View of Swift River, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27260-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373395

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Enfield, Mass.
View of Swift River, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27260-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Enfield, Mass.

Description

The image depicts a view of Swift River in Enfield, Massachusetts. Visible are several buildings including a large one with a tower, and a church with a steeple on the right side of the riverbank. The river reflects the landscape and structures, and a hill is seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
town halls
institutional buildings
trees
panoramas
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001736
A-Series negative 27260-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

PC031.001.004.27260-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

City halls

Conservation Note

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

Description Level

Item

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