Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 5987-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383250

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Portraits
Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 5987-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Portraits

Description

The image shows a group of six men dressed in formal suits, standing in front of a large tree. These men are identified as officers of the Boston and Albany Railroad. In the background, there are buildings with visible windows and architectural details.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011970
B-Series negative 5987-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

PC015.002.770.5987-B

Places

Springfield (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of this negative is broken. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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