The A.M.S. Cards

History

These postcards are marked A.M.S. and printed in Germany. The postally used examples I have date between 1909 and 1920 (not counting a 1985 mailing). The distinguishing characteristics of cards in this series are the titles, and the odd coloring. The titles are printed in red, they don't mention Mount Holyoke, and the town name is all in capital letters.

The Images

All cards are available with both front and back scans, and comments about what is written on the front or back, either by the user or by the publisher, are included below.

#4322 - College Campus

front "College Campus, SOUTH HADLEY, Mass." A view from College Street, showing Dwight and the library.

back Divided back, postmarked Jan 30[?] 1985 in Boston, MA. (but the postcard itself was an antique at the time; I've seen another postally used in 1913.) A. M. S. #4322 "Dear Charlotte, Thanks for the letter. Speaking of tapes, I have the harmonic choir for you, I'll mail it when I get the chance. I started writing on this postcard last summer, but I never finished. What do you think? Is that tree still there? I may come down this weekend. What do you think? I want you to come visit soon - I need you to help me paint a picture on my wall. I wish I was the one to take all of those Art classes in High School. Take care, Love, David"

#4324 - College Street

front "College Street, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Sep 6, 1920 6:30am in Bellows Falls VT. A. M. S. #4324 Printed in Germany. "Stopped in So. Hadley and saw the College buildings. Very fine buildings and a beautiful place. Come up on East side of riser. [?] S.W.B."

#4325 - Bridal Walk

front "Bridal Walk - Leading to College Campus, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Dec 23, 7pm in an unknown year in Shelburne Falls, Mass. Flag cancel. A. M. S. #4325 "A Merry Xmas and a glad New Year to you and Uncle Hugh From Agnes Howes"

#4328 - Monument Square

front "Monument Square, South Hadley, Mass." Inscribed on front: "This is Mrs. Macks old home" (The square is someone's home??)

back Divided back, postmarked Oct 3, 1909 6pm in Winchester, Mass. A. M. S. #4328 Printed in Germany. "Winchester Mass. Dear Friend:- Your card recieved [sic] So glad to get it. Am just getting around on crutches. It's awful. The plaster cast is still in. Suppose you girls are planning for next Summer. Hope you will still come this way. Lovingly Mrs. Luz. #21 Stine Ave."

#4420 - College Campus

front "College Campus, SOUTH HADLEY, Mass." View of Porter and Gymnasium.

back Divided back, postmarked Oct 23, 1911 7am in South Hadley. A. M. S. #443? "Thanks for your postal and its welcome to Holyoke College is grand but I have to keep busy. I'm rooming in Safford with a splendid crowd of girls. Helen G. Fuller."

#4420 - College Campus

front "College Campus, SOUTH HADLEY, Mass." View of Porter and Gymnasium.

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 20, 1911 10am in South Hadley. A. M. S. #4420 "Am in a house with twelve other freshmen. Mrs. Brunt's off the campus of course. Had one exam today. Easier than I expected. Have a suite of two rooms with two other girls. They haven't come yet. I like everything very much so far. Love Ina"

#8699 - Williston Hall

front "Williston Hall, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 14, 1920 5:30pm in South Hadley. A.M.S. #8699. Printed in Germany. "Seems as if we'd always been here now, and S.B. like a dream. Like it here immensely. Hope all are well. Has Mrs. Farnham recovered? Will try to write letter soon. M. R. Ruggles."