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Title: [Two men working in a field], canoeing, Egg Harbor River, NJ
Description: Film negative showing two men digging through a knapsack in a field near Egg Harbor river. Both men wear hats and the man on the right has his sleeves rolled up., October 9 & 10, 1908., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 1908
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.326]

Title: [Susquehanna River, Harrisburg, PA]
Description: Film negative showing a barge floating down Susquehanna River at Harrisburg. A bridge spans the river and trees and other foliage grow on either side of the bank., Title supplied by cataloger., Badger Album, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 23, 1909
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2014.42.66]

Title: Ripplemead from the hill
Description: Depicts a body of water, probably the New River running through Ripplemead, Va., over which a primitive ferry has just transported a horse and wagon and its driver. To the right is a small hut with a low aperture, not a door for human beings. Perhaps it is for storage. Two young boys stand by the hut. The road leading to the ferry landing is of dirt, very rough, and full of stones., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title given in manuscript on mount., Slide number 73., American Lantern Slide Interchange typed on sticker on mount.
Creator: Bullock, John G., 1854-1939, photographer
Date: ca. 1890
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern - Bullock [P.9282.10]

Title: [Regional planning map of Norristown, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Topographic map of Norristown, Pennsylvania with markings over the top. Includes Schuylkill River., Negative numbers: 52.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.52]

Title: [Aerial view of the Schuylkill River looking southeast from Manayunk, Philadelphia.]
Description: Aerial view of the Schuylkill River looking southeast from the vicinity of Fountain Street in Manayunk. Relatively high vantage point shows the river and adjacent areas for some distance. Several bridges crossing the river are visible, as are industrial buildings in Manayunk and portions of Fairmount Park., Negative numbers: 1624., Manuscript note on negative sleeve: Girard Ave. Bridge., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1624]

Title: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa
Description: Aerial view showing Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Depicts campus buildings, nearby residences and industrial areas, and bridges spanning the Lehigh River. Lehigh University was founded in 1865 by Asa Packer., Negative number: 4506.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.4506]

Title: Junior High School No. 3, Trenton, New Jersey
Description: Aerial view of Trenton Junior High School No. 3, located at 1001 West State Street in Trenton, New Jersey. Depicts a large front building adorned with a clock tower, flanked by two identical smaller buildings set back on each side with entrances marked by columns. Built 1924. Nearby residences and the Delaware River are visible., Negative number: 11311.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: September 12, 1929
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.11311]

Title: Sloop on Shrewsbury R[iver] from st[ea]m[e]r Albertina. [Monmouth Beach, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a small sailboat carrying a group of people across the water on the Shrewsbury River. The boat travels away from the camera as people stand and sit on the deck., Photographer remarks: Intens. 10/88, Time: 4:20, Light: Fair sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 7, 1888
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1306]

Title: [Three empty canoes, Egg Harbor River, New Jersey]
Description: Film negative showing three canoes on the Egg Harbor riverbank. The center canoe is overturned with an oar resting on the hull., April 13 & 14, 1906., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.39]

Title: [Two men with a canoe at the water's edge, Egg Harbor River, New Jersey]
Description: Film negative showing two men pulling canoes out of the water on the Egg Harbor riverbank. The bank is lined with slender trees and other foliage., April 13 & 14, 1906., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.42]

Title: [Navigating the river, Atsion River, New Jersey]
Description: Film negative showing two men pushing a canoe under a fallen tree and through a cluster of debris on the Atsion River, i.e. Mullica River. The tree hides the upper portion of the men's bodies. Mullica River, also previously known as Little Egg Harbor River and Atison River, is named after Finnish settler Eric Palsson Mullica (1636-approximately 1704). The river starts in central Camden County and empties into the Great Bay north of Atlantic City., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: May 18 & 19, 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.53]

Title: [Canoe carrying two men, Atsion River, New Jersey]
Description: Film negative showing two men paddling a canoe down the narrow Atsion River, i.e. Mullica River. Trees and other foliage line the banks and extend into the water. Mullica River, also previously known as Little Egg Harbor River and Atison River, is named after Finnish settler Eric Palsson Mullica (1636-approximately 1704). The river starts in central Camden County and empties into the Great Bay north of Atlantic City., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: May 18 & 19, 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.54]

