Polk Center (PA) Glass Plate Negatives

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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136, Front View of Buildings, Cow in Foreground, 8x10
136, Front View of Buildings, Cow in Foreground, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
137, Front View of Buildings, Cow in Foreground, 8x10, Positive Glass Plate
137, Front View of Buildings, Cow in Foreground, 8x10, Positive Glass Plate
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
138, View from Barn, 5x7
138, View from Barn, 5x7
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
139, View of Polk Village from Bell Tower, Postcard, 5x7
139, View of Polk Village from Bell Tower, Postcard, 5x7
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
13a, Unidentified, 4x5
13a, Unidentified, 4x5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
13b, Cow in Front of Barn Wall, 8x10
13b, Cow in Front of Barn Wall, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
140, View from Bell Tower, Can See Sunnyside, 8x10
140, View from Bell Tower, Can See Sunnyside, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
141, View of Main Building from Southside, 8x10
141, View of Main Building from Southside, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
142, View from Administration Building, 5x7
142, View from Administration Building, 5x7
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
143, View from Main Entrance, Can See Sidewalk and Road, 8x10
143, View from Main Entrance, Can See Sidewalk and Road, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
144, Sidewalk from Administration Building and Town, 6.5x8.5
144, Sidewalk from Administration Building and Town, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
145, Sidewalk Going from Administration Building and Village of Polk, Brick Sidewalk, 6.5x8.5
145, Sidewalk Going from Administration Building and Village of Polk, Brick Sidewalk, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
146, Administration Building, 5x7
146, Administration Building, 5x7
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
147, Auditorium, 8x10
147, Auditorium, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
148, Front of Administration, 6.5x8.5
148, Front of Administration, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
149, Front of Administration Building, 6.5x8.5
149, Front of Administration Building, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
14a, Unidentified, 4x5
14a, Unidentified, 4x5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
14b, Cow, Barn, 8x10
14b, Cow, Barn, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
15, Cow, Barn Wall, 8x10
15, Cow, Barn Wall, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
150, Administration Building, 6.5x8.5
150, Administration Building, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression