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Robert Francis reads Silent Poem
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem titled Silent Poem 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 his poem, City
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, City, 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, Orb Weaver
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Orb Weaver, while in his home, Fort Juniper.
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 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 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 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 earning his living as a poet
Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question of whether he earns a living entirely from poetry.
Amherst Common Market, July 10, 1976
Photograph of two women looking at vegetables at the Amherst Common Market (now known as the Farmers' Market) in Amherst, Massachusetts
Tally board from the Jones Library inventory, January 1977
Daily tally board, in the periodical lounge, during the January 1977 inventory of the Jones Library
Tammy and Susan Stanley assisted by their father, John Stanley, ride down Potwine Lane in South Amherst on Sunday afternoon
Photograph of John Stanley walking beside his daughters, Tammy and Susan, who are riding ponies. They are on Potwine Street in South Amherst. A dog can be seen standing in the background.
Drawing of Emily Dickinson
Interpretive drawing of Emily Dickinson done in pen, ink, and ink wash by local artist Scott Prior.
North Fire Station
North Fire Station on East Pleasant Street at Eastman Lane.