Letter to Robert Francis from Lloyd J. Reynolds, August 12, 1968
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
A letter to Robert Francis from Lloyd J. Reynolds,Professor of Art at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, asking permission to use Francis' poem, "Watching Gymnasts," as part of the sixth National Italic Handwriting Competition.
Reynolds, Lloyd J.
Jones Library Special Collections
1968-08-12
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Correspondence
Pigeons' Rock, Raouché, Beirut
Beirut (Lebanon)
Photograph of Pigeons' Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouché) taken by Robert Francis while he was in Lebanon teaching for a year.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
circa 1925
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
Photographs
Play given by orphans at hilltop orphanage, Sidon, Lebanon
Sidon (Lebanon)
Photograph taken by Robert Francis of a group of children dressed in costume. The caption on the reverse states, "Play given by orphans at Hilltop orphanage, Sidon."
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
circa 1925-1926
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
Photographs
Postcard from Robert Francis to Charles Green, December 31, 1957
Green, Charles R.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Postcard sent to Charles R. Green at The Jones Library from Robert Francis while Francis was traveling in Rome, Italy. Francis thanks Green for his bon voyage card, wishes him a happy new year, and reports that he has "found Frost in three libraries: USIS, British Council, and here [the American Academy in Rome]."
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
1957-12-31
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Cards
Robert Francis and his family
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Photograph of Robert Francis and family members sitting at a table outside under trellises. Francis' father Ebenezer F. Francis and stepmother Ida May Allen Francis are sitting across from Robert (fourth from left).
Barnes, Lincoln W., 1879-1966
Jones Library Special Collections
undated
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.
From the Robert Francis Collection
Photographs
Robert Francis discusses his admiration for Robert Frost
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
American poetry
Frost, Robert, 1874-1963
Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his admiration for Robert Frost and how he is different from his friend.
Gildea, Fain (writer/producer), Skillicorn, David (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis in hat
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Photograph of poet Robert Francis in a suit and jacket, wearing a tie
Kosarick, Everett A.
Jones Library Special Collections
1965-11
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
Photographs
Robert Francis on earning his living as a poet
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question of whether he earns a living entirely from poetry.
Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis on his first book
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Amherst poet Robert Francis talks about the importance of the 1936 publication of his first book of poetry, Stand With Me Here.
Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
From the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis on his parents
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses the influence of his parents on his own character and how the contrasting temperaments combined to make him a poet.
Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis on his philosophy of eating
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his four point policy, or philosophy, with regards to eating and food.
Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
From the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis on his poem, Two Women
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
American poetry
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Two Women, and then discusses the different ways the last line could be read.
Skillicorn, David
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis on his stone man
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Robert Francis talks about his 'found art' that he calls an eolith palladium, a stone that he turned into art in his backyard.
Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis on his writing process
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Robert Francis discusses his writing process and states that it is one of revision. He considers a poem finished when he publishes it.
Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
From the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures
Robert Francis on humor in his poetry
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
American poetry
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.
Fain Gildea (writer/producer), David Skillicorn (videographer)
Jones Library Special Collections
1979
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.
from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Motion pictures