Monument on spot where Eunice Williams was killed by Native Americans, Green River, Greenfield, 7995-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-389882

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Description

The image depicts a monument in Green River, Greenfield. The monument has an inscription that describes the death of Mrs. Eunice Williams, citing an account by Rev. John Williams of Deerfield. It states that Mrs. Eunice Williams was killed at that location on March 1, 1704. The monument was erected by P.V.M.A. on August 12, 1884. The surroundings include foliage and the monument is positioned on a rocky area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

monuments
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027127
A-Series negative 7995-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.003.7995-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

Greenfield (Franklin county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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