The Common, Dana, MA., 27148-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373285

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
The Common, Dana, MA., 27148-A
(current record)

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

Description

The image depicts a landscape view of the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a grassy area with a few trees and two multi-story buildings in the background. A dirt path runs through the scene leading past the buildings and trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
complexes (buildings)
post offices
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001626
A-Series negative 27148-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

PC031.001.003.27148-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

Post office buildings

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of the negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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