The Boston Public Library's McKim Courtyard, Boston, Massachusetts, 4903-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390382

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Institutional buildings
Civic buildings
The Boston Public Library's McKim Courtyard, Boston, Massachusetts, 4903-B
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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Institutional buildings
    - Civic buildings

Description

The image shows the McKim Courtyard of the Boston Public Library in Boston, Massachusetts. It features a covered walkway with a series of arches supported by columns. Potted trees line one side of the walkway, and the grassy courtyard with a fountain is visible to the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public libraries (buildings)
institutional buildings
historic buildings
courtyards
fountains
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025943
B-Series negative 4903-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.002.004.4903-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-06.

Description Level

Item

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