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Title A name given to the resource A message for my Valentine Subject The topic of the resource Valentines Description An account of the resource A Valentines card reading "a message to my Valentine / I'm grandly dressed, as you can see / and doubtless you agree with me / I cut a figure in good style / Therefore it may be worth your while" with a drawing of a young girl and boy in fine clothing Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-02-14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Relation A related resource Greeting Cards Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Cards Coutshhip Love mail Valentine's Day Valentines https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/ff294d4017eea02c7c2cba63c6aacdf1.jpg 04c14f1cf0db54f780b53b204d1fbef1 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/a26f374963e27efb3454e3f27c68b965.jpg b5093130fcf31e831de32c9fb817a31f https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/1d49b79eee73ed9b39fa003de311643b.jpg 9b31d4627b820030abf6afef79c033ab https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/583987effb8b54fbf4720afb0c1d2e0a.jpg 886d332a853e124d48380792ddf5a677 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Wing letter proposing marriage to Hannah Davis Subject The topic of the resource Wing, David Description An account of the resource Letter from David Wing to Hannah Davis, Montpelier, proposing marriage in 1791 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wing, David Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1791 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence 1790s Letters Love mail Marriage Montpeiler Proposal https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/35ca37b87e9243af92b6935d23074f24.jpg 5c45e2d6df672833e9629488de7a358d https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/b6bac5e82f68dbe680b1a58360430550.jpg d7c72b52085f67a69bf57b952d3b2782 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/e6941900a37f343453b15437a0c5fee4.jpg 66f315486a84a71fb1ed581761d57ae3 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fanny Gridley letter Description An account of the resource Letter written from Frederic Augustus Ferdinand Fitz Clarence Bonaparte Hobbs to Fanny Gridley professing his love on July 2nd 1840 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1840-07-02 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Courtship Love mail Poetry https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/1870ef1c67d69a77afff2c57f4096e63.jpg 24f96cfc9f1bcd69048031e2ac7e626c https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/569b07f2714cf69d8d749b61272724c4.jpg e9b07170f0c365d530d205bd448a0907 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/d2a5735baea957558e74718d64d9d3fe.jpg 281134165d57cb0f5ccc7ffe3f69d4c3 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/9d06a1ed6abf99665e06ab1d657898a5.jpg e112eab1eb3d55a2d1698c2f1cd40854 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Abigail Pomeroy to Joseph Stoddard Lathrop, May 24, 1838 Description An account of the resource Letter from Abigail Pomeroy to Joseph Stoddard Lathrop dated May 24 1838 in which Abigail writes that she has been released from her engagement to "Dr. F" and expresses her wish to hear from Joseph. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838-05-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Coutship Love mail https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/77eff5c7547fe999517bea74ed08747d.jpg b51054f79967098894e4724a823e59f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert Francis Collection Description An account of the resource Robert Churchill Francis (1901-1987) moved to Amherst, Massachusetts in 1926 to teach high school English. The teaching job lasted a single year; writing became his life's work. Francis was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his writing career including the Golden Rose of the New England Poetry Club (1942-43), and fellowships from Breadloaf (1936), the American Academy in Rome (1957-58), and the Academy of American Poets (1984). He is best known for his volumes of poetry and his numerous contributions to journals and magazines. His first book, Stand With Me Here, was published in 1936. The last book to be published during his lifetime was Traveling in Amherst: A Poet's Journal (1986).  Four years after Francis's death in 1987, the trustees of his estate transferred his personal archives to The Jones Library. The collection includes letters, typescripts, galley proofs and published works (including signed first editions), anthologies, poems and essays in periodicals, photographs, and audio and video recordings. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Frank Prentice Rand to Robert Francis, September 17, 1957 Subject The topic of the resource Francis, Robert, 1901-1987 Rand, Frank Prentice, 1889-1971 Description An account of the resource Letter from the Rands (signed F.P.R. for Frank Prentice Rand) to Robert Francis sending Francis their best wishes before he travels to Italy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rand, Frank Prentice, 1889-1971 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-09-17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Relation A related resource from the Robert Francis Collection Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence 1950s Letters mail Robert Francis https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/97d7dedbc560e172306f2e374d01a205.jpg 47f8fed983938d5bbc92661b124620d3 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/0d4803289eba527d47fcae7dfc73d2aa.jpg 3a68dcfee9d61b1ad051f0a1b93a7727 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Joseph Stoddard Lathrop to Abigail Pomeroy's father Description An account of the resource Letter from Joseph Stoddard Lathrop to Abigail Pomeroy's father in which Lathrop asks to continue courting Abigail. