The Bromley Chrome Series

[Library]

History

These were published by a Boston company. The ones I have that are postally used were inscribed in the 1960s and 1970s.

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.

MA1100 38261 Bloody Brook Monument
front A view of the monument; I don't know where this monument is in the town.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "'Bloody Brook' Monument, South Hadley, Massachusetts On this ground in 1676 Captain Thomas Lathrop and 84 men under his command, including 18 teamsters from Deerfield, conveying stores from that town to Hadley, were ambuscaded by about 700 Indians, and the Captain and 76 men were slain." Color photo by George Jeans. #MA-1100 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. Also #38261. No ZIP code means pre-1963 publication.

MA1350 54272 Glessie's
front Untitled
back Divided back, unused, stamp box. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. Chrome. "Glessie's is more than a Pharmacy. It's brooks, prints, coffee, etc. It has everything, especially atmosphere! It is the "Left Bank" of Mt. Holyoke. Color photo: Bob Grenier" No ZIP code on the Boston address implies it is pre-1963.

MA1351 54273 Romeo and His Books
front Untitled
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Romeo and His Books/Glessie's/South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA 1351. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code on the Boston address implies it is pre-1963.

MA1352 54274 "Deacon" Wilkinson
front Untitled
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Hot Soup/"Deacon" Wilkinson/Glessie's/South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA 1352. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code on the Boston address implies it is pre-1963.

MA1353 54275 The "Study Hall"
front Untitled
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "The "Study Hall"/Art, Music and Coffee/Glessie's at South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA 1353. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code on the Boston address implies it is pre-1963.

MA1355 54277 Health Center
front Untitled view of the health center. Torrey visible in the background on the right.
back Divided back. Stamp box. Unused. "Health Center Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. #MA-1355, also #54277. Photo by Bob Grenier. No zip code implies that this card predates 1963.

MA1356 54278 North and South Rockefeller Hall
front Untitled view of Rockefeller Hall.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "North and South Rockefeller Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Bob Grenier. #MA1356 also numbered #54278. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code implies it was made before 1963.

MA1357 54279 Mead Hall
front Untitled 1950s view of Mead.
back Divided back, postmarked Jan 13, 1964 3pm in South Hadley. "Mead Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Photo by Bob Grenier. #MA-1357 Published by Bromley and Company. Also numbered #54279. "Jan 11, '63 (Study break) Success! (Yale) love, Gretchen"

MA1358 54280 Wilder Hall
front Untitled view of Wilder Hall.
back Divided back, postmarked Sep 19, 1968 in South Hadley. "Wilder Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Bob Grenier. #MA-1358 and 54280. Distributed by Bromley and Company, Boston. "Dear Martha, Thank you so much for your letter (check too). It's so good to get mail. Book prices are outrageous. This is a picture of my Dorm. 'Fraid you can't see much of it. I'm on fourth floor. Write to me c/o Wilder Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass. 01075 Hi, Uncle John. love, Ginger"

MA1360 54282 Prospect Hall
front Untitled view of Prospect across Lower Lake.
back "Prospect Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Color Photo by Bob Grenier. Published by Bromley and Company. #MA-1360 and also #54282. Divided back, postmarked with a Clark University 75th Anniversary postmark on Jun 20, 1962 in Worcester, MA. "I'm up here for my 55th college reunion. Our room overlooks this little pond, so that we go to sleep with a frog chorus and awake with the songs of birds. Harriet E. Roe (written at college) (I had my finger on the wrong name. Sorry!)" A reference to the addressing of the card, which had a large strike-out.
[In the book!]

MA1361 54283 Lower Lake Dam
front Untitled view of the falls near the Mandelles.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Lower Lake Dam/Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." #MA-1361 and #54283 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc. Boston 16, Mass. The lack of a ZIP code dates this card to pre-1962.

