Better Farming Special, professors, etc., Worcester, Mass., 10536-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382304

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Description

The image shows a group of men dressed in suits and wearing various styles of hats, standing together in an outdoor setting. Behind them, a train is visible. The scene takes place in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is associated with the "Better Farming Special" event. Industrial buildings and smokestacks can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
professors (teacher)
group portraits
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003451
B-Series negative 10536-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.10536-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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