Title: [Three canoes, Egg Harbor River, New Jersey]
Description: Film negative showing two men in a canoe traveling down Egg Harbor river. Two other canoes sit on the riverbank next to trees with exposed roots., April 13 & 14, 1906., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.29]

Title: Catboat on [Mana]squan R[iver]. Too slow. Stern view. Dauntless [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a single-sail sailboat carrying two people on the Manasquan River in N.J., a wide river with choppy water. Other sailboats are visible in the distance across the water., Time: 3:45, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 21, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1000]

Title: Shutter picture from [railroad] car window of Shenandoah River, [VA]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of the Shenandoah river taken from the car of a railroad train. Each bank is lined with trees, their branches reflected in the water. A mountain rises in the distance and is visible through the trees., Time: 4:30, The emulsion is flaking off the plate, especially in the lower right and upper left corners., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 12, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1036]

Title: Old millwheel & bridge over the Hawkskill, at Luray [VA]
Description: Glass negative showing a river in Luray, Virginia with a mill located on the left bank. The mill wheel dips into the water and the building sits slightly above on a hill. In the distance, a covered bridge crosses the river., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: 12:25, Light: Strong sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 12, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1032]

Title: Steamer Helen on Shrewsbury R[iver], [Sandy Hook, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a steamboat sailing on the Shrewsbury River at Sandy Hook, N.J. The word "Helen" is written on the hull. Various buildings occupy the shoreline, the closest one flying a flag from a flagpole., Time: 1:15, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 8, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1164]

Title: Sloop on the Shrewsbury River, [Sandy Hook, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a small sailboat on the Shresbury River at Sandy Hook, N.J. The boat's reflection is clear in in the calm water. The far bank is barely visible in the distance., Photographer remarks: Upright on plate., Time: 11:50, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 8, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1165]

Title: On Brandywine looking up from below 3rd dam, on race bank, [Wilmington, DE]
Description: Glass negative showing Brandywine River separated down the center by a long island with a pathway. Trees line the riverbank, almost falling into the water., Light: No sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: November 25, 1885
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.802]

Title: Sharpie on Shrewsbury R[iver] from pier at Oceanic, [Monmouth Beach, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat on the Shrewsbury River seen from a distance. The far shore is comprised of rolling hills., Photographer remarks: Too large a stop., Time: 11, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 7, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1201]

Title: Sail-boat near carriage bridge, [Mana]squan R[iver], [NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a small sailboat carrying two people on the Manasquan River. A long causeway stretches across the horizon behind the boat., Photographer remarks: Bow on., Time: 2:15, Light: Good, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 27, 1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.372]

Title: Boats at Union landing from Royal Star, [Manasquan River, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing various sailboats docked at the edge of the Manasquan River. The far shore is lined with trees., Time: 2:15 abt., Light: Good., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 27, 1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.373]

Title: Royal Star sailing on [Mana]squan R[iver], from dock, [NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a stern view of a sailboat carrying a group of people down Manasquan River. The far shore is visible in the background., Photographer remarks: Stern view., Time: abt. 2:15, Light: Very good., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 27, 1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.374]

Title: Royal Star, bow on from dock, [Manasquan River, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat floating down Manasquan River. The far shore is lined with trees., Time: abt. 2:15, Light: Very good., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 27, 1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.375]

Title: Royal Star, side view, [Manasquan River, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat seen from the side carrying a group of people on the Manasquan River. The far shore is lined with trees in the background., Time: 2:20, Light: Good., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 27, 1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.376]

Title: [Man on boat Thalatta docked on river bank]
Description: Glass negative showing a rowboat with the word "Thalatta" painted on the side moored on the shore of a quiet river. A man sits in the back of the boat with the oars crossed in the front. Tall grass grows on the near shore and trees grow on the opposite bank in the distance., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: ca. 1880-ca. 1900
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.87.6]

Title: Sanam River. Cat boat "O.K."
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat with a single mast carrying a group of people on the Sanam River. Another similar boat sails behind the sailboat to the right. The tree lined shore is visible in the distance., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 20, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.84.5]

