Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6076-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383339

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Springfield
Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6076-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Springfield

Description

The image shows a group of six men, identified as roadmasters of the Boston and Albany Railroad, posed outside in Springfield, Massachusetts. Four of the men are standing, and two are seated in front of a large tree. The background includes a brick building and utility poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
officers (administrators)
group portraits
chairs (furniture forms)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012058
B-Series negative 6076-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.530.6076-B

Places

Springfield (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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