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North Scituate photograph album

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: MS-2003-034

Scope and Contents

A handwritten note on the front page of the album reads, "To Maggie & Jonnie. From Ella & 'F.A.' With best love and kind wishes - Christmas 1887".

Scope and Contents

Album of sixteen photographs of North Scituate, Massachusetts. Primarily consists of images of the Scituate coastline, including Minot Beach, as well as houses and people. One of the figures appears to be a clam digger or fisherman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1887

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Full Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Nineteenth century photograph album of scenes of Scituate, Massachusetts.

Related Materials

Boston-area photograph albums, BC.2023.014, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

Title
North Scituate Photograph Album
Subtitle
1887
Author
Molly Aleshire
Date
2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861