Hawaii, 1958

This series contains photographs and slides, as well as several negatives, many of which Eliot Snider took during the various trips he embarked on abroad. Many photographs and slides also depict family vacations and activities, as well as operations at various branches of the Massachusetts Lumber Company. Eliot primarily photographed scenes from other countries which included art, distinctive architecture, attractions, lumber operations, travel companions, and the daily activities of the country's inhabitants. Notable landmarks include Buddhist temples in Thailand, Hawaii, and Japan, Machu Picchu, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Hagia Sophia, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Grand Kremlin Palace, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Photographs of the Massachusetts Lumber Company show equipment and staff members engaged in daily operations over the course of several decades. Noteworthy photographs depict images of the original Massachusetts Lime and Cement Company site in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the original George McQuesten East Boston site and early 20th century operations. Portrait photographs of Eliot Snider are from various decades and consist of professional prints and contact sheets.