MA1362 54284 Mary Lyon Memorial
front Untitled photo of the gravesite
back Divided back, postmarked Jun 6, 1973, am in Ocean Bluff, MA 02065. "Mary Lyon Memorial Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass. Mary Lyon, founder of Mt. Holyoke College is honored in memoriam by each senior class at commencement time, when a Laurel Chain carried by the entire class in white gowns, is draped on her grave." Color photo by Bob Grenier. #MA-1362 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code on the Boston address implies this card is pre-1963. "Hi, you really will have to get to Alum. College some time. Helen, Marion & I had a good time. The weather wasn't like last year, the whole spring isn't so good. The heat is on tonight. Hope you can get down. M. I. L." Addressed to Harriet Harwood.

MA1389 57460 Waterfall Upper Lake
front Untitled view of the waterfall near Torrey Hall.
back Divided back, postmarked May 6, 1968 pm in South Hadley. "Waterfall Upper Lake Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Photograph by Bob Grenier. #MA-1389 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc. Boston, Mass. Inscription: "The corset is broken - you can't use it - better get a new one"

MA1389 57460 Waterfall Upper Lake
front Untitled view of the waterfall near Torrey Hall.
back Divided back, postmarked Dec 6, 1966 in South Hadley. "Waterfall Upper Lake Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Photograph by Bob Grenier. #MA-1389 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc. Boston, Mass. Inscription: "Hi--this is just what it doesn't look like now. It snoed Thurs. and Sat., and it's sleeting now. Very cold and all, too. I have to wear my gym suit to fencing tomorrow and will undoubtedly freeze. Am cramming inhumanly for the two blue books of early next week. I'll be home in 11 days, so get the yule log ready. Save the tree to decorate till I can help please? Write please! Love, Cathy"

MA1390 56326 Mary Lyon Hall - Administration Building
front Untitled view of Mary Lyon Hall.
back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Nov 30, 1965 in South Hadley. "Mary Lyon Hall - Administration Building/Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." #MA-1390 and #56326 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc. Boston 15, Mass. Inscription: "11/29/65 Dear Ma - What Santa should not bring: 1.) Mahler's 1st Symphony (bought it for myself today) 2.) A camera (being supplied, I think, by the New Jersey Santa) Have a paper to write. Got one back today, grade = B. Could be worse. XXXOOO Tootsie [Carol R Booher 1967] Love to D.K.B. & animules."

MA1391 56325 Field Memorial Gateway
front Untitled view of the Field Gate
back "Field Memorial Gateway Leading to Mary Lyon Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked Jan 18, 1965 in South Hadley. #MA1391 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. Also #56325. "Sunday, Jan. 17 Dear Grandma and Grandpa, I decide[d] to take a break from studying and write you. Classes end Tues. and exams start Friday. Most of my daily work and all my papers are done. I should start studying for exams but I dread reviewing all the books and notes. Hope your Christmas was as wonderful as mine was. It seems so far away but was only three weeks ago. Thank you very much for the money. You knew exactly what college girls want. Barbara"
[In the book!]

MA1392 56324 Abbey Memorial Chapel
front Untitled
back "Abbey Memorial Chapel Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass" Divided back, postmarked Jun 8, 1964 in Amherst [?], Mass. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. MA-1392. "Dear Billie:- Pisgah [?] & Tanglewood this summer? All weekends O.K. for me except the Aug. 26 & 27th one & none before July 15th. Am writing Ava, also Martha Cramer who you remember loves music, too. It would be fun to be all together at Pisgah, but if not possible please plan to come with Ava (or alone) when most convenient. Am here for Alumnae Day, going to school! Some '15 gals but no '17ers. Love, Tommy"

MA1393 56323 Amphitheatre and Eliot House
front Untitled view
back "Amphitheatre and Eliot House Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked Nov 4, 1968 in Flushing, NY. #MA1393 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 15, Mass. No ZIP code in the Boston address implies a publishing date that is before 1963. "November 1st Again many thanks on behalf of '25 for your Alumnae Fund pledge. As ever, Emily Barrows Weber" Addressed to Margaret A. Fleming.

