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Subject: McCracken, Mary Isabel 1866-1955
Stanford University
Type: Black-and-white photographs
Topic: Entomology
Women scientists
Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5635]
Summary: California native and entomologist Mary Isabel McCracken (1866-1955) was educated at Stanford University and taught there until her retirement in 1931. Her research encompassed work on a wide range of insects, including beetles, mosquitoes, silkworms, aphids, and bees
Cite as: Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives
Persistent URL:Link to data base record
Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives
© Lela Bouse-McCracken
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Yes, I know you've seen this barn at least a thousand times. Most of them on a
calendar probably. ;-) Never-the-less, I really wanted to see (and photograph) it myself. This is a little different take on the composition, but trust me, I have others. *grin* Fortunately there were only about a half dozen other photogs who also showed up on this morning....so it was pretty easy to move around and change the composition.
"The groups of old farm buildings known as Mormon Row have withstood the elements for more than a century, since the farmland here was first homesteaded by the predominantly Mormon settlers in the early 1900s. After the Rockefellers Snake River Land Company bought the majority of the land and transferred it to the Park Service, the buildings were allowed to decay until the 1990s, when their cultural value was recognized and steps were taken to preserve them. Today, six homesteads and a single ruin provide visitors a glimpse into the past of Jackson Hole Valley." -http://www.jacksonholenet.com/
©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: I feel so fortunate when I visit my Mom's flower gardens. Her flowers are BEAUTIFUL and the butterflies love them. This Viceroy was was not nervous at all on the Butterfly Bush. And I loved the back light when the sun got low enough. That was a bonus to me. ;-)
© Lela Bouse-McCracken
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Here's a Larger view, but seriously, put this on your list - you've gotta see this! ;-)
We've been on a little road trip for the last couple of weeks. Just thought I'd jump ahead and show you a highlight for me. I've been wanting to shoot this place for a long time & finally got to do it. One note: If you're a little apprehensive about heights (I am!) you would do well to do what I did. It's a shear drop of 800 -1000 feet down into that canyon. I crawled out to the edge, laid down on my stomach and had my head and camera over the edge. Then I cautiously crawled backwards a few steps before standing up. ;-) That whole process happened several times while I shot from various vantage points. It's a little hard on the knees. I'd also suggest knee pads if you decide to do this.
I was really thankful for the white fluffies on this morning.
Subject: McCracken, Mary Isabel 1866-1955
Stanford University
Type: Black-and-white photographs
Topic: Entomology
Women scientists
Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5634]
Summary: California native and entomologist Mary Isabel McCracken (1866-1955) was educated at Stanford University and taught there until her retirement in 1931. Her research encompassed work on a wide range of insects, including beetles, mosquitoes, silkworms, aphids, and bees
Cite as: Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives
Persistent URL:Link to data base record
Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives
The flagship community project of the Anzac Centenary national programme. This free exhibition tells the story of Australia’s involvement in the First World War to the present day.
© Lela Bouse-McCracken
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"Viewed by some people as a weed and others as a beneficial herb, dandelions are a ubiquitous garden presence no matter how you see them. Learning the facts about this flower will help you know what to do with it, whether to dig it up or add it to your salad.
Dandelions have many culinary uses. All parts of the plant can be eaten, including as part of salads, cooked or sauteed, even fried. Dried dandelions are used to make tea, and the flowers can be turned into wines.
Dandelions are rich in beta carotene, iron, calcium and vitamin A. They are known as an effective diuretic, and have traditionally been used to help in the treatment of the liver and gallbladder, including aiding in removing gall stones and helping to decrease liver swelling. Dandelion can also help with minor indigestion.
However, according to the National Institutes of Health, dandelions have not been scientifically proven as a medical treatment." -ehow.com