All Items 41 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 41 Contributor 20 Amherst College 41 Cryan, James U., Jr. 41 Ward, John William, 1922-1985 5 Amherst College. Class of 1973 3 Rosser, William J. 3 Sanchez, Sonia, 1934- 3 Amherst College. Class of 1974 2 Amherst College. Library 2 Copeland Colloquium 2 Davis, Asa J. 2 Doshisha University 2 Springfield Amherst Summer Academy 2 Amherst College. Afro-American Society 1 Amherst College. Board of Trustees 1 Amherst College. Glee Club 1 Amherst College. New Cell Theatre Ensemble 1 Farrakhan, Louis 1 Jackson, Jesse, 1941- 1 Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019 1 Neal, Mansfield C., Jr. 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 2 Amherst 33 Massachusetts 33 Topic 20 Photographs 41 Students 32 College students 9 Classroom environment 7 Recreation 7 Faculty 6 Presidents 6 Study and teaching 5 Alumni and alumnae 4 Commencement ceremonies 3 Social life and customs 3 Academic rites and ceremonies 2 African American college students 2 African Americans 2 Cafeterias 2 College campuses 2 Education 2 Football 2 High school students, Black 2 Hockey 2 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 1 Amherst College Photographer Records 41 Genre 1 Photographs 41 Photographs of African American students, faculty, and staff on campus, 1975 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of students, faculty, and staff of color and a white staff member in classrooms, offices, the academic computer center, and the Octagon. Richard Ammons and Sonia Sanchez have been identified in included images. Photographs of students in the Octagon are of an Afro-American Society (later renamed Black Students' Union) meeting, more of which can be found in Job 2-75-19 of this collection. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. and Bob Kingman were both College Photographers in 1975. Photographs of African American students, faculty, and staff on campus, 1975 Photographs of coeducation decision, 1974 November 2 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs showing John William Ward and George L. Shinn in the president's office announcing to reporters and to the campus via WAMH the decision from the Board of Trustees to admit women as degree candidates at Amherst College. There are also images of members of the college community gathered outside Converse Hall. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of coeducation decision, 1974 November 2 Photographs of students in Valentine Hall and Orr Rink, 1974 December 18 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of scenes on campus showing students in Valentine Dining Hall socializing and serving, selecting, and eating food. Images also show members of the hockey team in Orr Rink in the locker room, skating on the ice, and being observed from the bleachers. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of students in Valentine Hall and Orr Rink, 1974 December 18 Photographs of campus scenes, 1974 September 13 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of campus scenes showing students engaged in various activities outdoors around campus, using the card catalog in the library, and waiting for and boarding a Five Colleges bus. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of campus scenes, 1974 September 13 Photographs of students in a lab and in the gym, 1972 October Rosser, William J. Photographs of students working in a science lab, playing basketball in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex, stretching and working out in the gym, or doing flips while jumping on a trampoline in the gym. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). William Rosser and James U. Cryan Jr. were both College Photographers during this time. Photographs of students in a lab and in the gym, 1972 October Photographs of students on campus, 1972 November 1 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of students in various settings on campus. Scenes include students gathered in the Cole Assembly Room of Converse Hall, reading and talking inside the Octagon, dining in Valentine Hall, and studying in dorm rooms. The Octagon was the Black Cultural Center during this time period. Photographs taken inside the Cole Assembly Room seem to be of a meeting, possibly of a particular student association. On the chalkboard in the room are lines and arrows under text that reads "have Rep," "Civil Rights, "SACC," and "Panther." Photographs of students on campus, 1972 November 1 Photographs of campus scenes, 1973 October 6 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of campus scenes. Included are images of the Johnson Chapel clock tower, a helicopter flying over campus, a vehicle's license plate, Stearns Steeple, and students and others biking, walking, sitting, playing tennis, or playing football on campus. Individuals are photographed in various locations including on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad), at the War Memorial, on the tennis courts, and on Memorial Hill. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of campus scenes, 1973 October 6 Photographs of students sitting outside of Arms Music Center, 1973 October 11 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of two students sitting outside of Arms Music Center. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of students sitting outside of Arms Music Center, 1973 October 11 Photographs of people on campus, 1973 October 10 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of students and others on campus. Included are images of the Johnson Chapel clock tower, the top of Chapin Hall, people walking on campus, people talking on the steps of Robert Frost Library, and students and librarians inside Frost Library. Card catalog shelves can be seen in the background of several images. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of people on campus, 1973 October 10 Photographs of a class in session taught by John William Ward, 1972 October Rosser, William J. Photographs of a class being taught by John William Ward. Ward and students can be seen talking with one another, reading, and taking notes. Also included are images of the exterior of Converse Hall and of an office. