Finding aid for the Bruce Powell collection of glass negatives and photographs
Title:
Bruce Powell collection of glass negatives and photographs
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Powell, Bruce.
Dates:
1850-1950
Quantity:
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.
Identification:
MSS278
Language:
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.

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.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection remains in its original arrangement.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Athens (Ohio).
Ohio University.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.