Cannon at Civil War fortifications at the mouth of the Merrimack River, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2067a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377504

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN2001-GN2089
Cannon at Civil War fortifications at the mouth of the Merrimack River, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2067a
(current record)

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN2001-GN2089

Description

The image shows Civil War era fortifications at the mouth of the Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The scene includes earthen structures and defensive walls, with a cannon visible among the fortifications.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fortifications
cannons (artillery)
civil wars
rivers
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005515
Noyes negative GN-2067a

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.015.GN-2067a

Date Notes

Copied Month: 05

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-05.

Description Level

Item

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