Bruce Powell collection of glass negatives and photographs
Scope and Content
The Bruce Powell collection of glass negatives and photographs date from the late 1800s to early 1900s and are of people and places in and around Athens, Ohio. Identified subjects include Mildred Wade, the Shaw family, and Edwin McClead. Places include the Mens Union and Campus Green at Ohio University, and Beckley & Son Clothing Store.
Dates
- Creation: 1850-1950
Creator
- Powell, Bruce (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Bruce Powell
Bruce Powell was demolishing a house and barn on Strouds Run Road/County Road 20 in Athens County when he found this collection of photographs and glass negatives. This was around 1975. Powell thinks the last name of the owners of the house was Eames.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet (1 document box)
Abstract
The Bruce Powell collection of glass negatives and photographs date from the late 1800s to early 1900s and are of people and places in and around Athens, Ohio.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ohio University -- 19th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Bruce Powell collection of glass negatives and photographs
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jerry Gordon and Holly Deakyne
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository