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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733, Two Children Outside, Grass Skirt and Checkered Pants, 8x10
733, Two Children Outside, Grass Skirt and Checkered Pants, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
734, Construction of Gymnasium, 6.5x8.5, Corner Broken
734, Construction of Gymnasium, 6.5x8.5, Corner Broken
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
735, Men, Women, Children Outside of Center on Steps, 6.5x8.5
735, Men, Women, Children Outside of Center on Steps, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
736, Laundry Wash Room, 8x10
736, Laundry Wash Room, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
737, Band, 8x10
737, Band, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
738, Kitchen, 8x10
738, Kitchen, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
739, Cottage?, 8x10
739, Cottage?, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
74, Ice Skating, 8x10
74, Ice Skating, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
740, Colony Dormitory, 8x10, Corner Chipped
740, Colony Dormitory, 8x10, Corner Chipped
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
741, Bake Shop, 8x10
741, Bake Shop, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
742, Terrace Cottage Interior, 8x10
742, Terrace Cottage Interior, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
743, Band, 8x10, Corner Cracked
743, Band, 8x10, Corner Cracked
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
744, Laundry, Washing Machines, 8x10
744, Laundry, Washing Machines, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
745, Two Barns and Building, One with Silo, Car Wash Now, 8x10
745, Two Barns and Building, One with Silo, Car Wash Now, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
746, Five Men Loading Machine, Pride of Buffalo Bags, Flour?, 8x10
746, Five Men Loading Machine, Pride of Buffalo Bags, Flour?, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
747, Bakery, Two Machines, 8x10
747, Bakery, Two Machines, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
748, Temporary Cottage 9, 8x10
748, Temporary Cottage 9, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
749, Laundry Machines, Wash Room, 8x10, Plate Chipped
749, Laundry Machines, Wash Room, 8x10, Plate Chipped
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
75, Ice Skating, 6.5x8.5
75, Ice Skating, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
750, Small Building, Electric Tower and Power Lines?, 8x10
750, Small Building, Electric Tower and Power Lines?, 8x10
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression