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This item is a black and white photograph of two men holding a bottle. They are both wearing suits and are sitting in a room with lace curtains. Handwritten on the back is "left B. F. Thompson."

This item is a black and white postcard addressed to "Miss Crathie Shell." On the front is a group of men standing on large circular machinery. According to the donor, Benjamin Franklin Thompson (1875-1960) stands atop generator stator in a hydro…

This item is a black and white photograph of a train and its crew. There is damage to the image seen in the tears and missing pieces. Handwritten in pen on the back is "Ben Thompson far right." Faded writing in pencil can be seen. One of the men…

This item is a black and white photograph of a large round building with mosaic tile windows. Two steep stairways lead to the doors facing the camera. There appear to be additional staircases on either side. Handwritten on the back in pen is "Ben…

This item is a black and white photograph of two men in chairs outside. Both are wearing glasses and the one on the left is holding what appears to be a smoking pipe in his hand. Handwritten on the back is "Ben Thompson (right)." A pencil drawing of…

This item is a black and white photograph of a man next to tall vegetation with large leaves, likely banana plants. There is writing at the bottom of the image that appears backwards. It reads, "Among the bananas at Hawaiian May 1922." Handwritten on…

This item is a black and white postcard with the image of a woman being licked by a pig while a man stands behind them watching. The man is wearing a kilt. The text on the front reads, "Behave yourself, Sandy." The postcard is addressed to "Miss…

This item is a black and white portrait of a group of people in front of a house. There are numerous American flags hanging from the porch and that of the neighboring house. Handwritten on the back is "front l to r 2 Jetts, Uncle Hard Mast, Nancy…

This item is a black and white photograph of Benjamin Franklin Thompson in a Merchant Navy uniform. He is wearing glasses. The photograph is significantly faded and measures 1.5 by 1.75 inches. Handwritten on the back is "Ben Thompson."

This item is a black and white photograph of a group on train tracks. It appears that the photograph has been bent or torn in half. Handwritten on the back is "Ben Thompson (straw hat)."