All Items 21 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 21 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 19 Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958 4 Amherst College 2 Amherst College. Class of 1838 1 Amherst College. Class of 1897. Emerson 1 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 1 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 1 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Davis, John Brazer, 1798-1832 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Emerson, Kendall, 1875-1962 1 Great Britain. Army 1 Hancock, Thomas, 1703-1764 1 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 1 J.S. & C. Adams (Firm) 1 Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green 1 Murray, John, 1808-1892 1 Nelson, Elmer H., 1878-1930 1 Van-Lennep, Henry J. (Henry John), 1815-1889 1 Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 1 show more 14 show fewer Location 6 Amherst 2 Massachusetts 2 Chatham 1 Tropics 1 Turkey 1 United States 1 show more 1 show fewer Topic 20 Pictorial works 14 Flowers 5 Correspondence 4 Landscapes 3 Farmhouses 2 History 2 Boats and boating 1 Charters 1 College students' writings, American 1 Commencement ceremonies 1 Croquet 1 Description and travel 1 Flags 1 Horses 1 Imaginary wars and battles 1 Indians of North America 1 Poets, American 1 Procurement 1 Records and correspondence 1 Sailboats 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 8 Nelson Family Juvenilia Collection of Pamela Russell and Murray McClellan 14 Amherst College Commencement Collection 1 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 1 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Henry J. Van Lennep (AC 1837) Sketches and Papers 1 Jeffery Amherst Collection 1 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 1 William Wordsworth Manuscript Collection 1 show more 3 show fewer Genre 7 Children's art 14 Drawings (visual works) 14 Correspondence 4 Books 1 Envelopes 1 Essays 1 Programs 1 show more 2 show fewer mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 1 Folder 24 21 Travels in little-known parts of Asia Minor: with illustrations of Biblical literature and researches in archaeology Van-Lennep, Henry J. (Henry John), 1815-1889 Volumes 1 and 2 of Travels in Little-Known Parts of Asia Minor; With Illustrations of Biblical Literature and Researches in Archaeology, written by Henry J. Van Lennep. Maps and illustrations are included. Travels in little-known parts of Asia Minor: with illustrations of Biblical literature and researches in archaeology Amherst College Commencement program, 1838 August 22 Amherst College The program for the 17th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 1838 August 22 Water spouts Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding "water spouts" seen off Chatham (Massachusetts) in the neighborhood of the lighthouses. Brooks signs the essay as "An Observer" and he may have sent the essay to The Register for publication as a note on the item states "Yarmouth Register." This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Water spouts John Brazer Davis letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 28 Davis, John Brazer, 1798-1832 John Brazer Davis letter to Heman Humphrey in which Davis writes regarding the current debate over the incorporation of the Collegiate Institution in Amherst. Davis states that he is the supervisor of the leading Republican newspaper in New England, the Patriot, and that, in his estimation, the incorporation of the Institution as a college is demanded by every consideration of sound public policy and justice. Thus, Davis continues, he would cheerfully appropriate the columns of the Patriot to any essays on the topic. He asks to receive a reply and information regarding the present state of the Institution. In closing, Davis reiterates his intent to give Humphrey his sincere and zealous cooperation. John Brazer Davis letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 28 Look out for that red head of yours you old Indian said Jimmy This drawing of a man in a boat and a man on shore firing at each other is captioned "Look out for that red head of yours you old Indian said Jimmy." It is unclear which of the Nelson brothers drew this scene. Look out for that red head of yours you old Indian said Jimmy Landscape with house and trees An unattributed pen and ink drawing of a house and trees, in a false wood frame. It is unclear which of the Nelson brothers created this scene. Landscape with house and trees Drawings of farmhouses, sailboats and man on horse These six unattributed drawings were done in color pencil on a single sheet of paper folded once to make four pages. One of the small drawings on an inside page appears to be titled "Devels [sic] Den and Ledge." The other drawings are of sailboats, farmhouse landscapes and a uniformed man riding a horse and waving his hat. It is unclear which of the Nelson brothers created the drawings. Drawings of farmhouses, sailboats and man on horse Drawing with yellow