1 15 5 https://digitalamherst.org/files/original/8208a7bf242e4207ea738525811efc18.mp4 3373b96611f484018496071cb998a9de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert Francis Collection Description An account of the resource Robert Churchill Francis (1901-1987) moved to Amherst, Massachusetts in 1926 to teach high school English. The teaching job lasted a single year; writing became his life's work. Francis was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his writing career including the Golden Rose of the New England Poetry Club (1942-43), and fellowships from Breadloaf (1936), the American Academy in Rome (1957-58), and the Academy of American Poets (1984). He is best known for his volumes of poetry and his numerous contributions to journals and magazines. His first book, Stand With Me Here, was published in 1936. The last book to be published during his lifetime was Traveling in Amherst: A Poet's Journal (1986).  Four years after Francis's death in 1987, the trustees of his estate transferred his personal archives to The Jones Library. The collection includes letters, typescripts, galley proofs and published works (including signed first editions), anthologies, poems and essays in periodicals, photographs, and audio and video recordings. Moving Image A series of visual representations that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1/2 inch EIAJ-1 tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 2 minutes 3 seconds Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MPEG-4 Producer Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Union Video Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Director Name (or names) of the person who produced the video. Filmed by Fain Gildea and David Skillicorn Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert Francis on humor in his poetry Subject The topic of the resource Francis, Robert, 1901-1987 Amherst (Mass.) American poetry Description An account of the resource Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question, "How important is humor to your poems?" and talks about how poetry and humor are closely related as both surprise you with unexpected combinations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Relation A related resource from the Robert Francis Collection Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Motion pictures 1970s Humor Poetry Robert Francis Video https://digitalamherst.org/files/original/trade_card_howe_3bbe709ca7.jpg d4e3297aecd11aa0723e5d4154e2ee04 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1234 IPTC String Array ( ) Width 800 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Advertising card Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3 x 5 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We won't go home until morning! advertising card Subject The topic of the resource Advertising cards Business cards Liquors Advertising -- Comic art paraphernalia Amherst (Mass.) Description An account of the resource Advertising card for the business of F. H. Howe, a grocer located in Merchants' Row in Amherst in the 1880s. The cartoon on the card shows a drunk monkey and illustrates Victorian humor. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1885 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder: Amherst -- Trade cards Type The nature or genre of the resource Cards 1880s Humor Trade cards https://digitalamherst.org/files/original/trade_card_corset1_7f6ed30560.jpg ddbf57e662515f1e439290b944397501 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 469 IPTC String Array ( ) Width 800 https://digitalamherst.org/files/original/trade_card_corset2_10705f3190.jpg be0d5013acc03c92c1af6eca1615f349 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 800 IPTC String Array ( ) Width 493 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Advertising card Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3 x 5 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Advertising card for Warner Brothers Coraline Corset Subject The topic of the resource Advertising cards Business cards Corsets -- History Women's Clothing -- History -- 19th Century Amherst (Mass.) Description An account of the resource Trade card distributed by <a title="H. B. Edwards & Co. storefront" href="../../../items/show/124">H. B. Edwards & Co.</a>, an Amherst clothing store that operated in Merchants' Row from the 1880's to about 1915. The store specialized in ladies' fine underwear. The advertisement is for Warner Brothers Coraline Corsets, introduced in 1881. Coraline was a new stiffening agent that was much more flexible (and comfortable) than horn, reed, or whalebone, materials that were commonly used in corsets. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1885 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder: Amherst -- Trade cards Type The nature or genre of the resource Cards 1880s Humor Trade cards https://digitalamherst.org/files/original/51531b3b71056a477e55c43d851cdbc7.pdf 52eafa0dd3e4cda55a2aed7338fa4144 Text A resource comprised mainly of printed text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Amherst Record Home Almanac Subject The topic of the resource Almanacs, American Yearbooks Calendars Amherst (Mass.) Description An account of the resource Almanac "containing matters of local interest, local business announcements...also some pages of miscellaneous reading." Includes a chronology of notable events (both local and national) for 1876, Amherst marriages and deaths for the year, statistics of marriages, births and deaths for each year between 1810 to 1819, and 1866 to 1875, population statistics for different years, information about town officers, clubs and organizations, churches, schools (including teachers and number of students). Calendar showing sun rise and set, and moon rise is printed along with quaint sayings, poetry, etiquette for different occasions, types of wedding anniversaries, toasts and sentiments, and other miscellanea. Interesting drawings appear on many pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McCloud, H. M. (Henry Martyn), b. 1838 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Amherst Imprints 1877 Type The nature or genre of the resource Books 1870s Animals Churches Emily Dickinson Holidays and festivals Humor Local economy Schools Social life https://digitalamherst.org/files/original/amherst_trade_cards_1_a71c8646f3.jpg 58e370e5a8b186338d38f1876d633b1d Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 462 Height 800 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 IPTC Array a:0:{} Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Advertising card Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3 x 5 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cat-astrophe advertising card Description An account of the resource Trade card advertising the Amherst business of F. H. Howes, a grocer located in Merchants' Row in the 1880s. The cartoon on the card illustrates Victorian humor. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1885 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder: Amherst -- Trade cards Subject The topic of the resource Advertising cards Business cards Amherst (Mass.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Cards 1880s Animals Business Industry and Transportation Humor Trade cards