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Letter from Amherst Academy student, N. Carpenter, to her friend Susan in Dudley, Mass., describing the curriculum, the number of students, Fourth of July and other recreation activities.

One page, typed, signed letter from George Washington Carver to Clifton Johnson, on Tuskegee Institute stationery. Carver thanks Johnson for his last letter and discusses Johnson's books.

A one-page, typed, signed letter from George Washington Carver to Clifton Johnson, on Tuskegee Institute stationery. Carver thanks Johnson for sending him some photographs and hopes Johnson will visit Tuskegee again.

Letter written to Ruth Burgess from Mary Cassatt speaking about artists in Paris working as independents

Two pages from Simeon Clark's account book showing records related to Martha Selfring and Edward Selfring. Under Martha's name is listed work relating to weaving and sewing. Under Edward's name is listed work relating to providing food goods.

Color image of a large group of children swimming at a local swimming hole in North Amherst (possibly Mill River). A couple of rope swings hung from trees are in use.

A portrait of "the Old Leather Man," Jules Bourglay sitting down. His entire outfit is made of leather patched together with leather lacings.

George Cutler & Co. account book page showing purchases by Edward Dickinson and William Austin Dickinson.

Newspaper clipping of the obituary of Emily Dickinson written by Susan Dickinson and published in the Springfield Republican (May 18, 1886) and the Amherst Record (May 19, 1886).

Local author Aaron Becker poses with two of his books, You are Light and Journey.

Local author Beverly Duncan poses with her book, Explore the Wild.

Local author Bruce Watson poses with a copy of his book, Freedom Summer, outside the Jones Library.

Local author Gina Simm poses with a copy of her book, Heart to Heart: Three Systems for Staying Connected.

Local author John Fabel poses with his book, Designing the Future to Honor the Past.

Local author Karen Osborn poses with her book, The Music Book