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The school at work
Students sit at their desks in the Hockanum schoolhouse, some reading, others writing. One student stands facing the wall.
Multiplication is vexation
A girl, identified as Margaret Johnson Rutter, daughter of Clifton Johnson, stands by the blackboard of the Hockanum schoolhouse working out a math problem. She is in period dress.
Doing math on the blackboard
A group of five students, three boys and two girls, stand by the blackboard in the Hockanum schoolhouse doing math problems. One of the girls already finished and looks how others are doing. Two other students sit at their desks.
A game of tag
A group of children including Edith Barstow, W. Kiley, and Luther Barstow play tag around a large tree.
The geography class - two who know
Three children sit in rows in the Hockanum schoolhouse facing the front of the classroom and five children sit on a bench against the wall, all holding books, some torn up. A boy and a girl raise their hands. Two large windows let in light. Two of…
A class photograph
Students and their teacher, Miss Lawrence, stand in front of the Hockanum schoolhouse for a photograph. The students are identified as: Lillian Treadwell, Norman Barstow, Peggy Lyman, Warren Johnson, Eleanor Johnson, Henry Drozdal, Dotty Barstow,…
Decorating the schoolroom for Washington's birthday
Two girls, one standing on a step stool, hang up a banner in the Hockanum schoolhouse with Washington's name. American flags hang above, just out of shot. A third girl sits on a desk, watching. Numerous photographs and illustrations line the wall…
A recitation in costume
A boy, possibly Oscar Johnson, poses as the Farmer's Boy near the blackboard of the Hockanum schoolhouse with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a straw hat, overalls over one shoulder, and a plaid shirt.
Robert Francis discusses his admiration for Robert Frost
Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his admiration for Robert Frost and how he is different from his friend.
Robert Francis reads Silent Poem
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem titled Silent Poem in his home, Fort Juniper.
Robert Francis reads his poem, Hide and Seek
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Hide and Seek, in his home, Fort Juniper
Robert Francis reads his poem, City
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, City, in his home, Fort Juniper
Robert Francis reads his poem, Bulldozer
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Bulldozer, in his home, Fort Juniper
Robert Francis reads his poem, Orb Weaver
Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Orb Weaver, while in his home, Fort Juniper.
Robert Francis on humor in his poetry
Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question, "How important is humor to your poems?" and talks about how poetry and humor are closely related as both surprise you with unexpected combinations.