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838-06-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Courtship mail https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/d0c89bd8ae024c4aa1ebba04c5c3117c.jpg 1354e9e3472cd277870a3fae47e3adb7 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/55c70209f2a03cf3e07853574b31b899.jpg 800b4213781bf61fbdf3b404ba7c8088 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to David Grayson, October 4, 1915 Subject The topic of the resource Grayson, David, 1870-1946 Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946 Description An account of the resource Letter from a fan asking if David Grayson was also Ray Stannard Baker, dated October 4, 1915 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1915-10-04 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence David Grayson Fanmail mail Ray Stannard Baker https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/ea72011b7e3e318a1b26f3b8329f2563.jpg e19e115ae9c9b91fc746a18bc413d7e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Love and Courtship by Mail online exhibit graphic Description An account of the resource Title image for the "Love and Courtship by Mail" online exhibit. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Subject The topic of the resource Amherst (Mass.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Posters Exhibits Holidays and festivals Letters Love mail Robert Frost Special Collections Valentine's Day https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/27fbce048e14b0e6f86460227efe01ce.jpg e8b478548ae427c23fb3a299cddbdd3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert Francis Collection Description An account of the resource Robert Churchill Francis (1901-1987) moved to Amherst, Massachusetts in 1926 to teach high school English. The teaching job lasted a single year; writing became his life's work. Francis was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his writing career including the Golden Rose of the New England Poetry Club (1942-43), and fellowships from Breadloaf (1936), the American Academy in Rome (1957-58), and the Academy of American Poets (1984). He is best known for his volumes of poetry and his numerous contributions to journals and magazines. His first book, Stand With Me Here, was published in 1936. The last book to be published during his lifetime was Traveling in Amherst: A Poet's Journal (1986).  Four years after Francis's death in 1987, the trustees of his estate transferred his personal archives to The Jones Library. The collection includes letters, typescripts, galley proofs and published works (including signed first editions), anthologies, poems and essays in periodicals, photographs, and audio and video recordings. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard from Robert Francis to Charles Green, December 31, 1957 Subject The topic of the resource Green, Charles R. Francis, Robert, 1901-1987 Amherst (Mass.) Description An account of the resource Postcard sent to Charles R. Green at The Jones Library from Robert Francis while Francis was traveling in Rome, Italy. Francis thanks Green for his bon voyage card, wishes him a happy new year, and reports that he has "found Frost in three libraries: USIS, British Council, and here [the American Academy in Rome]." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Francis, Robert, 1901-1987 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-12-31 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Relation A related resource from the Robert Francis Collection Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Cards 1950s Charles Green mail Postcards Robert Francis https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/bd67e78976e98f3c882169fe0c2256c8.JPG 01e512c9f9efd731b7eac430a25e4824 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/278cd65efa8f9234238117ebb60aec71.JPG 1827ed152f84fc55a0b40fbf1f13900c https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/df782d6a2ef3d69ca86e0a7f3faaa180.JPG dca5b4ea85bdafff81cbc137386e259a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Art of Good Behaviour and Letter Writer on Love, Courtship, and Marriage Description An account of the resource Book titled 'The Art of Good Behaviour and Letter Writer on Love, Courtship, and Marriage: A complete Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen, particularly those who have not enjoyed the advantages of fashionable life. Containing directions for giving and attending Parties, Balls, Weddings, Dinners, ETC., Including the necessary preparations and arrangements for the Marriage Ceremony' Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Clifton Johnson Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1846 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Type The nature or genre of the resource Books Letters Love Letters mail https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/6efc0290a9acb30f6f19d8749d97f6ce.JPG 9ed00d3ae084dafbdb5366b0ec5b15a8 https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/6d3f7badbd0b29e46ad060e69d738463.JPG 1ef5b39cc420f926e41636cb27d83e3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pocket Letter Writer Description An account of the resource Book titled 'The Pocket Letter Writer embracing practical illustrations of Epistolary correspondence' Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Clifton Johnson Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Books Letters Love Letters mail https://www.digitalamherst.org/files/original/d76e96b9b529d85e1cdffb36b998b23f.jpg 0769aceede9150d041a197a4a02d4c6a Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Card Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource To my valentine Subject The topic of the resource Valentines Description An account of the resource Valentine's Day card sent by Hazel Goodale Bullock when she was a young girl (1910-1914). The card has the words "To my valentine" at the top and has a picture of a red heart with a young girl holding a gift and cards. At the bottom it reads "if I owned all the valentines, Do you know what I'd do? I'd take them all up in my arms And bring them right to you." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jones Library Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library. Relation A related resource From Bullock, Hazel Goodale Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Cards 1910s Greeting Cards Holidays and festivals Love mail Valentine's Day