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Old farmer
An old farmer, identified as "grandpa" Pease, looking through an opening in his palisaded garden. A house and an edge of another building visible behind him with trees in the background.
Robert Francis on his philosophy of eating
Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his four point policy, or philosophy, with regards to eating and food.
Robert Francis on the praying mantis
Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his fascination with and study of the praying mantis. Includes an anecdote about Robert Frost visiting Francis and remarking that the praying mantis shows "so clearly what it is in nature that you don't like."
The Indian To-Day by Charles A. Eastman
Front cover of the book, The Indian to-day; the past and future of the first American, by Charles A. Eastman
From the Deep Woods to Civilization by Dr. Charles A. Eastman
From the Deep Woods to Civilization is an autobiographical account of Charles A. Eastman's first experiences in the newly colonized white America. Published in 1916.
Weaving a rag carpet on a loom in the garrett, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Image of a woman working alone in an attic on a large loom in the bright daylight from the large window beside her.
The shingle maker, Monroe, Massachusetts
Image of a man sitting on the seat of a shingle-making bench, a mallet and a splitting tool on the floor beside him. Wood shavings lay scattered about. Other items in the room include a barrel and a stool with a finished shingle lying on top.
The old sawmill, South Hadley, Massachusetts
View of the interior of a working sawmill. One man is operating the saw, which is in the process of cutting a wide board from a large log. Another man stands observing the work. Two young boys stand watching from outside the opening of the mill. The…
Stone and rail fence, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
View is of an unusual stone and rail fence bordering a grassy field along an old country road. The rails are built atop a low stone wall with more stones resting above, holding the rails in place.
Shaping a mast, Gloucester, Massachusetts
View of two men planing a long length of wood in a shipyard, preparing it to become the mast of a ship. Large slips of wood shavings litter the ground all around. The harbor and surrounding buildings are visible in the background.
Preparing fish for salting, Gloucester, Massachusetts
View of a group of men and teenage boys processing fish in a small square. Piles of fish are laid out on tables. One man appears to be scraping the fish while a boy waits with a long-handled spoon, ready to pour something over the fish. The are…
In the rag room, Holyoke, Massachusetts
Image shows a group of women at work sorting rags in the rag room of a paper-making company. The rags are piled in large baskets beside each woman. All the women are wearing hats or bonnets of some type and are working in the bright light coming…
Holding the horses in the dooryard, Sunderland, Massachusetts
View of two large horses hooked up to a disc harrow outside a large barn. Two young children stand nearby, one of them holding the reins of the horses. A large pile of firewood rests next to another outbuilding in the background.
The hitching place for teams, cattleshow, Cummington, Massachusetts
View shows the Cummington Cattle Show and a rolling landscape filled with horse-drawn carts and carriages parked in a circle to create an exhibition space. In the background is a large farmhouse with small tents set up to the side and people watching…
"An Indian Autobiography" newsclipping
Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper published October 22, 1916. Titled: "An Indian Autobiography: Dr. Eastman Tells of Leaving the Customs of His People to Follow those of the White Man"