Polk Center (PA) Glass Plate Negatives

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  • Date = 1914

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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131, Orchard View, 1914 Report, 6.5x8.5
131, Orchard View, 1914 Report, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
172, Barn Lake, Ice House, 1914 Biennial Report, 6.5x8.5
172, Barn Lake, Ice House, 1914 Biennial Report, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
200, Old Hospital, 1914 Biennial Report, 6.5x8.5
200, Old Hospital, 1914 Biennial Report, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression
228, Southside Industrial, View from Terrace, 1914 Report, 6.5x8.5
228, Southside Industrial, View from Terrace, 1914 Report, 6.5x8.5
(1917-1945) World Wars & Great Depression