Black and white photograph of a group of seven people, three men and four women, sitting on the steps of a porch in Macatawa, Michigan.

Black and white photograph of a group of seven people, three men and two women, in the woods, Macatawa, Michigan.

Black and white photograph of Robert Merrill's sister Ida in an automobile, Holland, Michigan.

Black and white photograph of excavation near Maybees Waste Weir, Erie Canal.

Black and white photograph with closer view of Webb's grader near the Erie Canal.

Black and white photograph of construction of the north end of Culvert 109, New York State Canal System.

Black and white photograph of construction of the south abutment for Watson's Bridge, New York State Canal System.

Black and white photograph of William's Bridge under construction, New York State Canal System. Taken by Robert Merrill from the south.

Black and white photograph of Reynold's house exterior, A person can be seen sitting on the porch.

Black and white photograph of the south abutment for Shelby Bridge under construction, New York State Canal System.

Black and white photograph of a man, possibly Golden, in a canal boat in Middleport, New York. The name on the side of the boat reads Shenandoah.

Black and white photograph of berme 5300 in the New York State Canal System.