the photos identify the baby as "Mac", the woman as "Reina", and th... View Full Record
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• [Bubbett] Negatives
• This is a unique set of 20 negatives, along with two envelopes. he negatives are all 3x4 inches or less, most are in glassine sleeves. Some appear to be pictures of the grounds of the Koreshan site and others are unknown locations. The first enve... View Full Record
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• 5-059
• Various Photos — Ritter Family
• This is a photo CD, donated by Lyn Rainard. The original photos belonged to Joan Ritter, who was the sister of Deane Gilbert. and the grandchild of Rose Welton Gilbert. They include a number of pictures of Frank and Anna Welton Lewis. Also includ... View Full Record
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• Video
• AV-0001
• The Koreshan Unity, A Quest for Utopia
  
• This is a DVD from WGCU Public Media. It is from a series called "Untold Stories" This is episode #125. ... View Full Record
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• AV-0002
• Allen H. Andrews Movietone News footage
• From the Flaming Sword - May 1930: "It will interest and encourage many of Our read- ers to learn that on Sunday, .ApriI13, two motion pic- ture units representing Fox Movietone News and Fox News (silent) arrived at the Unity after having ma... View Full Record
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• AV-0003
• Weird Worship
• This program looks at what its title says... Weird U.S. -- The hosts go out and find bizarre people and places and then somewhat expoit that content for their show. This visit to the Koreshan State Historic Site was done in order to make it look eve... View Full Record
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• AV-0004
• Hidden Chicago — Chicago Tonight
• This is an excerpt from the Program, "Chicago Tonight" #7248, which aired on June 22, 2009. It was part of a piece on bizarre religous groups who had once be22 June 2009. See disc for complete program. Correspondent is Jeffrey Bayer.... View Full Record
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• AV-0005
• Florida: Heaven on Earth
  
• This is a DVD from WGCU Public Media. It describes four different Florida communities that came to Florida seeking a place where they could grow. This included the Koreshan Unity. The description reads: Since the late 1800s, Florida has been a ha... View Full Record
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• 5-075
• Post Cards
• A series of photographs found in the Harry Manley Collection. Most are unidentified, but some identification has led to others being identifited. Subjects include Mr. Manley, his sister, Paula, and their parents, as well as some photosof the Sani... View Full Record

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