"A Celebration in Honor of the 85th Birthday of Poet Robert Francis" press release
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
The press release describes the event for Robert Francis at The Jones Library on August 12, 1986 celebrating the poet's 85th birthday. Richard Wilbur, Henry Lyman, Joseph Langland, and Andrew Salkey were among those scheduled to read the poems of Francis at the event.
Jones Library
Jones Library Special Collections
1986-08-12
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From the Robert Francis Collection
English
Manuscripts
"Library Resumes Poetry Readings After 15-Year Lapse" newspaper clipping
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library
Amherst (Mass.)
A newspaper clipping describes a poetry reading by Robert Francis to take place on September 11 at the Jones Library. The reading was jointly sponsored by The Jones Library and the University of Massachusetts Press in celebration of the poet's new book, <em>Collected Poems 1936-1976</em>.
circa 1976
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From the Robert Francis Collection
English
Newspapers
"Robert Frost in Amherst" poem by Robert Francis
Frost, Robert, 1874-1963
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
A typed version of Robert Francis' poem, "Robert Frost in Amherst," signed at the bottom by Francis and dated April 14, 1932
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
1932-04-14
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Manuscripts
<em>Frost: A Time to Talk</em> book cover
Frost, Robert, 1874-1963
Amherst (Mass.)
Book cover of <em>Frost: A Time to Talk; Conversations & Indiscretions Recorded by Robert Francis</em>, which was published in 1972 by the University of Massachusetts Press.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
1972
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English
Books
Amherst Ballet Theater Company program, page 9
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
This 1980 program from the Amherst Ballet Theater Company reprints Robert Francis' poem, "Silent Poem," which was featured as part of the performance.
Amherst Ballet Theater Company
1980
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Ephemera
Bread recipes of Robert Francis
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
A typed sheet with recipes for gingerbread, brownbread, corn bread, banana bread, and a bread called the Fort Juniper Special.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Manuscripts
Christmas Greetings from Fort Juniper, 1948
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Robert Francis handmade Christmas cards for his friends. This one was written to Dorothy and includes a personal note about his former neighbor, Frank Adamites, naming his son after Francis.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
1948
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Correspondence
Five Poets Published in 1936
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Frost, Robert, 1874-1963
Morton, David, 1886-1957
Wurdemann, Audrey, 1911-1960
Auslander, Joseph, 1897-1965
Amherst (Mass.)
Photograph taken at Robert Frost's home in Amherst of five poets (from left to right): Joseph Auslander, Robert Frost, Audrey Wurdemann, David Morton, and Robert Francis.
Barnes, Lincoln W., 1879-1966
Jones Library Special Collections
1936
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Photographs
Fort Juniper, home of Robert Francis
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Fort Juniper, the home of Robert Francis, appears in the left corner with a 1927 or 1928 Chevrolet and a 1941 Dodge Business Coupe parked in the driveway.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
circa 1940s
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from the Robert Francis Collection
Photographs
Hillside in Lebanon
Lebanon
Photograph of a hillside in Lebanon (possibly Beirut) taken by Robert Francis. Scene shows many buildings and mountains in the background, but no people are visible.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
circa 1925
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from the Robert Francis Collection
Photographs
Jones Library bookmark featuring Robert Francis' poem, "Balance"
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library
Amherst (Mass.)
The bookmark from The Jones Library features the library's hours, including the hours for the Special Collections department, as well as a poem, "Balance," by Robert Francis.
Jones Library
Jones Library Special Collections
circa 1960s
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From the Robert Francis Collection
English
Ephemera
Kansas University Pop Ensemble recital program, April 10, 1973
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
The Kansas University Pop Ensemble program includes the Robert Francis poem, "Summons," set to music composed by Mike Huebner. Wendy Walton was the soloist during the performance.
1973-04-10
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Ephemera
Letter from Frank Prentice Rand to Robert Francis, September 17, 1957
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Rand, Frank Prentice, 1889-1971
Letter from the Rands (signed F.P.R. for Frank Prentice Rand) to Robert Francis sending Francis their best wishes before he travels to Italy.
Rand, Frank Prentice, 1889-1971
Jones Library Special Collections
1957-09-17
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Correspondence
Letter from Robert Francis to Nonny Burack, December 19, 1967
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Letter written from Robert Francis to Nonny Burack while Francis was in Firenze, Italy. Burack managed Francis' affairs in Amherst while he was abroad. The letter sends holiday greetings, discusses receipt of mail, and remarks on Francis' Christmas plans.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
1967-12-19
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Italian
Correspondence
Letter from Robert Francis to William Merrill, July 14, 1958
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library
Merrill, William
Amherst (Mass.)
Letter from Robert Francis to William Merrill, Director of The Jones Library, regarding plans for Founders Day.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
1958-06-14
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From the Robert Francis Collection
English
Correspondence