Middleclass home with large Royal Poinciana tree ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. The region where this picture was taken was not mentioned. This is a middleclass home with a large Royal Poinciana Tree in the front yard. It also has a swing in the yard and is surrounded by white picket fence. The Royal Poinciana tree is grown as an ornamental tree and is common to Cuba's rural areas and is also known in Cuba as Flamboyan tree. Cuba -- Caribbean region Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 84: 6 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200452/00001 | Partager |
House in the rural countryside ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. The rooftop of the home is adapted from the bohio huts used by indians of Cuba prior to the arrival of Columbus, many are still used today. The home is surrounded by many royal palm trees and has a large Royal Poinciana tree in the front. Cuba -- Caribbean region Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 28: 7 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200446/00001 | Partager |
Colonial Church in Trinidad ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. This old colonial style church is located just outside of Trinidad, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Churches like this one are located all throughout Cuba, with similar architecture and a bell tower. The church grounds are gated and there is a large Poinciana tree on the side, as well as a large Royal palm in the front. There is an unidentified bust at the entrance of the church. Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Trinidad Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 85: 16 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200482/00001 | Partager |
Manacas Iznaga Tower ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Cuba Auteur(s) : Unknown Iznaga, Pedro, 1817-1879 ( Builder ) Iznaga, Alejo, 1792-1845 ( Builder ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location. The Manacas Iznaga Tower is located in Valle de los Ingenios in Trinidad, Cuba, which was a major center for sugar mills. The tower stands approximately 45 feet tall and was used by the sugarcane plantation owner in order to keep watch over his slaves in the fields. It was built in 1816 and stands seven stories high. The ringing of the bell signified various messages, but mostly the beginning and end of the work day for the slaves in the sugar fields. A local legend states that the tower was built by Pedro and Alejo Iznaga to house Alejo's wife, who had been unfaithful to him. The photograph also shows the remains of the Iznaga plantation, as well as several Royal Palm trees and a Poinciana tree in the background. Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Mantanzas Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 85: 17 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/CA01200483/00001 | Partager |
View of Luquillo from El Yunque Rainforest ; The Bryant Slides Collection ; The Bryant Slides Collection, Puerto Rico Auteur(s) : Unknown ( Photographer ) Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. They are organized by geographical location. View of the coast, mountains, hills, and trees in the Luquillo area, near El Yunque rain forest. Visible is a Royal Poinciana tree (or Flamboyant tree), abundant in the island. Puerto Rico -- Caribbean region -- El Yunque National Forest Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@ucf.edu CFM1972_01a Sheet 74: 5 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00019204/00001 | Partager Voir aussi Caribbean National Forest (P.R.) Puerto Rico -- Description and travel Natural history -- Puerto Rico -- Caribbean National Forest Rain forest plants -- Puerto Rico -- Yunque Mountain Region Trees -- Puerto Rico -- Yunque Mountain Region Rain forest ecology -- Puerto Rico -- Caribbean National Forest Tourism -- Puerto Rico |