Title: New B & O Bridge over Brandywine, from rocks on N. bank, [Wilmington, DE]
Description: Glass negative showing a bridge constructed from large brick pillars supporting a trestle spanning Brandywine River. A railroad track runs next to the river. Telephone lines also traverse the river up to a small building at the top of a hill on the left., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: November 26, 1885
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.804]

Title: [New B & O Bridge over Brandywine. From rocks on N. bank]. [Wilmington, DE]
Description: Glass negative showing a bridge constructed from large brick pillars supporting a trestle spanning Brandywine River. A railroad track runs next to the river. Telephone lines also traverse the river up to a small building at the top of a hill on the left., Same as last., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: November 26, 1885
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.805]

Title: Bridge from top of bank, farther up, [Brandywine, Wilmington, DE]
Description: Glass negative showing a bridge constructed from large brick pillars supporting a trestle spanning Brandywine River. A railroad track runs next to the river. Telephone lines also traverse the river and a fence runs down the hill towards the river. The roofs of buildings are visible on the far shore over the bridge., This is a closer view of the same bridge in plates 804 and 805., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: November 26, 1885
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.806]

Title: [Boat on] Shrewsbury River, [Highlands, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat traveling down Shrewsbury River seen from a distance across the water. The sailboat travels toward a far shore lined with trees., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 7, 1888
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.104.8]

Title: Natural Bridge, from path down [from seat on path leading down under it, Cedar Creek, VA]
Description: Glass negative showing the Narual Bridge, a natural stone archway with Cedar Creek running underneath. Either bank is covered in trees and other foliage, and a high cliff face rises from the left side of the river. The Natural Bridge was likely made from an ancient underground river and became a popular tourist destination by the early 19th century. It was once a sacred site of the Monacan tribe. Thomas Jefferson purchased the surrounding land in Cedar Creek, Va. and built up inns for visitors., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: 19:55, Same position as No. 1038., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 15, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1050]

Title: Natural Bridge [from seat on path leading down under it, Cedar Creek, VA]
Description: Glass negative showing the Natural Bridge, a natural stone archway with Cedar Creek running underneath. Either bank is covered in trees and other foliage, and a high cliff face rises from the left side of the river. The Natural Bridge was likely made from an ancient underground river and became a popular tourist destination by the early 19th century. It was once a sacred site of the Monacan tribe. Thomas Jefferson purchased the surrounding land in Cedar Creek, Va. and built up inns for visitors., From same place as last., Photographer remarks: Good neg., Time: 10, The negative is dark and the emulsion has begun to flake along the upper edge of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 15, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1051]

Title: Natural bridge from bed of stream, [Cedar Creek, VA]
Description: Glass negative showing the Natural Bridge, a natural stone archway with Cedar Creek running underneath. Either bank is covered in trees and other foliage, and a high cliff face rises from the left side of the river. The Natural Bridge was likely made from an ancient underground river and became a popular tourist destination by the early 19th century. It was once a sacred site of the Monacan tribe. Thomas Jefferson purchased the surrounding land in Cedar Creek, Va. and built up inns for visitors., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: 10:10, Just below where last was taken., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 15, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1052]

Title: Distant view of Natural Bridge, [Cedar Creek, VA]
Description: Glass negative showing a landscape view of a forested hillside with the Natural Bridge in the center. Cedar Creek is visible in the foreground. The Natural Bridge was likely made from an ancient underground river and became a popular tourist destination by the early 19th century. It was once a sacred site of the Monacan tribe. Thomas Jefferson purchased the surrounding land in Cedar Creek, Va. and built up inns for visitors., Photographer remarks: Upright on plate. Undertimed., Time: 11:50, From a point further W. than last., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 15, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1054]

Title: Nat[ural] Bridge from hillside up-stream, [VA]
Description: Glass negative showing the Natural Bridge, a natural stone archway with Cedar Creek running underneath. A small wooden walkway crosses the river, leading to the lower right corner of the archway. The Natural Bridge was likely made from an ancient underground river and became a popular tourist destination by the early 19th century. It was once a sacred site of the Monacan tribe. Thomas Jefferson purchased the surrounding land in Cedar Creek, Va. and built up inns for visitors., Photographer remarks: Developed at Natural Bridge., Time: 5:10, Light: Sun almost down., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: October 13, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1042]

