Oakland (Calif.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Black and white photograph of buildings next to water and a bridge and mountains in the background. Handwriting on the verso reads: "Green St to the East drops sharply -- or ends, rather, after one block -- then a sharp cliff and the wharves -- Treasure Island and the Oakland Bay Bridge"
This harbor scene shows an industrial waterfront with piers and ships. Several long pier buildings project from the shore into the water, with a large cargo ship docked at one. A suspension bridge spans the water in the background, connecting to a distant shoreline.
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State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection.
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Black and white photograph of a building facade, showing a car parked in front and a person in the window of the top floor. Handwriting on the verso reads: "I'm in Kenneth's window -- 2 straight windows to my right, the bedrooms"
A multi-story building features a prominent three-story cylindrical bay window positioned above a large arched entryway. One person is visible looking out from the top window of the bay, while utility wires stretch across the facade in the foreground. Part of a vintage car is parked at the bottom left of the frame.
Black and white photograph overlooking buildings of a city. Handwriting on the verso of the photo reads: "Coit Tower - top of Telegraph Hill - from Kenneth's window"
A black and white scene features a tall, cylindrical tower with arched openings at its peak, positioned atop a hill. In the foreground, multi-story urban buildings display architectural details like bay windows and a wooden roof fence. Densely packed trees and smaller structures are visible along the slope of the hill leading toward the tower.
Black and white photograph overlooking buildings of a city. The numbers 1 and 2 are written on the photograph, denoting two of the buildings. Handwriting on the verso of the photo reads: "From our living room windows #1 The Mark Hopkins #2 The Fairmount Nob Hill"
This black and white view overlooks a dense urban environment from an elevated perspective. Rooftops with metal railings and ventilation pipes occupy the foreground, leading to a middle ground of varied buildings and a distant skyline. Centered white text identifies the Poetry Collection of the University Libraries at the University at Buffalo.
Black and white photograph overlooking buildings of a city. Handwriting on the verso of the photo reads: "Green Street to Russian Hill, west from Kenneth's window"
This black and white elevated view features a city with numerous multi-story buildings and houses clustered on a sloping landscape. A straight thoroughfare runs through the center of the scene, leading toward a hill topped with trees and a prominent high-rise building. A vertical sign reading "LYON" is visible on the right side, and a watermark from the University at Buffalo is centered over the cityscape.
Black and white photograph looking over buildings toward a body of water. Handwriting on the verso of the photo reads: "looking north west from Kenneth's window: Sausalito and a little piece of the Golden Gate Bridge extreme left"
This black and white cityscape shows a high-angle view across rooftops toward a body of water and rolling hills in the distance. Multi-story urban buildings in the foreground feature flat roofs and bay windows. A semi-transparent white watermark centered in the upper half of the frame contains text identifying the Poetry Collection of the University Libraries at the University at Buffalo.
Black and white photograph of a street showing cars, buildings, and water in the background.
A black and white street scene shows several vintage cars parked along a sloping road and in a small lot. In the foreground, the side of a building with a rounded bay window and decorative molding is visible. Telephone poles and power lines crisscross the middle ground, while additional multi-story buildings and a distant body of water appear in the background.
Black and white photograph of a man and a woman standing outside with mountains in the background.
Two people stand in an outdoor clearing with a backdrop of mountains and dense foliage. One person holds a small cup and dish while the other pours from a large white jug. In the foreground, various camping items including cooking pots, a lantern, and bottles are scattered on the ground and a tree stump.
Jonathan Williams, Ronald Johnson, and an unknown person
Black and white photograph of three people. Two men are leaning aginst a rock wall, with a person sitting between them on the wall.
Three individuals are positioned by a stone wall against a light background. The person on the left leans against the wall wearing sunglasses and a patterned tie, while the person in the center sits on the stones with their eyes closed. The person on the right stands beside them wearing a dark hat and a striped shirt.
Color photograph of two men sitting next to each other.
Two individuals sit together on a sofa in front of an indoor wall and greenery. One person is shown in profile looking to the right, while the other faces the camera wearing a brown jacket and orange shirt. White text across the middle reads "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo."
Philip Hanes, Thomas Meyer, and Jonathan Williams
Black and white photograph of three people, two facing the camera, one in profile.
Three individuals dressed in formal suits and ties are positioned in an indoor setting with a blurred framed picture in the background. On the left, one person holds a glass, while the person on the right examines a set of keys with a logo and a small card. White text across the center states, "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo."
Three people wearing suits and ties are positioned in an indoor space with a framed picture on the wall behind them. One individual on the right faces forward, while another in the center looks down, and a third person is partially visible on the left side. The words "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo" are written across the center in white text.
Philip Hanes, Jonathan Williams, and unknown person
Black and white photograph of three people, two of whom are facing the camera, one facing away from the camera.
