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Jones Library Former Amherst Room
The former Amherst Room which was converted to the Sidney Waugh room (now housing Technical Services) in 1968.This room once housed the library’s local authors collection, the Amherst imprint collection, and miscellaneous local history materials.
Jones Library Newspaper room
Newspaper room in Jones Library, prior to 1968
Rear of East Wing of Jones Library
View of rear of the east wing of Jones Library
Judy Lincoln in the Children's Room of the Jones Library
Judy Lincoln in the Children's Room of the Jones Library before the new 1990's addition.
Amherst Writers and Artists publications
Books by local authors published by Amherst Writers and Artists sit on a table in the Special Collections Reading Room made by Amherst artist Sidney Waugh. Works displayed here include Peregrine, the journal of Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA), and…
Dedication of Julius Lester Collection
From left to right, Bonnie Isman, Julius Lester, and Dan Lombardo stand in front of an exhibit panel in the Special Collections department during the dedication of the Julius Lester Collection.
Performers in "Field Day for Death"
Three people (left to right), Sondra Radosh, Kay Lyons, and Ken Samonds. involved in the play "Field Day for Death" pose on the main staircase of The Jones Library.
Jones Library garden
The garden behind Jones Library. Caption on reverse reads, "Jones Library Garden July 1933"
AV Listening Room at The Jones Library
A man seated and using audio equipment with someone else seated in background enjoy the AV Listening Room at The Jones Library
Public Service desk at The Jones Library
A woman talking to a man behind the Public Service desk at The Jones Library
Cosby House on Amity Street
Cosby House on Amity Street. Caption on reverse reads, "When the Jones Library was built, this house was moved to Dana St."
Winifred Sayer in Robert Frost Room
Winifred Sayer seated in Robert Frost room. Caption on reverse reads, "Winifred Sayer curator at Jones in Robert Frost room at Jones Library."
Returning library books fine free
A patron returning a lot of books without being charged fines. Information on reverse reads, "Amherst Record, Wed., Dec. 14, 1977, p. 6 Amherst Record, Sun., April 8, 1973, p.6 "Stealthily He Creeps - This fine old picture of a delinquent library…
Weaving in the Arts and Crafts Room at Jones Library
Woman seated at room full of weaving looms. Caption on reverse reads, "Arts and Crafts at Jones Library."
Reception for Robert Francis at Jones Library 1977
Reception for Robert Francis at the Jones Library. Caption on reverse reads, "Amherst Record, weekend, Aug. 20, 1977, p.1 Reception for Robert Francis, Amherst poet, following presentation of a bust of Francis to the Jones Library by sculptor Anna…