Camp Pottapaug, Dana, MA., 27134-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373273

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
Camp Pottapaug, Dana, MA., 27134-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dana, Mass.

Description

The image features a building at Camp Pottapaug in Dana, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by trees and has a porch with several people standing near it. The landscape is wooded, and the building appears to be elevated on a sloped area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

camps (recreation areas)
exterior views
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001614
A-Series negative 27134-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.003.27134-A

Places

Dana (Petersham, Worcester county, Massachusetts) [former community]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Camps
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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