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). William Rosser and James U. Cryan Jr. were both College Photographers during this time. Photographs of a class in session taught by John William Ward, 1972 October Photographs of Parents' Weekend events, 1972 October 21 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of events held during Parents' Weekend. Included are photographs of the Panel on Curriculum with President Ward in Johnson Chapel, the Address by President Ward in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex, and the Amherst versus University of Rochester football game on Pratt Field. Students and their families are photographed in the various event locations as well as in front of the Alumni Gym. John William Ward is among the individuals photographed. Photographs of Parents' Weekend events, 1972 October 21 Photographs of two Black Studies classes in session, 1972 October Rosser, William J. Photographs of two classes in Black Studies in session in the Octagon. Students and their instructors, Asa J. Davis and Sonia Benita Sanchez, are photographed while in class. Also included are images of Professor Sanchez speaking with someone outside of class. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). William Rosser and James U. Cryan Jr. were both College Photographers during this time. Photographs of two Black Studies classes in session, 1972 October Photographs of students on campus, 1973 September 5 and 10 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs taken on September 5 and September 10, 1973 of students dining outside of Valentine Hall, walking on campus, or unpacking a car outside of Porter House. A statue in Porter House and a dog are also photographed. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of students on campus, 1973 September 5 and 10 Photographs of students returning to campus, 1973 September 9 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of students arriving to campus. Students are photographed relaxing together on the lawn, moving in with their luggage, or talking with others on campus. Several vehicles can be seen in images. Exteriors of James Hall, Milliken Infirmary, and one of the social dorms can also be seen in images. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of students returning to campus, 1973 September 9 Photographs of neuroscience classes and labs in session, 1974 September Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of faculty and students in neuroscience related labs and classes. Scenes include instructors teaching and students participating in labs. Animal cages and neurophysiology lab equipment such as microscopes, computers, and what are possibly signal amplifiers and isolated simulators can be seen in images. Instructors photographed may include Charles A. Sorenson, Steve George (Stephen A. George), and/or Alan Waggoner. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of neuroscience classes and labs in session, 1974 September Photographs of the Springfield-Amherst Summer Academy, 1973 August Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of the Springfield Amherst Summer Academy (SASA) staff and students posing together outside of the Octagon in August 1973. SASA offered an on-campus living experience and daily classes provided by Five-College tutors for around 50 black high school students from the Springfield, Massachusetts area. This year's participants were ninth and tenth graders from the Springfield Model Cities Program. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of the Springfield-Amherst Summer Academy, 1973 August Photographs of the Springfield-Amherst Summer Academy, 1973 August Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of the Springfield Amherst Summer Academy (SASA) inside and outside of the Octagon. Included are candid photos as well as photos of the SASA staff and students in group portraits. SASA offered an on-campus living experience and daily classes provided by Five-College tutors for around 50 black high school students from the Springfield, Massachusetts area. This year's participants were ninth and tenth graders from the Springfield Model Cities Program. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of the Springfield-Amherst Summer Academy, 1973 August Photographs of students from Doshisha University in class and outside, 1973 August Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of students from Doshisha University at Amherst College. Included are photographs of students and instructors in two classes and of students together outside. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of students from Doshisha University in class and outside, 1973 August Photographs of students from Doshisha University in class, 1973 August Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs of students from Doshisha University in class at Amherst College. Photographs depict three different classes. Scenes include students studying, participating in class, and smoking cigarettes. Two instructors are also photographed speaking to their classes. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of students from Doshisha University in class, 1973 August Photographs of the 153rd Commencement ceremony, 1974 June 7 Cryan, James U., Jr. Photographs taken June 7, 1974 of the 153rd Amherst College Commencement ceremony. Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia, ceremony marshals, the Glee Club, the band, and audience members. The ceremony takes place on the steps of Robert Frost Library with audience seats on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad). John William Ward is among those photographed. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). James U. Cryan Jr. was the College Photographer from October 1972-January 1975. Photographs of the 153rd Commencement ceremony, 1974 June 7
