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Charles R. Green with a stone for Jones Library
Charles Green holding a stone for the Jones Library. The caption on the reverse reads, "Charles R. Green with a stone for Jones Library 1928"
Children reading at Jones Library
Many children reading in the Children's Room at Jones Library
Circus animals on Main Street
Camels and an elephant with a man on top trudge up Main Street passing by a large crowd of onlookers.
College Candy Kitchen in Carpenter's Hall
This is the area behind the commercial blocks on the north side of upper Main Street in Amherst where Bueno Y Sano is now located. The College Candy Kitchen was located in the Nash Block before the fire in February of 1928 destroyed the building. The…
Cosby House on Amity Street
Cosby House on Amity Street. Caption on reverse reads, "When the Jones Library was built, this house was moved to Dana St."
Curator Dan Lombardo in Jones Library Special Collections
Former Curator of Special Collections, Dan Lombardo, peruses a large map.
Dedication of Julius Lester Collection
From left to right, Bonnie Isman, Julius Lester, and Dan Lombardo stand in front of an exhibit panel in the Special Collections department during the dedication of the Julius Lester Collection.
Early morning restaurant fire in Amherst
Firefighters aim a powerful jet of water at this burning restaurant across from the Town Common. More than 40 Amherst and UMass firefighters fought the blaze for hours in near zero weather before it was brought under control.
Flower show in Jones Library auditorium
The whole auditorium at the Jones Library was filled with flowers during this flower show held in 1935. This view shows the portion of the show that filled the stage.
Food and Feasts program at Jones Library
French cooking expert Charlotte Turgeon demonstrates cooking with chocolate.
Front entranceway of the Jones Library
This photograph shows the front entranceway of the Jones Library. The back of the library (prior to the 1993 renovation) is visible through the archway.
Harris Barnes' boat with three rowboats at Camp Coolidge
Photograph of Harris Barnes' boat and three rowboats on a lake at Camp Coolidge, a boy scout camp on Lake Neesoponsett in North Dana, Massachusetts. Harris and Prayne Barnes are in the boat.
Interior of The Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
One of the rooms in the Mead Art Museum, with a fireplace and long table.
Internet station at Jones Library
Early internet station in the Jones Library Reference Department.
Inventory at Jones Library
This is the first book-by-book inventory done by the Library since the fire at the Amherst House in 1926. It took a week to complete by 60-odd staff and volunteers. The women on the left are Lucy Gallagher, Claire Sussman, and Windy Sayer.