Oversize copy of a postcard of Governor Walsh and staff at the opening of the Cape Cod Canal

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1914-07-29

GUSN

GUSN-307709

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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
Photographic materials
Postcards: General (2 of 2, oversize)
Oversize copy of a postcard of Governor Walsh and staff at the opening of the Cape Cod Canal
(current record)

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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
- Photographic materials
  - Postcards: General (2 of 2, oversize)
    - A panoramic view of Bournedale
    - Oversize copy of a postcard of Governor Walsh and staff at the opening of the Cape Cod Canal (current record)

Description

An oversize copy of a black and white photographic postcard of Massachusetts Governor David I. Walsh and Staff Councilor E. S. S. Keith at the opening of the Cape Cod Canal on July 29, 1914. The postcard shows a crowd of spectators surrounding an unidentified piece of machinery. This copy print was produced by Library & Archives staff.

Details

Descriptive Terms

governors
celebrations
photographic postcards

Physical Description

1 black & white print copy of a photographic postcard

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2014

Reference Code

MS028.04.029.002

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

Record Details

Material Type

photographic postcards

Other People

Walsh, David I. (David Ignatius), 1872-1947
Keith, E. S. S.

Description Level

Item

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