The Boston Public Library's McKim Courtyard, Boston, Massachusetts, 4902-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390381

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Institutional buildings
Civic buildings
The Boston Public Library's McKim Courtyard, Boston, Massachusetts, 4902-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Institutional buildings
    - Civic buildings

Description

The image depicts the Boston Public Library's McKim Courtyard in Boston, Massachusetts. A central rectangular fountain is situated on a grassy area, and several small trees are placed around the perimeter of the courtyard. Two individuals are seated on benches along the sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public libraries (buildings)
institutional buildings
historic buildings
courtyards
fountains
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025942
B-Series negative 4902-B

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.002.004.4902-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-06.

Description Level

Item

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