Warren Mandell Elm, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27162-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373298

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Petersham, Mass.
Warren Mandell Elm, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27162-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Petersham, Mass.
    - Bridge and River (Nichewaug), Petersham, MA., 27107-A
    - Bridge and River (Nichewaug), Petersham, MA., 27108-A
    - Warren Mandell Elm, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27162-A (current record)
    - Nichewaug Proper, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27163-A
    - H.C. Grover House, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27164-A

Description

The image shows a large, expansive elm tree, known as the Warren Mandell Elm in Nichewaug, Petersham, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a wooden building with multiple windows, with stone walls nearby.

Details

Descriptive Terms

American elm (species)
houses
residential structures
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001639
A-Series negative 27162-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

PC031.001.008.27162-A

Places

Petersham (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Elm
Dwellings

Conservation Note

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

Description Level

Item

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