A black and white scene shows three people indoors, with one person in the foreground facing away and two people in the background facing forward. The person on the left wears a suit and a polka-dot tie, while the person on the right wears a light-colored coat and has a mustache. Framed artwork is visible on the walls behind the group, and text regarding the University at Buffalo is centered over the subjects.
John Wieners, Jonathan Williams, Duke Armstrong
Black and white photograph of three people sitting around a table.
Three individuals are seated at a small table in a room featuring light-colored curtains and a wall with a dark framed picture. One person sits on the left with their head bowed, another is in the foreground with their back to the camera, and the third sits on the right side of the table. Various items such as bowls, plates, and glassware are distributed across the tabletop. White text centered on the scene identifies the source as "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo."
Black and white photograph from above of three people sitting around a table on which there is a large bouquet of daisies.
Three people are positioned around a dark table filled with plates, bowls, and a large bouquet of flowers. The scene is captured in black and white with a strong light source centered on the tabletop, casting the surrounding room into deep shadow. Text overlaid in the middle of the frame identifies the source as the poetry collection of a university library.
Jonathan Williams, John Wieners, Duke Armstrong
Black and white photograph of three people sitting around a table on which there is a large bouquet of daisies.
This black and white scene depicts people gathered around a dinner table set with various dishes, glassware, and a central floral arrangement. One person in the foreground holds a cigar, and a tall-backed wicker chair sits behind the table. Light-colored, vertically pleated curtains cover the wall in the background, and text is superimposed across the middle of the frame.
Black and white photograph showing a number of people.
A black and white scene depicts several people gathered in a dark environment. One individual wears a bowler hat and a speckled blazer, while another stands beside them in a dark turtleneck and jacket. A third person with short, light-colored hair is positioned on the right side of the frame.
Black and white photograph of two people with their backs to the camera, with mountains and trees.
This black and white landscape features two people standing on a high vantage point overlooking a valley with a winding river. The surrounding mountains are densely forested with evergreens, and snow-capped peaks are visible in the background. Centered white text is overlaid on the scene, stating "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo."
Jonathan Williams, Joan Hanes, and Emelie Lewis
Black and white photograph of three people in a kitchen.
Three people are positioned in a kitchen containing cabinets and a counter with a kettle and dishes. One person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a patterned shirt has a hand raised while facing the others. Two individuals stand in the foreground, with one holding a glass and a cloth. Text identifies the scene as part of the poetry collection of the University at Buffalo.
Emelie Lewis, Joan Hanes, and Jonathan Williams
Three individuals are positioned in a kitchen with upper cabinets on the left and a doorway on the right. One person in the foreground holds a light-colored object while another stands behind them, and a third person on the right wears a hat and a shirt with a large abstract pattern. Superimposed white text across the center reads "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo".
Jonathan Williams, Lorine Niedecker, and unknown person
Black and white contact sheet showing three people in different frames.
Six monochrome frames are displayed in a two-by-three grid, showing various people in a room. Some individuals are seated at a desk or standing together, with some holding books or gesturing. The words "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo" are written in white across the center.
Rosa Doner, Jonathan Williams, Ephraim Doner
This contact sheet displays twelve black and white frames of individuals in an indoor setting with large windows. The frames show people at tables with mugs, bottles, and flowers, while one person holds a cigar. The center of the sheet features overlaid white text identifying the Poetry Collection of the University Libraries at the University at Buffalo.
W.H. Ferry, Jonathan Williams, Joela Bayer, and an unknown person
Black and white photograph of four people standing outside with trees and a hill in the background.
Four individuals stand in a group outdoors, wearing formal clothing such as suits and a patterned top. Some of the individuals hold small glasses while standing in front of a sloped hill with trees. White text is overlaid across the middle of the frame, stating "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo."
Black and white photograph of two men, both wearing hats, standing in front of a door.
Two individuals stand side-by-side in front of a brick wall and a dark door. They both wear brimmed hats and dark, textured sweaters over collared shirts, and the person on the right also wears glasses. A small, peaked wooden overhang is mounted on the wall above the doorway.
Black and white photograph of two men walking on a trail holding walking sticks with backpacks on.
Two hikers travel across a rocky path next to a shallow stream in a wooded outdoor setting. Both individuals carry large backpacks, wear caps, and use long walking sticks for balance as they move toward the foreground. The background features a steep, tree-covered hillside and a small wooden shack on the right.
Black and white photograph of two boys standing on the edge of a ballfield. Typed on the back of the photo is: "Jonathan Williams (left) and St. Albans friend (Blaise de Sibour) about Spring 1943"
One person on the left wears a striped shirt, while the person on the right holds a ball and wears a sweater over their shoulders. A third person is visible in the distance on the court near a net and a fence. Text reading "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo" is overlaid across the center.
