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  • Collection: Jones Library Collection

Stagecoach_b&w.jpg
Jones Library in the background with the stagecoach in the foreground. The stagecoach, owned by the Amherst Historical Society, was stored at the library for many years.

jones_library_1989_music_series.jpg
Dancers performing in the (then) Burnett Gallery as part of music series in 1989.

jones_library_1994_area_behind_building_before_garden.jpg
Rear face of the library before the Kinsey Memorial Garden was created, taken in 1994

Old circ desk in community room.jpg
A woman talking to a man behind the Public Service desk at The Jones Library

AV listening room.jpg
A man seated and using audio equipment with someone else seated in background enjoy the AV Listening Room at The Jones Library

jones_library_198906_field_day_for_death.jpg
Three people (left to right), Sondra Radosh, Kay Lyons, and Ken Samonds. involved in the play "Field Day for Death" pose on the main staircase of The Jones Library.

Kids Room Before 1990s Addition.jpg
Judy Lincoln in the Children's Room of the Jones Library before the new 1990's addition.

jones_library_newspaper_room.jpg
Newspaper room in Jones Library, prior to 1968

jones_library_former_amherst_room.jpg
The former Amherst Room which was converted to the Sidney Waugh room (now housing Technical Services) in 1968.This room once housed the library’s local authors collection, the Amherst imprint collection, and miscellaneous local history materials.

jones_library_19271203_under_construction.jpg
Jones Library under construction with a car parked in front and Mr. Dolan, the architect standing in front. The caption on the reverse reads, "Taken from the south side of Amity street looking North. Mr. Dolan (French Canadian) foreman, standing in…

jones_library_amherst_house_hotel.jpg
Exterior of the Amherst House Hotel. The Jones Library was housed on the second floor until the building burned in 1926.

Adult reading room 1968.jpg
The adult reading room of the Jones Library in 1968.

jones_library_1932_cars_outside.jpg
The exterior of The Jones Library in the 1930s with 3 cars parked outside. Caption on reverse reads, "c. 1932"

Boltwood Historical and Genealogical Room.jpg
The Boltwood Room. Caption on reverse reads, "The Boltwood Room- a genealogical and historical collection, once owned by the Boltwood family."
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