flower Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958 Drawn by Arthur Nelson, this still life with a yellow flower and chair is one of several done on the back of advertisements for Ayer's Pills, a cure for bilious disorders sold by Farr and Tandy of Goshen, New Hampshire, where the Nelson brothers lived. The scene also includes a view out the window of mountains in the distance. Drawing with yellow flower Twelve outdoor scenes The twelve scenes drawn in pen and ink on a single sheet divided neatly into sections capture some of the interests of the Nelson brothers. The piece is unattributed but captures their shared interest in trains, bridges, railroads, ships and waterways is carefully rendered. On the verso are some addition problems written in pencil. Twelve outdoor scenes Drawing of red flowers in yellow window Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958 A drawing of red flowers in front of a yellow window is one of several done on the back of advertisements for Ayer's Pills, a cure for bilious disorders sold by Farr and Tandy of Goshen, New Hampshire, where the Nelson brothers lived. The drawing is unsigned but is very similar to another signed by Arthur Nelson and it has been inferred that Arthur drew this one as well. Drawing of red flowers in yellow window Drawing with red flowers and blue table Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958 This still life with a pot of red flowers on a windowsill, a blue table and chair, and a bird in a cage is one of several done on the back of advertisements for Ayer's Pills, a cure for bilious disorders sold by Farr and Tandy of Goshen, New Hampshire, where the Nelson brothers lived. The drawing is unsigned but is very similar to another signed by Arthur Nelson and it has been inferred that Arthur drew this one as well. Drawing with red flowers and blue table Drawing of pink flowers An unattributed drawing of pink roses done with pencil and paint on cardboard. This might have been created by Arthur Nelson who is known to have drawn other pictures of flowers in this collection. Drawing of pink flowers Sketches of saws and log dogs Two drawings, both with front and back views, of a saw and a log dog. These unattributed drawings by one of the Nelson brothers reveal their interest in tools and technology, as well as their attention to detail when sketching their surroundings. Sketches of saws and log dogs Drawings of tropical landscape and croquet game Two unattributed drawings depicting a tropical landscape with palm trees and a well-dressed man playing croquet. It is unclear which of the Nelson brothers drew these scenes. Drawings of tropical landscape and croquet game Drawings of boats Two unattributed drawings done on opposite sides of an envelope. One drawing is of several boats near shore with buildings in the background. The other is of two sailboats and a steamer named "Seagull." It is unclear which of the Nelson brothers drew these scenes. Drawings of boats Sketch of house and barn Nelson, Elmer H., 1878-1930 This sketch of a house and barn was done in pencil on the back of a church schedule of events. Written on this schedule is "Elmer 10," suggesting Elmer Nelson might have drawn the picture when he was ten years old. Sketch of house and barn Drawings of flags Two versions of a colored flag with the caption "B.C. standard," which likely refers to the fictitious Big Continent created by the Nelson brothers. The completed version features Ethan Allen who commanded Big Continent. Ethan Allen was the name often used by Walter Nelson, the youngest brother, in the stories of their imaginary world. It is unclear which of the Nelson brothers created the drawings. Drawings of flags Drawing of plant with red flower Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958 A drawing of a potted plant with a large red flower in a window with a pink valence is one of several done on the back of advertisements for Ayer's Pills, a cure for bilious disorders sold by Farr and Tandy of Goshen, New Hampshire, where the Nelson brothers lived. The drawing is unsigned but is very similar to another signed by Arthur Nelson and it has been inferred that Arthur drew this one as well. Drawing of plant with red flower William Wordsworth letter to Messrs. Longman, May 10 Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 A letter from William Wordsworth to his publisher [Messrs. Longmand & Co.] asking them to prepare a parcel for him containing copies of his "Excursion," a copy of volume three of Kirby and Spence's "Introduction to Entomology," [in which one of Wordsworth's poems appears] and some additional sheets. William Wordsworth letter to Messrs. Longman, May 10 Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1763 July 24 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Thomas Hancock, from New York, dated July 24, 1763. Amherst requests that Thomas Hancock make arrangements to send two sloops or schooners to Louisbourg to relieve Lieutenant Colonel John Tulleken's garrison. Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1763 July 24
