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E. F. Strickland's tedious trip
Article from a Springfield newspaper about the journey to retrieve the body of Walter Mason Dickinson after his death in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
A man stands outside Lodestone, Charles Eastman's residence in Amherst, Massachusetts
A man in a white linen summer suit stands outside Lodestone on Belchertown Road in Amherst. The Eastman family lived at this location from 1911 to 1919. Eastman authored most of his published books during the family's time in Amherst.
To demolish "Doctors' House" at Amherst
Article about the history of the dwelling that was locally known as the "Doctors' House" on Amity Street in reference to the succession of doctors who had lived and practiced there over the years. A number of doctors are described, particularly Dr.…
Noah Webster in Amherst, 1812 to 1822
Lengthy article describing Noah Webster's life in Amherst including a description of his property and house, what he grew in his garden, the process he used to write his famous dictionary, what Amherst and the Town Common looked like at the time, and…
Amherst loses old houses
Article from the Springfield Republican describing the houses that once stood around the Town Common and at other areas near the center of Amherst.
Objections to the settlement of David Parsons as minister
Written communication listing the grievances of members of the First Congregational Church of Amherst to the settlement of the Rev. David Parsons, Jr. as minister for the parish. It is signed by Ebenezer Mattoon, Jr. and John Billings. One of the…
Account book for Connecticut River transportation business
Account book kept by unknown person recording transportation of goods such as salt, molasses, and rum, up and down the Connecticut River during the years 1753 through 1756.
North Congregational Church in Amherst
Looking north toward Montague Road with North Congregational Church in the foreground.
Message from Massachusetts Agricultural College
An appeal from Kenyon L. Butterfield, president of Massachusetts Agricultural College, calling for young people to come and learn to become leaders in the open country. Includes sections named A Call for Leaders, The Country Boy's Creed, and A Public…
Catalog of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1847-48
This 16-page catalog lists trustees, teachers and pupils at the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary for the year that Emily Dickinson attended, describing the course of study, entrance requirements, books used, vacations, Sabbath requirements, etc.
Laying trolley tracks on Main Street in Amherst
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Upper Main Street is torn up as men lay track for the Amherst and Sunderland Street Railroad. Business blocks in Phoenix Row are visible on the right, and the Amherst House is visible in the background.
North City primary school in Amherst
Photograph of the class of Ella L. Roberts (standing in back) posed in front of the elementary school in Cushman.
Oak Grove School brochure
Brochure with information about this Amherst school detailing policies and board and tuition terms.
First Catholic church building in Amherst
St. Bridget's Church was the first Catholic church building in Amherst. It was home to the Catholic community in Amherst from 1871 to 1925. It was then used as a hall for a couple of years before being sold in 1927 and subsequently remodeled and…
Appeal to Amherst women for funds
Appeal for financial contributions addressed to the women of Amherst in order to help offset the heavy tax burden imposed on the town treasury by the Revolutionary War.