MA1394 56322 Williston Memorial Library and Clapp Laboratory
front Untitled
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Williston Memorial Library and Clapp Laboratory Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." #MA-1394 and also #56322 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No zip code on Boston address implies it is pre-1963.

MA1395 56321 Eliot House - Fellowship of Faiths Building
front Untitled photo of Eliot House
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Eliot House - Fellowship of Faiths Building / Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. #MA-1395, also #56321. No ZIP code means pre-1963 publication.

MA1396 56320 Carr Laboratory
front Untitled
back Divided back, postmarked Oct 2-, 1972. "Carr Chemistry Laboratory Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. The lack of a zip code implies this postcard was published before 1963. #MA-1396 and #56320. "Dear Carrie. Having a nice time with the family. Had a little snow last evening. Will be home next week. Mid."

MA1397 56333 Kendall Hall
front Untitled
back Divided back, postmarked Nov 15, 1963 7:30am in South Hadley. "Kendall Hall - Gymnasium / Physical Education and Recreation Building / Mt. Holyoke College / South Hadley, Mass." #MA-1397, also numbered 56333. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. "Dear Mother Here I am up here with Pat Gersmas [?] (she is about Lois' age). To-morrow the real session begins. I'm sure it will be an interesting experience. Love Barbara"

MA1398 56332 Bridgman Hall - Graduate Dormitory
front Untitled view of Bridgman Hall.
back "Bridgman Hall - Graduate Dormitory Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Bromley and Company, Inc. #MA-1398, also numbered #56332. Postmarked Sep 19, 1962 in New Haven CT. Sender crossed out the words "Graduate Dormitory" in the title. "In the process of settling an old fashion room. It is in the main road directly across from major buildings. 21 girls with a French grad student for house mother - and one bathroom! Nice view from window and it will be real cozy. Sally's roommate is from Tulsa. Things are shaping up fine. Thanks again for your hospitality. [signature]"

MA1399 56331 Mary Brigham Hall
front Untitled view of Brigham Hall.
back Divided back. Stamp box. Unused. "Mary Brigham Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. #MA-1399, also #56331. Photo by Bob Grenier. No zip code implies that this card predates 1963.

MA1400 56330 Torrey Hall
front Untitled view of Torrey Hall.
back "Torrey Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, stamp box, postally unused, but inscribed "68-69" #MA-1400 and 56330. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code helps date the printing of this card to somewhere between 1956 and 1963.

MA1401 56329 North and South Mandell [sic] Halls
front Untitled picture of Mandelles
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "North and South Mandell [sic] Halls Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Bob Grenier. #MA-1401 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code in Boston address implies this card is pre-1963.

MA1402 56328 Everett House
front Untitled photo of Everett House
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Everett House (1800) Russian Language Residence Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." #MA1402 and #56328. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. Someone wrote the date "10-2 '78" in the stamp box.

MA1403 56327 John Payson Williston Observatory (1881)
front Untitled view of the Observatory.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "John Payson Williston Observatory (1881) Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass. Oldest building in academic use on the campus." #MA-1403 and #56327. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code in the Boston address implies this card is pre-1963.

MA1506 65897 Pearsons Hall
front Untitled chrome view of Pearsons in the fall.
back Divided back, unused. "Pearsons Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." A label for 1837 hall is blocked out by the publisher. Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1506 and also numbered #65897. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code implies this postcard was created before 1963.

MA1507 65898 Prospect Hall
front Untitled view of Prospect Hall in the autumn.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Prospect Hall Pearsons Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Natural Color by Robert Grenier. #MA1507 also #65898. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code implies this postcard was created before 1963.

MA1543 71266 1837 Hall
front Untitled
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "1837 Hall Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts" Photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1543 (also 71266) Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code on the Boston address implies it is pre-1963.

