All Items 268 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 268 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 20 Amherst College 234 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 63 Ward, Frank (Frank M.) 53 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 19 Ward, John William, 1922-1985 15 Cryan, James U., Jr. 9 Amherst College. Library 8 Amherst College. Class of 1973 6 Cooney, Gabriel, (Photographer) 6 Gerety, Tom 6 Amherst College. Class of 1968 5 Amherst College. Glee Club 5 Bread and Puppet Theater 5 Lovell, J. L., (John Lyman), 1825-1903 5 Rosser, William J. 5 Amherst College. Class of 1870. Niijima 4 Amherst College. Zumbyes 4 Chi Psi. Amherst College Chapter 4 Davis, Asa J. 4 Dōshisha Daigaku 4 show more 15 show fewer Location 10 Massachusetts 190 Amherst 188 Japan 7 Kyoto 4 Amherst (Mass.) 1 Fenway (Boston, Mass.) 1 Kanto Region 1 Nobi Plain 1 Tokyo 1 United States 1 show more 5 show fewer Topic 20 Photographs 237 Students 178 Pictorial works 70 Faculty 58 Portraits 42 College students 41 Presidents 41 Recreation 32 Societies, etc. 32 Commencement ceremonies 24 Greek letter societies 21 College fraternity members 20 Social life and customs 20 College campuses 19 Buildings 17 Classroom environment 15 Alumni and alumnae 14 Study and teaching 12 College sports 11 Vocal groups 10 show more 15 show fewer Format 1 b&w prints 4 Part Of 9 Amherst College Photographer Records 230 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 21 Doshisha University Collection 5 Henry J. Van Lennep (AC 1837) Sketches and Papers 4 Amherst College Early History Collection 2 Photograph Albums of the Great Mino-Owari (1891) and Great Kanto (1923) Earthquakes 2 Walt Whitman Collection 2 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Kennedy Convocation Collection 1 show more 4 show fewer Genre 13 Photographs 268 Photograph albums 7 Portraits 7 Cartes-de-visite (card photographs) 6 Albumen prints 5 Busts (figures) 3 Group portraits 2 Crystalotypes 1 Daguerreotypes (photographs) 1 Historical models 1 Picture postcards 1 Stereographs 1 Union cases 1 show more 8 show fewer Photograph of an art class outside, 1973 May Amherst College Black and white photograph of an art class outside near the War Memorial. Two students are photographed painting on canvases held on easels. Memorial Field and the Mount Holyoke Mountain Range can be seen in the background. This photograph was taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). The name of the photographer is unknown. Photograph of an art class outside, 1973 May Photographs of the freshman class picnic, 1969 September 14 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of mostly students, some faculty and staff, at the 1969 freshman picnic, which took place at Quabbin Reservoir. Included are images of a performance by the men's a cappella group, the Zumbyes. The Quabbin Observation Tower, the reservoir, and mountains and hills can be seen in the background. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the freshman class picnic, 1969 September 14 Photographs of the 149th Commencement Weekend, 1970 June 4-6 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of events related to the 149th Commencement, held from June 4-6, 1970: President and Mrs. Plimpton’s Reception for Seniors and their family members held at the President’s House; the Senior Class Exercises, which took place in front of the Robert Frost Library with speaker William M. Kuntsler; and discussion groups of parents and seniors focused on the Student Strike of 1970, which took place in Chapin Hall and in Porter Lounge of Converse Hall; and a luncheon in Valentine Hall. Photographs of the Commencement ceremony held in Coolidge Cage of the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex show students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia. The honorary degree recipients are shown posing with Calvin Hastings Plimpton. Also included are portraits of recipients that were taken in May 1970. Honorary degree awardees were Stephen C. Kleene, Ian L. McHarg, Paul A. Raushenbush, I.F. Stone, Senator Thomas F. Eagleton, Stephen Grant, Luis A. Ferre, Franklin K. Patterson, and John C. Esty. Some photographs were taken by Robert L. Cornigans and others are presumed to have been taken by the Jim Gerhard. Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the 149th Commencement Weekend, 1970 June 4-6 Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep and brothers Van-Lennep, Henry J. (Henry John), 1815-1889 Copy of a daguerreotype of Henry J. Van Lennep and his brothers. An unattributed note on the back of the item includes the names of those photographed as Gustave, Edward, Augustus, Henry J., Richard, and David. It also states that the identity of Gustave may not be correct and that two brothers, Charles and Alfred, are missing from the photo. Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep and brothers Photographs of New Cell Theatre Workshop in Stone Hall, 1974 April 14 Amherst College Black and white photographs of a workshop held in the Stone Basement Theatre held by the New Cell Theatre Ensemble. Also included are images of a performer in costume posing with a prop skull. Images shows students participating in acting and dance exercises. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications); the name of the photographer is unknown. Photographs of New Cell Theatre Workshop in Stone Hall, 1974 April 14 Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 October 15 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of events observing Vietnam Moratorium Day, a nationwide day of demonstrations and rallies. Events photographed are in various locations including downtown Amherst and on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad). Images show canvassing in town, the passing out of postcards for students and townspeople to fill out and send to President Nixon, and speakers and protesters during the rally that took place on the Amherst Town Common. Photographs also document the organization of students in preparation for canvassing Amherst and nearby towns and crowds gathered in front of the Robert Frost Library watching presenters on the front steps. Individuals photographed include Donald S. Pitkin, Dean Allen, and Leo Marx. The photographer also recorded the names Smith, Clark Kent, Linda, and Mrs. Soltysik. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 October 15 Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep Fitzgerald, J. C. (Photographer) Photograph of Henry J. Van Lennep. Information about the photographer is printed on the back of the card mount. Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep Photographs of the 148th Commencement Weekend, 1969 June 5-6 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of the 148th Commencement Weekend held June 5-6, 1969, including Senior Exercises, Senior Service, Senior Meeting, Commencement ceremony and honorary degree presentations. Individuals photographed may include Dr. Robert Coles, Calvin Hastings Plimpton, Dr. Kenneth Clark, Larry Dilg, Jeffrey Abramson, Bishop Corrigan, Bruce Morgan, and Marshall Baird. The Senior Exercises are photographed on the steps of Robert Frost Library. Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia, the ceremony marshals, and members of the audience. The Commencement Ceremony takes place in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex Quadrangle. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the 148th Commencement Weekend, 1969 June 5-6 Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep Abdullah fréres Photograph of Henry J. Van Lennep. Information about the photographer is printed on the bottom and the back of the card mount, in French and Arabic. Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep Kurtz, William, 1833-1904 Photograph of Henry J. Van Lennep. Information about the photographer is printed on the bottom and the back of the card mount. Photograph of Henry John Van Lennep Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 April 29 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of Moratorium, a two-day suspension of classes to allow for College-wide discussion of student grievances over the Vietnam War, race relations, College governance, and coeducation. Photographed are students, faculty, staff, trustees, and other attendees. Events photographed are in various locations including on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad), outside of Valentine Hall, in the Faculty Service Center, in front of Converse Hall, in the Cole Assembly Room of Converse, and in Coolidge Cage in the Alumni Gymnasium & Athletic Complex. Individuals photographed may include John William Ward, Prosser Gifford (Amherst College Dean of Faculty, 1967-1979), John Mudge, John Ratte, Carroll Westfall, Kim Townsend, Calvin Hastings Plimpton (President of Amherst College, 1960-1971), and Eugene S. Wilson (Amherst College Dean of Admissions, 1946-1972). These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 April 29 Photographs of the Committee for Change open meeting, 1968 April 26 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of an open meeting held in front of Converse Hall organized by the "Committee for Change" and regarding student power in decision-making at Amherst College. Photographed are two people speaking on the steps of Converse and students and other attendees. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the Committee for Change open meeting, 1968 April 26 Photographs of the 147th Commencement ceremony, 1968 June 7 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of the 147th Commencement ceremony. In addition to seated graduating students in academic regalia, those photographed include several Magna Cum Laude students receiving their diplomas from Calvin Hastings Plimpton (President of Amherst College, 1960-1971). These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the 147th Commencement ceremony, 1968 June 7 Photographs of Chi Psi and Alpha Delta Phi, 1967 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of members of Chi Psi posing in front of Chi Psi Lodge (Mayo-Smith House) and photographs of members of Alpha Delta Phi posing in front of Alpha Delta Phi House (Hitchcock House). These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Chi Psi and Alpha Delta Phi, 1967 Photographs of Baccalaureate and Senior Class Exercises, 1968 June 6 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of events related to the 147th Commencement Weekend: the Baccalaureate Service in Johnson Chapel and the Senior Class Exercises on the steps of Robert Frost Library. Photographed are Calvin Hastings Plimpton (President of Amherst College, 1960-1971), Christopher N. Brown, and other faculty, students, and attendees. Lewis S. Mudge may also be among those photographed. In several images, students and faculty are in academic regalia. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Baccalaureate and Senior Class Exercises, 1968 June 6 Photographs of the 147th Commencement ceremony, 1968 June 7 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of the 147th Commencement ceremony. Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia, the ceremony marshals, and members of the audience. The ceremony takes place in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex Quadrangle. Individuals photographed include Calvin Hastings Plimpton (President of Amherst College, 1960-1971), John F. Boyle, Daniel Chester Cochran, Sol Myron Linowitz, and Robert A. Eaton. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the 147th Commencement ceremony, 1968 June 7 Photographs of Moratorium Meeting, 1969 April 30 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of a meeting held in Coolidge Cage of the Alumni Gymnasium & Athletic Complex to vote on remaining proposals resulting from Moratorium, a two-day suspension of classes to allow for College-wide discussion of student grievances over the Vietnam War, race relations, College governance, and coeducation. Photographed are students, faculty, staff, trustees, and other attendees. Calvin Hastings Plimpton (President of Amherst College, 1960-1971) is among those photographed. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Moratorium Meeting, 1969 April 30 Photographs of Theta Delta Chi, 1967 April 27 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of members of Theta Delta Chi posing in front of Theta Delta Chi House (Seligman House). These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Theta Delta Chi, 1967 April 27 Photographs of Phi Gamma Chi and Delta Kappa Epsilon, 1967 April Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of members of Phi Gamma Chi posing in front of Phi Gamma Delta House (Marsh House) and photographs of members of Delta Kappa Epsilon posing in front of Delta Kappa Epsilon House (Plimpton House). These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Phi Gamma Chi and Delta Kappa Epsilon, 1967 April Photographs of a class in session, 1967 March 2 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of a class is session, possibly relating to computer science, mathematics, or programming. Included are images of a professor and students in class in Converse Hall and in another classroom. Also included are images of several people gathered around an IBM 1130 computing system. These photographs were taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of a class in session, 1967 March 2
