Logging operations, 27427-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373562

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
Logging operations, 27427-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes

Description

The image shows a logging operation with a large pile of cut logs in the foreground. Three men are engaged in the activity; one operates machinery labeled "Avery Company" while the others handle equipment near the logs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sawmills
loggers
log (wood)
woods (plant communities)
hills
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001903
A-Series negative 27427-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

PC031.001.016.27427-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Loggers

Description Level

Item

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