Complete editions of the Olio, Amherst College's annual yearbook, spanning 1859 to 2012. These material are held at Amherst College Archives & Special Collections in Amherst, MA.
A selection of photographs taken by the College Photographer for the Amherst College Office of Public Affairs, approximately 1965 - 2005. Photos include portraits, events such as commencement and reunion, sports games, landscape shots of campus, and John F. Kennedy's 1963 visit to campus for the... more
A collection of literary, humor and news publications, largely written and edited by Amherst College students and alumni, but also including Five College publications and publications edited by the college for students and alumni. These material are held at Amherst College Archives & Special... more
Individual issues of the Amherst Student, Amherst College’s student newspaper, from 1959 to 1977. These material are held at Amherst College Archives & Special Collections in Amherst, MA.
This collection consists of items from the Les Amies de Place Blanche by Christer Strömholm collection hosted by Digital Transgender Archive. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.
Anders Zorn (1860-1920) was a Swedish painter, sculptor, and printmaker.Born in Mora, Zorn’s early drawings and wood carvings showed his artistic abilities. Between 1875 and 1880, he studied sculpture and painting at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. He then traveled extensively in England,... more
This collection consists of items from the Andy Jaffe Project collection hosted by Williams College. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.
Angkor Dance Troupe, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to preserving the traditions of Cambodian performing arts while providing a positive social and educational environment for their young members. The collection includes financial records, board of directors records, correspondence,... more
Historical BackgroundFor nearly five decades, Anne Sullivan was Helen Keller's teacher, friend, and constant companion. This collection contains portraits of Sullivan, images of her with Helen Keller and other images and documents that pertain to her life.Anne Sullivan was born in April 1866 in... more
This collection is from the contents of vertical files in the Annisquam Historical Society.Annisquam, a village in Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts, has its historical society based in the old firehouse, Deluge 8. The building and its contents are under the aegis of the Annisquam Association.... more
Eight hundred and five newspapers (many from Boston, Massachusetts) and fifteen pamphlets annotated and indexed by merchant and patriot Harbottle Dorr, Jr. The annotations refer to political figures, especially colonial Massachusetts governor Thomas Hutchinson, and political events in the years... more
This collection consists of items from the Antique Postcard collection hosted by Reading Public Library. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.
In the late 1890s, the family of William Lloyd Garrison, along with others closely involved in the anti-slavery movement, presented Boston Public Library with a major gathering of correspondence, documents, and other original material relating to the abolitionist cause from 1832 until after the... more
The Antislavery Collection contains several hundred printed pamphlets and books pertaining to slavery and antislavery in New England, 1725-1911. The holdings include speeches, sermons, proceedings and other publications of organizations such as the American Anti-Slavery Society and... more
Antonio Cardinal Tosti (1766-1866) was appointed as Cardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Montorio in 1839 and later served as the Librarian of the Vatican Library (1860-1866) until his death. He assembled a large collection of prints that was particularly strong in the works of Old Masters and... more
Appleton Farms, located in Hamilton and Ipswich Massachusetts, is the oldest continuously operating farm in America. Established in 1636 by Samuel Appleton, the farm is among the most influential in America’s agricultural history. The Appleton Family Papers document the evolution of New England... more
The City of Newton owns a wealth of historic materials that speak to the community's social, cultural, and governmental past. These materials reflect the civic life of and provide insight into Newton from the 19th through the early 20th century, a time when Newton was transforming from... more
The City of Newton owns a wealth of historic materials that speak to the community's social, cultural, and governmental past. These materials reflect the civic life of and provide insight into Newton from the 19th through the early 20th century, a time when Newton was transforming from... more