All Items 53 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 53 Contributor 13 Amherst College 49 Metcalf Printing Co. (Northampton, Mass.) 21 Valley Litho Co. 21 Valley Litho Inc. 16 Anker Printing Co. 9 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 4 Jones, Frank H. 3 Chapin, Asahel G., 1841-1919 2 Amherst College. Christian Association 1 Amherst College. Class of 1829 1 Mead, Julia Perkins, 1803-1881 1 Miller, Simeon, 1815-1898 1 Perkins, Judith Clough, 1770-1848 1 show more 8 show fewer Location 3 Massachusetts 50 Amherst 49 Holyoke (Mass.) 1 Topic 16 Periodicals 49 College student newspapers and periodicals 48 College students' writings, American 48 College wit and humor 47 Correspondence 4 Family 4 Baptists 2 Clergy 2 Canals 1 Dams 1 Death and burial 1 Handbooks, manuals, etc. 1 History 1 Homes and haunts 1 Social conditions 1 Universities and colleges 1 show more 11 show fewer Part Of 3 Amherst College Student and Alumni Publications Collection 48 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 4 Amherst College Administrative Publications Collection 1 Genre 5 Magazines (periodicals) 48 Parody 20 Correspondence 4 Guidebooks 1 Handbooks 1 Place of Creation 3 Holyoke (Mass.) 53 Northampton (Mass.) 21 Amherst (Mass.) 18 The class of 1929 freshman bible Amherst College. Christian Association The Amherst College student handbook for the 1925-1926 academic year. Early student handbooks covered subjects like the College Church and Christian Association, college songs and customs, tips for freshmen, student organizations, college history, faculty hours, buildings, athletics, fraternities, college publications, the college calendar, and regional points of interest. Later handbooks provided information on topics like administrative services, academic facilities, student rights and policies, campus life, the academic calendar, Five College cooperation, student government, extracurricular activities, and athletics. In 2009, full handbooks began to be published in an online format while an abbreviated version called the Student Handbook in Brief was published in print format. The abbreviated handbooks included the Honor Code and other regulations and policies. In 2016, the title of the handbook changed to the Student Code of Conduct and publication of the abbreviated version ceased. The class of 1929 freshman bible Simeon Miller letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 March 20 Miller, Simeon, 1815-1898 Simeon Miller letter to Justin Perkins in which Miller shares his reflections on the last weeks of the life of Perkins' mother. In addition, Miller discusses the many religious, social, and economic changes confronting his community, Ireland Parish, associated with the construction of a dam across the Connecticut River and the development of a canal system to sustain a large number of new mills. Miller also shares news of acquaintances, friends and family of Justin Perkins. Simeon Miller letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 March 20 Julia Perkins Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 October 8 Mead, Julia Perkins, 1803-1881 Julia Perkins Mead letter to Justin Perkins in which Mead writes about a recent trip to Holyoke, Massachusetts and discusses their old home, of friends and acquaintances, of a picnic on Mount Tom, news about her family, and shares that Henry was well and his mother (Charlotte Bass Perkins) was about the same. Julia Perkins Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 October 8 Asahel Chapin letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 March 16 Chapin, Asahel G., 1841-1919 Asahel Chapin letter presumably to Justin Perkins in which Chapin responds to a letter from Perkins. He agrees with Perkins that they are growing old, but discusses what usefulness they still have, commenting on Perkins' work translating and printing the Old Testament. Chapin shares news regarding local individuals including Hosea Howard and his family, Brothers Thompson and Miller, Charlotte Ewing Miller, George Ewing, and Father Rand and his son Judson Rand. He remarks on the man connected with the male seminary whom Perkins' mentioned had died, explains why he did not see Brother Stoddard, discusses his career choice, and writes of local changes and baptisms, mentioning several individuals by name. Asahel Chapin letter to Justin Perkins, 1852 March 16 Asahel Chapin letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 May 30 Chapin, Asahel G., 1841-1919 A. (Asahel) Chapin letter to Justin Perkins in which Chapin responds to a letter form Perkins. He remarks on seeing Perkins' brother and family, mentioning the death of Perkins' mother. He writes of his recent