Photographic Prints of Southborough
Scope and Contents
Eleven 12"x15" photographic prints showing landscapes and panoramic views of Southborough. They include scenic shots of Southborough's farmland, houses and hills, Mr. Sears' house, hay cultivation and agricultural work, a shepherd and flock of sheep, and the Boston water supply in Southborough. One photo is noted to include Batista Berri, Paul Berry’s father.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1910
Creator
- Town of Southborough (Organization)
- Southborough Town Clerk (Organization)
- Berry, Paul J. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (11 photographic prints)
Language of Materials
English
Condition Assessment
Photographs are in excellent condition and show minimal signs of wear.
Acquisition Note
These photographs were donated to the Town Clerk’s Office by Paul J. Berry, 1928-2021. Mr. Berry served as Southborough’s Town Clerk from 1969-2015.
- Title
- Photographic Prints of Southborough, c. 1910
- Subtitle
- TC011
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jeremy G. Berry-Cahn, Archivist
- Date
- November 1, 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- James F. Hegarty, Town Clerk
Revision Statements
- November 27, 2024: Converted to EAD
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository