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Robert Francis on his parents
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.
Robert Francis on his poem, Two Women
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Two Women, and then discusses the different ways the last line could be read.
Robert Francis on his stone man
Robert Francis talks about his 'found art' that he calls an eolith palladium, a stone that he turned into art in his backyard.
Robert Francis on humor in his 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.
Robert Francis reads his poem, Orb Weaver
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Orb Weaver, while in his home, Fort Juniper.
Robert Francis reads his poem, Bulldozer
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Bulldozer, in his home, Fort Juniper
Robert Francis reads his poem, City
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, City, in his home, Fort Juniper
Robert Francis reads his poem, Hide and Seek
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Hide and Seek, in his home, Fort Juniper
Robert Francis reads Silent Poem
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem titled Silent Poem in his home, Fort Juniper.
Robert Francis discusses his admiration for Robert Frost
Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his admiration for Robert Frost and how he is different from his friend.
A recitation in costume
A boy, possibly Oscar Johnson, poses as the Farmer's Boy near the blackboard of the Hockanum schoolhouse with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a straw hat, overalls over one shoulder, and a plaid shirt.
Decorating the schoolroom for Washington's birthday
Two girls, one standing on a step stool, hang up a banner in the Hockanum schoolhouse with Washington's name. American flags hang above, just out of shot. A third girl sits on a desk, watching. Numerous photographs and illustrations line the wall…
A class photograph
Students and their teacher, Miss Lawrence, stand in front of the Hockanum schoolhouse for a photograph. The students are identified as: Lillian Treadwell, Norman Barstow, Peggy Lyman, Warren Johnson, Eleanor Johnson, Henry Drozdal, Dotty Barstow,…
The geography class - two who know
Three children sit in rows in the Hockanum schoolhouse facing the front of the classroom and five children sit on a bench against the wall, all holding books, some torn up. A boy and a girl raise their hands. Two large windows let in light. Two of…
A game of tag
A group of children including Edith Barstow, W. Kiley, and Luther Barstow play tag around a large tree.