The Detroit Publishing Series

History

These postcards were published early; several of them are marked with 1900 and 1908 copyrights. The postally used ones are postmarked between 1905 and 1919. They're the earliest postcards I've discovered that were printed in multicolors.

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.

7593 Mt Holyoke College, Mass.: front "7593 Mt Holyoke College, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription along bottom: "Many thanks" Inscription along right side: "Sincerely, R. E. Bullard 141 Lincoln St."; back Undivided back, postmarked Jul 31, 1905 10:30am in Holyoke. Transit mark Jul 31, 1905 6:30pm in Wellesley, Mass. Flag cancel.
7593. Mt. Holyoke College: front "7593. Mt. Holyoke College, Mass. Copyright, 1900, by Detroit Photographic Co."; back Undivided back, stamp box, unused.
7594 The Brook: front "7594. The Brook, Mt. Holyoke College, Mass." Copyright, 1900, By Detroit Photographic Co. "Don't you think this is pretty? Helen."; back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 14, 1905 10am in South Hadley. Addressed to Edith W. Mank.
7594 The Brook: front "7594. The Brook, Mt. Holyoke College, Mass." Copyright, 1900, By Detroit Photographic Co. Similar to previous card, but writing is positioned differently beneath the card, and colors not quite as vivid.; back Undivided back, stamp box, unused.
7750. Dwight Memorial Art Building: front "7750. Dwight Memorial Art Building, Mt. Holyoke College, Mass." Detroit Publishing Co.; back Undivided back, but made divided by the sender, stamp box, postmarked Mar 15, 1915 7am in South Hadley. "Dear Clara - In the back part of this building, three times a week, I go through the tortures of latin. Otherwise, it is a very nice place. I found this card when I celebrated in clearing my desk drawer, so it bears to Anna, Alice, you and [...] Schwester my best line. I am looking forward to seeing all of your girls very soon now. Philena."
7750. Dwight Memorial Hall: front "7750. Dwight Memorial Art Building, Mt. Holyoke College, Mass." Detroit Publishing Co.; back Undivided back, stamp box, postally unsed by stamped by a public library and filed under 917.4 in the Dewey Decimal system. I wonder what category that is?
7751 Mary Lyon Hall: front "7751 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, Mass." and "Detroit Photographic Co., Publishers" Note that the Williston Library has a tarp on it, and the Field Gate has not been installed yet.Inscription: "This is where I have been taking examinations. The building is really brown but never mind. E. H. M."; back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 27, 1906 5pm in South Hadley.
9497 The Lake: front "9497 The Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription: "This is where we go boating. Thanks for postals. Fine skating too in the winter time S. E. Allen."; back Undivided back, postmarked Nov 2, 1906 12midnight in South Hadley. Bad crease down the middle.
9497 The Lake: front "9497 The Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription: "Dear Flora: Most likely you have heard the sad news that my sister (died) She was called away Sept 23./09. Very sad it was for us all. Hope to hear from you. Anna Love from us all."; back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 4, 1909 10pm in Holyoke, Mass. Flag cancel.
9497 The Lake: front "9497 The Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription: "This is where Lil and I were rowing yesterday and nearly met our end. E. L. J."; back Undivided back, postmarked May 1, 1906 10am in South Hadley, and May 2, 1906 7am in Plainfield NJ. Flag cancel.
11687 College Street: front "11687 College Street, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co.; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. A Phostint card.
11688 Falls at Upper Lake: front "11688. Falls at Upper Lake, South Hadley, Mass." "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co." Inscription: "No more water for mine."; back Divided back, postmarked Jan 3, 1910 6:30pm in Springfield, Mass. "Phostint" card. "Springfield ... New Varnum Hotel Washington DC Untill [sic] Jan 6.-10 Room at Cooley Hotel"
11689 Smith's Ferry and Mount Holyoke: front "11689. Smith's Ferry and Mt. Holyoke, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co.; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by Detroit Publishing. A Phostint card.
11690 Stone Arch Bridge: front "11690. Stone Arch Bridge, South Hadley, Mass." In lower right: "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co."; back Divided back, stamp box. "Phostint" Card by Detroit Publishing Co. Postmarked Jul 11, 1910 4:00 (am?pm?) in Meredith, N? "Dear Lettie: I must tell you about my ride Saturday. Herbert took Uncle Nicolas home and his old wagon. I put on a broad brim hat and Remis linen [sweater?]. We went to the ... for supplies. A hot ride over but cooler coming back. H. had me an ... hot, his sleeves rolled. We [brought you] a wheelbarrow, so was ... well. H. told me he ... my rig. I ... all right. Lovingly, [signature - Walter? Mother?]
