Meeting of Boston and Albany Railroad signalmen, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6079-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383342

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Description

The image depicts a group of 15 Boston and Albany Railroad signalmen standing outdoors in front of a large tree. They are dressed in formal attire, wearing coats and hats. The setting is in Springfield, Massachusetts, with buildings visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
group portraits
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012061
B-Series negative 6079-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

PC015.002.530.6079-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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