Miss Hooker's

History

This home is located at 14 Park Street. Miss Hooker rented out space in her home for students, according to early 20th century dorm directories, and operated the building as the College Inn until 1916, when the College Inn was established at 29 College St. Dr. Hooker was also well known for her chickens.

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.

College Inn

front "College Inn, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." But this is a picture of Miss Hooker's! Sounds like a story here.

back Divided back, postmarked Nov 7, 19?? (around 1910, as I have other cards by this woman to this young man) in South Hadley. #1083 C. A. Gridley & Son. Made in Germany. "This gives you a good idea of the "Inn". I imagine you are glad it is Friday and Teachers Convention - It's a good day for football and perhaps you will have a game with Winfield. Did papers find a Jersey? If you have as good a day tomorrow it will be a good vacation won't it - Love to all - Aunt A[ddie]"

Miss Hookers and The Tea Room

front "Miss Hookers and The Tea Room South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Feb 5, 1918 7am in West Upton, Mass. #B8777 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. Made in Germany. "Did you know Hazel was in Baltimore doing Red Cross work? I found it out this P. M. when I went up to the hospital to see her. Has been gone a month and I understand [...] says he has the measles. This has been an awful day. Took me from 615 on the 5.15 car till 7.50 to get to N. Grafton. That reminds me I had something funny to tell you in my letter and forgot. Charlotte"

Ye Old English Tea Rooms

front "Ye Old English Tea Rooms, South Hadley, Mass." I thought this might be the building next to Miss Hooker's when I first saw it, but once I compared it to the view above, I realized it's not. But I'll put it here until I figure out a better location for it.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #AA3434 Scott Photo S828. An Excelsior card.

Rose the Prize-winning Chicken

front "Rose / Single Comb Buff Orpington Hen / First at Boston - Jan. 1911 / Bred and Owned by Henrietta E. Hooker - So. Hadley, Mass. / Rose also took both shape and color specials"

back Divided back, postmarked Apr 15, 1912 7am in South Hadley. Addressed to Mrs. Charles Cooper in Brooklyn, NY. Inscription: "Dear Olive. Miss Neilson has at last decided about the cottage and I think you could be very happy there if the terms are satisfactory - Everything is very cosey about the place - I think you could possibly sublet a room or two if you wished and found the right person[.] The new town water supply is as good as any in the State by test - With love H.E.H."

College Inn

front "College Inn, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #1083 C. A. Gridley & Son. Made in Germany.

Miss Hookers and The Tea Room

front "Miss Hookers and The Tea Room South Hadley, Mass." The building on the left is labelled "College Inn" and the building on the right is labelled "Dr. Hooker's".

back Divided back, postmarked Oct 25, 1915 12:30pm in South Hadley. #B8777 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. Made in Germany. "On Columbus Day Mr. and Mrs. Skinner [?] brought their daughter, a friend and me here by auto. We had a wonderful trip of 206 miles. When I learned that we were to have today for visiting schools in connection with last Friday, convention day, I suggested that the three girls (who are to enter here in two years) and I come here - we did so - have had beautiful weather, dined with the Dean, met the President heard Dr. Gordon [?] of Boston, taken walks, made calls, visited classes and had a fine time. Love, E.H.D."