attendance at meetings related to missionary operations. Chapin shares what he knows of several of their college classmates including Hyde, Blodgett, Maxwell, Warner, Asher Bliss, and Thompson. He comments on Perkins' work, discusses his own career history, shares family news, and writes of his health. Chapin's deceased wife Ruth Fisk, their daughter Ruth, his present wife, their sons Edward, Asahel, and Judson, and his parents are mentioned in the letter. Included on the item is a note from Justin Perkins regarding Chapin. Asahel Chapin letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 May 30 Touchstone, 1939 December Amherst College Volume 5 Number 3 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were William Babcock, Thomas Rodman, Arnold Mitchell, Phillip Young, Charles Peirce, and Peter Kitchell. Touchstone, 1939 December Touchstone, 1941 February Amherst College Volume 6 Number 4 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Sam Russell, John Risley, Richard Wilbur, Charles Peirce, and James Kaull. Touchstone, 1941 February Touchstone, 1941 October Amherst College Volume 7 Number 1 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were John Risley, Theodore Greene, Harry Keefe, Andrew Foley, and Bruce Benson. Touchstone, 1941 October Touchstone, 1940 April Amherst College Volume 5 Number 6 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were William Babcock, Thomas Rodman, Arnold Mitchell, Phillip Young, Peter Kitchell, and Charles Peirce. Touchstone, 1940 April Touchstone, 1940 October Amherst College Volume 6 Number 1 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Thomas Rodman, Brooks Beck, John McKitterick, Charles Peirce, and John Risley. Touchstone, 1940 October Touchstone, 1941 April Amherst College Volume 6 Number 6 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Sam Russell, John Risley, Richard Wilbur, Andrew Foley, Paul Leahy, and James Kaull. Touchstone, 1941 April Touchstone, 1941 June Amherst College Volume 6 Number 8 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Sam Russell, John Risley, Richard Wilbur, Andrew Foley, Paul Leahy, and James Kaull. This issue is noted as the sub freshman issue. Touchstone, 1941 June Touchstone, 1941 May Amherst College Volume 6 Number 7 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Sam Russell, John Risley, Richard Wilbur, Andrew Foley, Paul Leahy, and James Kaull. Touchstone, 1941 May Touchstone, 1940 December Amherst College Volume 6 Number 3 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Thomas Rodman, Brooks Beck, John McKitterick, Charles Peirce, and John Risley. Touchstone, 1940 December Sabrina, 1951 May Amherst College Volume 3 Number 2 of Sabrina. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Geoffrey Hampton, William Peverill, Robert Kramer, George Corsiglia, and John Bukovnik. Sabrina, 1951 May Touchstone, 1940 November Amherst College Volume 6 Number 2 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Thomas Rodman, Brooks Beck, John McKitterick, Charles Peirce, and John Risley. Touchstone, 1940 November Touchstone, 1939 November Amherst College Volume 5 Number 2 of Touchstone. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were William Babcock, Thomas Rodman, Arnold Mitchell, Phillip Young, Charles Peirce, and Peter Kitchell. Touchstone, 1939 November Sabrina, 1950 Amherst College Volume 1 Number 3 of Sabrina. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Raymond B. Jones, Walter J. Hunziker, Jr., Harry Manville, Geoffrey Hampton, and William Peverill. Sabrina, 1950 Sabrina, 1950 Amherst College Volume 2 Number 1 of Sabrina. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Raymond B. Jones, Walter J. Hunziker, Jr., Harry Manville, Geoffrey Hampton, and William Peverill. Sabrina, 1950 Sabrina, 1950 November Amherst College Volume 2 Number 3 of Sabrina. The magazine focused on undergraduate opinion and included contributions from Amherst College, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College students. From March 1936 to February 1950 the periodical was published eight times a year under the title of Touchstone. From March 1950 to 2001 the magazine was published under the title of Sabrina. No issues were published in the years 1943-1945, 1955-1958, 1964, 1958-1970, 1972-1980, 1994-1996, and 1998-1999. The magazine included humorous elements as well as "the genuine literary efforts of budding writers." Entries in issues varied in form including drawings, comics, poems, short stories, articles, photographs, editorials, and jokes. The editors of this issue were Raymond B. Jones, Walter J. Hunziker, Jr., Harrington E. Manville, Geoffrey Hampton, and William Peverill. Sabrina, 1950 November