11691. Library: front "11691. Library, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co." Transit mark from Izmir, Turkey.; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 13, 1934 in New York, NY. A Phostint card. Translation thanks to Enis Turcan: "My dear sister, The last letter I sent to you was 15 days ago. I have not received any letters from you in the last two weeks. I hope you are all well. I am very well. My holiday is passing very well. Tuesday the 18th I will be back at the college. I have paid Mrs. Ahter her $70.00. How is my uncle? Here is the weather a little cold. It is raining very often. Zekiye is staying here at the house. I have been in New York twice. Regards, Leman Avni 9 September 1934"
11691. Library: front "11691. Library, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 9, 1918 in South Hadley. A Phostint card. "Wednesday Dear Mother, The apples are fine, they came Monday morning. I'm glad of the calendar, too, for I've been having to use my diary. The papers came this afternoon. You must be just beginning your epidemic when we are getting through. One of our freshmen here died Sunday night, and there has been a Smith col. girl died too, but most of the cases are better and we expect to be free soon from the quarantine. Catharine"
11692. Mary Lyon Hall: front "11692. Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley Mass. Copyright, 1908, by Detroit Publishing Co."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 20, 1910 10am in South Hadley. A Phostint card. "Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. Box 234. Arrived about 4 o'clock. It's the best place ever. We have a dandy room in Judson Hall. Address letters to the above address. Myra."
11693 Rockefeller Hall: front "11693 Rockefeller Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." In top right corner, "Copyright, 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co." Window two floors above the entrance is marked in ink.; back Divided back, postmarked Feb 15, 1910 5pm in South Hadley. A Phostint card. "February 15, 1910 Have marked Wilma's room - it is so pretty - wish you could see it. Arrived yesterday - Wilma met me at Springfield - the girls are all lovely to me. Sincerely, Helen H. Mayberry."
11693 Rockefeller Hall: front "11693 Rockefeller Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." In top right corner, "Copyright, 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 1, 1919 7am in South Hadley. A Phostint card. "This is a picture of the Hall in which I live. My room is out back somewhere. Am very busy studying, but wish I could see the bunch once in a while too. Sincerely Elsie. My regards to Irving. E. B."
11694 Shattuck and Williston Halls: front "11694. Shattuck and WIlliston Halls, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co.; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Oct 27, 1908 3pm in Greenfield Mass. A Phostint card. "send Toad down with his gun quick as there is a deer down hear, [sic] and tell him to bring a long [sic] Edson's old hat Hub."
11695 Seniors Marching To Chapel: front "11695 Seniors Marching To Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." In lower right: "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co."; back Divided back, unused, stamp box. "Phostint" Card by Detroit Publishing Co.
11696 Lake Nonotuck: front "11696 Lake Nonotuck, Mt. Holyoke College Grounds, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co.; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jun 12, 1914 12:30pm in New York, NY. A Phostint card. "June 10 /14. We [crossed out] I had 2 perfect days at college. Most of the class remained over to-day, but I came Sunday evening. There were 24 graduates out of 44 and 14 non-g. of '89. Your contribution to program was much appreciated. Ida G. G-" Addressed to Mary Anderson.
11697 Shady Path: front "11697. Shady Path, Mt. Holyoke College Grounds, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright, 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co.; back Divided back, unused, stamp box. "Phostint" card.
11698 Leaving Chapel: front "11698. Leaving Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." In upper left: "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co." Inscription: "June 22, 1908. Mabel M. Mason."; back Divided back, stamp box. Flag cancel. Postmarked Jun 22, 1908 10am in South Hadley. "Have been attending my class reunion. Went to Amherst College to hear the class singing. The junior class won the prize. Thank you for the pretty postal from Lawrence. Miss Packard & I have walked through that street many times. June 22. 1908. M. M. Mason."