All Items 63 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 63 Contributor 20 Amherst College 63 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 63 Amherst College. Class of 1970 6 Amherst College. Class of 1968 5 Chi Psi. Amherst College Chapter 4 Alpha Delta Phi. Amherst College Chapter 3 Amherst College. Library 3 Beta Theta Pi. Amherst College Chapter 3 Delta Kappa Epsilon. Sigma Chapter (Amherst College) 3 Theta Xi Fraternity. Amherst College Chapter 3 Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Amherst College Chapter 2 Phi Gamma Chi (Amherst College) 2 Plimpton, Calvin Hastings, 1918-2007 2 Theta Delta Chi. Amherst College Chapter 2 Amherst College Masquers 1 Amherst College. Class of 1967 1 Amherst College. Class of 1969 1 Amherst College. Class of 1971 1 Amherst College. Class of 1972 1 Amherst College. Zumbyes 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 3 Massachusetts 54 Amherst 53 United States 1 Topic 20 Photographs 63 Students 54 Societies, etc. 21 College fraternity members 20 Greek letter societies 20 Faculty 16 Presidents 11 College students 9 Recreation 6 Social life and customs 6 Student movements 6 Commencement ceremonies 5 Protest movements 4 Student strike, 1969 4 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 4 Academic rites and ceremonies 3 Buildings 3 Classroom environment 3 College campuses 2 College sports 2 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 1 Amherst College Photographer Records 63 Genre 2 Photographs 63 Portraits 1 Photographs of the 149th Commencement Weekend, 1970 June 4-6 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of events related to the 149th Commencement: 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. Ferré, Franklin K. Patterson, and John C. Esty. Some photographs were taken by Robert Cornigans and others are presumed to have been taken by the Jim Gerhard who was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the 149th Commencement Weekend, 1970 June 4-6 Photographs of a yoga class, 1971 October 14 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of a yoga class. Scenes include an instructor leading the class and participants doing various yoga poses. The class takes place in a room in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 yoga class, 1971 October 14 Photographs of Amherst College versus Springfield College football game, 1971 September 25 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of the September 25, 1971 Amherst College versus Springfield College football game on Springfield's football field. Images include scenes from the game with athletes of both teams in play and referees on the field. Fans and coaches can be seen in the backgrounds of some images. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Amherst College versus Springfield College football game, 1971 September 25 Photographs of patrons in Frost Library, 1971 January 8 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of people inside Robert Frost Library. Scenes include students and others, presumably librarians and faculty, looking through the card catalog, studying, and talking. Photographs are taken from inside the first floor of Frost Library. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 patrons in Frost Library, 1971 January 8 Photographs of the Robert Frost Library reserves desk, 1971 January 14 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of patrons and staff at the Robert Frost Library. Images include scenes of activity at the reserves desk and in other parts of Frost Library such as the card catalog area, the reference desk, and the photocopier. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Robert Frost Library reserves desk, 1971 January 14 Photographs of a physics lab in session, 1970 May 4 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of a physics lab. Scenes include students and instructors working in the lab with a variety of tools and equipment. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 physics lab in session, 1970 May 4 Photographs of labs in session, 1970 May Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of several labs in session. Images include scenes of an instructor teaching students and students doing lab work. One of the labs photographed is a chemistry lab. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 labs in session, 1970 May Photographs of campus, 1970 November 14 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of the campus. Areas and buildings photographed include the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex, Memorial Field and the hill leading from it to the Alumni Gym, the social dorms, and the Mead Art Museum building. Mead Art Museum is photographed from the back and the Stearns Steeple can be seen above the building. In some images, people can be seen walking in the distance. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 campus, 1970 November 14 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 are assumed to have been 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 three cast members of Three Sisters, 1969 November 17 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of three students from the Masquers cast in the play Three Sisters in full costume and on set in Kirby Theater. In the photos the three cast members are posed with one cast member sitting and the other two standing behind her. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 three cast members of Three Sisters, 1969 November 17 Photographs of Pygmalion in Kirby Theater, 1969 August 26 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of the cast of Pygmalion in full costume on set in Kirby Memorial Theater. Photographs show three performers acting out a scene on stage. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Pygmalion in Kirby Theater, 1969 August 26 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 are assumed to have been 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 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 are assumed to have been 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 Photographs of Black Moratorium, 1969 May 14 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of Black Moratorium, a one-day suspension of classes to allow for College-wide discussion and seminars relating to issues of race relations and Black dissatisfaction. The Moratorium was held thanks to advocacy efforts of the Afro-American Society (later renamed Black Students' Union). Photographed are students, faculty, staff, speakers, and visitors. Individuals photographed include Ralph Ellison, Prosser Gifford, and Calvin Hastings Plimpton. Events photographed are in various locations including in Johnson Chapel, in Valentine Hall, in Porter Lounge of Converse Hall, and in a classroom. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Black Moratorium, 1969 May 14 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 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). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Moratorium Meeting, 1969 April 30 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, John Mudge, John Ratte, Carroll Westfall, Kim Townsend, Calvin Hastings Plimpton, and Eugene S. Wilson. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Moratorium, 1969 April 28 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 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, photographers, and videographers. Events photographed are in various locations including outside the front of Robert Frost Library, in the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad), outside of Arms Music Center, and in front of Converse Hall. Individuals photographed may include Oliver Boutwell Merrill, Eugene S. Wilson, and Leo Marx. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 28 Photographs of students on campus, 1968 May 21 and May 22 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of students and others, likely including College staff and faculty, in various locations on campus such as Vincent Morgan Music Library and Arms Music Center, a training room in the Alumni Gymnasium & Athletic Complex, Robert Frost Library, and on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year Quad). Individuals are photographed studying, listening to records, looking through the card catalog, working, and socializing. Identified people photographed include William H. Hastie and "Miss Ayers." These photographs are assumed to have been 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 students on campus, 1968 May 21 and May 22 Photographs of Leaves of Grass performing on the steps of Robert Frost Library, 1968 May 10 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of the band Leaves of Grass performing on the steps of Frost Library as part of 1968 Prom Weekend's Chapel Dash and Mock Chapel festivities. These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Leaves of Grass performing on the steps of Robert Frost Library, 1968 May 10 Photographs of Vote With Your Feet demonstration, 1968 November 5 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of a Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) sponsored "Vote With Your Feet" rally protesting the 1968 United States presidential election. Photographed are student protestors, including musicians, outside on the steps of Converse Hall. Several demonstrators have protest signs, and a banner in the background reads "Liberated." These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Vote With Your Feet demonstration, 1968 November 5
