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LHR closed for vacation

Ahh, the thrill of vacation adventuring!

Peering into the awful crater of Aso San, a volcano in Southern Japan, 1906. H.C. White Co.
Peering into the awful crater of Aso San, a volcano in Southern Japan, 1906. H.C. White Co.

While not going so far or daring so much this intrepid pair, LHR staff will be away next week (June 24 to 28).

See you in July!

 

Source: Stereoview Collection IC9 [a wonderful collection puchased by the Frederic C. Adams Library in the early 20th century, so Kingstonians could see the world in 3D].

 

 

 

For more, visit the Kingston Public Library, and the Local History Room, and the full blog piqueoftheweek.wordpress.com.

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Coconuts!

Henry M. Jones and the coconut party, no date
Henry M. Jones and the coconut party, no date

Ah, the tropics! Here Henry M. Jones, author of Ships of Kingston standing at the far left, and four unidentified friends enjoy a refreshing treat under the palms.  The woman may be Henry’s wife Abby Bosworth Holmes Jones, though between the hat and the coconut, it’s difficult to tell. The dog is also anonymous.