MA1544 69538 Williston Memorial Library
front Untitled
back Divided back, postmarked Aug 11, 1966 4pm in South Hadley. "Williston Memorial Library Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1544 "10 August. Dickinson House Mt. Holyoke College So. Hadley, Mass. 01075 Dear Louise, Can't remember if I sent you a picture of my new bailiewick. Anyway, here it is. I'm in the Guest Rm. until my apt. is vacant. Everyone very nice. Have been to various eating places & to see Dr. Zhivago with various members of the staff. Band concert last nite. Appreciated Emily's note. Love to both, Betty" Inscription under the address: "ans. Sept. 6"
[In the book!]

MA1545 69534 Shattuck Hall
front Untitled view of Shattuck.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Shattuck Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" #MA1545 Color photo by Robert Grenier.

MA1546 69540 Dwight Art Memorial
front Untitled chrome of Dwight Art Memorial, with Shattuck partly visible to the right.
back Divided back, postmarked Aug 24, 1964 in Rochester, NH. "Dwight Art Memorial Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1546 and #69540. Inscription: "Here's the Art building which houses the art library which I'm inventorying this summer. Hope you got Stuart's postcard. Mom & I stayed in So. Hadley Sat. night & on to NH on Sunday expect Bob & Dave tomorrow. Carpenter's here today putting a wall around the bathroom. Plumber expected momentarily. Stuart bought a freezer, Adah says! - Annie"

MA1547 69541 1837 Hall
front Untitled
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "1837 Hall Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts" Color Photo by Robert Grenier #MA 1547; also numbered #69541.

MA1586 73138 Porter Hall
front Untitled view of Porter Hall in snow.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Porter Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1586, also #73138. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 15, Mass. No ZIP code means pre-1963 publication.

MA1587 73139 Odyssey Book Shop
front Untitled
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Odyssey Book Shop South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA 1587. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston, Mass. 02210. Zip code on Boston address implies it is post-1963.

MA1588 73140 College Inn
front Untitled chrome of the College Inn and the Campus Shops
back Divided back, postmarked Jul 17, 1972. "College Inn South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1588 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston. "July 17, 1972 We had a good trip coming up to Massachusetts. My sister came and we picked me up on her way home from her vacation trip last Friday. Does this card make you feel cool. Love, Helen"

MA1650 80262 College Inn Courtyard Cafe and Odyssey Book Shop
front Untitled
back Divided back, postmarked Oct 27, 1967[?] in South Hadley. "College Inn Courtyard Cafe and Odyssey Book Shop South Hadley, Mass." #MA-1650 and also #80262 Color photo by Robert Grenier. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston, Mass. 02210. No zip code on Boston address implies it is pre-1963, but since the sender used a zip code, it must be posted after 1963. "Dear folks, Staying here at College Inn. Got here by 4:00. 91 is a marvelous highway from New Haven. Took a walk around campus S & I both think we'd get tired of girls, girls, girls! Thanks for the good lunch. Give our love to Tim & Chris. Hope they remember "Charlie Brown" tonight. Love, Shirl"

MA1717 90587 Roswell G. Ham Hall
front Untitled view of Ham Hall.
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Roswell G. Ham Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1717; also #90587. Not marked Bromley and Company, but the font and layout suggests it.

MA1718 90586 Roswell G. Ham Hall
front Untitled view of Ham Hall in autumn.
back Divided back, postmarked Oct 12, 1966 in South Hadley. Writer added "Language Dorm" above the printed information about the card: "Roswell G. Ham Hall / Mount Holyoke College / South Hadley, Mass." Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA-1718; also 90586. Not marked by Bromley and Company, but similar in style and layout. "Dear Jud, Hope you're enjoying Bowdoin as much as I'm enjoying Holyoke. Hope you'll be coming to some mixers. Me [smiley face]"