Title: Cat boats "Eleanor" & "Louise" in race on [Mana]squan River. [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing two sailboats, each carrying groups of people, racing on the Manasquan River. Other boats sail in the background and the far shore is lined with trees., Time: 3:30, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 20, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1548]

Title: Cat-boat Moonta & others in race on [Mana]squan River, [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing sailboats racing down the Manasquan River. At least 10 boats travel on the water in front of a tree lined shore., Time: 3:40, Light: No sun, good light., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 20, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1549]

Title: Cat boat "Annie." Winning boat in race on [Mana]squan R[iver], [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing two sailboats racing on the Manasquan River. The sun reflects on the water as the boats sail past., Time: 4:25, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 20, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1550]

Title: Two cat boats in sunlight. [Mana]squan River, [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing two sailboats racing on the Manasquan River. Another sailboat travels behind them as the sun glints off the water., Time: 4:30, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 20, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1551]

Title: Cat boat Favorite opp. Rod Clark's, [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat carrying a group of people on the Manasquan River. The boat sails near the shore and a building with the sign "Ice Cream Saloon." People stand on the dock next to the ice cream shop., Time: 4:40, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: July 20, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1552]

Title: Elk Mt. from bridge over French Broad River below Richmond Hill, [Asheville, NC]
Description: Glass negative showing Elk Mountain in the distance over French Broad River. The river curves to the left along a tree-lined shore as a peak of the mountain rises in the distance., Photographer remarks: overtimed, Time: 3:40 PM, Light: good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 17, 1890
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1590]

Title: Bridge over French Broad R[iver] at Richmond Hill, from the hill, [Asheville, NC]
Description: Glass negative showing a metal bridge spanning French Broad River. Rolling hills rise on the opposite shore with a building nestled in a small valley. Trees line the riverbank and the hillside., Photographer remarks: overtimed, Time: 3:45 PM, Light: good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 17, 1890
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1591]

Title: Asheville Station from Lahkieostee Farm. French Broad R[iver] in foreground, [Asheville, NC]
Description: Glass negative showing a distant view of the Asheville Railroad Station in a wide valley with French Broad River running through the foreground. Hills rise in the background. Trees line the riverbank and the hillside., Time: 5:15 PM, Light: fair sun, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 17, 1890
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1592]

Title: Dam on Pacolet River, [NC]
Description: Glass negative showing water falling over the dam on the Pacolet River. A tree branch leans against the fall from the rocky riverbed. A wooden structure stands on the left and trees line the river above the dam., Time: 3:10 P.M., Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1890
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1609]

Title: Tug Jamesburg & boat with freight cars on it, [Taken from steamer Columbia, Delaware River]
Description: Glass negative showing a tugboat traveling down the Delaware River, flying an American flag and puffing clouds of smoke. The letters "PENNSYLV" are visible on the hull, Photographer remarks: Taken from st[ea]mer Columbia. The day M. & I went to Riverton. Detail didn't come out at all., Time: 1:45, Light: Good, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: May 2, 1885
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.583]

Title: Yachts on [Mana]squan R[iver], Orion in race, Wilbur Smith sailing her, [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing various sailboats traveling down Manasquan River, a wide river with choppy water. The boat in the foreground carries two people., Time: 2:50, The emulsion has begun to peel off along the upper edge of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 21, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.998]

Title: Yachts on [Mana]squan R[iver], stern view of several, [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing various sailboats traveling on Manasquan River, a wide river with choppy water. The boats sail in a diagonaly line away from the distant shoreline., Time: 2:52, The emulsion has begun to flake along the bottom edge of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 21, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.999]

Title: Frou-frou on [Mana]squan River, bow on, [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat carrying a group of people seen from a distance across the water on Manasquan River. The tree-lined shore is barely visible in the background., Time: 2:20, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 21, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.994]

Title: Frou-Frou, stern view, [Manasquan, NJ]
Description: Glass negative showing the stern of a sailboat carrying a group of people seen from a distance across the water on Manasquan River. The tree-lined shore is barely visible in the background., Photographer remarks: Too slow., Time: 2:30, The emulsion has begun to flake around the edges of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 21, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.995]

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