Person/Organization: Farmer, Sarah Jane
Item 6171
'Abdu'l-Bahá with friends, Eliot, 1912
Contributed by: Eliot Baha'i Archives Date: 1912 Location: Eliot Media: Photographic print
Item 6175
'Abdu'l-Baha, Green Acre, Eliot, 1912
Contributed by: Eliot Baha'i Archives Date: 1912 Location: Eliot; Haifa Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
The Advent of Green Acre, A Baha'i Center of Learning
The Green Acre Baha'i School began as Green Acre Conferences, established by Sarah Jane Farmer in Eliot. She later became part of the Baha'i Faith and hosted speakers and programs that promoted peace. In 1912, the leader of the Baha'i Faith, 'Abdu'l-Baha, visited Green Acre, where hundreds saw him speak.
Exhibit
Informal family photos often include family pets -- but formal, studio portraits and paintings also often feature one person and one pet, in formal attire and pose.
