Camp Pottapaug, Dana, Ma., 27150-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373286

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
Camp Pottapaug, Dana, Ma., 27150-A
(current record)

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

Description

The image shows a cabin at Camp Pottapaug in Dana, Massachusetts, surrounded by tall trees. There are several people gathered on the porch of the cabin. A dirt path leads up to the building, and the surrounding area is wooded.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001627
A-Series negative 27150-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

PC031.001.003.27150-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

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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