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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 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 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 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 honorary degree awardees, 1976 June 6

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the honorary degree awards presentation portion of the 155th Commencement ceremony, which took place on the front steps of the Robert Frost Library. Also included are group portraits of the honorees sitting with the college president. Individuals photographed include John William Ward, William Thaddeus Coleman Jr., William Richard Park, Stansfield Turner, Leonard Woodcock, Jill Ker Conway, Robert O. Anthony, Thomas Irwin Emerson, Robert Ross Holloway, and John P. Kendall. 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 honorary degree awardees, 1976 June 6
Photographs of Convocation, 1976 September 9

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of Convocation held inside Johnson Chapel showing faculty, students, President John William Ward addressing the attendees, and honorary degrees being awarded to Howell Chickering and Ray Moore. Also shown is Walter Chesnut of the University of Massachusetts playing his trumpet and a presentation by the combined Smith and Amherst Glee Clubs. 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, 1976 September 9
Photographs of John William Ward address to freshmen, 1965 September 13

Amherst College

Photographs of the faculty address to the freshmen, given by Professor John William Ward in Johnson Chapel. 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 John William Ward address to freshmen, 1965 September 13
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 Convocation, 1972 September 9

Rosser, William J.

Photographs of Opening Convocation in Johnson Chapel. Photographed are John William Ward, honorary degree awardees Kozo Yamamoto and Asa J. Davis, members of the band, and several attendees. A photograph of the Henry Ward Beecher statue is also included. 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 was the College Photographer from January 1972-October 1972.

Photographs of Convocation, 1972 September 9
Photographs of reception with President John William Ward, 1973 June 2

Amherst College

Photographs of the reception with President John William Ward held for alumni and their families and members of the faculty and administration at the President's House. Included are images of alumni and visitors standing and socializing with one another. Barbara Carnes Ward and John William Ward can be seen in several photographs. 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 reception with President John William Ward, 1973 June 2
Photographs of the Annual Meeting of the Society of the Alumni, 1973 June 2

Cryan, James U., Jr.

Photographs of the Annual Meeting of the Society of the Alumni held on June 2, 1973. Included are images of alumni and visitors sitting in chairs arranged in front of Robert Frost Library on the Main Quadrangle (also know as the first-year quad) and standing and socializing with one another on a lawn, likely at the reception with President John William Ward. Barbara Carnes Ward and John William Ward can be seen in several photographs.

Photographs of the Annual Meeting of the Society of the Alumni, 1973 June 2
Photographs of Alumni Weekend, 1972 June 1-3

Rosser, William J.

Photographs of events held during Alumni Weekend. Events photographed include: the Annual Meeting of the Society of the Alumni held on the steps of Robert Frost Library, the Alumni Luncheon on Valentine Quad, Alumni Sing with Horace W. Hewlett held in front of Frost Library, the Alumni Baseball Game on Memorial Field, a Conversation with President John William Ward in Johnson Chapel, and the Glee Club concert in the Buckley Recital Hall of Arms Music Center. Alumni, students, visitors, College administrators, and faculty are photographed.

Photographs of Alumni Weekend, 1972 June 1-3
Photographs of the 151st Commencement ceremony, 1972 June 2

Rosser, William J.

Photographs of the 151st Commencement ceremony. Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia, the ceremony marshals, and members of the audience. 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). Among the individuals photographed are John William Ward and David J. Tritschler, the senior who gave the address.

Photographs of the 151st Commencement ceremony, 1972 June 2
Photographs of the Bicentennial celebration Amherst College versus Williams College baseball game, 1976 May 29

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of the United States Bicentennial celebration in Pittsfield, Maassachusetts including a re-enactment of the first baseball game between Amherst College and Williams College in 1859, a varsity baseball game between the two colleges, a parade, chess matches being played outside, and the dedication of a plaque on the site of the 1859 baseball game in honor of Pittsfield. John William Ward and John Wesley Chandler are among those photographed and can be seen riding in a car in the parade. 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 Bicentennial celebration Amherst College versus Williams College baseball game, 1976 May 29
Photographs of people at the Senior Class Exercises, 1973 May 31

Amherst College

Photographs of people outside of Johnson Chapel during the Senior Class Exercises portion of the 152nd Commencement Weekend. John William Ward is among the individuals photographed. 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 people at the Senior Class Exercises, 1973 May 31
Photographs of the Day of Concern, 1972 May 9

Rosser, William J.

Photographs of events held on the Day of Concern, a moratorium to examine assumptions, neglect, and racism that was organized by the Afro-American Society (later renamed as the Black Students' Union). Photographs include images of students, faculty, and administrators primarily inside Johnson Chapel. Identifiable individuals in the photographs include John William Ward, Prosser Gifford, and Asa J. Davis.

Photographs of the Day of Concern, 1972 May 9
Photographs of an anti-war sit-in at the Westover Air Reserve Base, 1972 May 10

Rosser, William J.

Photographs of the Vietnam War protest held at the Westover Air Force Base. Photographs include scenes of the anti-war protestors sitting and blocking the industrial gate of the base. John William Ward, Barbara Carnes Ward, and Amherst College students and faculty are among the protestors photographed. Also included are images of Chicopee police officers at the protest, protestors being arrested, protestors being led or dragged onto school buses by police officers, and John and Barbara Ward and other protestors speaking to the media.

Photographs of an anti-war sit-in at the Westover Air Reserve Base, 1972 May 10
Photographs of a college meeting with President John William Ward, 1975 April 15

Kingman, Bob (Robert Edwin), 1950-2019

Photographs of a college meeting. Included are images of John William Ward and meeting attendees in the Cole Assembly Room of 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). Bob Kingman was the College Photographer from January 1975-May 1978.

Photographs of a college meeting with President John William Ward, 1975 April 15