Motorcycle hill climb, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27340-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373475

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Enfield, Mass.
Motorcycle hill climb, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27340-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Enfield, Mass.

Description

The image shows a crowd gathered along a steep, grassy hill in Enfield, Massachusetts, for a motorcycle race. Many spectators are standing or sitting on the hill, watching a motorcycle being pushed or ridden down the hill. The scene is surrounded by trees and vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

motorcycles
motorcyclists
races (events)
spectators (event observers)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001816
A-Series negative 27340-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.004.27340-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Motorcycle racing
Spectators

Description Level

Item

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