Color photograph of three people standing outside a stone building.
Three individuals are positioned in front of a masonry building. One person on the left wears a checkered shirt and performs a salute, while the person in the middle wears red and the person on the right wears a dark sweater. White text is superimposed over the center of the scene. The scene is presented in a faded color palette with visible texture and creases.
Color photograph of two people standing next to an exterior wall.
Two people are positioned in front of a white textured wall outdoors. One person on the left wears a yellow sweater and dark pants while leaning against the surface, and the person on the right wears a brown blazer and hat while holding a walking stick. Between them, a white rectangular patch on the wall displays orange letters in a circular arrangement, and a shadow of the person on the right is cast on the wall to the left.
Black and white photograph of a man and woman standing together next to a large floral arrangement.
Two people are positioned behind a large bouquet of flowers. One person has long hair, and the person behind them has a beard and wears a striped shirt with a tie. Centered over the subjects is white text for The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries at the University at Buffalo.
Black and white photograph of two men sitting on a patio with threes, fields, and hills in the background.
Two people sit across from each other at a table in an outdoor environment with a view of trees and a large hill. Both figures wear light-colored blazers, and a text overlay in the center reads "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo." The grainy, black-and-white scene includes a wooden bench and a body of water in the middle ground.
Black and white photograph of three people. Jonathan Williams is sitting on the left, with two older men.
Three individuals are positioned inside a cluttered room featuring walls covered in various small items and a door with a lace-curtained window. In the left foreground, a person with a mustache wears a checkered shirt and a camera strap, while another person with white hair and a beard sits on the right. A text overlay in the center reads, "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo."
Black and white photograph of three people. Jonathan Williams is sitting on the left, wearing boots, with his hat on his knee. There is a man sitting on the right, wearing a hat, facing the camera, and a person sitting behind him, facing to the side.
Three people are positioned within a densely packed interior room containing many household items and decorations. One person in a checkered shirt sits in the foreground with a camera strap around their neck, while another person in a cap sits nearby in the background. The room's walls are covered with tools, framed pictures, and a polka-dot curtain hangs over a window. White text identifying the Poetry Collection of the University Libraries at the University at Buffalo is overlaid across the center.
Black and white photograph of two men. The man on the right is holding a beverage in his right hand.
This black and white scene shows people in a room with a curtained window in the background. On the left, one person wears a dark jacket and white collar, while another on the right is in profile wearing a suit and tie. White text centered on the frame reads, "The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries University at Buffalo."
Color photograph of seven people sitting or standing on a structure made of large rocks with trees in the background.
Seven people are positioned on and around large, stacked stone structures that resemble ancient ruins. A person wearing a hat and carrying a camera stands in the center, flanked by others who are sitting, standing, or leaning against the stones. Trees are visible in the background behind the rock formation. White text centered on the frame identifies the source as The Poetry Collection of the University Libraries, University at Buffalo.
All through East and Southeast Asia, people obtain fresh-cooked food on the streets or in small, open-air restaurants, such as this.
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Signboard commemorating late king Bhumibol Adulyadej
King Bhumibol Adulyadej reigned from 1946 until 2016, an almost-unparalleled period of 70 years on the throne. He provided a symbol of unity in Thailand, particularly when military coups d'etator shaky transitions to democracy occurred.
Due to the close connection between the Thai monarchy and Buddhism, several temples throughout the kingdom have been financed directly by the royal family, such as this example from Phuket.
Buddhism in Thailand has followed a distinctive path for many centuries, linked to the royal family. They may spend several years or a lifetime as a monastic. Monks often beg for alms while young. They traditionally remain unmarried and live in monasteries.
Child-oriented height chart outside Thai children's museum
Parents and kids alike can easily determine how much they must pay - or not - to enter this museum.
Well over 90% of Thailand's population follows Buddhism [Theravada branch]. Shops, whether catering to nationals or tourists, feature Buddhist-themed objects.
To express their reverence for family and others, persons all around the world may seek solace in religious settings. These women use votive candles as part of the proceses.
Penang was one of four 'Straits Settlements' administered by the British, distinct from nominally autonomous Malay sultanates. Penang had a long, pre-British history of serving as a trade entrepot, including with the Arabs, Portuguese, Chinese and others.
City authorities carefully placed these recycling bins near a major apartment complex. They are decorated to encourage utilization.
Protective figures at a Thai Buddhist temple
Many of the Buddhists living in Penang have ancestral roots in Myanmar, Thailand or other countries. The protective figures here show Thai influence.
Municipal authorities in Penang have encouraged local artists to paint public service messages along major roads. This set encourages good behavior at school.
Visitors to the temple usually purchase incense sticks to honor the deceased.
