West Ware paper mill, Ware, Massachusetts, 27200-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373336

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Ware, Mass.
West Ware paper mill, Ware, Massachusetts, 27200-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Ware, Mass.

Description

The image depicts the West Ware paper mill located in Ware, Massachusetts. A river runs toward the building, which is partially obscured by trees. The landscape includes a grass-covered embankment with rocks and scattered trees along the water's edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

paper mills
industrial buildings
rivers
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001677
A-Series negative 27200-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

PC031.001.012.27200-A

Places

West Ware (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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