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View in the Adonis River Valley, ca. 1884-1905

 Item — Container: Assorted Photograph Collections, Box 6, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2022.010.032

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Danforth Family Photographs is a collection of 38 photographs taken in Syria (modern-day Lebanon) that belonged to sisters Agnes and Helen Danforth. The photographs, which date from circa 1884 to 1905, primarily consist of landscape views of the Adonis River Valley and surrounding locations in Syria. A small number also feature people and structures from the same region. The Danforth sisters were the children of missionaries based in Syria.

Dates

  • ca. 1884-1905

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Description

Black and white photograph of trees along a rocky section of ground, possibly with a stream running through it, in the Adonis River Valley. Handwritten on back: 'View in the valley of the river Adonis.'

Repository Details

Part of the Montgomery County Archives Repository

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