General view of Smith's Village, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27211-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373346

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Description

The image shows a general view of Smith's Village in Enfield, Massachusetts. The village consists of several houses and buildings scattered across a rural landscape, bordered by rolling hills and open fields. In the background, there is a river running alongside a road, and trees are visible throughout the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

villages
railroads
rivers
woods (plant communities)
panoramas
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001687
A-Series negative 27211-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

PC031.001.004.27211-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Panoramas

Conservation Note

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

Description Level

Item

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