Polk Center (PA) Glass Plate Negatives

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About This Collection

This collection includes historical glass plate negatives documenting daily life of staff and residents of Polk State School in Venango County, Pennsylvania. In the early 20th century Polk Village included resident cottages and dormitories, industrial school classrooms, auditorium, gymnasium, hospital, bakery and kitchen, power plant, farm and orchard. Images show grounds and facilities, interior and exterior views of buildings, staff and residents, school activities, celebrations, games, athletic teams, plays and performances.

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19, Cows in Pasture, 8x10
190, Laundry Room, 6.5x8.5
191, Lakeside Pavillions, 1920, 8x10
192, Lakeside, 6.5x8.5
193, Lakeside, 6.5x8.5
194, Lakeside, 5x7
195, Lakeside, 5x7
196, Lakeside, Bad Print, 5x7
197, Old Hospital, Murdock, 8x10
198, Old Hospital, 6.5x8.5
199, Old Hospital, 6.5x8.5
1a, Unidentified, 4x5
1b, Cow, Two Men, 8x10
20, Chicken Farm, 8x10
200, Old Hospital, 1914 Biennial Report, 6.5x8.5
201, Old Hospital, 6.5x8.5
202, Old Hospital, 8x10
203, Old Hospital, Murdock, 6.5x8.5
204, Old Hospital, Murdock Hall, 6.5x8.5
205, Old Hospital, Murdock, 6.5x8.5