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Photographs of Freshman Orientation, 1976 September 7-9

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of Freshman Orientation showing students and family members unpacking cars and carrying possessions into dorms, lining up for information packets, and socializing outdoors; parents attending a presentation by President John William Ward in Johnson Chapel; and students eating a meal in Valentine Hall cafeteria. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of Freshman Orientation, 1976 September 7-9
Photographs of the 154th Commencement ceremony, 1975 June 6

Pultz, John

Photographs of the 154th Amherst College Commencement ceremony held in Coolidge Cage. Photographs show students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia as well as friends and family arriving outside of Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex. Images also show the Commencement Band.

Photographs of the 154th Commencement ceremony, 1975 June 6
Photographs of an Afro-American Society meeting, a class in session, and scenes of student life, 1975

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of an Afro-American Society (later renamed the Black Students' Union) meeting taking place in the Gerald Penny Black Cultural Center in the Octagon. Also included are images of students studying and hanging out in dorm rooms and images of a class in session. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of an Afro-American Society meeting, a class in session, and scenes of student life, 1975
Photographs of Malik El-Shabazz Memorial Weekend, 1975 February 21

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the Malik El-Shabazz Memorial Weekend commemorating the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Malcom X. Included are photographs of Julius Lester and Alvin Poussaint speaking to an audience in the Cole Assembly Room of Converse Hall, the Sam Rivers Trio performance and a poetry reading in Buckley Recital Hall, attendees registering for the weekend, and a poster for the event. The Straight Ahead Executive Committee was responsible for organizing the weekend, which focused on "Revolution and Social Change in America: 60s to 70s." These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of Malik El-Shabazz Memorial Weekend, 1975 February 21
Photographs of the freshman class picnic, 1975

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the freshman class picnic showing people outdoors in a forested setting engaged in conversation and listening to the men's a cappella group, the Zumbyes. Also included are two double exposures with images of a grounded airplane and a photograph of a distant farm in a valley with hills 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). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of the freshman class picnic, 1975
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 Malik El-Shabazz Memorial Weekend, 1975 February 22

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the Malik El-Shabazz Memorial Weekend commemorating the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. Images show keynote speaker Julian Bond speaking to an audience in Johnson Chapel. The Straight Ahead Committee was responsible for organizing the weekend, which focused on "Revolution and Social Change in America: 60s to 70s." These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of Malik El-Shabazz Memorial Weekend, 1975 February 22
Photographs of Baccalaureate, 1975 June 5

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the Baccalaureate Service held in Johnson Chapel during the 154th Commencement Weekend. Photographed are seniors and guests in attendance, the Glee Club performing from the balcony, and speakers John William Ward, Thomas W. Thaler (Tom), and Reverend James H. Clark. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of Baccalaureate, 1975 June 5
Photographs of the freshman class picnic, 1976 September 8

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the freshman class picnic showing mostly students outdoors eating food, socializing, and listening to a male vocal group perform (possibly the Zumbyes). These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of the freshman class picnic, 1976 September 8
Photographs of the 155th Commencement ceremony, 1976 June 6

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the 155th Commencement ceremony, which took place in front of the Robert Frost Library. Photographs show faculty, graduates, and guests on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad); the procession to the ceremony; student speaker Adrian Spratt; and the awarding of some honorary and bachelor degrees.

Photographs of the 155th Commencement ceremony, 1976 June 6
Photographs of 155th Commencement ceremony, 1976 June 6

Pultz, John

Photographs of the 155th Commencement ceremony, which took place in front the Robert Frost Library. Photographs show faculty, graduates, recipients of honorary degrees, guests on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad), the procession to and from the ceremony, student speaker Adrian Spratt, college president John William Ward, the Amherst College Glee Club performing, the awarding of some bachelor degrees, other photographers recording the event, and scenes of a shared meal outdoors at a buffet luncheon.

Photographs of 155th Commencement ceremony, 1976 June 6
Photographs of the 155th Commencement ceremony, 1976 June 6

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the 155th Commencement ceremony, which took place on the front steps of the Robert Frost Library with attendees seated in the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad). Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia; guests; the ceremony marshals; and the processions. Commencement speaker Adrian Spratt and college president John William Ward are 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). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of the 155th Commencement ceremony, 1976 June 6
Photographs of Senior Class Exercises, 1975 June 5

Amherst College

Photographs of the Senior Class Exercises portion of the 154th Commencement Weekend. Photographed are event speakers, faculty members, and seniors and guests in attendance. Individuals photographed may include Robert Ward, Charles Duff Jr., Carl Holmes Jr., Jeffrey Jonas, and John William Ward. The event took place on the steps of the Robert Frost Library with attendee seating in the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad). These photographs are assumed to have been 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 Senior Class Exercises, 1975 June 5
Photographs of the 154th Commencement ceremony, 1975 June 6

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the 154th Amherst College Commencement ceremony held in Coolidge Cage of the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex. Images show students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia and John William Ward leading the ceremony. Speakers Lawrence Miller and Eric Sonnenschein are also photographed. Some images show attendees outside as well.

Photographs of the 154th Commencement ceremony, 1975 June 6
Photograph for cover of Black Men of Amherst, 1976 January 22

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Kodalith photograph of several students sitting, listening, and taking notes. A portion of this photograph was used as the cover image of the book Black Men of Amherst, which was published in 1976. This photograph is assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photograph for cover of Black Men of Amherst, 1976 January 22
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 Reunion, 1976 June 12

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of Reunion including images of presentations made at the meeting of the Society of the Alumni held in front of the Robert Frost Library; the awarding of certificates of recognition; the dedication of a cherry tree for the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1926; and of alumni, family and friends attending the ceremony and the Alumni Luncheon. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of Reunion, 1976 June 12
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 Convocation, 1975 September 4

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of Convocation held inside Johnson Chapel. Images show faculty and students being addressed by president John William Ward and listening to the Smith College Glee Club. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of Convocation, 1975 September 4
Photographs of P'alante, 1975 November 15-16

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of "P'alante," a variety cultural show in Fayerweather Theater sponsored by La Causa. Included are images of students and members of The Adoracion Dance Company of New York engaging in dance, musical and dramatic works. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of P'alante, 1975 November 15-16