According to the 2010 census, more than 60% of the Malaysian populace is Muslim. Islam and the Malay population are closely linked politically. Other major groups - the perhaps 13% Buddhist derive from China and other SE Asian countries, and six percent Hindus come from India.
This woman is wearing typical Peranakan attire, blending in both Chinese and Malaysian elements.
Beautifully-carved screens like this divide the ground floor of the mansion into discrete areas. They also a degree of family privacy when business negotiations were occurring in the public spaces.
Ganesha ranks as perhaps the most-beloved image in Hinduism. He is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the god of intellect and wisdom. Ganesha is also honored as the patron of letters and learning.
Elaborate decoration just off the entrance hall of this Peranankan mansion was psychologically designed to impress visitors with the wealth and hence power of the head of the household, almost invariably a merchant with keep historical roots in the community.
This elaborately carved lion stands by the door of this Peranakan mansion. It serves symbolizes wealth and power for the family.
In English, the sign reads: "Visitors are strictly not allowed to roll the granite balls in the lions' mouths"
Chinese-style formal dining room in a Peranakan mansion
Houses of well-off Peranakan merchants often featured two dining rooms, designed for interacting with different groups. This more intimate English-style room was used for family meals.
English-style dining room in a Peranakan mansion
Houses of well-off Peranakan merchants often featured two dining rooms, designed for interacting with different groups. This more elaborate Chinese-style room was used forlarge-scale entertaining and business negotiations.
Many merchants from SE China settled in coastal Southeast Asia, notably in current-day Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Intermarriage with indigenous residents became widespread, leading what is called Peranakan culture. Wealthy members of this group built clan temples and personal homes, often designed to impress others by their displays of opulence.
Subtle differences exist among SE Asian Buddhist-dominated cultures, in terms of how altars are decorated. This temple caters to persons of Burmese origin.
Parinirvana is the term used for the bodily death of The Buddha or, more broadly, an individual who has achieved nirvana during their lifetime. Such a person has achieved release from the cycle of endless rebirth, deeds and and cyclic change.
Baskets,roofs and siding for shelters are among the many products that can be produced from palm fronds.
In English, the sign reads: Warning Danger to Drowning, Do not Bathing Number of Death Reported Disaster Management Center
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of Cinnamonum trees, found naturally in a few SE Asian countries. It remains prized for flavoring. Extracting cinnamon requires delicate hand labor in peeling the back.
Cashews grow on trees. Preparing them for consumption requires numerous steps, including roasting and removal of outer layers. The entire process could be automated. However, readily available, cheap labor in rural areas make hand labor preferable.
Bidis are inexpensive, hand-rolled cigarettes. Often made by women in rural areas, they provide employment at quiet times in the agricultural cycle
or, in cities, in situations of underemployment.
This musicion is a playing a nadaswaram, a double-reed wind instrument.
Guan Shi Yin (观世音), called “Guan Yin” (观音) for short, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion. (http://thianhockkeng.com.sg/site/our-faith-deities-2/)
Incense burning in the Thian Hock Keng temple
Statue of General Xie in the Thian Hock Keng temple
One of the generals of hell, along with General Fan, Xie hanged himself after finding his sworn brother, Fan, dead. After their death, they were immortalized as the Black and White Guards of Impermanence. (see http://thetempletrail.com/thian-hock-keng/)
Statue of Confucius and other figures with offering in Thian Hock Keng temple
Painted temple door panel in the Thian Hock Keng Temple, Chinatown, Singapore
These elaborately decorated figures typify South Indian Hindu temples.
This temple was the first built by and for Singapore's Chinese community. Altars are guarded by spirits, good and evil, on the flanks.
Particularly in Tamil culture, Hindu services are accompanied with loud music, performed on drums and woodwinds.
With greater wealth and quicker transportation, Omani vendors offer an increasing selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Prior to the oil boom that transformed the Emirates, Muscat residents earned their livings by fishing, diving for pearls and the like. Fish are still caught for sale in the local market.
Traditional greeting area in a large home
Well-off rural families would reserve large rooms of this sort to greet male visitors. They would be served coffee and items to eat before talking informally.
The oil wealth passed to the Oman government has allowed construction of six different royal palaces (as of early 2017). This is the Al Alam ("the flag") Palace, used for official functions but not as a royal residence.
The souk in the middle of Muscat is filled with small shops primarily featuring imported goods.
The mosque was constructed from 300,000 tonnes of Indian sandston. Its symmetrical design includes a main minaret 90 meters high, and and four flanking minarets 45.5 meters high.
Minor variations in how men and women tie scarfs over their hair can be seen in different Islamic societies.
Opened in 2001, this opulent place of worship can accommodate 750 women and 6,500 men during Friday services. Especially noteworthy is the world's second largest hand-woven carpet and chandelier.